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2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
CONTINUED deployment (H.R. 144/H.R. 146/S. 497 - all sections, e-commerce, Internet access, privacy regulation, wireless infrastructure issues, digital television transition (S. 1268, budget reconciliation - all sections), CALEA obligations, Voice Over IP (H.R. 214/H.R. 2418/S. 1063 - all sections), Rural Utilities Service broadband, Spectrum issues (S. 1268 - all sections), e-911 (H.R. 2418/S. 1063 - all sections), network unbundling, NIST funding, e-health technology (H.R. 747/H.R. 2234 - all sections), municipal provision of broadband services (H.R. 2726/S. 1294 - all sections), network neutrality (S. 2113/S. 2917 - all sections), Communications, Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement Act of 2006 (H.R. 5252 - all sections), Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 (S. 2686 - all sections), Alcatel merger with Lucent Technologies. Video franchise reform (FCC 05-311) (S. 1268/S. 1504/S. 1349/H.R. 1730/H.R. 951 - all sections), Internet growth and development, critical infrastructure issues, Telecom Act of 1996 - implementation issues, privacy and encryption export, broadband CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2006 · year_end · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Multi-cast must-carry, cable franchise reform (S. 1504/S. 1349/S. 2686/H.R. 5252 - all sections), digital television transition (S. 1268, budget reconciliation - all sections), DTV tuner mandate (H.R. 2354 - all sections).
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
S 2357 Right Track Act - A bill to provide for economic security and prosperity, Chapter 1 - Creating a National Broadband Policy. S 2389 Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the unlawful acquisition and use of confidential customer proprietary network information, and for other purposes. S 2453 National Security Surveillance Act of 2006 - A bill to establish procedures for the review of electronic surveillance programs. S 2481 A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to hire additional full-time non-supervisory import specialists of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes. S 2686 Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 and for other purposes. S 2917 Internet Freedom Preservation Act - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure net neutrality. S 2989 Franchise Reform Act of 2006 - A bill to reform the franchise procedure relating to cable service and video service, and for other purposes. S 3820 Broadband for Rural America Act of 2006 - A bill to expand broadband access for rural Americans. Other Issues - AT&T/BellSouth Merger - GSA's Networx Procurement - GSA's WITS 3 Procurement - Federal Aviation Administration's Telecommunications Infrastructure Program HR 3 Transportation Equity Act - To authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes. HR 102 Children's Access to Technology Act - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for the use of unexpended universal service funds in low-income schools, and for other purposes. HR 144 Rural America Digital Accessibility Act - To bridge the digital divide in rural areas. HR 214 Advanced Internet Communications Services Act of 2005 - To promote deployment of and investment in advanced Internet communications services. HR 230 National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act of 2005 - To amend the Small Business Act to direct the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to establish a program to provide regulatory compliance assistance to small business concerns, and for other purposes. H Con Res 236 Expresses the sense of Congress that all Americans should program their cell phones and other portable electronic devices to show personal emergency contacts under the acronym ICE (In Case of Emergency) to enable emergency personnel to contact family and friends in the event of an emergency. HR 733 Subway Cell Access Act - To require providers of wireless telephone services to provide access to the universal emergency telephone number in subterranean subway stations located within their area of coverage. HR 1479 Rural Access to Broadband Service Act - To expand rural access to broadband services. HR 1661 To amend the Small Business Act and the Communications Act of 1934 to increase participation by small business in spectrum auctions conducted by the Federal Communications Commission. HR 1898 Telephone Excise Tax Repeal Act of 2005 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services. HR 2418 IP-enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2005 - A bill to promote and enhance public safety and to encourage the rapid deployment of IP-enabled voice services. HR 2512 Digital Opportunity Investment Trust Act - To provide for the establishment of a Digital Opportunity Investment Trust. HR 2533 Cubin Antideficiency Act - A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code. HR 2649 Strengthen Aviation Security Act - To strengthen aviation security. HR 2726 Preserving Innovation in Telecom Act of 2005 - To prohibit municipal governments from offering telecommunications, information, or cable services except to remedy market failures by private enterprise to provide such services. HR 2982 FCC Reorganization Act - To require the Federal Communications Commission to reorganize the bureaus of the Commission in order to better carry out their regulatory functions. HR 3146 Video Choice Act of 2005 - To promote deployment of competitive video services and eliminate redundant and unnecessary regulation. HR 4316 Electronic Waste Recycling Promotion and Consumer Protection Act - To reduce and eliminate electronic waste through recycling. HR 4584 Insular Rate for Cellular Customers Act - To require rate integration for wireless interstate toll charges. HR 4626 Re-Channelization of Public Safety Spectrum Act - To rechannelize spectrum in the 700 megahertz band to promote the deployment of commercial broadband technologies to facilitate interoperable communications for public safety. HR 4943 Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act - To prohibit fraudulent access to telephone records. HR 5058 Small Business Investment and Promotion Act - To provide support for small business concerns, and for other purposes. HR 5072 Universal Service Reform Act of 2006 - A bill to reform the universal service provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes. HR 5085 American Broadband for Communities Act - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to promote and expedite wireless broadband deployment in rural and other areas, and for other purposes. HR 5252 Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006 - To promote the deployment of broadband networks and services. HR 5273 Network Neutrality Act of 2006 - To promote open broadband networks and innovation, foster electronic commerce, and safeguard consumer access to online content and services. HR 5319 Deleting Online Predators Act of 2006 (Section 111) - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require recipients of universal service support for schools and libraries to protect minors from commercial social networking websites and chat rooms. HR 5417 Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2006 - To amend the Clayton Act with respect to competitive and nondiscriminatory access to the Internet. HR 5422 To amend the Internet Tax Freedom Act to make permanent the moratorium on taxes on internet access and on multiple and discriminatory taxes on electronic commerce. HR 5481 Miners for Mining Act - Modernizing and improving the national emergency response system for Mining Act. HR 5825 Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act - To update the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. S 14 A bill to provide fair wages for America's workers, to create new jobs through investment in America, to provide for fair trade and competitiveness, and for other purposes - Chapter 6 - Broadband Access Tax Credit. S 211 Calling for 2-1-1 Act of 2005 - To facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services, volunteer services, and for other purposes. S 241 Anti-Deficiency Act - A bill to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, United States Code. S 284 Rural Universal Services Equity Act of 2005 - A bill to distribute universal service support equitably throughout rural America, and for other purposes. S 497 Broadband Rural Revitalization Act of 2005 - To revitalize our nation's rural communities by expanding broadband services. S 714 Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 - A bill to amend section 227 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 227) relating to the prohibition on junk fax transmissions. S 1063 IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2005 - A bill to promote and enhance public safety and to encourage the rapid deployment of IP-enabled voice services. S 1294 Community Broadband Act of 2005 - A bill to amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve and protect the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services. S 1349 Video Choice Act of 2005 - A bill to promote deployment of competitive video services, eliminate redundant and unnecessary regulation, and further the development of next generation broadband networks. S 1504 Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act - A bill to establish a market driven telecommunications market place, to eliminate government managed competition of existing communication services, an to provide parity between functionally equivalent services. S 1583 Universal Service for the 21st Century Act - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the contribution base for universal service, establish a separate account within the universal service fund to support the deployment of broadband service in unserved areas of the United States, and for other purposes. S 1767 To require the Federal Communications Commission to reevaluate the band plans for the upper 700 megaHertz band and the un-auctioned portions of the lower 700 megaHertz band and reconfigure. S 2113 Digital Age Communications Act of 2005 - A bill to promote the widespread availability of communications services and the integrity of communication facilities, and to encourage investment in communication networks. S 2130 To clarify the legal standard needed to use cellular telephones as tracking devices. S 2256 Internet and Universal Service Act of 2006 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure the availability to all Americans of high-quality, advanced telecommunications and broadband services, technologies, and networks at just, reasonable, and affordable rates, and to establish a permanent mechanism to guarantee specific, sufficient, and predictable support for the preservation and advancement of universal service, and for other purposes. S 2360 Internet Non-Discrimination Act of 2006 - A bill to ensure and promote a free and open Internet for all Americans. S 2308 Mine Safety and Health Act of 2006 - To amend the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977 to improve mine safety, and for other purposes. S 2332 American Broadband for Communities Act - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to promote and expedite wireless broadband deployment in rural and other areas, and for other purposes.
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
S2113: ESTABLISH WIDESPREAD AVAILABILITY OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK DEVICES; FAIR PRACTICE FOR INTERNET ACCESS SECTION S758: INTERNET TAX NONDISCRIMINATION ACT; BAN OF INTERNET TAXATION HR4569: DIGITAL TRANSITION CONTENT SECURITY ACT: AUDIO HOLE PROVISIONS HR4861: AUDIO BROADCAST FLAG LICENSING ACT: AUDIO FLAG PROVISIONS HR5417: INTERNET FREEDOM & NON-DISCRIMINATION ACT: NET NEUTRALITY PROVISIONS S2686: COMMUNICATIONS, CONSUMER'S CHOICE BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACT OF 2006; NET NEUTRALITY PROVISIONS S3818: PATENT REFORM ACT: PATENT LITIGATION S1504: MARKET DRIVEN TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKETPLACE; NET NEUTRALITY ISSUES HR2354: TV CONSUMER CHOICE ACT; EFFECT ON DTV TRANSITION HR1201: DIGITAL RIGHTS CONSUMER'S ACT; FAIR USE DEFINITION
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Multi-cast must-carry, cable franchise reform (S. 1504/S. 1349/S. 2686/H.R. 5252 - all sections), digital television transition (S. 1268, budget reconciliation - all sections), DTV tuner mandate (H.R. 2354 - all sections).
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
| Republican |
| AZ |
| Johnny Isakson | Republican | GA |
| Larry Craig | Republican | ID |
| Lindsey Graham | Republican | SC |
| Mel Martinez | Republican | FL |
| Mike Crapo | Republican | ID |
| Pat Roberts | Republican | KS |
| Richard Burr | Republican | NC |
| Richard C. Shelby | Republican | AL |
| Samuel Brownback | Republican | KS |
| Saxby Chambliss | Republican | GA |
| Thad Cochran | Republican | MS |
| Trent Lott | Republican | MS |
Client expense: $13,595,451 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
CONTINUED deployment (H.R. 144/H.R. 146/S. 497 - all sections, e-commerce, Internet access, privacy regulation, wireless infrastructure issues, digital television transition (S. 1268, budget reconciliation - all sections), CALEA obligations, Voice Over IP (H.R. 214/H.R. 2418/S. 1063 - all sections), Rural Utilities Service broadband, Spectrum issues (S. 1268 - all sections), e-911 (H.R. 2418/S. 1063 - all sections), network unbundling, NIST funding, e-health technology (H.R. 747/H.R. 2234 - all sections), municipal provision of broadband services (H.R. 2726/S. 1294 - all sections), network neutrality (S. 2113/S. 2917 - all sections), Communications, Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement Act of 2006 (H.R. 5252 - all sections), Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 (S. 2686 - all sections), Alcatel merger with Lucent Technologies. Video franchise reform (FCC 05-311) (S. 1268/S. 1504/S. 1349/H.R. 1730/H.R. 951 - all sections), Internet growth and development, critical infrastructure issues, Telecom Act of 1996 - implementation issues, privacy and encryption export, broadband CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2006 · year_end · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
HR. 1479-Rural Access to Broadband Services Act-Entire Bill S.1294-Community Broadband Act of 2005-Entire Bill S.1504-The Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act-Entire Bill S. 2686- Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 - Entire Bill
Client expense: $2,041,826 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension & Welfare Benefits Administration, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
HR5252: COMMUNICATIONS OPPORTUNITY, PROMOTION, AND ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2006; VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL S2686: COMMUNICATIONS, CONSUMER'S CHOICE AND BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACT OF 2006; VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL, UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND, NET NEUTRALITY. H.CON.RES.95: BUDGET RESOLUTION: DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION PROVISIONS, PUBLIC SAFETY INTEROPERABILITY FUNDING S1504: TELECOM ACT RE-WRITE; VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL, UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND, NET NEUTRALITY HR2533/S241: UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND-ANTIDEFICIENCY ACT; ALL PROVISIONS OF THE BILL
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
S. 2686 Communications, Consumer’s Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 S. 2917 – Internet Freedom Preservation Act P.L. 109-108 – Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 P.L. 109-171 – The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Digital Television Provisions P.L. 109-494 - Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act Implementation H.R. 396 - Early Warning & Rapid Notification Act of 2005 H.R. 425 - National Computer Recycling Act H.R. 733 - Subway Cell Access H.R. 998 - Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2005 H.R. 1139/S.1350 - Wireless 411 Privacy Act H.R 1479 - Rural Access to Broadband Service Act H.R. 1674 - U.S. Tsunami Warning & Education System H.R. 2101 - Emergency Alert Bill H.R. 2360 - FY06 Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 2418/S. 1063 - IP Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2005 H.R 2862 – H.R. 2862 - Science, State, Justice, Commerce, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 H.R. 2982 - FCC Reorganization Act H.R. 3367/S.1441 - To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Extend Bonus Depreciation H.R. 4241 – The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Digital Television Provisions Senator Alexander’s Discussion Draft to Clarify Where Cellular Phone Towers May Be Cited H.R. 5072 – Universal Service Reform Act of 2006 H.R. 5252 – Communications, Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006 (COPE Act) H.R. 5264 – Digital Television Consumer Education Act H.R. 5273 – Network Neutrality Act of 2006 H.R. 5441 - FY07 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 5672 – FY07 SSJC Appropriations H.R. 5861 – National Historic Preservation Act Reauthorization Early Termination Fees S.____ - FY07 CJS Appropriations S. 50 - Tsunami Preparedness Act S. 241 - USF Exemption from Antideficiency Act / To amend Section 254 of the Communications Act S. 284 - Rural Universal Service Equity Act of 2005 S. 497 - Broadband Rural Revitalization Act of 2005 S. 510 - Consumer Protection Act S. 1147 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures, and for other purposes S. 1237 - Spectrum Availability for Emergency-Response and Law-Enforcement to Improve Vital Emergency Services Act (Save Lives Act) S. 1268 - Saves Lives Act / Spectrum Availability for Emergency Response and Law Enforcement to Improve Vital Emergency Services Act S. 1294 - Community Broadband Act of 2005 S. 1408 - Identity Theft Protection Act S. 1504 - Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act S. 1583 - Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S. 1767 - To require the FCC to reevaluate the band plans for the upper 700 MHz band and the un-auctioned portions of the lower 700 MHz band and reconfigure them to include spectrum to be licensed for small geographic areas S. 1932 – The Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, Digital Television Provisions Federal Spectrum Policy and Scoring Issues S. 2113 - Digital Age Communications Act of 2005 S. 2256 – Internet and Universal Service Act of 2006 S. 2327 – Wireless Innovation Act of 2006 (Winn Act) S. 2332 – American Broadband for Communities Act S. 2418 – Local Emergency Radio Service Preservation Act of 2006 Terry/Boucher House Draft Universal Reform Act of 2005 National Historic Preservation Act House Discussion Draft House Staff Draft Broadband Internet Transmission Service Mobile Satellite Services
Client expense: $2,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2006 · year_end · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 3146 - Video Choice Act of 2005 H.R. 3298 -Television Viewer Consumer Protection Act of 2005 H.R. 4241 - Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 (DTV transition and hard-date) H.R. 1622 - Broadcast Ownership for the 21st Century H.R. 1665 - Localism in Broadcasting Reform Act 2005 H.R. 2354 - TV Consumer Choice Act H.R. 2359 - Digital Television Accountability and Governance Enhancement Act 2005 H.R. 1646 - Homeland Emergency Response Operations Act H.R. 5252 – Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006 H.R. 5319 - Deleting Online Predators Act H.R. 5273 - Network Neutrality Act 2006 S. 616 - Indecent and Gratuitous and Excessively Violent Programming Control Act of 2005 S. 946 - Kid Friendly TV Programming Act of 2005 S. 1268 - SAVE LIVES Act S. 1294 - Community Broadband Act of 2005 S. 1349 - Video Choice Act of 2005 S. 1372 - FAIR Ratings Act S. 1504 - Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act S. 1600 - Digital Translator and Low Power Television Transition Asst. Act S. 1753 - Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act S. 1932 - Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 2005 (DTV transition and hard-date) S. 2113 - Digital Age Communications Act of 2005 S. 271 - The Undercounting of Minorities, Rural, Large and Younger Households by Broadcast Television Ratings Services S. 2360 - Internet Non-Discrimination Act of 2006 S. 2917 - Internet Freedom Restoration Act S. 3457 - Choice Act S. 4067 - Satellite Consumer Protection Act 2006 S. 4074 - Satellite and Cable Access Act of 2006 S. 4068 - To Clarify the Provisions Relating to statutory copyright licenses for satellite carriers H.R. 6340 - To Clarify the Provisions Relating to statutory copyright licenses for satellite carriers S. 2327 - WINN Act H.R. 5085 - American Broadband for Communities Act H.R. 5252 - COPE Act S. 2686 Communications Consumer's Choice and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 H.R. 5319 - Deleting Online Predators Act of 2006 Retransmission Consent Television Spectrum for Wireless Use S. 193 - Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005 S. 900 - Television Information-Enhancement for the Visually Impaired Act S. 1600 - Digital Translator and Low-Power Television Act of 2005 H.R. 3726 - Child Pornography Prevention Act
Client expense: $1,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
Pursue modernization of telecommunications laws (e.g., S 1504, S 2686, HR 5252, HR 4709 and S 2178).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
Pole attachment and related electric utility issues in federal telecommunications legislative proposals including S. 1504, S. 2686 and H.R. 5252.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $280,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Utilities
Pole attachment and related electric utility issues in federal telecommunications legislative proposals including S. 1504, S. 2686 and H.R. 5252.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $280,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
Specific issue include digital multi-cast, must carry; 1996 telecom act rewrite; voice over internet protocol; IP video; digital TV transition; spyware; universal service; HR 310, the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act; HR 29, the Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act; S. 616, Decency legislation; S. 687, Spy Block Act; S. 1268, the Save Lives Act of 2005; S. 1294, the Community Broadband Act of 2005; HR 5252, the Communications Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement Act of 2006; S. 2686, The Communications, Consumers' Choice and Broadband Act of 2006; S. 3820, the Broadband for Rural America Act of 2006; HR 5417, the Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2006; S. 1504, Broadband Consumer Choice Act of 2005; S. 284, Rural Universal Service Equity Act of 2005; S. 1583, Universal Service of 21st Century Act; S. 1753, Warning, Alert and Response Network Act; S. 967, Truth in Broadcasting Act of 2005; S. 1063, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2005; and HR 5919, the Family Choice Act of 2006. All matters pertaining to the communications industry, including the specific issues included on page three:
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
H.R. 2533 - to exempt universal service funds from the Anti-Deficiency Act H.R. 2726 -Preserving Innovation in Telecom Act of 2005 H.R. 3146 -Video Choice Act of 2005 H.R. 3997 -Financial Data Protection Act of 2006 H.R. 4127 -Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) H.R. 4709 -Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006 H.R. 4943 -Prevention of Fraudulent Access to Phone Records Act H.R. 5072 -Universal Service Reform Act of 2006 H.R. 5126 -Truth in Caller ID Act of 2006 H.R. 5252 -Advanced Telecommunications and Opportunities Reform Act or the Communications Act of 2006 H.R. 5273 -Network Neutrality Act of 2006 H.R. 5304 -Preventing Harassment through Outbound Number Enforcement Act H.R. 5417 -Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2006 S. 241 - to exempt universal service funds from the Anti-Deficiency Act S. 284 - Rural Universal Service Equity Act of 2005 S. 1063 -IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2005 S. 1294 -Community Broadband Act of 2005 S. 1326 -Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act S. 1349 -Video Choice Act of 2005 S. 1504 -Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act S. 1583 -Universal Service for the 21st Century Act S. 1608 -SAFE Web Act S. 1789 -Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2005 S. 2113 -Digital Age Communications Act of 2005 S. 2178 -Consumer Telephone Records Protection Act of 2006 S. 2256 -Internet and Universal Service Act of 2006 S. 2389 -Protecting Consumer Phone Records Act S. 2630 -Truth in Caller ID Act of 2006 S. 2686 -Communications, Consumers Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 S. 2917 -Internet Freedom Preservation Act H.R. 29 - Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber Trespass Act or Spy Act H.R. 310 - Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005 H.R. 744 - Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2005 H.R. 2418 - IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2005
Client expense: $3,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
Pole attachment and related electric utility issues in federal telecommunications legislative proposals including S.1504, S.2686, and HR 5252.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Utilities
Pole attachment and related electric utility issues in federal telecommunications legislative proposals including S.1504, S.2686, and HR 5252.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Utilities
Pole attachment and related electric utility issues in federal telecommunications legislative proposals including S.1504, S.2686, and HR 5252.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
Pole attachment and related electric utility issues in federal telecommunications legislative proposals including S.1504, S.2686, and HR 5252.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
Pole attachment and related electric utility issues in federal telecommunications legislative proposals including S.1504, S.2686, and HR 5252.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Utilities
Pole attachment and related electric utility issues in federal telecommunications legislative proposals including S.1504, S.2686, and HR 5252.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Utilities
Pole attachment and related electric utility issues in federal telecommunications legislative proposals including S.1504, S.2686, and HR 5252.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
Pole attachment and related electric utility issues in federal telecommunications legislative proposals including S.1504, S.2686, and HR 5252.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 2686, Consumer's Choice and Broadband Deployment Act S. 1504, Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act H.R. 138, Rural America Accessbility Act H.R. 267, Broadband Internet Access Act of 2003 S. 1932, Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act - DTV language included within this bill. H.R.5252, Communications Opportunity Promotion and Enhancement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
S. 2686, Consumer's Choice and Broadband Deployment Act S. 1504, Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act H.R. 138, Rural America Accessbility Act H.R. 267, Broadband Internet Access Act of 2003 S. 1932, Deficit Reduction Omnibus Reconciliation Act - DTV language included within this bill. H.R.5252, Communications Opportunity Promotion and Enhancement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
Choice, and Broadband Development Act of 2006; S. 3457, the Consumers Having Options in Cable Entertainment Act H.R. 5252, the Communications, Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006; H. Res. 230, regarding broadband over power line systems; S. 1504, the Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act; S. 2686, the Communications, Consumer's
Client expense: $5,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
S. 2327 - Wireless Innovation Act of 2006 S. 2686 - Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 FCC ET Docket No. 03-122; FCC 03-110 - NPRM on Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Use in the 5.470-5.725 GHz Band FCC CS Docket No. 97-80 - Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigational Devices FCC PP Docket No. 00-67 - Compatibility between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment FCC ET Docket No.04-186 - Unlicensed Operation in the TV Broadcast Bands FCC ET Docket No. 04-37- Amendment of Part 15 Regarding New Requirements and Measure next Guidelines for Access Broadband over Power Line Systems FCC IB Docket No. 02-364 - Review of the Spectrum Sharing Plan Among Non-Geostationary Satellite Orbit Mobile Satellite Service Systems in the 1.6/2.4 GHz Bands FCC ET Docket No. 00-258 - Amendment of Part 2 of the Commission's Rules to Allocate Spectrum Below 3 GHz for Mobile and Fixed Services to Support the Introduction of New Advanced Wireless Services, including Third Generation Wireless Systems FCC WT Docket No. 01-309 - Section 68.4(a) of the Commission's Rules Governing Hearing Aid-Compatible Telephones FCC WC Docket No. 04-36 - IP-Enabled Services FCC WC Docket No. 05-196 - E911 Requirements for IP-Enabled Service Providers FCC CS Docket No. 97-80/CSR-70120-Z Comcast Corporation's Request for Waiver of 47 C.F.R. Section 76.1204(a)(1) FCC ET Docket No. 02-380 Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHZ and in 3 GHz Band S. 1504 - Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act H.R. 5126 - Trust in Caller ID Act of 2006 H.R. 5252 - Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006 S. 1753 - Warning, Alert, and Response Network Act
Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
S 2327, Wireless Innovation Act of 2006. S 2332, American Broadband for Communities Act. HR 5085, American Broadband for Communities Act. S 1063, IP Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2005. S 1504, Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act. HR 5273, Network Neutrality Act of 2006. S 2917, Internet Freedom Preservation Act. HR 5417, Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2006. S 1268, Save Lives Act. HR 4861, Audio Broadcast Licensing Act of 2006. HR 4709, Telephone Records and Privacy Protection Act of 2006. CALEA - Communications Assistance for Law Enforcement Act. HR 214, Advanced Internet Communications Services Act of 2005. HR 2418, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2005. HR 5252, Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006. S 2686, Communications, Consumers Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006.
Client expense: $4,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
S.1294 – Lautenberg – Community Broadband Act of 2005 S.1504-Ensign- Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act S.2398-Baucus- A bill to establish an Advanced Research Projects Administration-Energy to initiate high risk, innovative energy research to improve the energy security of the United States, to extend certain energy tax incentives, and for other purposes. S.2110-Crapo-Collaboration for the Recovery of Endangered Species Act S.2401-Grassley-Alternative Energy Extender Act S.2589-Domenici- Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act S.2686-Stevens-Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 S.2747-Bingaman-Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006 S.2829-Cantwell- Clean EDGE Act of 2006 S. 4079-Hatch-A bill to amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize improvements for the security of dams and other facilities, and for other purposes H.R.2726-Sessions- Preserving Innovation in Telecom Act of 2005 H.R.4857-McMorris- Endangered Species Compliance and Transparency Act of 2006 H.R.5252-Barton- Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006 H.R.5360-Barton- Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act H.R.5386-Taylor-House Report 109-465-Department of the Interior, Environment, and related agencies appropriations bill, 2007 H.R.5427-Hobson- Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.5538-Lamar Smith-Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act H.R. 6029-Radanovich-To amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize improvements for the security of dams and other facilities, and for other purposes S.542 – Dorgan – To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for 5 years the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
S. 2686, S. 1504, H.R. 5252 - Telecommunications legislation as it pertains to utility pole attachments.
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
Telecommunications Act of 1996 Communications Act of 1934 Telecommunications Mergers House and Senate Telecommunications Legislation (HR 5252, S 1504, S 1063, HR 2418)
Client expense: $285,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
S.2398-Baucus- A bill to establish an Advanced Research Projects Administration-Energy to initiate high risk, innovative energy research to improve the energy security of the United States, to extend certain energy tax incentives, and for other purposes. S.2401-Grassley-Alternative Energy Extender Act S.2677-Smith- Securing America's Energy Independence Act S.2686-Stevens-Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 S.2747-Bingaman-Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006 S.3628 Snowe-EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2006 H.R.3824-Pombo-Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act H.R.4857-McMorris- Endangered Species Compliance and Transparency Act of 2006 H.R.5206-Hayworth-Securing America's Energy Independence Act of 2006 H.R.5252-Barton- Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006 H.R.5273-Markey- Network Neutrality Act of 2006 H.R.5427-Hobson-Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R. 5538-Lamar Smith-Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act S.1504-Ensign- Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act S.2110 – Crapo – Collaboration for the Recovery of Endangered Species Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1504, Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act S. 1860, Energy-Water Efficiency Technology Research, Development, and Transfer Program Act of 2005 S. 1887, A bill to authorize the conduct of small projects for the rehabilitation or removal of dams S. 2003, Watershed Restoration and Enhancement Agreements Act of 2005 S. 2735, Dam Safety Act of 2006 S. 2747, Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006 S. 4079, To amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize improvements for the security of dams and other facilities H.R. 779, Federal Hydropower Enhancement Act of 2005 H.R. 794, Colorado River Indian Reservation Boundary Correction Act H.R. 1105, Dam Rehabilitation and Repair Act of 2005 H.R. 1451, Clean Smokestacks Act of 2005 H.R. 1481, Interstate Transmission Act H.R. 1530, To encourage the development of hydroelectric projects H.R. 2064, Western Waters and Farm Lands Protection Act H.R. 2794, Clean Energy Bonds Act of 2005 H.R. 3893, Gasoline for America's Security Act of 2005 H.R. 4981, Dam Safety Act of 2006 H.R. 5429, American-Made Energy and Good Jobs Act H.R. 6029, To amend the Reclamation Safety of Dams Act of 1978 to authorize improvements for the security of dams and other facilities S. 498, Interstate Transmission Act of 2005 S. 536, Native American Omnibus Act of 2005 S. 962, Clean Energy Bond Act of 2005 S. 1294, Community Broadband Act of 2005
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
S.1349; S.1504; H.R.3146
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2006 · year_end · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 1504 Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act, all provisions S. 2686 The Communications, Consumers Choice and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006, all provisions H.R. 5252 Communications Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement Act of 2006, all provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $220,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
S. 1504 Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act, all provisions S. 2686 The Communications, Consumers Choice and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006, all provisions H.R. 5252 Communications Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement Act of 2006, all provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $220,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 1504 Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act, all provisions S. 2686 The Communications, Consumers Choice and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006, all provisions H.R. 5252 Communications Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement Act of 2006, all provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $220,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
S.1294 -Lautenberg-Community Broadband Act of 2005 S.1504-Ensign- Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act S.2110 -Crapo-Collaboration for the Recovery of Endangered Species Act S.2398-Baucus- A bill to establish an Advanced Research Projects Administration-Energy to initiate high risk, innovative energy research to improve the energy security of the United States, to extend certain energy tax incentives, and for other purposes. S.2401-Grassley-Alternative Energy Extender Act S.2589-Domenici- Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act S.2686-Stevens-Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 S.2747-Bingaman-Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006 S.2829-Cantwell- Clean EDGE Act of 2006 H.R.2726-Sessions- Preserving Innovation in Telecom Act of 2005 H.R.3824 -Pombo- Threatened and Endangered Species Recovery Act H.R.4857-McMorris- Endangered Species Compliance and Transparency Act of 2006 H.R.5252-Barton- Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006 H.R.5273-Markey- Network Neutrality Act of 2006 H.R.5360-Barton- Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act H.R.5427-Hobson- Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.5538-Lamar Smith-Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Act S.542 – Dorgan – To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend for 5 years the credit for electricity produced from certain renewable resources, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
S.2589-Domenici- Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act S.2686-Stevens-Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 S.2747-Bingaman-Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006 S.3628 Snowe-EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2006 H.R.5252-Barton- Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006 H.R.5360-Barton- Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act H.R.5427-Hobson- Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2007 S.1504-Ensign- Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act S.2401-Grassley-Alternative Energy Extender Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Energy/Nuclear
S.2401-Grassley-Alternative Energy Extender Act S.2589-Domenici- Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act S.2686-Stevens-Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006 S.2724-Carper-Clean Air Planning Act of 2006 S.2747-Bingaman-Enhanced Energy Security Act of 2006 S.3628 Snowe-EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act of 2006 S.3698-Jeffords- Global Warming Pollution Reduction Act S.3708-Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 S.3711-Domenici- Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 H.R.955 – Olver – National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Act of 2005 H.R.1873 – Bass – Clean Air Planning Act of 2005 H.R.4248 – Rush – To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose a temporary windfall profit tax on crude oil and to use the proceeds to carry out the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981. H.R.5273-Markey- Network Neutrality Act of 2006 H.R.5252-Barton- Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006 H.R.5360-Barton- Nuclear Fuel Management and Disposal Act H.R.5386-Taylor- Department of the Interior, Environment, and related agencies appropriations bill, 2007 H.R.5427-Hobson-Appropriations bill FY2007, Energy and Water Development H.R.5647-Regula-Appropriations bill FY2007, Labor, HHS, Education S.730 – Leahy – Mercury Emission Act of 2005 S.1504-Ensign- Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Constitution
S. 1504 - Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
* HR 5252; S. 2686: Telecommunications Reform HOUSE COMMITTEE PRINT legislation. S. 1504 - (See also House Committee Print): Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
H.R.101, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for the use of unexpended universal service funds in low-income schools H.R.214, to promote deployment of and investment in advanced internet communications services H.R.691, to ensure the availability of spectrum to amateur radio operators H.R.733, to require providers of wireless telephone services to provide access to the universal emergency telephone number in subterranean subway stations located within their area of coverage H.R.896, to facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on health and human services, including volunteer services H.R.921, to establish a digital and wireless network technology program H.R.1323, to establish a permanent grant program to improve public safety communications and the interoperability of emergency communications equipment H.R.1479, to expand rural access to broadband services H.R.1646, to provide for the expedited and increased assignment of spectrum for public safety purposes H.R.2294, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the use of auto-dialers for purposes of political solicitations H.R.2418, to promote and enhance public safety and to encourage the rapid deployment of IP-enabled voice services H.R.2533, to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, U.S. Code, commonly known as the Anti-deficiency Act H.R.2726, to prohibit municipal governments from offering telecommunications, information, or cable services except to remedy market failures by private enterprise to provide such services H. R. 4466, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to prescribe rules regulating inmate telephone service rates H.R.4626, to rechannelize spectrum in the 700 megahertz band to promote the deployment of commercial broadband technologies to facilitate interoperable communications for public safety. H.R.4657, to prevent the selling of telephone customer proprietary network information H.R.4932, to require businesses operating a call center to either initiate or receive telephone calls to disclose the location of such call center H.R.4982, to improve public awareness in the US regarding safe use of the Internet through the establishment of an office of Internet safety and public awareness with the FTC H.R.5072, to reform the universal service provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, and for other purposes H.R.5126, To reform the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit manipulation of caller identification information, and for other purpose H.R.5252, to promote the deployment of broadband networks and services, Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement (COPE) Act of 2006 H.R.5273, to promote open broadband networks and innovation, foster electronic commerce, and safeguard consumer access to online content and services H.R.5304, to amend title 18, U.S. Code, to provide a penalty for caller ID spoofing, and for other purposes S.2256, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure the availability to all Americans of high-quality, advanced telecommunications and broadband services, technologies, and networks at just, reasonable and affordable rates, and to establish a permanent mechanism to guarantee specific, sufficient, and predictable support for the preservation and advancement of universal service S.2332, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to promote and expedite wireless broadband deployment in rural and other areas S.2360, to ensure and promote a free and open Internet for all Americans S. 2653, to direct the Federal Communications Commission to make efforts to reduce telephone rates for Armed Forces personnel deployed overseas S.2686, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 and for other purposes, Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006 S. 2917, to amend the Communications act of 1934 to ensure net neutrality S. 3820, To expand broadband access for rural Americans – introduced by Durbin S. 3999, to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish an office of rural broadband initiatives in the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes H.R.4931, to direct the FTC to revise the regulations regarding the do-not-call registry to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls to telephone numbers listed on that registry H.R.1139, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to protect the privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communications services H.R.4662, to prohibit the obtaining of customer information from telecommunications carriers by false pretenses, and the sale or disclosure of such records obtained by false pretenses H.R.4709, to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen protections for law enforcement officers and the public by providing criminal penalties for the fraudulent acquisition or unauthorized disclosure of phone records H.R.4943, to prohibit fraudulent access to telephone records S.1350, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to protect the privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communications services S.2178, to make the stealing and selling of telephone records a criminal offense S.2264, to provide enhanced consumer protection from unauthorized sales and use of confidential telephone information by amending the Communications Act of 1934, prohibiting certain practices, and providing for enforcement by the FTC and States S.2389, a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit the unlawful acquisition and use of confidential customer proprietary network information, and for other purposes H.R.5417, to amend the Clayton Act with respect to competitive and non-discriminatory access to the Internet H.R. 6410, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to prohibit a provider of telephone exchange service, exchange access, or commercial mobile service from imposing a charge for number portability (other than a one-time, separate charge to port a number), and for other purposes S.211, to facilitate nationwide availability of 2-1-1 telephone service for information and referral on human services, volunteer services—introduced by Clinton on 1/31/05 to Commerce. S.241, to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to provide that funds received as universal service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provision of title 31, U.S. Code S.284, to distribute universal service support equitability throughout rural America and for other purposes S.497, to revitalize our nation’s rural communities by expanding broadband services S.936, to ensure privacy for e-mail communications S.1063, to promote and enhance public safety and to encourage the rapid deployment of IP-enabled voice services S.1147, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for the expensing of broadband Internet access expenditures S.1274, to strengthen federal leadership, provide grants, enhance outreach and guidance, and provide other support to state and local officials to achieve communications inter-operability, to foster improved regional collaboration and coordination, to promote more efficient utilization of funding devoted to public safety communications, to promote research and development for first responder communications S.1294, to amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve and protect the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services S.1321, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the excise tax on telephone and other communications services S.1350, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to protect the privacy rights of subscribers to wireless communications services S.1504, to establish a market driven telecommunications marketplace, to eliminate government managed competition of existing communication service, and to provide parity between functionally equivalent services S.1583, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to expand the contribution base for universal service, establish a separate account within the universal service fund to support the deployment of broadband service in unserved areas of the U.S. and for other purposes S.1767, to require the FCC to reevaluate the band plans for the upper 700 megaHertz band and the un-auctioned portions of the lower band and reconfigure them to include spectrum to be licensed for small geographic areas S.2178, to make the stealing and selling of telephone records a criminal offense
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
* S. 1504 - (See also House Committee Print): HR 5252; S. 2686: Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
regulation of wireline telecommunications and broadband services (including VoIP); H.R. 3146 and S. 1349, the "Video Choice Act of 2005"; S. 1504, the Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act"; S. 2113, the "Digital Age Communications Act"; H.R. 5252, the "Communications Opportunity, Promotion and Enhancement Act of 2005"; S. 2686, the "Communications Consumers Choice and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006," Titles II, III, V, IX, and X; S. 2360, the "Internet Non-Discrimination Act of 2006"; S. 2197, the "Internet Freedom Preservation Act"; H.R. 5273, the "Net Neutrality Act of 2006"; H.R. 5417, the "Internet Freedom and Nondiscrimination Act of 2006" Congressional oversight and legislation on telecommunications-related policy issues, including broadband, Internet-based and video services (including Telecommunications Act reform legislation); congressional oversight of FCC proceedings and related legislation involving the
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
S. 1583, Universal Service for the 21st Century. Impact on cities. S. 1504, Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act. Impact on cities. H.R. 5252, To promote the deployment of broadband networks and services. Monitor for impact on cities. Monitor legislation on broadband franchising.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
S. 1504, Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act. Impact on cities. S. 1583, Universal Service for the 21st Century. Impact on cities. Monitor development of spectrum management legislation and interoperability issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
S. 1504, Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act. Monitor impact on cities. S. 1583, Universal Service for the 21st Century. Monitor impact on cities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Telecommunications
H.R.5252/ S. 2686, Communications Opportunity, Promotion, and Enhancement Act of 2006. S.1753, Public Interest Lawyer Assistance and Relief Act, Issues related to establishing a unified national hazard alert system. H.R.4709, Law Enforcement and Phone Privacy Protection Act of 2006 S.1504, The Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act of 2005, Issues related to establishing a market driven telecommunications marketplace and to provide parity between functionally equivalent services. H.R.3146, Video Choice Act of 2005, To promote deployment of competitive video services and eliminate redundant and unnecessary regulation. S.1349, The Video Choice Act of 2005, Issues dealing with Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), E-911, telecommunications update and video franchising.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $400,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2006 · year_end · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 758, Federal Internet Tax Prohibition Act. Oppose. S. 849, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act. Support. H.R. 5252, COPE Act. Monitor for impact on cities. H.R. 1684, Internet Tax Nondiscrimination Act. Support. S. 1504, Broadband Investment and Consumer Choice Act. Monitor for impact on cities. S. 1583, Universal Service for the 21st Century Act. Monitor for impact on cities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE