American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023
Legislative Progress
Introduced
May 22, 2023
Latest Action
October 2, 2023
Primary Sponsor
Earl L. "Buddy" CarterRepublican(GA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
84pct
133d open
vs 10,564 other HR bills in the 118th — cohort avg 68d
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 192.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Committee on Transportation discharged.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-240, Part I.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 23.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Telecommunications infrastructure issues - including any related provisions in Public Law No: 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Issues related to NTIA, including broadband funding programs Issues related to 5G and wireless communications deployment referencing the American Broadband Deployment Act, HR 3557, from the 118th Congress Issues related to the definition of eligible project costs -- no specific legislation
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Telecommunications infrastructure issues - including any related provisions in Public Law No: 119-21, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) Issues related to NTIA, including broadband funding programs Issues related to 5G and wireless communications deployment referencing the American Broadband Deployment Act, HR 3557, from the 118th Congress Issues related to the definition of eligible project costs -- no specific legislation
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Telecommunications infrastructure issues - no specific legislation Issues related to NTIA, including broadband funding programs Issues related to 5G and wireless communications deployment referencing the American Broadband Deployment Act, HR 3557, from the 118th Congress Issues related to the definition of eligible project costs -- no specific legislation
Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to: spectrum policy, BEAD funding and deployment, auction authority extension, cybersecurity, drones, contraband prison phones, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) funding, the deployment of broadband, oversight of the Federal Communications Commission, oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, oversight of the Federal Communications Commission, oversight of the Universal Service Fund, comprehensive privacy protections, net neutrality, robocalls, artificial intelligence, 988 implementation, FAA reauthorization, E911/NG911 S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. H.R. 4227, S. 1642 - Re Connecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 2463, S. 916 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. S. 1418 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to broadband. S. 3909: Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024; all provisions S. 4049: Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act; provisions related to the FCCs rip and replace program H.R. 1353 Alert Parity Act S. 4207: Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024; all provisions H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, all provisions. H.R. 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023, all provisions. S 2226/HR 2670 National Defense Authorization Act. provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security,spectrum policy and federal contractors H.R. 3430 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act H.R. 682 , S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 S 2238/HR 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions H.R. 1353 - Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act HR 3340 Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 3361 Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions HR 3362 BEAD Data Publication, all provisions H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency, and for other purposes. H.R. 2380 , S. 1047 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act
2025 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Telecommunications infrastructure issues - no specific legislation Issues related to NTIA, including broadband funding programs Issues related to 5G and wireless communications deployment referencing the American Broadband Deployment Act, HR 3557, from the 118th Congress Issues related to the definition of eligible project costs -- no specific legislation
Client expense: $2,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Markup By |
| May 24, 2023 |
| Natural Resources Committee | House | Referred To | May 22, 2023 |
| Transportation and Infrastructure Committee | House | Referred To | May 22, 2023 |
| Energy and Commerce Committee | House | Referred To | May 22, 2023 |
| Republican |
| AZ |
| Greg Pence | Republican | IN |
| Gus M. Bilirakis | Republican | FL |
| Kat Cammack | Republican | FL |
| Nathaniel Moran | Republican | TX |
| Neal P. Dunn | Republican | FL |
| Randy K. Weber, Sr. | Republican | TX |
| Tim Walberg | Republican | MI |
Client expense: $2,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Promotion and co-sponsorship of the Protecting Community Television Act (HR 907, S 340); protection of public access community television stations in the US. Opposition of HR 3557 for its affects on local communities and community television. Resolution of FCC Petition regarding captioning registration for public access television producers. Correction of FCC 621 Order to conform with remand by 6th Circuit that In-Kind costs to communities be at marginal value, not market value.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
FOR National Informed Consent Exemption act AGAINST HR 3557, preempting local wireless regulation AGAINST Biden geoengineering proposal (https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/13/what-is-solar-geoengineering-sunlight-reflection-risks-and-benefits.html?iframe=1) FOR Appropriations amendments to withhold funding for edible vaccines, FDA homeopathy guidance, viral weaponization research, patient ID, FOR Griffith bill reversing FDA compounding limits FOR Booker's Protect Americas Children From Toxic Pesticides Act," and AGAINST Farm Bill pesticide regulation preemption For LaHood HSA Supplement eligibility and Roy HSA expansion bills
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Small Business
Discussed issues pertaining to permitting (H.R. 3557 and 4141), Buy America, cybersecurity and data breaches as they relate to small businesses.
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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 · Agriculture
Lobbied on reauthorization of the Farm Bill, specifically as it relates to the Rural Utilities Services' ReConnect program. -- S. 130, Rural Internet Improvement t Act, reauthorizes and improves the ReConnect loan and grants programs Permitting reforms concerning the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service and Federal Lands S. 2855, Close the Gap Act: would under certain circumstances exempt communications projects from NEPA review on federal lands H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act: would exempt broadband projects in existing rights-of-way and off federal land from NEPHA and NHPA
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Natural Resources
Supported S. 2855, Close the Gap Act: would under certain circumstances exempt communications projects from NEPA review on federal lands. H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act -- would exempt broadband projects in existing rights-of-way on and off federal land form NEPA and NHPA
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to: cybersecurity, drones, spectrum policy, BEAD funding and deployment, auction authority extension, contraband prison phones, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) funding, the deployment of broadband, oversight of the Federal Communications Commission, oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, oversight of the Federal Communications Commission, oversight of the Universal Service Fund, comprehensive privacy protections, net neutrality, robocalls, artificial intelligence, 988 implementation, accessibility, FAA reauthorization, E911/NG911 S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. H.R. 4227, S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 2463, S. 916 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. S. 1418 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to broadband.S. 3909: Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024; all provisions S. 4049: Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act; provisions related to the FCCs rip and replace program S. 4207: Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024; all provisions H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, all provisions. H.R. 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023, all provisions. S 2226/HR 2670 National Defense Authorization Act. provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors H.R. 3430 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act H.R. 682 , S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 S 2238/HR 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions H.R. 1353 - Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act HR 3340 Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 3361 Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions HR 3362 BEAD Data Publication, all provisions H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency, and for other purposes. H.R. 2380 , S. 1047 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023 S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 S 2787/HR 5677 5G SALE Act, all provisions
Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 682 - Launch Communications Act, provisions related to spectrum. S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions. H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act, all provisions. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 916 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 2463 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act, all provisions. S. 1418 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 3216 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, all provisions. H.R. 4368 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 2321 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 2309 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023, all provisions. S. Res. 113 - A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming, all provisions. H. Res. 451 - A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming, all provisions. H.R. 6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 6142 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023 (LAST ACRE Act of 2023), all provisions. S. 2542 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023 (LAST ACRE Act of 2023), all provisions. H.R. 5893 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipelines Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4049 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, all provisions. H.R. 7891 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. H.R. 7890 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. H.R. 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024, all provisions. H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 8773 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024, all provisions. H.Res. 1119 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission, all provisions. S. 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions. S. 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, provisions related to spectrum. H.R. 9026 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. S. 4690 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 9027 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. S. 4795 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 9340 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, all provisions. S. 4928 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband and spectrum.
Client expense: $2,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Appalachian Regional Commission, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDA's ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to RDOF implementation Issues related to pole attachments Issues related to pole replacements Issues related to middle mile broadband H.R. 3557 - the American Broadband Deployment Act Issues related to broadband affordability Issues related to the FCCs Universal Service Fund Issues related to the FCCs Affordable Connectivity program Issues related to Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion Siting of Telecommunications (FOREST) Act
Client expense: $749,732 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 H.R. 6929/S. 3565, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 Issues related to fiber broadband.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
-HR 43 - Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 675 - Secure Space Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 682 - Launch Communications Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 742 - TELL Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 820 - Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 821 - Social Media Child Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1341 - Spectrum Coordination Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1513 - FUTURE Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2460 - Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity (Consumer OPT-IN) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2463 - Junk Fee Prevention Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2635 - To amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to limit liability protection provided by such section for providers of social media service, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3216 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3323 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment Act (RAPID Act) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3431 - Spectrum Coexistence Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4504 - Novel, Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4513 - Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4887 - Online Consumer Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6142 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6149 - Protecting Kids on Social Media Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6246 - END Child Exploitation Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6429 - SCREEN Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6463 - STOP HATE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6466 - AI Labeling Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6473 - Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6582 - To establish the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7005 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7376 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7452 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7461 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7534 - Verifying Kids Online Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7589 - Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act (ROUTERS) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7756 - Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7890 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7891 - Kids Online Safety Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7949 - STOP CSAM Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8082 - Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8230 - Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications (FOREST) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8556 - To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that certain telecommunications assistance available to assist school buses is preserved consistent with the Declaratory Ruling in the matter of Modernizing the E-Rate Program for Schools and Libraries adopted by the Federal Communications Commission on October 19, 2023 (FCC 23-84; WC Docket No. 13-184), and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8709 - Saving Americans' Valuable Earnings on the National Affordable Connectivity Program Act- all provisions related to cable. -HR 8773 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8838 - To prohibit agencies from taking certain action relating to social media companies, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9026 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9027 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9340 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9494 - Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9497 - AI Advancement and Reliability Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9737 - Secure A.I. Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9766 - Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 10212 - SCAM Platform Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 10364 - To safeguard children from harmful app services accessible through app stores across the United States, to provide parents with parental controls, to provide parents clear and accurate information about apps and their services to ensure proper parental consent is achieved, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 10545 - American Relief Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 395 - Clean Slate for Kids Online Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 483 - Internet Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (Internet PACT) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 560 - SAFE TECH Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 599 - Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 688 - DATA Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 744 - Data Care Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 856 - FAIR Contributions Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 998 - A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - all provisions related to cable. -S 999 - A bill to require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to estimate the value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or otherwise allocated to Federal entities - all provisions related to cable. -S 1091 - Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity (Consumer OPT-IN) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1626 - Artificial Intelligence Shield for Kids (ASK) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1628 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1648 - Launch Communications Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1671 - Digital Platform Commission Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2225 - TLDR Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2325 - Algorithmic Justice Online Platform Transparency Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2521 - ACCESS Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2787 - 5G SALE Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2892 - Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3325 - Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3337 - DATA Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3991 - Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4049 - A bill to appropriate more funds for the Federal Communication Commission's "rip and replace" program, to require a spectrum auction, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -S 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4213 - Kids Off Social Media Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4375 - Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4569 - Take It Down Act - all provisions related to cable. -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 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4651 - SAFE Supply Chains Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4690 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4795 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4821 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4893 - TERMS Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4928 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4930 - Broadband Fairness Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 5364 - App Store Accountability Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 5616 - A bill to establish the Artificial Intelligence Safety Review Office in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -S 5620 - A bill to require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on the use of commercial-off-the-shelf products and artificial intelligence technologies by the Internal Revenue Service - all provisions related to cable.
Client expense: $3,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
H.R. 907: Protecting Community Television Act; provisions related to preservation of local government rights in FCCs rules on small cell deployments H.R. 3557: American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; opposing provisions which negatively impact local governments police powers over rights-of-way, siting of wireless devices and cable franchising S. 340: Protecting Community Television Act; provisions related to preservation of local government rights in FCCs rules on small cell deployments General discussions related to ensuring that no language is inserted to limit local government oversight of wireless deployments
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 907: Protecting Community Television Act; provisions related to preservation of local government rights in FCCs rules on small cell deployments H.R. 3557: American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; opposing provisions which negatively impact local governments police powers over rights-of-way, siting of wireless devices and cable franchising S. 340: Protecting Community Television Act; provisions related to preservation of local government rights in FCCs rules on small cell deployments General discussions related to ensuring that no language is inserted to limit local government oversight of wireless deployments
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
H.R. 907: Protecting Community Television Act; provisions related to preservation of local government rights in FCCs rules on small cell deployments H.R. 3557: American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; opposing provisions which negatively impact local governments police powers over rights-of-way, siting of wireless devices and cable franchising S. 340: Protecting Community Television Act; provisions related to preservation of local government rights in FCCs rules on small cell deployments General discussions related to ensuring that no language is inserted to limit local government oversight of wireless deployments
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 742, Telling Everyone the Location of Data Leaving the U.S. (TELL) Act H.R. 750, Chinese-owned Applications Using The Information of Our Nation (CAUTION) Act of 2023 H.R. 784, Internet Application I.D. Act H.R. 1050, Data Science and Literacy Act H.R. 1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023 H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act H.R. 3369, Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act H.R. 3459/S. 307, Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 H.R. 4814, Consumer Safety Technology Act H.R. 5077, Create AI Act H.R. 5527, Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Reform Act of 2023 H.R. 5628/S. 2892, Algorithmic Accountability Act H.R. 6929/S. 3565, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 H.R. 7116, Do Not Disturb Act H.R. 7520, Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 H.R. 7532, Federal AI Governance and Transparency Act H.R. 7890/S.1418, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act H.R. 7891/S.1409, Kids Online Safety Act H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 H.R. 8315, Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Critical Export Act (ENFORCE Act) H.R. 8673, Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 H.R. 9197, Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act H.R. 9551/S. 4875, No FAKES Act of 2024 H.R. 9766, Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act S. 931, Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act S. 1094, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) of 2023 S. 1212, Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act S. 1671, Digital Platform Commission Act S. 1865, Transparent Automated Governance Act S. 1873, Global Technology Leadership Act S. 1993, No Section 230 immunity in AI Act S. 2032 Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2023 S. 2238, Plan for Broadband Act S. 2321, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 S. 3162, TEST AI Act of 2023 S. 3312, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023 S. 3849, Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2024 S. 3959, Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act S. 4178, Future of AI Innovation Act S. 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 S. 4495, Promoting Responsible Evaluation and Procurement to Advance Readiness for Enterprise-wide Deployment (PREPARED) for AI Act S. 4569, TAKE IT DOWN Act S. 4596, Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act S. 4630, Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act S. 4769, VET Artificial Intelligence Act H.J.Res. 100/S.J.Res.50, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure H.J.Res.153, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom" Draft legislation titled American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) Draft legislation titled FTC Procedural Reform Draft legislation on improvements to the Paperwork Reduction Act Draft legislation around collection and sharing of government data Draft legislation around deepfakes Potential legislation similar to S.2836, Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 Potential Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act legislation Potential legislation related to the American Data Privacy Protection Act Potential legislation related to Artificial Intelligence Proposed Rule, Federal Trade Commission; Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (89 Fed. Reg. 2,034-2,076, January 11, 2024) Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking at the Federal Trade Commission on Commercial Surveillance (87 Fed. Reg. 51,273-51,299, August 8, 2022) Various issues relating to expanding access to high-speed broadband internet service; broadband infrastructure and deployment, including permitting reform; nominations at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC); technology and economic relief; intermediary liability; potential federal privacy legislation; facial recognition technology; net neutrality; internet of things (IoT) devices; digital trade; intellectual property; World Intellectual Property Organization activities; artificial intelligence regulation, standards, research, and development; robocalls and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) (P.L. 102-243); implementation of the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 105-277); implementation of the American Rescue Plan including provisions relating to the Technology Modernization Fund (P.L. 117-2); implementation of Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act (P.L. 115-141); implementation of the OPEN Government Data Act (P.L. 115-435); funding for National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 116-92); implementation of the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 103-322); implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); implementation of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, (P.L. 117-167), including provisions relating to stock buybacks; implementation of the Department of Commerces semiconductor incentives program funded by the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167); implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Task Force Authorization, enacted as part of the FY 2021 National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (P.L.116-283); appropriating funding for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Fund and the Multilateral Telecommunications Security Fund; Executive Order 13859, Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Executive Order 13984, Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities; Executive Order 14017, Executive Order on America's Supply Chains; Executive Order 14110, Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI; Consumer Cybersecurity Labeling Pilots; Feedback to NIST on AI Risk Management: Future of the FCC Universal Service Fund; European Unions Artificial Intelligence Act; FTC enforcement; potential Executive Order on identity theft; Technology Modernization Fund in Financial Services and General Government proposed appropriations legislation; appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission; draft National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance on Federal Internet of Things Device Cybersecurity; security criteria for Internet of Things (IoT) Devices; draft Consumer Software Labeling Criteria; modernization of IT services for Congress; the Administrations Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Action Plan; use of third-party messaging apps by corporate employees; NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 concept paper, Potential Significant Updates to the Cybersecurity Framework; implementation of the International Technology Security and Innovation Fund (ITSI Fund); Federal Trade Commission activities, including hearings on competition and consumer protection, franchise rule and earnings rule; Solicitation for Public Comments on the Business Practices of Cloud Computing Providers (Docket ID FTC-2023-0028); use of artificial intelligence in CFTC-regulated markets; support for a robust global framework for facilitation of digital trade; Canada Digital Services Tax - C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement; implementation of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Standards Strategy Implementation Roadmap; Office of Science and Technology Policies Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights; semiconductor permitting; oversight issues pertaining to the Department of Commerce, FCC, OSTP, and the FTC; algorithmic issues in employment; national spectrum strategy; FCC enforcement reform; Team Telecom reform; NextNav rulemaking petition
Client expense: $22,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · 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. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 4049 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks 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 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. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 405 Essential Medicines Strategic Stockpile Act of 2023 HR 3837 Improving Public Health Preparedness Act HR 3557: Medical and Health Stockpile Accountability Act HR 3631/S 2080: State Strategic Stockpile Act HR 4421: Reauthorization of the Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Act H.R.4531/S. 2433 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S.2510 - RAPID Reserve Act HR 6992/S. 2364 - MAPS Act General Issues Related to Drug Shortages including Senate Finance Proposal and Drug Shortages Appropriations Requests General Issues Related to the Strategic National Stockpile
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
HR 9026, FY 2025 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Hr 8998,FY 2025 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 9028, FY 2025 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community decision making Mental health issues Homeless issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
HR 9026, FY 2025 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Hr 8998, FY 2025 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 9028, FY 2025 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community decision making Brownfields reauthorization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
HR 9026, FY 2025 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 8752, FY 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 8998, FY 2025 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 9028, FY 2025 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Farm Bill Re-authorization S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, Local airport issues HR 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, Local airport issues Energy supply chain issues HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community decision making Mental Health Issues HR 7171 /S 3627, Distribution Transformer Efficiency and Supply Chain Reliability Act , Support Funding and loans for municipal water and wastewater projects Contract Tower Program funding Support for small business
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
HR 9026, FY 2025 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 8997, FY 2025 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 8752, FY 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 8998, FY 2025 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 9028, FY 2025 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Farm Bill Re-authorization FAA Re-authorization White Rock Lake Dredging Hensley Field Environmental Remediation and Redevelopment PFAS in Drinking Water, wastewater, and municipal solid waste landfills HR 7944/S 1430, Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act, Support S 1429, Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act, Support S 1432, Fire Suppression, PFAS Liability Protection Act, Support S 1433, Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act, Support Support TXDOT Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor ID applications Amtrak expansion plans HR 3746, Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, Local government funding and grants/energy tax credits S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, Local airport issues, HR 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, Local airport HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community decision making ARPA Funding Implementation Housing Issues HR 6929/S 3565, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, Support HR 3563, Secure Testing Resources Instead of Prosecuting Act, Support S 2569, Fentanyl Safe Testing and Overdose Prevention Act , Support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
HR 9026, FY 2025 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 8997, FY 2025 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 8725, FY 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 8998, FY 2025 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 9028, FY 2025 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Farm Bill Re-authorization S 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, Local airport issues HR 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, local airport issues Transportation Grant Applications Support TXDOT Intercity Passenger Rail Corridor ID applications Amtrak expansion plans Intercity Passenger Rail Funding and financing for Local infrastructure projects Waterloo Greenway Project HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community authority BRIC Funding I-35 Cap & Stitch Austin Airport Project Connect HR 7944/S 1430, Water System PFAS Liability Protection Act, Support S 1429, Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act, Support S 1432, Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act, Support S 1433, Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act, Support HR 8032/S 3820, LIHWAP Establishment Act, Support Austin Infrastructure Academy HR 5075, Ethics in Energy act, Provide information S 3350, Keep Housing Affordable in Forgotten Communities Ac, Provide information HR 7348, Connect the Grid Act, Monitor Homeless issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: AMTRAK - Natl Railroad Passenger Corporation, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
HR 9026, FY 2025 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 8725, FY 2025 Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 8998, FY 2025 Interior-Environment Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects HR 9028, FY 2025 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Funding for local programs and projects Community Project Funding HR 1827, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support HR 1520, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act Arlington Municipal Airport Infrastructure S 1939,FAA Reauthorization Act, Local airport issues HR 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, Local airport issues HR 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act, Oppose preemption of community decision making HR 7944/S 1430, Water System PFAS Liability Protection Act, Support HR 8032/S 3830, LIHWAP Establishment Act, Support S 1429, Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act S 1432, Fire Suppression Liability Protection Act, Support S 1433, Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act, Support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 405 - Essential Medicines Strategic Stockpile Act of 2023 HR 3837 - Improving Public Health Preparedness Act HR 3557 - Medical and Health Stockpile Accountability Act HR 3631/S 2080: State Strategic Stockpile Act HR 4421: Reauthorization of the Pandemic All-Hazards Preparedness Act S.2333/HR 4421 - Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act HR 4531/S. 2433 - Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act S.2510 - RAPID Reserve Act HR 6992/S. 2364 - MAPS Act H.R. 10445, Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025 General Issues Related to Drug Shortages including Senate Finance Proposal and Drug Shortages Appropriations Requests General Issues Related to the Strategic National Stockpile
Client expense: $511,136 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to spectrum auction authority H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act S. 3909, the Spectrum Pipeline Act S. 4207, the Spectrum and National Security Act H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act Issues related to the administration of the Affordable Connectivity Program Issues related to the sustainability of the Federal Universal Service Fund Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission Issues related to implementation of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program authorized by PL 117-58, Division F Issues related to oversight and licensing of the FirstNet Authority
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to spectrum policy and the importance of American leadership in 5G for the US economy and competitiveness Issues related to spectrum auction authority H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3949, the END CELLS in CELLS Act H.R. 6763, the 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2023 S. 3909, the Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024 S. 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act Issues related to the administration of the Affordable Connectivity Program Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission Issues related to implementation of the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment program authorized by PL 117-58, Division F
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the deployment of wireless broadband infrastructure. Issues related to telecommunications industry apprenticeships and workforce training. Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (PL 117-58, Division F, relating to broadband deployment). H.R. 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023. H.R. 8230, the Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act. Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Health Issues
FOR National Informed Consent Exemption act AGAINST HR 3557, preempting local wireless regulation AGAINST Biden geoengineering proposal (https://www.cnbc.com/2022/10/13/what-is-solar-geoengineering-sunlight-reflection-risks-and-benefits.html?iframe=1) FOR Appropriations amendments to withhold funding for edible vaccines, FDA homeopathy guidance, viral weaponization research, patient ID, FOR Griffith bill reversing FDA compounding limits FOR Booker's Protect Americas Children From Toxic Pesticides Act," and AGAINST Farm Bill pesticide regulation preemption For LaHood HSA Supplement eligibility and Roy HSA expansion bills
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Promotion and co-sponsorship of the Protecting Community Television Act (HR 907, S 340); protection of public access community television stations in the US. Opposition of HR 3557 for its affects on local communities and community television. Resolution of FCC Petition regarding captioning registration for public access television producers. Correction of FCC 621 Order to conform with remand by 6th Circuit that In-Kind costs to communities be at marginal value, not market value.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to: auction authority extension, artificial intelligence, contraband prison phones, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) funding, the deployment of broadband, oversight of the Federal Communications Commission, oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, oversight of the Federal Communications Commission, oversight of the Universal Service Fund, comprehensive privacy protections, cybersecurity, drones, net neutrality, robocalls, spectrum policy, artificial intelligence, 988 implementation, accessibility, FAA reauthorization, , E911/NG911 S 2787/HR 5677 5G SALE Act, all provisions H.R. 4227, S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 2463, S. 916 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. S. 1418 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, all provisions. H.R. 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023, all provisions. S 2226/HR 2670 National Defense Authorization Act. provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors H.R. 3430 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act H.R. 682 , S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 S 2238/HR 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions H.R. 1353 - Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency, and for other purposes. H.R. 2380 , S. 1047 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023 S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 HR 3340 Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 3361 Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions HR 3362 BEAD Data Publication, all provisions
Client expense: $2,640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 682 - Launch Communications Act, provisions related to spectrum. S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions. H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act, all provisions. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 916 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 2463 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act, all provisions. S. 1418 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 3216 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, all provisions. H.R. 4368 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 2321 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 2309 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023, all provisions. S. Res. 113 - A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming, all provisions. H. Res. 451 - A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming, all provisions. H.R. 6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 6142 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023 (LAST ACRE Act of 2023), all provisions. S. 2542 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023 (LAST ACRE Act of 2023), all provisions. H.R. 5893 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipelines Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4049 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, all provisions. H.R. 7891 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. H.R. 7890 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. H.R. 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024, all provisions. H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 8773 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024, all provisions. H.Res. 1119 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission, all provisions. S. 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions. S. 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, provisions related to spectrum. H.R. 9026 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. S. 4690 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 9027 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. S. 4795 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 9340 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, all provisions. S. 4928 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband and spectrum.
Client expense: $2,730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Appalachian Regional Commission, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
H.R. 907: Protecting Community Television Act; provisions related to preservation of local government rights in FCCs rules on small cell deployments H.R. 3557: American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; opposing provisions which negatively impact local governments police powers over rights-of-way, siting of wireless devices and cable franchising S. 340: Protecting Community Television Act; provisions related to preservation of local government rights in FCCs rules on small cell deployments General discussions related to ensuring that no language is inserted to limit local government oversight of wireless deployments
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 907: Protecting Community Television Act; provisions related to preservation of local government rights in FCCs rules on small cell deployments H.R. 3557: American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; opposing provisions which negatively impact local governments police powers over rights-of-way, siting of wireless devices and cable franchising S. 340: Protecting Community Television Act; provisions related to preservation of local government rights in FCCs rules on small cell deployments General discussions related to ensuring that no language is inserted to limit local government oversight of wireless deployments
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
H.R. 907: Protecting Community Television Act; provisions related to preservation of local government rights in FCCs rules on small cell deployments H.R. 3557: American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; opposing provisions which negatively impact local governments police powers over rights-of-way, siting of wireless devices and cable franchising S. 340: Protecting Community Television Act; provisions related to preservation of local government rights in FCCs rules on small cell deployments General discussions related to ensuring that no language is inserted to limit local government oversight of wireless deployments
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 907: Protecting Community Television Act; all provisions H.R. 3557: American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; all provisions S. 340: Protecting Community Television Act; all provisions Discussions related to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) MB Docket No. 05-311
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
-HR 43 - Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 682 - Launch Communications Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 742 - TELL Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 821 - Social Media Child Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1178 - Broadband SALE Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1231 - SAFE TECH Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1341 - Spectrum Coordination Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1513 - FUTURE Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1677 - SMART Spectrum Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2460 - Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity (Consumer OPT-IN) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2463 - Junk Fee Prevention Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2635 - To amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to limit liability protection provided by such section for providers of social media service, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3216 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3323 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment Act (RAPID Act) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3430 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3431 - Spectrum Coexistence Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4504 - Novel, Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4513 - Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4887 - Online Consumer Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5628 - Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6142 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6149 - Protecting Kids on Social Media Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6246 - END Child Exploitation Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6429 - SCREEN Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6463 - STOP HATE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6466 - AI Labeling Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6473 - Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6582 - To establish the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7005 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7116 - Do Not Disturb Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7291 - Broadband Industry Development Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7376 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7452 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7461 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7534 - Verifying Kids Online Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7756 - Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7890 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7891 - Kids Online Safety Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7949 - STOP CSAM Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8082 - Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8230 - Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications (FOREST) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8556 - To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that certain telecommunications assistance available to assist school buses is preserved consistent with the Declaratory Ruling in the matter of Modernizing the E-Rate Program for Schools and Libraries adopted by the Federal Communications Commission on October 19, 2023 (FCC 23-84; WC Docket No. 13-184), and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8709 - Saving Americans' Valuable Earnings on the National Affordable Connectivity Program Act- all provisions related to cable. -HR 8773 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8838 - To prohibit agencies from taking certain action relating to social media companies, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9026 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9027 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9340 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9497 - AI Advancement and Reliability Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9737 - Secure A.I. Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9766 - Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HJRes 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" - all provisions related to cable. -S 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 395 - Clean Slate for Kids Online Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 483 - Internet Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (Internet PACT) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 560 - SAFE TECH Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 599 - Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 688 - DATA Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 744 - Data Care Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 856 - FAIR Contributions Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 998 - A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - all provisions related to cable. -S 999 - A bill to require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to estimate the value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or otherwise allocated to Federal entities - all provisions related to cable. -S 1091 - Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity (Consumer OPT-IN) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1162 - A bill to ensure that broadband maps are accurate before funds are allocated under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program based on those maps - all provisions related to cable. -S 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1626 - Artificial Intelligence Shield for Kids (ASK) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1628 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1648 - Launch Communications Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1671 - Digital Platform Commission Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2225 - TLDR Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2325 - Algorithmic Justice Online Platform Transparency Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2521 - ACCESS Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2787 - 5G SALE Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2892 - Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3325 - Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3337 - DATA Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3991 - Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4049 - A bill to appropriate more funds for the Federal Communication Commission's "rip and replace" program, to require a spectrum auction, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -S 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4213 - Kids Off Social Media Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act - all provisions related to cable. -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 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4651 - SAFE Supply Chains Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4690 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4795 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4821 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4893 - TERMS Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4928 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4930 - Broadband Fairness Act - all provisions related to cable. -SJRes 64 - A joint resolution 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 - all provisions related to cable.
Client expense: $3,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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)
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Small Business
Discussed issues pertaining to permitting (H.R. 3557 and 4141), Buy America, cybersecurity and data breaches as they relate to small businesses.
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Natural Resources
Supported S. 2855, Close the Gap Act: would under certain circumstances exempt communications projects from NEPA review on federal lands. H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act -- would exempt broadband projects in existing rights-of-way on and off federal land form NEPA and NHPA
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Lobbied on reauthorization of the Farm Bill, specifically as it relates to the Rural Utilities Services' ReConnect program. -- S. 130, Rural Internet Improvement t Act, reauthorizes and improves the ReConnect loan and grants programs Permitting reforms concerning the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service and Federal Lands S. 2855, Close the Gap Act: would under certain circumstances exempt communications projects from NEPA review on federal lands H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act: would exempt broadband projects in existing rights-of-way and off federal land from NEPHA and NHPA
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 742, Telling Everyone the Location of Data Leaving the U.S. (TELL) Act H.R. 750, Chinese-owned Applications Using The Information of Our Nation (CAUTION) Act of 2023 H.R. 784, Internet Application I.D. Act H.R. 1050, Data Science and Literacy Act H.R. 1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023 H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act H.R. 3369, Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act H.R. 3459/S. 307, Increasing Competitiveness for American Drones Act of 2023 H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 H.R. 4814, Consumer Safety Technology Act H.R. 5077, Create AI Act H.R. 5527, Modernizing Government Technology (MGT) Reform Act of 2023 H.R. 5628/S. 2892, Algorithmic Accountability Act H.R. 6929/S. 3565, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 H.R. 7116, Do Not Disturb Act H.R. 7520, Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 H.R. 7532, Federal AI Governance and Transparency Act H.R. 7890/S. 1418, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act H.R. 7891/S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 H.R. 8315, Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Critical Export Act (ENFORCE Act) H.R. 8673, Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 H.R. 9197, Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act S. 931, Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act S. 1094, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) of 2023 S. 1212, Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act S. 1671, Digital Platform Commission Act S. 1865, Transparent Automated Governance Act S. 1873, Global Technology Leadership Act S. 1993, No Section 230 immunity in AI Act S. 2032, Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2023 S. 2238, Plan for Broadband Act S. 2321, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 S. 3162, TEST AI Act of 2023 S. 3312, Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023 S. 3849, Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2024 S. 3959, Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act S. 4178, Future of AI Innovation Act S. 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 S. 4495, Promoting Responsible Evaluation and Procurement to Advance Readiness for Enterprise-wide Deployment (PREPARED) for AI Act S. 4569, TAKE IT DOWN Act S. 4596, Artificial Intelligence Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act S. 4630, Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act S. 4769, VET Artificial Intelligence Act H.J.Res. 100/S.J.Res.50, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Securities and Exchange Commission relating to Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, Governance, and Incident Disclosure H.J.Res.153, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet; Restoring Internet Freedom Draft legislation titled American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) Draft legislation titled FTC Procedural Reform Draft legislation on improvements to the Paperwork Reduction Act Draft legislation around collection and sharing of government data Draft legislation around deepfakes Draft legislation to sunset Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 Draft legislation on reforming the Universal Service Fund Potential legislation similar to S.2836, Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018 Potential Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act legislation Potential legislation related to the American Data Privacy Protection Act Potential legislation related to Artificial Intelligence Proposed Rule, Federal Trade Commission; Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (89 Fed. Reg. 2,034-2,076, January 11, 2024) Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking at the Federal Trade Commission on Commercial Surveillance (87 Fed. Reg. 51,273-51,299, August 8, 2022) Various issues relating to expanding access to high-speed broadband internet service; broadband infrastructure and deployment, including permitting reform; nominations at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC); technology and economic relief; intermediary liability; potential federal privacy legislation; facial recognition technology; net neutrality; internet of things (IoT) devices; digital trade; intellectual property; World Intellectual Property Organization activities; artificial intelligence regulation, standards, research, and development; robocalls and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) (P.L. 102-243); implementation of the Childrens Online Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 105-277); implementation of the American Rescue Plan including provisions relating to the Technology Modernization Fund (P.L. 117-2); implementation of Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act (P.L. 115-141); implementation of the OPEN Government Data Act (P.L. 115-435); implementation of the CHIPS for America Act, enacted as part of the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 116-92); implementation of the Drivers Privacy Protection Act (P.L. 103-322); implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58); implementation of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) and Science Act, (P.L. 117-167), including provisions relating to stock buybacks; implementation of the Department of Commerces semiconductor incentives program funded by the CHIPS and Science Act (P.L. 117-167); implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Task Force Authorization, enacted as part of the FY 2021 National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 (P.L.116-283); appropriating funding for the Public Wireless Supply Chain Fund and the Multilateral Telecommunications Security Fund; increased technology modernization funding for FY24; Executive Order 13859, Maintaining American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence; Executive Order 13984, Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities; Executive Order 14017, Executive Order on America's Supply Chains; Executive Order 14110 Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of AI; Consumer Cybersecurity Labeling Pilots; Feedback to NIST on AI Risk Management; Future of the FCC Universal Service Fund; European Unions Artificial Intelligence Act; FTC enforcement; potential Executive Order on identity theft; Technology Modernization Fund in Financial Services and General Government proposed appropriations legislation; appropriations for the Federal Trade Commission; draft National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidance on Federal Internet of Things Device Cybersecurity; security criteria for Internet of Things (IoT) Devices; draft Consumer Software Labeling Criteria; modernization of IT services for Congress; the Administrations Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Action Plan; use of third-party messaging apps by corporate employees; NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 concept paper, Potential Significant Updates to the Cybersecurity Framework; implementation of the International Technology Security and Innovation Fund (ITSI Fund); Federal Trade Commission activities, including hearings on competition and consumer protection, franchise rule and earnings rule; Solicitation for Public Comments on the Business Practices of Cloud Computing Providers (Docket ID FTC-2023-0028); Notice and Request for Comments; Limited General Applicability Nonavailability Waiver of the Buy America Domestic Content Procurement Preference as Applied to Recipients of Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; use of artificial intelligence in CFTC-regulated markets; support for a robust global framework for facilitation of digital trade; Canada Digital Services Tax - C-59, An Act to implement certain provisions of the fall economic statement; implementation of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Standards Strategy Implementation Roadmap; Office of Science and Technology Policies Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights; semiconductor permitting; FCC auction authority; oversight issues pertaining to the Department of Commerce, FCC, OSTP, and the FTC; algorithmic issues in employment; deployment of subsea cables and the proposed designation of the Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary; national spectrum strategy
Client expense: $14,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)