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Freedom For Consumer Choice Act
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Supporting the development and enactment of regulations and legislation relating to consumers of financial services and products, including the "Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010" (H.R. 5387/S. 3624) and amendments to the Federal Trade Commission's Telemarketing Sales Rule that are designed to protect consumers of debt settlement products. Providing recommendations regarding the establishment of an Office of Financial Education within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
S 921 The United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 (US ICE Act of 2009), provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards S 788 The m-SPAM Act of 2009, all provisions related to network service provider obligations S 649 Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, provisions relating to data collection HR 3125 Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, provisions relating to data collection S 348 Universal Service ADA Exemption, issues related to adding the "internet" as an item for Universal Service support as well as other provisions regarding universl service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, US Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act HR 2135 issues related to adding the "internet" as an item for Universal Service support as well as other provisions regarding universl service contributions and the universal service support programs established pursuant to that section are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, US Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act S 30 Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009, all provisions related to prohibiting manipulation of caller identification information and all provisions relating to revisions of existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations. HR 1258 Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009, all provisions related to prohibiting manipulation of caller identification information and all provisions relating to revisions of existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations. HR 760 Advanced Broadband Infrastructure Bond Initiative of 2009, all provisions relating to revisions of existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations HR 400 Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act, provisions related to process of FCC forbearance petitions HR 266 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions relating to network safety, security and reliability HR 2271 Global Online Freedom Act, all provisions related to network service provider obligations HR 2165 Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to network safety, security and reliability HR 2221 Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions relating to revisions of existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations S 3742 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010, all provisions relating to revisions of existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations HR 1319 Informed P2P User Act, all provisions relating to preventing the inadvertent disclosure of information on a computer through certain "peer-to-peer" file sharing software without first providing notice and obtaining consent from the owner or authorized user of the computer S 3027 P2P Cyber Protection and Informed User Act, all provisions relating to preventing the inadvertent disclosure of information on a computer through certain "peer-to-peer" file sharing software without first providing notice and obtaining consent from the owner or authorized user of the computer S 3480 Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, all provisions HR 5548 Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, all provisions HR 1133 Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, all provisions relating to revisions of existing laws, regulation or policy that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations HR 1110 PHONE Act of 2009, all provisions related to preventing Caller ID spoofing, all provisions related to revisions of existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations HR 1019 State Video Tax Fairness Act of 2009, all provisions related to prohibiting discrimination in State taxation on multichannel video programming distribution services HR 1391 Stop M-Spam Abuse as a Sales Industry Habit Act of 2009, all provisions related to network service provider obligations HR 2537 Same Number Act of 2009, all provisions HR 2428 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009, all provisions relating to revisions of existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations HR 1266 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009, all provisions relating to revisions of existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations HR 2449 Wireless Prepaid Access Device Enforcement Act of 2009, all provisions S 920 Information Technology (IT) Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to IT procurement HR 3458 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009, issues relating to potential regulation of internet networks S 1447 Connecting America Act of 2009, provisions relating to broadband service providers HR 3646 Broadband Affordability Act, provisions relating to the Universal Service Fund HR 3627 Rural and Small Town Telework Tax Credit Act of 2009, all provisions relating to revisions of existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations S 946 The Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act, provisions concerning IP network services HR 3019 Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2009, all provisions S 3490 Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2010, all provisions HR 3993 Calling Card Consumer Protection Act, provisions relating to consumer disclosure requirements S 562 Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to consumer disclosure requirements S 1938 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009, all provisions HR 3994 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009, all provisions HR 3829 Fighting Occupied Cell Use So Everyone Drives More Safely Act of 2009, all provisions S 1536 ALERT Drivers Act [Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009], provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers HR 3535 ALERT Drivers Act [Avoiding Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting by Drivers Act of 2009], provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers HR 4153 To establish national standards to prevent distracted driving, all provisions HR 5097 Erica's Law, provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers HR 3745 Community Access Preservation (CAP) Act of 2009, provisions relating to program delivery S 2828 Cell Phone ETF Act, all provisions HR 5583 Cell Phone ETF Act, all provisions S 2879 The Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act (BOAA), provisions relating to Universal Service Fund HR 4619 E -Rate 2.0, provisions relating to broadband service providers HR 4545 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2010, provisions relating to obligations of broadband service providers S 2880 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2010, provisions relating to obligations of broadband service providers HR 4784 Internet Freedom Act of 2010, provisions relating to obligations of broadband service providers HR 4829 Next Generation 911 Preservation Act, all provisions relating to existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications network or business operations S 3115 Next Generation 911 Preservation Act, all provisions relating to existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications network or business operations S 3110 Broadband Service Consumer Protection Act, provisions relating to obligations of broadband service providers S 3427 Pre-Paid Mobile Device Identification Act, provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers S 3538 National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010, provisions relating to cybersecurity and network safety, security and reliability S 3506 Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2010, provisions relating to broadband service providers HR 5257 Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act, provisions related to the regulatory classification of broadband internet access services HR 5081 Broadband for First Responders Act of 2010, provisions related to development and design of interoperable broadband public safety networks for the 700 MHz band S 3625 First Responders Protection Act of 2010, provisions related to development and design of interoperable broadband public safety networks for the 700 MHz band S 2881 FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 4809 FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 2195 provisions concerning IP network services HR 5828 Universal Service Reform Act of 2010, provisions related to reformation of existing universal service mechanism S 3742 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010, all provisions related to data security HR 5777 the `BEST PRACTICES Act', provisions relating to customer notice and consent requirements and self regulatory programs S 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, provisions relating to efficient spectrum allocation and public safety usage S 3624 Freedom For Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to potential regulation of internet networks S 3872 Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2010, provisions relating to consumer usage notification alerts House draft of Cell Phone Bill Shock Act, provisions relating to consumer usage notification alerts S 773 The Cybersecurity Act of 2009, provisions relating to network safety, security and reliability including threat information sharing Issues arising out of the FCC's Open Internet Proceeding and the Framework for Broadband Internet Service Notice of Inquiry, including the scope of appropriate regulatory intervention in the Internet ecosystem and the appropriate regulatory classification of broadband Internet access services Issues related to third party billing Issues related to energy star program for customer premises equipment HR 560 Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009, provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers S 251 Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009, provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers S 3995 Federal Wi-Net Act, provisions concerning eligible carriers HR 4016 Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009, provisions concerning the transportation of lithium cells and batteries on board aircraft
Client expense: $2,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 116, Robo Calls Off Phones (Robo COP) Act H.R. 400, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act H.R. 522, Protection From Telemarketers Act H.R. 760, Advanced Broadband Infrastructure Bond Initiative of 2009 H.R. 1006, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 (copper theft) H.R. 1019, State Video Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 1110, PHONE Act of 2009 (caller ID spoofing) H.R. 1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1258, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 H.R. 1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009 (Section 10 - Venue and Jurisdiction) H.R. 1319, Informed P2P User Act H.R. 2135, Universal Service ADA Exemption H.R. 2166, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide universal service support to head start programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 2183, To improve public participation and overall decision-making at the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2357, Same Number Act of 2009 H.R. 2428, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009 H.R. 2902, Broadband Internet Fairness Act H.R. 2994, Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization Act H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 3570, Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 3646, Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 H.R. 3745, Community Access Preservation Act (issues related to PEG channels) H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 (issues related to net neutrality) H.R. 3993, Calling Card Consumer Protection Act H.R. 4059, Online Age Verification and Child Safety Act H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 4167, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act H.R. 4545, Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2010 H.R. 4619, E-Rate 2.0 Act of 2010 H.R. 4784, Internet Freedom Act of 2010 H.R. 4829, Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010; provisions related to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 5548, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 H.R. 5694, One Global Internet Act of 2010 H.R. 5777, To foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 5828, Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 H.R. 6423, the Homeland Security Cyber and Physical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010. H.Con. Res. 311, To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services. Draft Legislation (House): Universal Service Reform Draft Legislation (House): Telephone Relay Service Draft Legislation (House): Smart Grid Issues related to Cybersecurity Issues related to reauthorization of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) (House) S. 30, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 S. 251, Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009 S. 348, Universal Service ADA Exemption S. 418, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 (copper theft) S. 436, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 562, Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 610, Patent Reform Act of 200 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 778, A bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor. S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 (U.S. ICE Act of 2009) S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 1047, SAFE Internet Act S. 1266, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009 S. 1447, Connecting America Act of 2009 S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1670, Satellite Television Modernization Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 2764, Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2009 S. 2879, Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act S. 2881, FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act S. 3110, Broadband Service Consumer Protection Act S. 3115, Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 S. 3624, Freedom for Consumer Choice Act S. 3710, Broadband Program Reauthorization Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act Draft Legislation (Senate): FCC Broadband & Internet Advisory Committee Act Issues related to Consumer Privacy (House and Senate) Issues related to Special Access (House and Senate) Issues related to FCC's Open Internet Proceeding (House and Senate) Issues related to FTC Reauthorization (House and Senate) Issues related to the National Broadband Plan (House and Senate)
Client expense: $2,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Broadband Accessibility HR 3646- Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 S 3506- Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2010 HR 5828 - Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 Cell Phone Contract Early Termination Fees S 2825- Cell Phone Early Termination Fee, Transparency and Fairness (ETF) Act HR 5583- Cell Phone Early Termination Fee, Transparency and Fairness (Cell Phone ETF) Act E-Signature Support and Awareness H Con Res 290- A concurrent resolution expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National ESIGN Day" S Res 576- A resolution expressing support for designation of June 30, 2010, as "National ESIGN Day 2010" Establishment of the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor in the Executive Office of the President S 778- A bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor Net Neutrality S 1836- Internet Freedom Act of 2009 HR 3458- Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 HR 3924- A bill to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from further regulating the Internet New FCC Net Neutrality Regulations Notification of Customers following Data Breach S 139- Data Breach Notification Act Prohibition of Marketing via SMS HR 1391- Stop M-Spam Abuse as a Sales Industry Habit (SMASH) Act of 2009 Protection of Social Security Numbers S 141- Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act HR 122- Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act of 2009 Regulations on Data Collection, Retention, and Notification Draft Bill- A bill to require notice to and consent of an individual prior to the collection and disclosure of certain personal information relating to that individual Requirements to Establish Information Security Plans and Policies S 773- Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S 1490- Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 HR 2221- Data Accountability and Trust Act S3579 - Data Security Act of 2010 Effects on wireless spectrum S 3610 - Spectrum Measurement and Policy Reform Act Wireless Phone Costs S 3872 - Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2010 Communication Network Regulation S 3624 - Freedom for Consumer Choice Act
Client expense: $4,760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act H.R. 4954, To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide recourse under the patent law for persons who suffer competitive injury as a result of false markings Proposed Net Neutrality Legislative Framework (draft released by Rep. Waxman)(bill number not yet assigned) S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 3624, Freedom of Consumer Choice Act S. 144, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employees Cell Phone Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3579, Data Security Act of of 2010 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges S. 414 / H.R. 627, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 S. 3155 / H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act Various issues relating to the Federal Trade Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Telemarketing Sales Rule and Debt Relief Amendments-R411001, FCC National Broadband Plan Proceeding, FCC Rulemaking on Preserving the Open Internet, FCC Notice of Inquiry on the Best Legal Framework for Broadband Internet Access, and activities of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
Client expense: $36,360,000 · 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), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Election Commission (FEC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; H.R.4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010; S.348, 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, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act; S.144/H.R.690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009; H.R.5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010; S.3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act; H.R.3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.311, To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services; S.3624, Freedom For Consumer Choice Act; H.R.1521, Cell Tax Moratorium; S.1266/H.R.2428, The Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009; Issues related to telecommunications and network neutrality.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2010 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; H.R.4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010; S.348, 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, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act; S.144/H.R.690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009; H.R.5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010; S.3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act; H.R.3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.311, To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services; S.3624, Freedom For Consumer Choice Act; H.R.1521, Cell Tax Moratorium; S.1266/H.R.2428, The Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009; Issues related to telecommunications and network neutrality.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2010 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
- HR 1084 CALM Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1319 Informed P2P User Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2221 Data Accountability and Trust Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3101 Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3294 Real Stimulus Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3745 CAP Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4790 Shareholder Protection Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4809 FCC Commissioners Technical Resource Enhancement Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4853 Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act all provisions relating to cable - HR 5116 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5175 DISCLOSE Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5257 Internet Investment, Innovation and Competition Preservation Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5297 Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 - HR 5548 Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5707 Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5777 Best Practices Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5828 Universal Service Reform Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 6236 Data Breach Notification Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 6420 Red Flag Program Clarification Act all provisions relating to cable. - HConRes 331 To express the sense of the Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services all provisions relating to cable. - HJRes 105 Continuing Appropriations FY 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 139 Data Breach Notification Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 773 Cybersecurity Act of 2010 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1490 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 1836 Internet Freedom Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 2487 Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) all provisions relating to cable. - S 2764 Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 2881 FCC Commissioners Technical Resource Enhancement Act all provisions relating to cable. - S3027 P2P Cyber Protection and Informed User Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3304 Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3386 Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3480 Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3579 Data Security Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3605 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3624 Freedom for Consumer Choice Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3628 DISCLOSE Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3689 Copyright Cleanup, Clarification and Correction Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3677 Financial Services and General Appropriations Act, 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 3710 Broadband Program Reauthorization Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3742 Data Security and Breach Notification Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3804 Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeit Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3828 A bill to make technical corrections in the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 and the amendments made by the Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3967 Small Business Innovation Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3987 Red Flag Program Clarification Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 4021 Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standard Act all provisions relating to cable.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
- HR1084 CALM Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 1319 Informed P2P User Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 2221 Data Accountability and Trust Act - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3101 Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3294 Real Stimulus Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3745 CAP Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4790 Shareholder Protection Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4809 FCC Commissioners Technical Resource Enhancement Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 4853 Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act all provisions relating to cable - HR 5116 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5175 DISCLOSE Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5257 Internet Investment, Innovation and Competition Preservation Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5297 Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 - HR 5548 Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5707 Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5777 Best Practices Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 5828 Universal Service Reform Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 6236 Data Breach Notification Act all provisions relating to cable. - HR 6420 Red Flag Program Clarification Act all provisions relating to cable. - HConRes 331 To express the sense of the Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services all provisions relating to cable. - HJRes 105 Continuing Appropriations FY 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 139 Data Breach Notification Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 773 Cybersecurity Act of 2010 all provisions relating to cable. - S 1490 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 1836 Internet Freedom Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 2487 Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) all provisions relating to cable. - S 2764 Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 2881 FCC Commissioners Technical Resource Enhancement Act all provisions relating to cable. - S3027 P2P Cyber Protection and Informed User Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3304 Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3386 Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3480 Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3579 Data Security Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3605 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3624 Freedom for Consumer Choice Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3628 DISCLOSE Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3689 Copyright Cleanup, Clarification and Correction Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3677 Financial Services and General Appropriations Act, 2011 all provisions relating to cable. - S 3710 Broadband Program Reauthorization Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3742 Data Security and Breach Notification Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3804 Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeit Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3828 A bill to make technical corrections in the Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 and the amendments made by the Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3967 Small Business Innovation Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3987 Red Flag Program Clarification Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 4021 Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standard Act all provisions relating to cable.
2010 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
HR 3101, S. 3304 & S. 3828, Twenty First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010; S. 2847, Commerical Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (CALM Act); HR 1083, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act; S. 3742, The Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act; HR 5828, Universal Reform Act of 2010; HR 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009; H. Con. Res. 311; HR 3745, PEG bill; (cont.) HR 5947, Voluntary Incentives Auction Act of 2010; S. 3624, Freedom for Consumer Choice Act; HR 5777, Best Practices Act; S. 3610, Spectrum Measurement and Policy Reform Act; S. 3579, Data Security Act of 2010; S. 3295, Disclose Act; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act; and HR 5660, Main Street Fairness Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
S 921 United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 (US ICE Act of 2009), provisions relating to cybersecurity and network reliability and standards S 788 m-SPAM Act of 2009, all provisions relating to network service provider obligations S 649 Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, provisions relating to data collection HR 3125 Radio Spectrum Inventory Act, provisions relating to data collection S 348 Universal Service ADA Exemption, issues relating to adding the "internet" as an item for Universal Service support as well as other provisions regarding universal service contributions and the universal service support programs that are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, US Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act HR 2135 issues relating to adding the "internet" as an item for Universal Service support as well as other provisions regarding universal service contributions and the universal service support programs that are not subject to certain provisions of title 31, US Code, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act S 30 Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009, provisions relating to prohibiting manipulation of caller identification information and all provisions relating to existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations HR 1258 Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009, provisions relating to prohibiting manipulation of caller identification information and all provisions relating to existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations HR 760 Advanced Broadband Infrastructure Bond Initiative of 2009, provisions related to broadband service providers and transmission speed requirements HR 400 Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act, provisions relating to the process of FCC forebearance petitions HR 3101 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act, all provisions S 3304 Equal Access to the 21st Century Communication Act, all provisions HR 266 Cybersecurity Education Enhancement Act of 2009, provisions relating to network safety, security and reliability HR 2271 Global Online Freedom Act, all provisions relating to network service provider obligations HR 2165 Bulk Power System Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to network safety, security and reliability HR 2221 Data Accountability and Trust Act, all provisions relating to existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations S 3742 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010, all provisions relating to existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations HR 1319 Informed P2P User Act, all provisions relating to inadvertent disclosure on a computer through certain "peer to peer" file sharing software without first providing notice and obtaining consent from the owner or authorized user of the computer S 3027 P2P Cyber Protection and Informed User Act, all provisions relating to inadvertent disclosure on a computer through certain "peer to peer" file sharing software without first providing notice and obtaining consent from the owner or authorized user of the computer S 3480 Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, all provisions HR 5548 Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010, all provisions HR 1133 Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, all provisions relating to existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations HR 1110 PHONE Act of 2009, all provisions related to preventing Caller ID spoofing and obligations of telecommunications providers HR 1019 State Video Tax Fairness Act of 2009, all provisions relating to prohibiting discrimination in state taxationon multichannel vedo programming distribution services HR 1391 Stop m-Spam Abuse as a Sales Industry Habit Act of 2009, all provisions relating to network service provider obligations HR 2357 Same Number Act of 2009, all provisions HR 2428 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009, all provisions relating to existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations S 1266 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009, all provisions relating to existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations HR 2449 Wireless Prepaid Access Device Enforcement Act of 2009, all provisions S 920 Information Technology (IT) Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, provisions relating to IT procurement HR 3458 Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009, provisions relating to potential regulation of Internet networks S 1447 Connecting America Act of 2009, provisions relating to broadband service providers HR 3646 Broadband Affordability Act, provisions relating to the Universal Service Fund HR 3627 Rural and Small Town Telework Tax Credit of 2009, all provisions relating to existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations S 946 Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act, provisions concerning IP network services HR 3019 Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2009, all provisions S 3490 Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2010, all provisions HR 3993 Calling Card Consumer Protection Act, provisions relating to consumer disclosure requirements S 562 Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to consumer disclosure requirements S 1938 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009, provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers HR 3994 Distracted Driving Prevention Act of 2009, provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers HR 3829 Fighting Occupied Cell Use So Everyone Drives More Safely Act of 2009 (FOCUS Act), provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers S 1536 ALERT [Avoid Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting] by Drivers Act of 2009, provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers HR 3535 ALERT [Avoid Life-Endangering and Reckless Texting] by Drivers Act of 2009, provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers HR 4153 National Standards to Prevent Distracted Driving, provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers HR 5097 Erica's Law, provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers HR 3745 Community Access Preservation (CAP) Act of 2009, provisions relating to program delivery S 2825 Cell Phone Early Termination Fee, Transparency, and Fairness Act, all provisions HR 5583 Cell Phone Early Termination Fee, Transparency, and Fairness Act, all provisions S 2879 The Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act (BOAA), provisions relating to the Universal Service Fund HR 4619 E-Rate 2.0 Act of 2010, provisions relating to obligations of broadband service providers HR 4545 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2010, provisions relating to obligations of broadband service providers S 2880 Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2010, provisions relating to obligations of broadband service providers HR 4784 Internet Freedom Act of 2010, provisions relating to obligations of broadband service providers HR 4829 Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act, all provisions relating to existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations S 3115 Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act, all provisions relating to existing law, regulation or policies that would impact telecommunications, network or business operations S 3110 Broadband Service Consumer Protection Act, provisions relating to obligations of broadband service providers S 3427 Pre-Paid Mobile Device Identification Act, provisions relating to wireless telecommunications providers S 3538 National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010, provisions relating to cybersecurity and network safety, security and reliability S 3506 Small Business Broadband and Emerging Technology Enforcement Act of 2010, provisions relating to broadband service providers HR 5257 Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act, provisions related to the regulatory classification of broadband internet access services HR 5081 Broadband for First Responders Act of 2010, provisions related to development and design of interoperable broadband public safety networks for the 700 MHz band S 3625 First Responders Protection Act of 2010, provisions related to development and design of interoperable broadband public safety networks for the 700MHz band S 2881 FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 4809 FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 2195 provisions concerning IP network services HR 5828 Universal Service Reform Act of 2010, provisions related to reformation of existing universal service mechanism S 3742 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010, all provisions relating to data security HR 5777 the `BEST PRACTICES Act', provisions relating to customer notice and consent requirements and self regulatory programs House DRAFT (Boucher) Consumer Privacy, appropriate legislative framework for online privacy protection H CON RES 311, resolution providing for Congressional responsibility to determine the regulatory authority of the FCC regarding broadband internet services S 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, provisions relating to efficient spectrum allocation and public safety usage House DRAFT legislation on D block spectrum auction, provisions relating to efficient spectrum allocation and public safety usage House DRAFT, Open Internet legislation, issues relating to potential regulation of management of internet networks S 3624 Freedom For Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to potential regulation of internet networks HR 3219 Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010, provision that amends Section 305A of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act S 3872 Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2010, provisions relating to consumer usage notification alerts S 3454 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011, Section 815, relating to subcontractors and supply chain risk assessment Cybersecurity in the context of government procurement S 773 Cybersecurity Act of 2009, provisions relating to cybersecurity and network safety, security and reliability including threat information sharing Issues arising out of the FCC's Open Internet Proceeding and the Framework for Broadband Internet Service Notice of Inquiry, including the scope of appropriate regulatory intervention in the Internet ecosystem and the appropriate regulatory classification of broadband Internet access services
2010 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Supporting passage of S. 3624/H.R. 5387, "Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010." Supporting efforts to establish an Office of Financial Literacy within the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (as required under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 [P.L. 111-203]) and related federal initiatives to protect consumers of financial products/services and enhance consumers' financial literacy.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 116, Robo Calls Off Phones (Robo COP) Act H.R. 400, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act H.R. 522, Protection From Telemarketers Act H.R. 760, Advanced Broadband Infrastructure Bond Initiative of 2009 H.R. 1006, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 (copper theft) H.R. 1019, State Video Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 1110, PHONE Act of 2009 (caller ID spoofing) H.R. 1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1258, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 H.R. 1260, Patent Reform Act of 2009 (Section 10 - Venue and Jurisdiction) H.R. 1319, Informed P2P User Act H.R. 2135, Universal Service ADA Exemption H.R. 2166, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide universal service support to head start programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 2183, To improve public participation and overall decision-making at the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2357, Same Number Act of 2009 H.R. 2428, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009 H.R. 2902, Broadband Internet Fairness Act H.R. 2994, Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization Act H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 H.R. 3570, Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 3646, Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 H.R. 3745, Community Access Preservation Act (issues related to PEG channels) H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 (issues related to net neutrality) H.R. 3993, Calling Card Consumer Protection Act H.R. 4059, Online Age Verification and Child Safety Act H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 4167, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act H.R. 4545, Rural Broadband Initiative Act of 2010 H.R. 4619, E-Rate 2.0 Act of 2010 H.R. 4784, Internet Freedom Act of 2010 H.R. 4829, Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010; provisions related to the National Institute of Standards and Technology Act H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 5548, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 H.R. 5694, One Global Internet Act of 2010 H.R. 5777, To foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 5828, Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 H.Con. Res. 311, To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services. Draft Legislation (House): Universal Service Reform Draft Legislation (House): Telecom Relay Service Draft Legislation (House): Smart Grid Draft Legislation (House): Cybersecurity Issues related to reauthorization of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) (House) S. 30, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 S. 251, Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009 S. 348, Universal Service ADA Exemption S. 418, Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2009 (copper theft) S. 436, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 562, Prepaid Calling Card Consumer Protection Act of 2009 S. 610, Patent Reform Act of 200 S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 778, A bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor. S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 (U.S. ICE Act of 2009) S. 946, Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act of 2009; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 1047, SAFE Internet Act S. 1266, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009 S. 1447, Connecting America Act of 2009 S. 1462, American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009; provisions related to cybersecurity S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1670, Satellite Television Modernization Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 S. 2764, Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2009 S. 2879, Broadband Opportunity and Affordability Act S. 2881, FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act S. 3110, Broadband Service Consumer Protection Act S. 3115, Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 S. 3538, National Cyber Infrastructure Protection Act of 2010 S. 3624, Freedom for Consumer Choice Act S. 3710, Broadband Program Reauthorization Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act Draft Legislation (Senate): FCC Broadband & Internet Advisory Committee Act Issues related to Consumer Privacy (House and Senate) Issues related to Special Access (House and Senate) Issues related to FCC's Open Internet Proceeding (House and Senate) Issues related to FTC Reauthorization (House and Senate) Issues related to the National Broadband Plan (House and Senate)
2010 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Broadband Accessibility HR 3646- Broadband Affordability Act of 2009 S 3506- Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act of 2010 HR 5828 - Universal Service Reform Act of 2010 Cell Phone Contract Early Termination Fees S 2825- Cell Phone Early Termination Fee, Transparency and Fairness (ETF) Act HR 5583- Cell Phone Early Termination Fee, Transparency and Fairness (Cell Phone ETF) Act E-Signature Support and Awareness H Con Res 290- A concurrent resolution expressing support for designation of June 30 as "National ESIGN Day" S Res 576- A resolution expressing support for designation of June 30, 2010, as "National ESIGN Day 2010" Establishment of the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor in the Executive Office of the President S 778- A bill to establish, within the Executive Office of the President, the Office of National Cybersecurity Advisor Net Neutrality S 1836- Internet Freedom Act of 2009 HR 3458- Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 HR 3924- A bill to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from further regulating the Internet Notification of Customers following Data Breach S 139- Data Breach Notification Act Prohibition of Marketing via SMS HR 1391- Stop M-Spam Abuse as a Sales Industry Habit (SMASH) Act of 2009 Protection of Social Security Numbers S 141- Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act HR 122- Protecting the Privacy of Social Security Numbers Act of 2009 Regulations on Data Collection, Retention, and Notification Draft Bill- A bill to require notice to and consent of an individual prior to the collection and disclosure of certain personal information relating to that individual Requirements to Establish Information Security Plans and Policies S 773- Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S 1490- Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 HR 2221- Data Accountability and Trust Act S3579 - Data Security Act of 2010 Effects on wireless spectrum S 3610 - Spectrum Measurement and Policy Reform Act Wireless Phone Costs S 3872 - Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2010 Communication Network Regulation S 3624 - Freedom for Consumer Choice Act
2010 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 801, Fair Copyright in Research Works Act S. 515, Patent Reform Act of 2009 S. 299 / H.R. 628, a bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to encourage enhancement of expertise in patent cases among district judges H.R. 1166, E-fencing Enforcement Act of 2009 H.R. 1173, Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 470, Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act of 2009 S. 139, Data Breach Notification Act H.R. 1076, Internet Stopping Adults Facilitating the Exploitation of Today's Youth (SAFETY) Act of 2009 H.R. 627 / S. 414, Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 S. 43, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 1521, Cell Tax Fairness Act of 2009 S. 1192, Mobile Wireless Tax Fairness Act of 2009 H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 2221, Data Accountability Trust Act S. 788, m-SPAM Act of 2009 S. 144 / H.R. 690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009 H.R. 2309, Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009 S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009 S. 1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act H.R. 2267, Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act S. 1597, Internet Poker and Game of Skill Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act of 2009 S. 3155 / H.R. 4962, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 H.R. 3924, Real Stimulus Act of 2009 S. 3386, Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010 S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act S. 3579, Data Security Act of of 2010 S. 3624, Freedom for Consumer Choice Act H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009 S. 1836, Internet Freedom Act of 2009 H.R. 5257, Internet Investment, Innovation, and Competition Preservation Act H.R. 5297, Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R. 3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009 Proposed Net Neutrality Legislative Framework (draft released by Rep. Waxman)(bill number not yet assigned) Various issues relating to the Federal Trade Commission's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Telemarketing Sales Rule and Debt Relief Amendments-R411001, FCC National Broadband Plan Proceeding, FCC Rulemaking on Preserving the Open Internet, FCC Notice of Inquiry on the Best Legal Framework for Broadband Internet Access, and activities of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
2010 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
see attached US Senate S. 30, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009, COMPTEL supports the provisions of this bill that prohibit manipulation of caller identification information. S. 3304, The Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act S.3624, The Freedom For Consumer Choice Act US House of Representatives H.R. 400, Protecting Consumers through Proper Forbearance Procedures Act- COMPTEL supports amending the Communications Act of 1934 to delete the language of Section 10 that grants forbearance relief by operation of law when the FCC fails to deny a petition for forbearance within 12 months of filing. H.R. 1258, Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 H.R. 3101, 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act H.R. 3458, Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2009, COMPTEL supports the provisions of this bill that allow telecommunications carriers to engage in reasonable, nondiscriminatory network management. H.R. 3646, Broadband Affordability Act of 2009, General Lobbying on the National Broadband Plan General Lobbying on the CenturyLink merger with Qwest General Lobbying on Net Neutrality Federal Communications Commission GN Docket No. 09-51 National Broadband Plan for our Future GN Docket No. 09-127 Framework For Broadband Internet ServiceGN Docket No. 09-91 Preserving The Open Internet WC Docket No. 10-243 Petition of CRC Communications of Maine and Time Warner Cable for Preemption of Maine Public Utilities Commission Decision WC Docket No. 07-245 Pole Attachment Rulemaking WC Docket No. 09-135 Qwest Petition for Forbearance for the Phoenix MSA WC Docket No. 10-110 Qwest/CenturyLink Merger WC Docket No. 10-90 Connect America Fund WC Docket No. 06-172Verizon Petitions for Forbearance for the Providence, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Virginia Beach MSAs. RM10593 Petition for Rulemaking To Reform Regulation of Special Access WC Docket No. 05-25 Proceeding Addressing Reform of Special Access WC Docket No. 05-337 High Cost Universal Service Fund
2010 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
- S 2881 FCC Commissioners' Technical Resource Enhancement Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3018 Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2010 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3027 P2P Cyber Protection and Informed User Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3042 A bill to provide for a study by the National Academy of Sciences on the technical policy decisions and technical personnel at the Federal Communications Commission all provisions relating to cable. - S 3043 Engineering Education (E-squared) for Innovation Act all provisions relating to cable - S 3089 Small Business Patent Data Collection Act of 2010 all provisions relating to cable. - S 3110 Broadband Service Consumer Protection Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3115 Next Generation 9-1-1 Preservation Act of 2010 all provisions relating to cable. - S 3155 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act all provisions relating to cable. - S 3186 Satellite Television Extension Act of 2010 all provisions relating to cable. - S 3191 Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 all provisions relating to cable. - S 3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 and Conference Report all provisions relating to cable. - S 3295 Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3304 Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3386 Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3427 Pre-Paid Mobile Device Identification Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3480 Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3484 Secure Federal File Sharing Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3490 Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 2010 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3494 Senior Financial Empowerment Act of 2010 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3506 Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3554 Stop Deceptive Advertising for Women's Services Act of 2010 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3579 Data Security Act of 2010 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3605 America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science (COMPETES) Reauthorization Act of 2010 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3606 Fiscal 2011 Agriculture Appropriations - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3610 Spectrum Measurement and Policy Reform Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3624 Freedom for Consumer Choice Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3625 First Responders Protection Act of 2010 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3804 Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3828 A bill to make technical corrections in the Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 and the amendments made by that act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3841 Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3843 Notification of Origin of Telecommunications and Internet Consumer Exchanges (NOTICE) Act of 2010 - S 3852 Healthy Media for Youth Act - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3872 Cell Phone Bill Shock Act of 2010 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3882 A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to invest in innovation for education. - S 3883 Effective STEM Teaching and Learning Act of 2010 - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3894 A bill to allow the FCC to review petitions relating to the secondary transmission of broadcast programming in orphan counties - all provisions relating to cable. - S 3896 Access to Button Cell Batteries Act of 2010 - all provisions relating to cable.
2010 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; S.348, 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, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act; H.R.1521, Cell Tax Moratorium; S.1266/H.R.2428, The Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009; S.144/H.R.690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009; H.R.5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010; S.3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act; H.R.3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.311, To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services; S.3624, Freedom For Consumer Choice Act; Issues related to telecommunications and network neutrality.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
2010 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; S.348, 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, commonly known as the Antideficiency Act; H.R.1521, Cell Tax Moratorium; S.1266/H.R.2428, The Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2009; S.144/H.R.690, Modernize Our Bookkeeping In the Law for Employee's Cell Phone Act of 2009; H.R.5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010; S.3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act; H.R.3101, Twenty-first Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.311, To express the sense of Congress that it is the responsibility of Congress to determine the regulatory authority of the Federal Communications Commission with respect to broadband Internet services; S.3624, Freedom For Consumer Choice Act; Issues related to telecommunications and network neutrality.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
| Republican |
| SD |
| Orrin G. Hatch | Republican | UT |
| Richard Burr | Republican | NC |
| Samuel Brownback | Republican | KS |
| Tom Coburn | Republican | OK |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $5,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
Client expense: $5,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
Client expense: $3,467,911 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $1,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
Client expense: $4,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Client expense: $29,250,000 · 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), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $131,680 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $4,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE