Public Lands Telecommunications Act

Issues relating to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) applications on broadcasters. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard. Issues relating to radio receivers and accessibility in the automobile dash. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to regulatory fees paid by broadcasters to fund the FCC. Issues relating to tax credits to support investment and hiring in local newsrooms (Local Journalism Sustainability Act). Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. H.Con.Res 13, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. H.Res 465, Expressing support for AM radios in automobiles, all provision. H.R. 2422, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 3121, Journalist Protection Act, all provisions. H.R. 3413, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 4250, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, all provisions. H.R. 4858, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. H.R. 5586, Defending Each and Every Person from False Appearances by Keeping Exploitation Subject to Accountability Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 6072, Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act, all provisions. H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act, provisions relating to rental fees paid by broadcast stations on federal land. H.R. 6966, Go Pack Go Act of 2024, all provisions. H.R. 8072, Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act, all provisions. H.R. 8449, To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions relating to FCC appropriations. S. 1094, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1127, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1412, Journalist Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1669, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2074, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, all provisions. S. 2494, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. S. 2857, Go Pack Go Act of 2023, all provisions . S. 3312, Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 4158, Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act, all provisions. S. 4207, A bill to reauthorize the spectrum auction authority of the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes, all provisions. S. 4291, A bill to repeal the limitations on multiple ownership of radio and television stations imposed by the Federal Communications Commission, to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from limiting common ownership of daily newspapers and full-power broadcast stations, and for other purposes, all provisions.

Client expense: $2,870,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024- a proposed amendment to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program and Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Program. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. S. 4297 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R.815 - Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 3283 - Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R.- 3299 - DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.

Issues relating to the Closing Long Overdue Streamlining Encumbrances To Help Expeditiously Generate Approved Permits Act (S. 2855); Issues relating to broadband deployment and permitting reform; Revisions to the Public Lands Telecommunications Act (HR 6915).

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and Availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Network Security Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities Issues relating to Technological Competitiveness Issues relating to Precision Agriculture Issues relating to Consumer Concerns Issues relating to Implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to the CARES Act Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues relating to the American Rescue Plan Act S. 130/H.R. 3216, Rural Internet Improvement Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 275/H.R. 7005, Rural Broadband Protection Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 341/H.R. 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - Issues related to infrastructure deployment S. 599/H.R. 1412, Digital Equity Foundation Act - Issues relating to FCC and NTIA authority and processes S. 650/H.R. 1108/H.R. 3345, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the FCC to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Spectrum Auctions S. 686, RESTRICT Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity S. 690, NET Act - Issues relating to supply chain and cybersecurity S. 719, Precision Agriculture Loan Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 720/H.R. 1459, PRECISE Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 734/H.R. 1697, Promoting Precision Agriculture Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 744, Data Care Act - Issues relating to privacy and consumer concerns S. 828/H.R. 1370, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, infrastructure and cybersecurity S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund S. 916, Junk Fee Prevention Act - Issues relating to consumer concerns S. 975/H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 999, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 998, A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 1047/H.R. 2380, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act - Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1162/H.R. 3609, Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 1197/H.R. 2552, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1234, Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1245/H.R. 6189, Defend Our Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1409/H.R. 7891, Kids Online Safety Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1418/H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1483, SPACE Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1526/H.R. 1345, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority and cybersecurity S. 1611/H.R. 6473, Community Connect Grant Program Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1642/H.R. 4227, ReConnecting Rural America Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1648/H.R. 682, Launch Communications Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 2018/H.R. 5919, Connect Our Parks Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2095/H.R. 4224, FCC Legal Enforcement Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 2114, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain S. 2131, FY24 Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture and Rural Broadband S. 2116, Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, and Technological Competitiveness S. 2238/H.R. 4505, PLAN for Broadband Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Deployment S. 2321/H.R. 5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process S. 2447, Strengthening Telehealth and Education for Rural Communities Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2542/H.R. 6142, LAST ACRE Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 2663/H.R. 5242, CONNECT Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 2712, a bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 2787/H.R. 5677, 5G SALE Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 2810/H.R. 5494, Tribal Connect Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 2855, CLOSE THE GAP Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 3024/H.R. 5886, Promoting Access to Broadband Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3074, Eyes on the Board Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3119, Restoring Internet Freedom Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3321, Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 3324/H.R. 800, DO NOT Call Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 3325, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3337, DATA Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3329/H.R. 498, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and public safety S. 3444/H.R. 4974, Local 9-8-8 Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3482/H.R. 6763, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3556, Enhancing First Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency and to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3565/H.R. 6929, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3780, END CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety S.3781/H.R. 1343, ITS Codification Act - Issues relating to Public Safety and Consumer Concerns S. 3909, Spectrum Pipeline Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 3991/H.R. 7756, Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 4010, Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 4049, Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority and issues relating to Network Security S. 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4208, Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 4317, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4572, A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers modems and devices that combine a modem and router and for other purposes - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Network Security S.J. Res. 64/H.J. Res. 107, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination" - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process H.R. 784, Internet Application I.D. Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 675, Secure Space Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 826, Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 762, Building Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 742, TELL Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 750, CAUTION Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 796, Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 820, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 904, IoT Readiness Act - Issues relating to IoT H.R. 942, Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act - Issues relating to IoT and Cybersecurity H.R. 922, RURAL Broadband Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure H.R. 1149, Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 1123, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1241, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - Issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 1377, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 1354, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 1360, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1340, Open RAN Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 1338, SAT Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act - relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1339, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture H.R. 1353, ALERT Parity Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1513, FUTURE Networks Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1677, SMART Spectrum Act - Issues relating to NTIA process H.R. 1752, E-BRIDGE Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 1784, Next Generation 9-1-1 Act - Issues relating to public safety, E-911, NG-911, and location accuracy H.R. 2701, Online Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 2801, Kids PRIVACY Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3045, YODA - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3279, WIRELESS Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3280, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, Network Security, and Permitting and Siting H.R. 3283, Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) and the Department of Commerce Authority and Process H.R. 3288, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3289/H.R. 7376, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3291, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3292, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3293, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3294, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3295, BROADBAND Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3296, Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency HR. 3297, Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3298, BEAD FEE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3299, DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3300, 5G UPGRADE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3301, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3307, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3309, Standard FEES Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3311, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3313, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3316, One Federal Decision for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3319, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3323, RAPID Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3340, GRANTED Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3342, SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3343, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3361, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 3362, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3366, To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy H.R. 3430, Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3431, Spectrum Coexistence Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3565, Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3949, END CELLS in CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety H.R. 3964, To increase access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas to increase minimum broadband speeds in rural areas and to provide grants loans and loan guarantees to finance the costs of the construction improvement and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands HR. 4141, To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4351, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4504, Novel Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 4506, TEAM TELECOM Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Security H.R. 4510, NTIA Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 4511, Public Safety Communications Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 4512, Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4513, Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 6106, BAD APPS Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 6571, Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 6631, Digital Skills Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 6823, Kelsey Smith Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6836, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 7043, Emergency Reporting Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 7116, Do Not Disturb Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7124, Roboblock Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7112, Stop Scams and Spam Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7123, QUIET Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7291, Broadband Industry Development Act - Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce H.R. 7452, Local Telecom Expansion Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process and Infrastructure Deployment H.R. 7453, NO CAP Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7461, Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7520, Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7578, Promote Secure Connectivity to Taiwan Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain and Network Security H.R. 7589, ROUTERS Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and relating to Network Security H.R. 7948, Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 8082, Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8230, Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024 - Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Consumer Concerns, and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process H.R. 8494, To provide that certain local parks are eligible for E-Rate support to provide that local parks are eligible for the loan lease or transfer of certain excess research equipment and to direct the Secretary of Labor to carry out a program to make grants for conducting technology training programs in local parks and for other purposes - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the

Issues relating to artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard. Issues relating to radio receivers and accessibility in the automobile dash. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. Issues relating to increasing diversity in the broadcast industry. Issues relating to the sale of broadcast stations to socially disadvantaged individuals. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to regulatory fees paid by broadcasters to fund the FCC. Issues relating to tax credits to support investment and hiring in local newsrooms. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. Issues relating to jurisdiction and treatment of broadcast advertising. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. H.Con.Res 13, Local Radio Freedom Act, All provisions. H.Res 465, Expressing support for AM radios in automobiles, All provisions. H.R. 2422, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2023, All provisions. H.R. 3121, Journalist Protection Act, All provisions. H.R. 3413, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, All provisions. H.R. 4250, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, All provisions. H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. H.R. 4858, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, Provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. H.R. 5586, Defending Each and Every Person from False Appearances by Keeping Exploitation Subject to Accountability Act of 2023, All provisions. H.R. 6072, Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act, All provisions. H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act, Provisions relating to rental fees paid by broadcast stations on federal land. H.R. 6966, Go Pack Go Act of 2024, All provisions. S. 1094, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2023, All provisions. S. 1127, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2023, All provisions. S. 1412, Journalist Protection Act, All provisions. S. 1669, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, All provisions. S. 2074, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, All provisions. S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. S. 2494, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, Provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. S. 2857, Go Pack Go Act of 2023, All provisions. S. 3312, Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023, All provisions.

Issues relating to the Closing Long Overdue Streamlining Encumbrances To Help Expeditiously Generate Approved Permits Act (S. 2855); Issues relating to broadband deployment and permitting reform; Revisions to the Public Lands Telecommunications Act (HR 6915).

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1752 - E-BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 3075 - Veterans Telecommunications Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 7015 - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success (CAREERS) Act - all sections. H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.

Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and Availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Network Security Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities Issues relating to Technological Competitiveness Issues relating to Precision Agriculture Issues relating to Consumer Concerns Issues relating to Implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to the CARES Act Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues relating to the American Rescue Plan Act S. 130/H.R. 3216, Rural Internet Improvement Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 275/H.R. 7005, Rural Broadband Protection Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 341/H.R. 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - Issues related to infrastructure deployment S. 599/H.R. 1412, Digital Equity Foundation Act - Issues relating to FCC and NTIA authority and processes S. 650/H.R. 1108/H.R. 3345, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the FCC to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Spectrum Auctions S. 686, RESTRICT Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity S. 690, NET Act - Issues relating to supply chain and cybersecurity S. 719, Precision Agriculture Loan Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 720/H.R. 1459, PRECISE Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 734/H.R. 1697, Promoting Precision Agriculture Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 744, Data Care Act - Issues relating to privacy and consumer concerns S. 828/H.R. 1370, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, infrastructure and cybersecurity S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund S. 916, Junk Fee Prevention Act - Issues relating to consumer concerns S. 975/H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 999, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 998, A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 1047/H.R. 2380, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act - Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1162/H.R. 3609, Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 1197/H.R. 2552, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1234, Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1245/H.R. 6189, Defend Our Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1418, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1483, SPACE Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1526/H.R. 1345, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority and cybersecurity S. 1611/H.R. 6473, Community Connect Grant Program Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1642/H.R. 4227, ReConnecting Rural America Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1648/H.R. 682, Launch Communications Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 2018/H.R. 5919, Connect Our Parks Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2095/H.R. 4224, FCC Legal Enforcement Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 2114, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain S. 2131, FY24 Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture and Rural Broadband S. 2116, Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, and Technological Competitiveness S. 2238/H.R. 4505, PLAN for Broadband Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Deployment S. 2321/H.R. 5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process S. 2447, Strengthening Telehealth and Education for Rural Communities Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2542/H.R. 6142, LAST ACRE Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 2663/H.R. 5242, CONNECT Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 2712, a bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 2787/H.R. 5677, 5G SALE Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 2810/H.R. 5494, Tribal Connect Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 2855, CLOSE THE GAP Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 3024/H.R. 5886, Promoting Access to Broadband Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3074, Eyes on the Board Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3119, Restoring Internet Freedom Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3321, Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 3324/H.R. 800, DO NOT Call Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 3325, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3337, DATA Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3329/H.R. 498, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and public safety S. 3444/H.R. 4974, Local 9-8-8 Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3482/H.R. 6763, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3556, Enhancing First Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency and to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3565/H.R. 6929, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3780, END CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety S.3781/H.R. 1343, ITS Codification Act - Issues relating to Public Safety and Consumer Concerns S. 3909, Spectrum Pipeline Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 3991/H.R. 7756, Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 4010, Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 4049, Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority and relating to Network Security S.J. Res. 64/H.J. Res. 107, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination" - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process H.R. 784, Internet Application I.D. Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 675, Secure Space Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 826, Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 762, Building Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 742, TELL Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 750, CAUTION Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 796, Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 820, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 904, IoT Readiness Act - Issues relating to IoT H.R. 942, Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act - Issues relating to IoT and Cybersecurity H.R. 922, RURAL Broadband Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure H.R. 1149, Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 1123, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1241, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - Issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 1377, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 1354, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 1360, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1340, Open RAN Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 1338, SAT Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act - relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1339, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture H.R. 1353, ALERT Parity Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1513, FUTURE Networks Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1677, SMART Spectrum Act - Issues relating to NTIA process H.R. 1752, E-BRIDGE Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 1784, Next Generation 9-1-1 Act - Issues relating to public safety, E-911, NG-911, and location accuracy H.R. 2701, Online Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 2801, Kids PRIVACY Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3045, YODA - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3279, WIRELESS Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3280, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, Network Security, and Permitting and Siting H.R. 3283, Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) and the Department of Commerce Authority and Process H.R. 3288, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3289/H.R. 7376, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3291, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3292, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3293, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3294, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3295, BROADBAND Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3296, Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency HR. 3297, Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3298, BEAD FEE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3299, DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3300, 5G UPGRADE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3301, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3307, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3309, Standard FEES Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3311, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3313, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3316, One Federal Decision for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3319, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3323, RAPID Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3340, GRANTED Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3342, SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3343, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3361, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 3362, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3366, To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy H.R. 3430, Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3431, Spectrum Coexistence Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3565, Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3949, END CELLS in CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety H.R. 3964, To increase access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas to increase minimum broadband speeds in rural areas and to provide grants loans and loan guarantees to finance the costs of the construction improvement and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands HR. 4141, To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4351, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4504, Novel Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 4506, TEAM TELECOM Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Security H.R. 4510, NTIA Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 4511, Public Safety Communications Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 4512, Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4513, Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 6106, BAD APPS Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 6571, Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 6631, Digital Skills Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 6823, Kelsey Smith Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6836, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 7043, Emergency Reporting Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 7116, Do Not Disturb Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7124, Roboblock Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7112, Stop Scams and Spam Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7123, QUIET Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7291, Broadband Industry Development Act - Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce H.R. 7452, Local Telecom Expansion Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process and Infrastructure Deployment H.R. 7453, NO CAP Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7461, Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7520, Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7578, Promote Secure Connectivity to Taiwan Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain and Network Security H.R. 7589, ROUTERS Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and relating to Network Security

Issues relating to Broadband Consumer Labels (FCC-22-86A1); Closing Long Overdue Streamlining Encumbrances To Help Expeditiously Generate Approved Permits Act (S. 2855); Issues relating to broadband deployment and permitting reform; Revisions to the Public Lands Telecommunications Act (HR 6915).

Client expense: $1,900,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of