Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015
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Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to allow a bipartisan majority of Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), notwithstanding a specified open meeting provision, to hold a meeting that is closed to the public to discuss official business if: (1) no agency action is taken, (2) each person present is an FCC Commissioner or employee or a member or person on the staff of a joint board or conference to which the FCC has referred a matter, and (3) an attorney from the FCC's Office of General Counsel is present. Defines "bipartisan majority" as a group of at least three Commissioners that includes: (1) for each political party of which any Commissioner is a member, at least one Commissioner who is a member of such political party; and (2) if any Commissioner has no political party affiliation, at least one unaffiliated Commissioner. Requires public disclosure of the meeting, attendees, and matters discussed.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues related to Business Data Services Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.196/S.40 - Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (issues related to potential regulation of Internet networks); H.R.283/S.356 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015 (provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.699 - Email Privacy Act (provisions related to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.734/S.253 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (provisions on agency reporting obligations); H.R.821/S.424 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act (as related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1174/S.512 - Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.1396/S.760 - FCC Collaboration Act of 2015 (provisions related to agency reporting obligations); H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1641/S.887 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data); H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act 9provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability/standards); H.R.2205/S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.2666/H.Rpt. 114-478/H.Res. 672/S.2283 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R. 3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015 9provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R. 4187 - Secure and Protect Americans Data Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.4528 - ENCRYPT Act of 2016 (provisions related to carrier obligation to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.5117 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.5834/S.1949 -- Cell Phone Theft Prevention Act of 2016 (all provisions); S. 240 - Community Broadband Act of 2015 (provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers); S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 (all proviions); S.424/H.R.821 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers; S.827/H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality And Reliability Act of 2015 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1035/S.1357 - To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1540 - Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing, applicability to voice and data services and enforcement provisions); S.1618 - Wireless Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.1759 - Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015 (issues related to caller ID spoofing); S. 2163 - Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.2227 - Private Spectrum Relocation Funding act of 2015 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.2283/H.R.2666/H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act (all provisions); S.2366/S.2555/H.R.4190 - Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 (all provisions); S. 2372 - Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.2555 - MOBILE NOW Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.2558/S.1759 - Spoofing Prevention Act (issues related to caller ID spoofing); S.2283/H.R.2666/H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act (all provisions); S.2604/H.R.4651 - Digital Security Commission Act of 2016 (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); S.2607 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act (provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability); S.2644/S2319 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (all provisions); S.2684 - UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act (provisions related to UAV use); S.2943/H.R.4909 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2017 (federal contractor labor law compliance issues); S.2986;H.R.5323 - International Communications Privacy Act (provisions related to provider production of stored data abroad in response to law enforcement requests); S.3026/HR.4932 - ROBOCOP Act; S.3067/H.R.5485 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (provisions related to FCC use of funding); S.3408 - Broadband connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act of 2016 (provisions related to increasing broadband deployment in rural areas); S.3429 - Small Business Survival from Disaster Act (measure related to extension of the new overtime rules for small businesses); DRAFT, Telemarketing and Robocall Least Wanted List ACT (all provisions); and House Energy and Commerce Discussion Draft on vehicle and highway safety (provisions related to service provider obligations). General discussion of issues related to the following issues: 1) availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, including the upcoming auction; 2) the integrity and security of communications networks, including encryption and data security; 3) appropriate regulatory framework for privacy; 4) appropriate regulatory framework for Internet Communications Services and Video Delivery Systems; 5) broadband availability,; 6) universal service; 7) infrastructure investment; and 8) development and proper regulation of business access services; 9) Telephone Consumer Protection Act (compliance with existing rules, impact of rule revisions on consumer call management features, technological context of current robocalling environment and company and industry efforts to address illegal robocalls); and 10) issues related to the proposed AT&T/Time Warner Inc. merger transaction.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
-HR 655 FCC ABCs Act of 2015, requiring an analysis of benefits and costs during the rulemaking process - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 734 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1396 Federal Communications Collaboration Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2125 Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2583 Federal Communications Process Reform Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2589 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on its Internet website the text of any item that is adopted by vote of the Commission not later than 24 hours after receipt of dissenting statements from all Commissioners wishing to submit such a statement with respect to such item - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2592 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on the website of the Commission documents to be voted on by the Commission - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2593 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require identification and description on the website of the Federal Communications Commission of items to be decided on authority delegated by the Commission - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3148 To exempt application of JSA (joint sales agreement) attribution rule in case of existing agreements - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4179 Fair and Clean Campaign Transparency Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 253 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 421 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 760 Federal Communications Collaboration Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1182 To exempt application of the FCCs JSA (joint sales agreement) attribution rule in case of existing agreements - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1244 Community Access Preservation Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1260 Sunshine in Sponsorship Identification Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2414 FANS (Furthering Access and Networks for Sports) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2644 FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $4,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding privacy Congressional oversight and proposals regarding emergency communications systems as pertaining to EAS and FCC oversight Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast and online advertising, and sponsorship identification disclosure Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding FCC Process Reform HR 655, "FCC 'ABC's' Act of 2015" S. 421/HR 2583, "FCC Process Reform Act of 2015" S. 760/HR 1396, "FCC Collaboration Act of 2015" S. 253/HR 734, "FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015" Congressional oversight regarding FCC regulation of sponsorship identification requirements (MB Docket #15-52) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the FCC's proceeding on the revitalization of the AM Radio services (MB Docket #13-249) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding pirate radio S. 2997/HR 3998, "Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act"
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, including the upcoming auction, the integrity and security of communications networks, including encryption and general data security; appropriate regulatory framework for internet communications services and video delivery systems; appropriate regulatory privacy framework, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development and proper regulation of business access services. Federal Communications Commission proposed rules on video navigation devices and privacy regulation for broadband internet access services. Telephone Consumer Protection Act - compliance with existing rules, impact of rule revisions on consumer call management features, technological context of current robocalling environment and company and industry efforts to address illegal robocalls. HR 196/S 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015, issues related to potential regulation of internet networks S 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015, provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers HR 283/S 356, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015, provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity S 253, FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations HR 4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations S 827, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1174 /S512, Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 2205/S 961, Data Security Act of 2015, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1641/S 887, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 821/S 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 1396/S 760, FCC Collaboration Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations S 1357/S 1035, To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2666, H.Rpt. 114-478, H.Res. 672 /S 2283 , The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, as it relates to broadband service providers S 1540, Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 699, Email Privacy Act, provisions relating to location information and cyber security S 1759, Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 2555, Mobile NOW Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers S 2163, Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 3805, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2372, Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, provisions related to cyber security and network reliability and standards S 2558 /S 1759, Spoofing Prevention Act, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 2607, Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act, provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability S 2604/HR 4651, Digital Security Commission Act of 2016, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 4528, ENCRYPT Act of 2016, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations S 2644/S 2319, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016, all provisions HR 5485/S 3067, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, provisions related to FCC use of funding DRAFT, Telemarketing and Robocall Least Wanted List Act, all provisions HR 5834/S 1949, Cell Phone Theft Prevention Act of 2016, all provisions S 2684, UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act, provisions related to UAV use HR 4932/S 3026 ROBOCOP Act, all provisions HR 5117, Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2283 /HR 2666 /HR 4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions S 421, FCC Process Reform Act of 2015, all provisions HR 4190/S 2366/S 2555, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015, all provisions HR 4884, CURB Lifeline Act of 2016, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2227, Private Spectrum Relocation Funding Act of 2015, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 4909/S 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, Federal contractor labor law compliance issues S 3408, Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act of 2016, provisions related to increasing broadband in rural areas S 2986/HR 5323, International Communications Privacy Act, provisions related to service provider production of stored data abroad in response to law enforcement requests S 3429, Small Business Survival from Disaster Act, measure related to extension of the new overtime rules for small businesses Issues related to the proposed AT&T-Time Warner Inc. merger transaction S 1540, Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015, provisions related to caller ID spoofing, applicability to voice and data services and enforcement provisions
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues related to Business Data Services Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
TEC - TELECOMMUNICATIONS S. 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 196 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service (introduced 01/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 01/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 253, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Report Act of 2015 (introduced 01/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 655, FCC ABCs Act of 2015 (introduced 02/02/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 734, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (introduced 02/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 821, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H. Res. 113, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way" (introduced 2/13/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 597, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/25/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1106, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1212, Internet Freedom Act (introduced 03/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 734, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2015 (introduced 03/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1409, Open Internet Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 760, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 3/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1396, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 827, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 03/19/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 (introduced 04/14/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 961, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 04/15/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res. 42, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to the matter of protecting and promoting the open Internet (introduced 04/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1027, Data Breach Notification and Punishing Cyber Criminals Act of 2015 (introduced 04/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act (introduced 04/24/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res. 14, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission regulating broadband Internet access (introduced 04/28/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.Res. 234, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas (introduced 04/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2125, Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 (introduced 04/30/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 05/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1182, A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements (introduced 05/05/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1244, Community Access Preservation Act (introduced 05/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 05/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 05/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1472, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2638, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2666, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (introduced 06/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1538, Fair Elections Now Act (introduced 06/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2734, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2015 (introduced 6/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1563, Do Not Track Kids Acts of 2015 (introduced 06/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3148, To exempt application of JSA attribution in case of existing agreements (07/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3152, Rural Broadband Initiative Act (introduced 07/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3496, GO PACK Act of 2015 (introduced 09/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2278, Promoting Unlicensed Spectrum Act of 2015 (introduced 11/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2283, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2018 (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4179, Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act (introduced 12/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act (introduced 12/08/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2398, Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act (introduced 12/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2414, FANS Act (introduced 12/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016 (introduced 1/12/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2555, MOBILE NOW Act (introduced 2/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2558, Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016 (introduced 2/22/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 2/24/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2602, Restoring Internet Freedom Act (introduced 2/25/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (introduced 3/7/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4932, ROBOCOP Act (introduced on 4/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2897, Justice for Telecommunications Consumers Act (introduced 4/28/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5239, Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2016 (introduced 5/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5236, RESPONSE Act of 2016 (introduced on 5/24/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2997, A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical telecommunications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes (introduced on 5/26/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 3026, ROBOCOP Act (introduced on 6/7/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5572, Protect Consumers from Phony Phone Charges Act of 2016 (introduced 6/23/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.835, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a national policy for technology to promote consumers' access to financial tools and online commerce to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment (introduced 7/14/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6013, Community Broadband Act of 2016 (introduced 9/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6055, Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2016 (introduced 9/15/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 6165, Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 (introduced 9/26/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6394 - Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 (introduced 11/29/2016) - all provisions related to cable S.3501 - Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 (introduced 12/5/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6449 - Clean Money Act of 2016 (introduced 12/07/2016) - all provisions related to cable
2016 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Copyright Reform and Mobile Device Unlocking Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and availability Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Business Data Services (formerly known as Special Access) Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity Issues relating to Patent Litigation Reform Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to Internet Tax Reform Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to infrastructure siting, including on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to Encryption Issues relating to the FCCs Open Internet Order Issues relating to telecommunications infrastructure Discussion Draft Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015 issues relating to patent assertion demand letters (PATENT REFORM) S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (FCC REAUTHORIZATION) H.R. 9, The Innovation Act, issues relating to patent assertion S, 632, the STRONG Patents Act, issues relating to patent assertion H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers H.R. 1587, the Unlocking Technology Act, issues relating to unlocking mobile devices S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2048, The USA Freedom Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2045, the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015, issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1137, the PATENT Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT. Issues relating to spectrum, mobile infrastructure S. 2644, the FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016. Issues relating to rural broadband, spectrum auctions, mobile broadband measurement, and Universal Service Fund H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. Issues relating to Universal Service Fund support S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 Issues relating to net neutrality enhanced transparency reporting requirements for small businesses H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act. Issues relating to FCC authority S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016. Issues relating to the Internet of Things H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016. Issues relating to device location in emergency situations H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) Issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015. Issues relating to tele-health, connectivity and rural healthcare H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015. Issues relating to spectrum efficiency H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act. Issues relating to carrier obligations in emergency situations S. 2733, Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 (VENUE ACT). Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation H.R. 4829, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act. Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation H.R. 5525, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act. Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund Lifeline program H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Issues relating to spectrum S. 3218, the Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead (RURAL) on Telehealth Act Section 2110 of P.L. 114-90 The FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016. Issues related to Tower Marking and Lighting Requirements
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.196/S.40 - Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (issues related to potential regulation of Internet networks); H.R.283/S.356 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015 (provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.699 - Email Privacy Act (provisions related to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.734/S.253 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (provisions on agency reporting obligations); H.R.821/S.424 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act (as related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1174/S.512 - Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.1396/S.760 - FCC Collaboration Act of 2015 (provisions related to agency reporting obligations); H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1641/S.887 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data); H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act 9provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability/standards); H.R.2205/S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.2666/H.Rpt. 114-478/H.Res. 672/S.2283 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.2669 - Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); H.R. 3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015 9provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R. 4187 - Secure and Protect Americans Data Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.4258 - ENCRYPT Act of 2016 (provisions related to carrier obligation to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.5117 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.5834/S.1949 -- Cell Phone Theft Prevention Act of 2016 (all provisions); S. 240 - Community Broadband Act of 2015 (provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers); S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015; S.827/H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality And Reliability Act of 2015 (provisions related to service provider obligations); *S.1035/S.1357 - To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1540 - Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing, applicability to voice and data services and enforcement provisions); S.1618 - Wireless Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.1759 - Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015 (issues related to caller ID spoofing); S. 2163 - Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.2227 - Private Spectrum Relocation Funding act of 2015 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.2366/S.2555/H.R.4190 - Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 (all provisions); S. 2372 - Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.2555 - MOBILE NOW Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.2558/S.1759 - Spoofing Prevention Act (issues related to caller ID spoofing); S.2283/H.R.2666/H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act (all provisions); S.2604/H.R.4651 - Digital Security Commission Act of 2016 (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); S.2607 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act (provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability); S.2644/S2319 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (all provisions); S.2658/H.R.636 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 (provisions related to unmanned aircraft systems and lithium battery regulations); S.2684 - UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act (provisions related to UAV use); S.2943/H.R.4909 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2017 (federal contractor labor law compliance issues); S.2986;H.R.5323 - International Communications Privacy Act (provisions related to provider production of stored data abroad in response to law enforcement requests); S.3026/HR.4932 - ROBOCOP Act; S.3067/H.R.5485 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (provisions related to FCC use of funding); S.3408 - Broadband connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act of 2016 (provisions related to increasing broadband deployment in rural areas); S.3429 - Small Business Survival from Disaster Act (measure related to extension of the new overtime rules for small businesses); DRAFT, Telemarketing and Robocall Least Wanted List ACT (all provisions); and House Energy and Commerce Discussion Draft on vehicle and highway safety (provisions related to service provider obligations). General discussion of issues related to the following issues: 1) availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, including the upcoming auction; 2) the integrity and security of communications networks, including encryption and data security; 3) appropriate regulatory framework for privacy; 4) appropriate regulatory framework for Internet Communications Services and Video Delivery Systems; 5) broadband availability,; 6) universal service; 7) infrastructure investment; and 8) development and proper regulation of business access services; 9) proposed FCC rules on video navigation devices; 10) privacy regulation for broadband internet access services; 11) Telephone Consumer Protection Act (compliance with existing rules, impact of rule revisions on consumer call management features, technological context of current robocalling environment and company and industry efforts to address illegal robocalls).
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, including the upcoming auction, the integrity and security of communications networks, including encryption and general data security; appropriate regulatory framework for internet communications services and video delivery systems; appropriate regulatory privacy framework, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development and proper regulation of business access services. Federal Communications Commission proposed rules on video navigation devices and privacy regulation for broadband internet access services. Telephone Consumer Protection Act - compliance with existing rules, impact of rule revisions on consumer call management features, technological context of current robocalling environment and company and industry efforts to address illegal robocalls. HR 196/S 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015, issues related to potential regulation of internet networks S 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015, provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers HR 283/S 356, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015, provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity HR 734/S 253, FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations HR 4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations S 827/HR 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1174 /S512, Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 2205/S 961, Data Security Act of 2015, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1641/S 887, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 821/S 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 1396/S 760, FCC Collaboration Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations S 1357/S 1035, To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2666, H.Rpt. 114-478, H.Res. 672 /S 2283 , The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, as it relates to broadband service providers HR 2669, Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015, provisions related to caller ID spoofing, applicability to voice and data services and enforcement provisions S 1540, Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 699, Email Privacy Act, provisions relating to location information and cyber security S 1759, Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 2555, Mobile NOW Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers S 2163, Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 3805, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2372, Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, provisions related to cyber security and network reliability and standards S 2558 /S 1759, Spoofing Prevention Act, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 2658 /HR 636, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016, provisions related to unmanned aircraft systems S 2607, Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act, provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability S 2604/HR 4651, Digital Security Commission Act of 2016, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 4528, ENCRYPT Act of 2016, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations S 2644/S 2319, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016, all provisions HR 5485/S 3067, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, provisions related to FCC use of funding DRAFT, Telemarketing and Robocall Least Wanted List Act, all provisions HR 5834/S 1949, Cell Phone Theft Prevention Act of 2016, all provisions S 2684, UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act, provisions related to UAV use HR 4932/S 3026 ROBOCOP Act, all provisions HR 5117, Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2283 /HR 2666 /HR 4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions S 421, FCC Process Reform Act of 2015, all provisions HR 4190/S 2366/S 2555, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015, all provisions HR 4884, CURB Lifeline Act of 2016, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2227, Private Spectrum Relocation Funding Act of 2015, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 4909/S 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, Federal contractor labor law compliance issues S 3408, Broadband Connections for Rural Opportunities Program Act of 2016, provisions related to increasing broadband in rural areas S 2986/HR 5323, International Communications Privacy Act, provisions related to service provider production of stored data abroad in response to law enforcement requests S 3429, Small Business Survival from Disaster Act, measure related to extension of the new overtime rules for small businesses S 1540, Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015, provisions related to caller ID spoofing, applicability to voice and data services and enforcement provisions
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
-HR 655 FCC ABCs Act of 2015, requiring an analysis of benefits and costs during the rulemaking process - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 734 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1396 Federal Communications Collaboration Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2125 Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2583 Federal Communications Process Reform Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2589 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on its Internet website the text of any item that is adopted by vote of the Commission not later than 24 hours after receipt of dissenting statements from all Commissioners wishing to submit such a statement with respect to such item - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2592 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on the website of the Commission documents to be voted on by the Commission - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2593 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require identification and description on the website of the Federal Communications Commission of items to be decided on authority delegated by the Commission - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3148 To exempt application of JSA (joint sales agreement) attribution rule in case of existing agreements - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4179 Fair and Clean Campaign Transparency Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 253 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 421 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 760 Federal Communications Collaboration Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1182 To exempt application of the FCCs JSA (joint sales agreement) attribution rule in case of existing agreements - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1244 Community Access Preservation Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1260 Sunshine in Sponsorship Identification Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2414 FANS (Furthering Access and Networks for Sports) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2644 FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable.
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
TEC - TELECOMMUNICATIONS S. 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 196 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service (introduced 01/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 01/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 253, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Report Act of 2015 (introduced 01/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 655, FCC ABCs Act of 2015 (introduced 02/02/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 734, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (introduced 02/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 821, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H. Res. 113, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way" (introduced 2/13/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 597, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/25/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1106, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1212, Internet Freedom Act (introduced 03/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 734, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2015 (introduced 03/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1409, Open Internet Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 760, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 3/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1396, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 827, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 03/19/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 (introduced 04/14/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 961, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 04/15/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res. 42, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to the matter of protecting and promoting the open Internet (introduced 04/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1027, Data Breach Notification and Punishing Cyber Criminals Act of 2015 (introduced 04/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act (introduced 04/24/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res. 14, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission regulating broadband Internet access (introduced 04/28/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.Res. 234, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas (introduced 04/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2125, Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 (introduced 04/30/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 05/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1182, A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements (introduced 05/05/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1244, Community Access Preservation Act (introduced 05/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 05/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 05/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1472, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2638, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2666, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (introduced 06/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1538, Fair Elections Now Act (introduced 06/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2734, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2015 (introduced 6/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1563, Do Not Track Kids Acts of 2015 (introduced 06/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3148, To exempt application of JSA attribution in case of existing agreements (07/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3152, Rural Broadband Initiative Act (introduced 07/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3496, GO PACK Act of 2015 (introduced 09/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2278, Promoting Unlicensed Spectrum Act of 2015 (introduced 11/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2283, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2018 (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4179, Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act (introduced 12/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act (introduced 12/08/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2398, Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act (introduced 12/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2414, FANS Act (introduced 12/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016 (introduced 1/12/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2555, MOBILE NOW Act (introduced 2/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2558, Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016 (introduced 2/22/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 2/24/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2602, Restoring Internet Freedom Act (introduced 2/25/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (introduced 3/7/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4932, ROBOCOP Act (introduced on 4/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2897, Justice for Telecommunications Consumers Act (introduced 4/28/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5239, Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2016 (introduced 5/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5236, RESPONSE Act of 2016 (introduced on 5/24/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2997, A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical telecommunications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes (introduced on 5/26/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 3026, ROBOCOP Act (introduced on 6/7/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5572, Protect Consumers from Phony Phone Charges Act of 2016 (introduced 6/23/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.835, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should adopt a national policy for technology to promote consumers' access to financial tools and online commerce to promote economic growth and consumer empowerment (introduced 7/14/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6013, Community Broadband Act of 2016 (introduced 9/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R.6055, Fairness in Political Advertising Act of 2016 (introduced 9/15/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 6165, Improving Broadband Access for Veterans Act of 2016 (introduced 9/26/2016) - all provisions related to cable
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Copyright Reform and Mobile Device Unlocking Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and availability Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Business Data Services (formerly known as Special Access) Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity Issues relating to Patent Litigation Reform Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to Internet Tax Reform Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to infrastructure siting, including on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to Encryption Issues relating to the FCCs Open Internet Order Discussion Draft Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015 issues relating to patent assertion demand letters (PATENT REFORM) S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (FCC REAUTHORIZATION) H.R. 9, The Innovation Act, issues relating to patent assertion S, 632, the STRONG Patents Act, issues relating to patent assertion H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers H.R. 1587, the Unlocking Technology Act, issues relating to unlocking mobile devices S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2048, The USA Freedom Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2045, the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015, issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1137, the PATENT Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT. Issues relating to spectrum, mobile infrastructure S. 2644, the FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016. Issues relating to rural broadband, spectrum auctions, mobile broadband measurement, and Universal Service Fund H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. Issues relating to Universal Service Fund support S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 Issues relating to net neutrality enhanced transparency reporting requirements for small businesses H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act. Issues relating to FCC authority S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016. Issues relating to the Internet of Things H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016. Issues relating to device location in emergency situations H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) Issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015. Issues relating to tele-health, connectivity and rural healthcare H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015. Issues relating to spectrum efficiency H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act. Issues relating to carrier obligations in emergency situations S. 2733, Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 (VENUE ACT). Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation H.R. 4829, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act. Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation H.R. 5525, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act. Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund Lifeline program H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Issues relating to spectrum S. 3218, the Reaching Underserved Rural Areas to Lead (RURAL) on Telehealth Act
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
2016 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding privacy Congressional oversight and proposals regarding emergency communications systems as pertaining to EAS and FCC oversight Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast and online advertising, and sponsorship identification disclosure Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding FCC Process Reform HR 655, "FCC 'ABC's' Act of 2015" S. 421/HR 2583, "FCC Process Reform Act of 2015" S. 760/HR 1396, "FCC Collaboration Act of 2015" S. 253/HR 734, "FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015" Congressional oversight regarding FCC regulation of sponsorship identification requirements (MB Docket #15-52) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the FCC's proceeding on the revitalization of the AM Radio services (MB Docket #13-249) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding pirate radio
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues related to Business Data Services Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R.196/S.40 - Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (issues related to potential regulation of Internet networks); H.R.283/S.356 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015 (provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.699 - Email Privacy Act (provisions related to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.734/S.253 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (provisions on agency reporting obligations); H.R.821/S.424 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act (as related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1174/S.512 - Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.1396/S.760 - FCC Collaboration Act of 2015 (provisions related to agency reporting obligations); H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1641/S.887 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data); H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act 9provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability/standards); H.R.2205/S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.2666/H.Rpt. 114-478/H.Res. 672/S.2283 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.2669 - Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); H.R. 3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015 9provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R. 3998/S.2997 - Securing Access to Networks in Disaster Act (provisions related to service providers role in disaster recovery and emergency response); H.R. 4187 - Secure and Protect Americans Data Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.4258 - ENCRYPT Act of 2016 (provisions related to carrier obligation to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.5117 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); S. 240 - Community Broadband Act of 2015 (provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers); S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015; S.827/H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality And Reliability Act of 2015 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1035/S.1357 - To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1469/H.R.2048 - FISA Reform Act of 2015; S.1540 - Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); S.1618 - Wireless Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.1705 - Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2016 (provision related to requirements of providers of electronic communications); S.1759 - Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015 (issues related to caller ID spoofing); S. 2163 - Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.2227 - Private Spectrum Relocation Funding act of 2015 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.2366/H.R.4190 - Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015; S. 2372 - Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.2553/H.R.4167 - Karis Law Act of 2016 (issues concerning on premises notification requirements); S.2555 - MOBILE NOW Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.2558/S.1759 - Spoofing Prevention Act (issues related to caller ID spoofing); S.2604/H.R.4651 - Digital Security Commission Act of 2016 (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); S.2607 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act (provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability); S.2644/S2319 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016; S.2658/H.R.636 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 (provisions related to unmanned aircraft systems and lithium battery regulations); S.2684 - UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act (provisions related to UAV use); S.2770/H.R.4889 - Kelsey Smith Act (provisions related to liability protection); S.2943/H.R.4909 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2017 (federal contractor labor law compliance issues); S.3026/HR.4932 - ROBOCOP Act; S.3067/H.R.5484 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act (provisions related to FCC use of funding); DRAFT, Telemarketing and Robocall Least Wanted List ACT; DRAFT, Cell Phone Theft Prevention Act; and House Energy and Commerce Discussion Draft on vehicle and highway safety (provisions related to service provider obligations). General discussion of issues related to the following issues: 1) availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, including the upcoming auction; 2) the integrity and security of communications networks, including encryption and data security; 3) appropriate governance structures for Internet and communications services and video delivery systems; 4) broadband availability,; 5) appropriate regulatory framework for privacy; 6) universal service; 7) infrastructure investment; and 8) development and proper regulation of business access services.; 9) proposed FCC rules on video navigation devices; and 10) privacy regulation for broadband internet access services.
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, including the upcoming auction, the integrity and security of communications networks, including encryption and general data security; appropriate regulatory framework for internet communications services and video delivery systems; appropriate regulatory privacy framework, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development and proper regulation of business access services. Federal Communications Commission proposed rules on video navigation devices and privacy regulation for broadband internet access services. HR 196/S 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015, issues related to potential regulation of internet networks S 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015, provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers HR 283/S 356, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015, provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity HR 734/S 253, FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations HR 4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations S 827/HR 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1174 /S512, Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 2205/S 961, Data Security Act of 2015, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1641/S 887, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 821/S 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 1396/S 760, FCC Collaboration Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations S 1357/S 1035, To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2666, H.Rpt. 114-478, H.Res. 672 /S 2283 , The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, as it relates to broadband service providers HR 2669, Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1540, Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 699, Email Privacy Act, provisions relating to location information and cyber security S 1759, Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing HR __, E&C Discussion draft on vehicle and highway safety, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2555, Mobile NOW Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers S 2163, Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 3805, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2372, Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, provisions related to cyber security and network reliability and standards HR 3998 /S 2997, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act; provisions related to service provider role in disaster recovery and emergency response S 2558 /S 1759, Spoofing Prevention Act, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 2658 /HR 636, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016, provisions related to unmanned aircraft systems and lithium battery regulations S 2607, Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act, provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability HR 4889/S 2770, The Kelsey Smith Act, provisions related to liability protection S 2604/HR 4651, Digital Security Commission Act of 2016, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 4528, ENCRYPT Act of 2016, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations S 2553/HR 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2016,issues concerning on premises notification requirements S 2644/S 2319, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016, all provisions HR 5485/S 3067, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, provisions related to FCC use of funding DRAFT, Telemarketing and Robocall Least Wanted List Act, all provisions DRAFT, Cell Phone Theft Prevention Act, all provisions S 2684, UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act, provisions related to UAV use HR 4932/S 3026 ROBOCOP Act, all provisions HR 5117, Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things Act, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2283 /HR 2666 /HR 4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions S 421, FCC Process Reform Act of 2015, all provisions HR 4190/S 2366/S 2555, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015, all provisions HR 4884, CURB Lifeline Act of 2016, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2227, Private Spectrum Relocation Funding Act of 2015, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers S 1469 /HR 2048, FISA Reform Act of 2015, all provisions HR 4909/S 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017, Federal contractor labor law compliance issues
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
2016 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
-HR 285 Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation SAVE Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 655 FCC ABCs Act, requiring an analysis of benefits and costs during the rulemaking process - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 734 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1396 Federal Communications Collaboration Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2125 Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2583 Federal Communications Process Reform Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2589 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on its Internet website the text of any item that is adopted by vote of the Commission not later than 24 hours after receipt of dissenting statements from all Commissioners wishing to submit such a statement with respect to such item - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2592 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on the website of the Commission documents to be voted on by the Commission - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2593 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require identification and description on the website of the Federal Communications Commission of items to be decided on authority delegated by the Commission - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3148 To exempt application of JSA (joint sales agreement) attribution rule in case of existing agreements - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4179 Fair and Clean Campaign Transparency Act - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 5232 Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 253 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 421 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 572 Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation (SAVE) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 760 Federal Communications Collaboration Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1182 To exempt application of the FCCs JSA (joint sales agreement) attribution rule in case of existing agreements - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1244 Community Access Preservation Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1260 Sunshine in Sponsorship Identification Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2414 FANS (Furthering Access and Networks for Sports) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2623 Protecting Americans from Drug Marketing Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2644 FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2936 Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act - all provisions relating to cable.
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
TEC - TELECOMMUNICATIONS S. 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 196 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service (introduced 01/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 01/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 253, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Report Act of 2015 (introduced 01/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 655, FCC ABCs Act of 2015 (introduced 02/02/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 734, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (introduced 02/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 821, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H. Res. 113, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way" (introduced 2/13/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 597, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/25/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1106, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1212, Internet Freedom Act (introduced 03/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 734, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2015 (introduced 03/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1409, Open Internet Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 760, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 3/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1396, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 827, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 03/19/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 (introduced 04/14/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 961, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 04/15/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res. 42, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to the matter of protecting and promoting the open Internet (introduced 04/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1027, Data Breach Notification and Punishing Cyber Criminals Act of 2015 (introduced 04/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act (introduced 04/24/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res. 14, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission regulating broadband Internet access (introduced 04/28/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.Res. 234, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas (introduced 04/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2125, Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 (introduced 04/30/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 05/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1182, A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements (introduced 05/05/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1244, Community Access Preservation Act (introduced 05/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 05/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 05/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1472, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2638, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2666, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (introduced 06/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1538, Fair Elections Now Act (introduced 06/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2734, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2015 (introduced 6/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1563, Do Not Track Kids Acts of 2015 (introduced 06/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3148, To exempt application of JSA attribution in case of existing agreements (07/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3152, Rural Broadband Initiative Act (introduced 07/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3496, GO PACK Act of 2015 (introduced 09/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2278, Promoting Unlicensed Spectrum Act of 2015 (introduced 11/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2283, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2018 (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4179, Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act (introduced 12/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act (introduced 12/08/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2398, Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act (introduced 12/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2414, FANS Act (introduced 12/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016 (introduced 1/12/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2555, MOBILE NOW Act (introduced 2/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2558, Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016 (introduced 2/22/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 2/24/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2602, Restoring Internet Freedom Act (introduced 2/25/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (introduced 3/7/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 4932, ROBOCOP Act (introduced on 4/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2897, Justice for Telecommunications Consumers Act (introduced 4/28/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5239, Protecting Consumers in Commerce Act of 2016 (introduced 5/13/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5236, RESPONSE Act of 2016 (introduced on 5/24/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2997, A bill to direct the Federal Communications Commission to commence proceedings related to the resiliency of critical telecommunications networks during times of emergency, and for other purposes (introduced on 5/26/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 3026, ROBOCOP Act (introduced on 6/7/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 5572, Protect Consumers from Phony Phone Charges Act of 2016 (introduced 6/23/2016) - all provisions related to cable
2016 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding privacy Congressional oversight and proposals regarding emergency communications systems as pertaining to EAS and FCC oversight Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast and online advertising, and sponsorship identification disclosure Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding FCC Process Reform HR 655, "FCC 'ABC's' Act of 2015" S. 421/HR 2583, "FCC Process Reform Act of 2015" S. 760/HR 1396, "FCC Collaboration Act of 2015" S. 253/HR 734, "FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015" Congressional oversight regarding FCC regulation of sponsorship identification requirements (MB Docket #15-52) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the FCC's proceeding on the revitalization of the AM Radio services (MB Docket #13-249) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding pirate radio
Client expense: $1,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Copyright Reform and Mobile Device Unlocking Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Business Data Services (formerly known as Special Access) Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity Issues relating to Patent Litigation Reform Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to Internet Tax Reform Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to infrastructure siting, including on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to Encryption Issues relating to the FCCs Open Internet Order Discussion Draft Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015 issues relating to patent assertion demand letters (PATENT REFORM) S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (FCC REAUTHORIZATION) H.R. 9, The Innovation Act, issues relating to patent assertion S, 632, the STRONG Patents Act, issues relating to patent assertion H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers H.R. 1587, the Unlocking Technology Act, issues relating to unlocking mobile devices S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2048, The USA Freedom Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2045, the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015, issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1137, the PATENT Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT. Issues relating to spectrum, mobile infrastructure S. 2644, the FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016. Issues relating to rural broadband, spectrum auctions, mobile broadband measurement, and Universal Service Fund H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. Issues relating to Universal Service Fund support S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 Issues relating to net neutrality enhanced transparency reporting requirements for small businesses H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act. Issues relating to FCC authority S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016. Issues relating to the Internet of Things H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016. Issues relating to device location in emergency situations H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) Issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015. Issues relating to tele-health, connectivity and rural healthcare H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015. Issues relating to spectrum efficiency H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act. Issues relating to carrier obligations in emergency situations S. 2733, Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 (VENUE ACT). Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation H.R. 4829, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act. Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation H.R. 5525, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act. Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund Lifeline program H.R. 4909, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017. Issues relating to spectrum
2016 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
2016 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
House Energy and Commerce/Senate Commerce Committee discussion drafts referring to the FCCs Open Internet Order; H.R. ____ -- E&C Discussion Draft on vehicle and highway safety (provisions related to service provider obligations); Spectrum legislation discussion drafts (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S. ____ -- Spectrum Pipeline Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.196/S.40 - Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (issues related to potential regulation of Internet networks); H.R.283/S.356 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015 (provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.699 - Email Privacy Act (provisions related to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.734/S.253 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (provisions on agency reporting obligations); H.R.821/S.424 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act (as related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1174/S.512 - Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.1396/S.760 - FCC Collaboration Act of 2015 (provisions related to agency reporting obligations); H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1641/S.887 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data); H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act 9provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability/standards); H.R.2205/S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.2669 - Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); H.R. 3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015 9provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R. 3998 - Securing Access to Networks in Disaster Act (provisions related to service providers role in disaster recovery and emergency response); H.R. 4187 - Secure and Protect Americans Data Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); S. 240 - Community Broadband Act of 2015 (provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers); S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (Provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); S.827/H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality And Reliability Act of 2015 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1035/S.1357 - To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1540 - Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); S.1618 - Wireless Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.1705 - Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2016 (provision related to requirements of providers of electronic communications); S.1759 - Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015 (issues related to caller ID spoofing); S. 2163 - Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); and S. 2372 - Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); S. 2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act (Issues related to Caller ID Spoofing); S. 2555-- Mobile NOW Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S. 2607 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act (provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability); S.2658 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 (Provisions related to unmanned aircraft systems and lithium battery regulations); and S. 2770/H.R. 4889 - Kelsey Smith Act (provisions related to liability protection). General discussion of issues related to the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, including the upcoming auction; the integrity and security of communications networks, including encryption; an appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services and video delivery systems; appropriate regulatory framework for privacy protection; broadband availability; universal service; infrastructure investment and development; and proper regulation of business access services.
2016 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016 H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016 H.R. 4167, Kari's Law Act of 2015 H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015 H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015 H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act Discussion Draft, The Rural Wireless Deployment Act of 2016
2016 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, including the upcoming auction, the integrity and security of communications networks, including encryption; appropriate regulatory framework for internet communications services and video delivery systems; appropriate regulatory privacy framework, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development and proper regulation of business access services. HR 196/S 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015, issues related to potential regulation of internet networks S 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015, provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers HR 283/S 356, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015, provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity HR 734/S 253, FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations HR 4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations S 827/HR 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1174 /S512, Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 2205/S 961, Data Security Act of 2015, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards S 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1641/S 887, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 821/S 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 1396/S 760, FCC Collaboration Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations House Energy and Commerce/ Senate Commerce Committees, Discussion drafts referring to the FCC Open Internet Order S 1357/S 1035, To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, as it relates to broadband service providers HR 2669, Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1540, Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 699, Email Privacy Act, provisions relating to location information and cyber security S 1759, Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing HR __, E&C Discussion draft on vehicle and highway safety, provisions related to service provider obligations Spectrum discussion drafts, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers S __, Spectrum Pipeline Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers S 2555, Mobile NOW Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers S 2163, Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 3805, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2372, Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, provisions related to cyber security and network reliability and standards HR 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disaster Act; provisions related to service provider role in disaster recovery and emergency response S 2558, Spoofing Prevention Act, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 2658, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016, provisions related to unmanned aircraft systems and lithium battery regulations S 2607, Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act, provisions related to the regulation of the Internet of Things and spectrum availability HR 4889/S 2770, The Kelsey Smith Act, provisions related to liability protection
2016 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Copyright Reform and Mobile Device Unlocking Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access (Business Data Services) Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity Issues relating to Patent Litigation Reform Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to Internet Tax Reform Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY17 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Issues relating to FCC Reauthorization Issues relating to Encryption Issues relating to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act Discussion Draft Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015 issues relating to patent assertion demand letters (PATENT REFORM) S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (FCC REAUTHORIZATION) Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. (Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband.) H.R. 9, The Innovation Act, issues relating to patent assertion S, 632, the STRONG Patents Act, issues relating to patent assertion H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers H.R. 1587, the Unlocking Technology Act, issues relating to unlocking mobile devices S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212, The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2048, The USA Freedom Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2045, the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015, issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1137, the PATENT Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 2555, the MOBILE NOW ACT Issues relating to spectrum, mobile infrastructure H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016. Issues relating to Universal Service Fund support S.2283/H.R. 4596, The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 Issues relating to net neutrality enhanced transparency reporting requirements for small businesses H.R. 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act. Issues relating to FCC authority S. 2607, The DIGIT Act of 2016. Issues relating to the Internet of Things H.R. 4889, the Kelsey Smith Act of 2016. Issues relating to device location in emergency situations H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of the Lifeline Fund Act (CURB Lifeline) Issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 4111, Rural Health Care Connectivity Act of 2015. Issues relating to tele-health, connectivity and rural healthcare H.R. 4190, Spectrum Challenge Prize Act of 2015. Issues relating to spectrum efficiency H.R. 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters (SANDy) Act. Issues relating to carrier obligations in emergency situations S. 2733, Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act of 2016 (VENUE ACT). Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation H.R. 4829, Trade Protection Not Troll Protection Act. Issues relating to venue selection for patent litigation
2016 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
-HR 285 Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation SAVE Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 655 FCC ABCs Act of 2015, requiring an analysis of benefits and costs during the rulemaking process - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 734 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1396 Federal Communications Collaboration Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2125 Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2583 Federal Communications Process Reform Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. - HR 3148 To exempt application of JSA (joint sales agreement) attribution rule in case of existing agreements - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4179 Fair and Clean Campaign Transparency Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 253 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 421 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 572 To amend Title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts - all provisions relating to cable. -S 760 Federal Communications Collaboration Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1182 To exempt application of the FCCs JSA (joint sales agreement) attribution rule in case of existing agreements - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1244 Community Access Preservation Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1260 Sunshine in Sponsorship Identification Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2414 FANS (Furthering Access and Networks for Sports) Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2623 Protecting Americans from Drug Marketing Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2644 FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 - all provisions relating to cable.
2016 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding privacy Congressional oversight and proposals regarding emergency communications systems as pertaining to EAS and FCC oversight Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast and online advertising, and sponsorship identification disclosure Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding FCC Process Reform HR 655, "FCC 'ABC's' Act of 2015" S. 421/HR 2583, "FCC Process Reform Act of 2015" S. 760/HR 1396, "FCC Collaboration Act of 2015" S. 253/HR 734, "FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015" Congressional oversight regarding FCC regulation of sponsorship identification requirements (MB Docket #15-52) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the FCC's proceeding on the revitalization of the AM Radio services (MB Docket #13-249) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding pirate radio
Client expense: $1,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
TEC - TELECOMMUNICATIONS S. 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 196 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service (introduced 01/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 01/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 253, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Report Act of 2015 (introduced 01/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 655, FCC ABCs Act of 2015 (introduced 02/02/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 734, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (introduced 02/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 821, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H. Res. 113, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way" (introduced 2/13/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 597, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/25/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1106, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1212, Internet Freedom Act (introduced 03/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 734, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2015 (introduced 03/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1409, Open Internet Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 760, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 3/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1396, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 827, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 03/19/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 (introduced 04/14/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 961, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 04/15/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res.42, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to the matter of protecting and promoting the open Internet (introduced 04/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.1027, Data Breach Notification and Punishing Cyber Criminals Act of 2015 (introduced 04/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act (introduced 04/24/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res.14, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission regulating broadband Internet access (introduced 04/28/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.234, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas (introduced 04/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2125, Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 (introduced 04/30/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 05/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.1182, A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements (introduced 05/05/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1244, Community Access Preservation Act (introduced 05/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 05/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 05/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1472, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2638, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2666, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (introduced 06/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.1538, Fair Elections Now Act (introduced 06/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2734, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2015 (introduced 6/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1563, Do Not Track Kids Acts of 2015 (introduced 06/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3148, To exempt application of JSA attribution in case of existing agreements (07/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3152, Rural Broadband Initiative Act (introduced 07/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3496, GO PACK Act of 2015 (introduced 09/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.2278, Promoting Unlicensed Spectrum Act of 2015 (introduced 11/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2283, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2018 (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4179, Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act (introduced 12/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act (introduced 12/08/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2398, Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act (introduced 12/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2414, FANS Act (introduced 12/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4371, Article I Consolidated Appropriations Amendments, 2016 (introduced 1/12/2016) - all provisions related to cable S.2555, MOBILE NOW Act (introduced 2/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable S.2558, Spoofing Prevention Act of 2016 (introduced 2/22/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4596, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 2/24/16) - all provisions related to cable S.2602, Restoring Internet Freedom Act (introduced 2/25/2016) - all provisions related to cable S. 2644, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 (introduced 3/7/16) - all provisions related to able
2015 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
House Energy and Commerce/Senate Commerce Committee discussion drafts referring to the FCCs Open Internet Order; H.R. ____ -- E&C Discussion Draft on vehicle and highway safety (provisions related to service provider obligations); Spectrum legislation discussion drafts (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S. ____ -- Spectrum Pipeline Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S. ____ -- Mobile Now Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); *H.R.196/S.40 - Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (issues related to potential regulation of Internet networks); H.R.283/S.356 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015 (provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.699 - Email Privacy Act (provisions related to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.734/S.253 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (provisions on agency reporting obligations); H.R.821/S.424 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act (as related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1174/S.512 - Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.1396/S.760 - FCC Collaboration Act of 2015 (provisions related to agency reporting obligations); H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1641/S.887 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data); H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act 9provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability/standards); H.R.2205/S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.2669 - Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); H.R. 3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015 9provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R. 3998 - Securing Access to Networks in Disaster Act (provisions related to service providers role in disaster recovery and emergency response); H.R. 4187 - Secure and Protect Americans Data Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); S. 240 - Community Broadband Act of 2015 (provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers); S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (Provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); S.827/H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality And Reliability Act of 2015 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1035/S.1357 - To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1540 - Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); S.1618 - Wireless Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); S.1705 - Intelligence Authorization Act for FY 2016 (provision related to requirements of providers of electronic communications); S.1759 - Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015 (issues related to caller ID spoofing); S. 2163 - Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); and S. 2372 - Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); General discussion of issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate governance structures for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, data security, data privacy, statutory copyright licensing, mobile device theft deterrence, reform of retransmission consent rules, implementation of the STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014, and broadband infrastructure deployment.
2015 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceedings on broadcast localism - MM docket #04-233 Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceeding on local radio ownership rules MM docket #09-182 Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast decency enforcement. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding tax incentives and loan guarantees to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications business. H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding privacy. Congressional oversight and proposals regarding emergency communications systems as pertaining to EAS and FCC oversight. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast and online advertising, and sponsorship identification disclosure. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding FCC Process Reform HR 655, "FCC 'ABC's' Act of 2015" S. 421/HR 2583, "FCC Process Reform Act of 2015" S. 760/HR 1396, "FCC Collaboration Act of 2015" S. 253/HR 734, "FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015" Congressional oversight regarding FCC regulation of sponsorship identification requirements (MB Docket #15-52) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the FCC's proceeding on the revitalization of the AM Radio services (MB Docket #13-249) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding pirate radio
Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
House Energy and Commerce/Senate Commerce Committee discussion drafts referring to the FCCs Open Internet Order; H.R.196/S.40 - Online Competitioin and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (issues related to potential regulation of Internet networks); H.R.283/S.356 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015 (provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.699 - Email Privacy Act (provisions related to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.734/S.253 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (provisions on agency reporting obligations); H.R.821/S.424 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act (as related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1174 - Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.1212 - Internet Freedom Act (issues related to regulation of Internet networks); H.R.1396/S.760 - FCC Collaboration Act of 2015 (provisions related to agency reporting obligations); H.R.1409 - Open Internet Act of 2015 (issues relating to regulation of Internet networks); S.1540 - Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); S.1618 - Wireless Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1641/S.887 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1770/S.177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data); H.R.2048/S.1123 - USA Freedom Act of 2015 (provisioins related to service provider obligations); H.R.2205/S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.2669 - Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (Provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); S.240 - Community Broadband Act of 2015 (provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers); S.827/H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality And Reliability Act of 2015 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1035/S.1357 - To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (provisions related to service provider obligations); and S.Con.Res.110 - Open Internet Amendment to the Budget Resolution. General discussion of issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate governance structures for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development; data management and privacy.
2015 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
House Energy and Commerce/Senate Commerce Committee discussion drafts referring to the FCCs Open Internet Order; H.R.196/S.40 - Online Competitioin and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (issues related to potential regulation of Internet networks); H.R.283/S.356 - Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015 (provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.699 - Email Privacy Act (provisions related to location information and cybersecurity); H.R.734/S.253 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (provisions on agency reporting obligations); H.R.821/S.424 - Wi-Fi Innovation Act (as related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1174 - Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.1212 - Internet Freedom Act (issues related to regulation of Internet networks); H.R.1396/S.760 - FCC Collaboration Act of 2015 (provisions related to agency reporting obligations); H.R.1409 - Open Internet Act of 2015 (issues relating to regulation of Internet networks); S.1540 - Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); S.1618 - Wireless Innovation Act (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1641/S.887 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015 (issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers); H.R.1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 (provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); H.R.1770/S.177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data); H.R.2048/S.1123 - USA Freedom Act of 2015 (provisioins related to service provider obligations); H.R.2205/S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 (provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations); H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (provisions related to service provider obligations); H.R.2669 - Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015 (issues related to Caller ID spoofing); S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (Provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards); S.240 - Community Broadband Act of 2015 (provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers); S.827/H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality And Reliability Act of 2015 (provisions related to service provider obligations); S.1035/S.1357 - To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (provisions related to service provider obligations); and S.Con.Res.110 - Open Internet Amendment to the Budget Resolution. General discussion of issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate governance structures for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development; data management and privacy.
2015 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate governance structures for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, data security and privacy, statutory copyright license, mobile device theft deterrence, reform of retransmission consent rules, implementation of the STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014, and broadband infrastructure deployment. HR 196/S 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015, issues related to potential regulation of internet networks S 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015, provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers HR 283/S 356, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015, provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity HR 734/S 253, FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations HR 4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations S 827/HR 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1174 /S512, Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 2205/S 961, Data Security Act of 2015, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards S 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1641/S 887, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 821/S 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 1396/S 760, FCC Collaboration Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations House Energy and Commerce/ Senate Commerce Committees, Discussion drafts referring to the FCC Open Internet Order S 1357/S 1035, To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, as it relates to broadband service providers HR 2669, Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1540, Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 699, Email Privacy Act, provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity S 1705, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, provision related to requirements of providers of electronic communications S 1759, Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing HR __, E&C Discussion draft on vehicle and highway safety, provisions related to service provider obligations Spectrum discussion drafts, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers S __, Spectrum Pipeline Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers S __, Mobile NOW Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers S 2163, Streamlining and Investing in Broadband Infrastructure Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 3805, Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations S 2372, Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, provisions related to cyber security and network reliability and standards HR 3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disaster Act; provisions related to service provider role in disaster recovery and emergency response
2015 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
-HR 285 Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation SAVE Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 655 FCC ABCs Act of 2015, requiring an analysis of benefits and costs during the rulemaking process - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 734 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1396 Federal Communications Collaboration Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2125 Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2583 Federal Communications Process Reform Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3148 To exempt application of JSA ("Joint Sales Agreement") attribution rule in case of existing agreements - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 4179 "Fair and Clean Campaign Transparency Act" - all provisions relating to cable. -S 253 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 421 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 572 To amend Title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts - all provisions relating to cable. -S 760 Federal Communications Collaboration Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1182 To exempt application of the FCCs Joint Sales Agreement (JSA) attribution rule in case of existing agreements - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1244 "Community Access Preservation Act" - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1260 Sunshine in Sponsorship Identification Act - all provisions relating to cable. -S 2414 "FANS ("Furthering Access and Networks for Sports") Act" - all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $4,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
TEC - TELECOMMUNICATIONS S. 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 196 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service (introduced 01/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 01/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 253, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Report Act of 2015 (introduced 01/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 655, FCC ABCs Act of 2015 (introduced 02/02/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 734, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (introduced 02/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 821, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H. Res. 113, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way" (introduced 2/13/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 597, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/25/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1106, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1212, Internet Freedom Act (introduced 03/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 734, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2015 (introduced 03/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1409, Open Internet Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 760, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 3/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1396, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 827, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 03/19/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 (introduced 04/14/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 961, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 04/15/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res.42, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to the matter of protecting and promoting the open Internet (introduced 04/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.1027, Data Breach Notification and Punishing Cyber Criminals Act of 2015 (introduced 04/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act (introduced 04/24/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res.14, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission regulating broadband Internet access (introduced 04/28/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.234, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas (introduced 04/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2125, Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 (introduced 04/30/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 05/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.1182, A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements (introduced 05/05/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1244, Community Access Preservation Act (introduced 05/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 05/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 05/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1472, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2638, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2666, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (introduced 06/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.1538, Fair Elections Now Act (introduced 06/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2734, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2015 (introduced 6/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1563, Do Not Track Kids Acts of 2015 (introduced 06/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3148, To exempt application of JSA attribution in case of existing agreements (07/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3152, Rural Broadband Initiative Act (introduced 07/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3496, GO PACK Act of 2015 (introduced 09/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.2278, Promoting Unlicensed Spectrum Act of 2015 (introduced 11/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2283, Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2018 (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3998, Securing Access to Networks in Disasters Act (introduced 11/16/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4179, Fair and Clear Campaign Transparency Act (introduced 12/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.4187, Secure and Protect Americans' Data Act (introduced 12/08/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2398, Clean Energy Worker Just Transition Act (introduced 12/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 2414, FANS Act (introduced 12/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable
2015 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Copyright Reform and Mobile Device Unlocking Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity Issues relating to Patent Litigation Reform Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to Internet Tax Reform Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY16 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands. Issues relating to LTE-U Issues relating to Net Neutrality Small Business Exemption Discussion Draft Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015 issues relating to patent assertion demand letters Discussion Draft, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2015 issues relating to the Universal Service Fund and FCC authority Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 9, The Innovation Act, issues relating to patent assertion S, 632, the STRONG Patents Act, issues relating to patent assertion H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers H.R. 1587, the Unlocking Technology Act, issues relating to unlocking mobile devices S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887 the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212 The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2048 - The USA Freedom Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2045, the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015, issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1137, the PATENT Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, To provide opportunities for broadband investment, and other purposes/MOBILE NOW ACT H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 S.2283/Discussion Draft, H.R. ___ The Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015
2015 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate governance structures for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, data security and privacy, statutory copyright license, mobile device theft deterrence, reform of retransmission consent rules, implementation of the STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014, and broadband infrastructure deployment. HR 196/S 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015, issues related to potential regulation of internet networks S 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015, provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers HR 283/S 356, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015, provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity HR 734/S 253, FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations S 827/HR 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1174 /S512, Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 2205/S 961, Data Security Act of 2015, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards S 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1641/S 887, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 821/S 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 1396/S 760, FCC Collaboration Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations House Energy and Commerce/ Senate Commerce Committees, Discussion drafts referring to the FCC Open Internet Order S 1357/S 1035, To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, as it relates to broadband service providers HR 2669, Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1540, Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 699, Email Privacy Act, provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity S 1705, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, provision related to requirements of providers of electronic communications HR __, Discussion draft related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum S 1759, Phone Scam Prevention Act of 2015, issues related to caller ID spoofing
2015 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceedings on broadcast localism - MM docket #04-233 Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceeding on local radio ownership rules MM docket #09-182 Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast decency enforcement. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding tax incentives and loan guarantees to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications business. H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act" Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding privacy. Congressional oversight and proposals regarding emergency communications systems as pertaining to EAS and FCC oversight. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast and online advertising, and sponsorship identification disclosure. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding FCC Process Reform HR 655, "FCC 'ABC's' Act of 2015" S. 421, "FCC Process Reform Act of 2015" S. 760/HR 1396, "FCC Collaboration Act of 2015" S. 253/HR 734, "FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015" Congressional oversight regarding FCC regulation of sponsorship identification requirements (MB Docket #15-52) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the FCC's proceeding on the revitalization of the AM Radio services (MB Docket #13-249) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding radio piracy
Client expense: $1,018,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
TEC - TELECOMMUNICATIONS S. 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 196 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service (introduced 01/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 01/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 253, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Report Act of 2015 (introduced 01/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 655, FCC ABCs Act of 2015 (introduced 02/02/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 734, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (introduced 02/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 821, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H. Res. 113, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way" (introduced 2/13/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 597, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/25/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1106, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1212, Internet Freedom Act (introduced 03/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 734, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2015 (introduced 03/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1409, Open Internet Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 760, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 3/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1396, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 827, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 03/19/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 (introduced 04/14/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 961, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 04/15/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res.42, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to the matter of protecting and promoting the open Internet (introduced 04/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.1027, Data Breach Notification and Punishing Cyber Criminals Act of 2015 (introduced 04/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act (introduced 04/24/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res.14, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission regulating broadband Internet access (introduced 04/28/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.234, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas (introduced 04/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2125, Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 (introduced 04/30/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 05/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.1182, A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements (introduced 05/05/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1244, Community Access Preservation Act (introduced 05/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 05/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 05/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1472, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2638, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2666, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (introduced 06/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.1538, Fair Elections Now Act (introduced 06/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2734, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2015 (introduced 6/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1563, Do Not Track Kids Acts of 2015 (introduced 06/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3148, To exempt application of JSA attribution in case of existing agreements (07/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 3152, Rural Broadband Initiative Act (introduced 07/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.3496, GO PACK Act of 2015 (introduced 09/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable
2015 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
-HR 285 Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation SAVE Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 655 FCC ABCs Act of 2015, requiring an analysis of benefits and costs during the rulemaking process - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 734 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1396 Federal Communications Collaboration Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2125 Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2583 Federal Communications Process Reform Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 3148 To exempt application of JSA ("Joint Sales Agreement") attribution rule in case of existing agreements - all provisions relating to cable. -S 253 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 421 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 572 To amend Title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts - all provisions relating to cable. -S 760 Federal Communications Collaboration Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1182 To exempt application of the FCCs Joint Sales Agreement (JSA) attribution rule in case of existing agreements - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1260 Sunshine in Sponsorship Identification Act - all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $3,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Copyright Reform and Mobile Device Unlocking Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity Issues relating to Patent Litigation Reform Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to Internet Tax Reform Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY16 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Issues relating to siting on Federal lands Issues relating to unlicensed spectrum and evolving technologies, including LTE-U Discussion Draft Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015 issues relating to patent assertion demand letters Discussion Draft, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2015 issues relating to the Universal Service Fund and FCC authority Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 9, The Innovation Act, issues relating to patent assertion S, 632, the STRONG Patents Act, issues relating to patent assertion H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers H.R. 1587, the Unlocking Technology Act, issues relating to unlocking mobile devices S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887 the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212 The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2048 - The USA Freedom Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2045, the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015, issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1137, the PATENT Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process
2015 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate governance structures for Internet and communications services, broadband availability, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, data security and privacy. HR 196/S 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015, issues related to potential regulation of internet networks S 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015, provisions related to requirements on broadband service providers HR 283/S 356, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015, provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity HR 734/S 253, FCC Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations S 827/HR 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1174 /S512, Law Enforcement Access to Stored Data Abroad (LEADS) Act, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 2205/S 961, Data Security Act of 2015, provisions related to carrier obligations to protect consumer data and service provider notice obligations HR 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards S 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015, provisions related to cybersecurity and network reliability standards HR 1641/S 887, Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 821/S 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 1396/S 760, FCC Collaboration Act of 2015, provisions related to agency reporting obligations House Energy and Commerce/ Senate Commerce Committees, Discussion drafts referring to the FCC Open Internet Order HR 2048/S 1123, USA Freedom Act of 2015, provisions related to service provider obligations S 1357/S 1035, To extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, provisions related to service provider obligations HR 2666, The No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, as it relates to broadband service providers HR 2669, Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1540, Robocall and Call Spoofing Enforcement Improvements Act of 2015, issues related to Caller ID Spoofing S 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues related to spectrum availability for commercial providers HR 699, Email Privacy Act, provisions relating to location information and cybersecurity
2015 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, and the Lifeline Program Issues relating to Federal Spectrum Issues relating to Copyright Reform and Mobile Device Unlocking Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions, including the incentive Auction, and Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Issues relating to the IP Transition and Interconnection Issues relating to Device Exclusivity Issues relating to Data Roaming Issues relating to E911, NG911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communications Commission Authority and Process Issues relating to Truth-in-Billing Issues relating to Special Access Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity Issues relating to Patent Litigation Reform Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Updates to the Communications Act of 1934 Issues relating to Internet Tax Reform Issues relating to FCC Appropriations and FY16 Budget and Funding Requests Issues relating to Number Portability Issues relating to FirstNet Discussion Draft Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015 issues relating to patent assertion demand letters Discussion Draft, FCC Reauthorization Act of 2015 issues relating to the Universal Service Fund and FCC authority Discussion Draft, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure Internet openness, to prohibit blocking lawful content and non-harmful devices, to prohibit throttling data, to prohibit paid prioritization, to require transparency of network management practices, to provide that broadband shall be considered to be an information service, and to prohibit the Commission or a State commission from relying on section 706 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 as a grant of authority. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband. H.R. 9, The Innovation Act, issues relating to patent assertion S, 632, the STRONG Patents Act, issues relating to patent assertion H.R. 1770, the Data Security and Breach Notification Act, issues relating to breach notification standards for mobile carriers H.R. 1587, the Unlocking Technology Act, issues relating to unlocking mobile devices S. 734, the USF Fair and Equitable Distribution Act, issues relating to USF support for mobile broadband H.R. 1641, the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. S. 887 the Federal Spectrum Incentive Auction Act, issues relating to reallocating spectrum for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R. 1506, the Small Business Access to Spectrum Act, issues relating to bidding credits and the designated entity program. S. 417, the Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act, issues relating to making spectrum available in rural areas for commercial mobile broadband use. H.R 821, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use. S. 424, the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, issues relating to unlicensed spectrum for broadband use S. 421, the Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1396, the Federal Communication Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 760, The Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 253, the Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act, issues relating to the Mobile Broadband Competition Report H.R. 1409, the Open Internet Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 1212 The Internet Freedom Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 56, the Ending Mobile Phone Welfare Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 266, the End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act, issues relating to the Lifeline program H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. Issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 196, the Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband S. 40, The Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act, issues relating to regulatory treatment of mobile broadband H.R. 2048 - The USA Freedom Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2583, The FCC Process Reform Act, issues relating to FCC authority and process H.R. 1731, the National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act, issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 2045, the Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters H.R. 2205, the Data Security Act of 2015, issues relating to cybersecurity S. 1606, the Digital Learning Equity Act of 2015, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1618, the Wireless Innovation Act, issues relating to mobile broadband access S. 1137, the PATENT Act, issues relating to patent assertion demand letters Discussion Draft, to provide quarterly reports on pending requests for action by the Federal Communications Commission and pending Congressional investigations, issues relating to FCC authority and process Discussion Draft, to Amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for publication on the internet website of the Federal Communications Commission of certain policies and procedures established by the Chairman of the commission. Issues relating to FCC authority and process
2015 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
-HR 285 Stop Advertising Victims of Exploitation SAVE Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 655 FCC ABCs Act of 2015, requiring an analysis of benefits and costs during the rulemaking process - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 734 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 1396 Federal Communications Collaboration Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2125 Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -HR 2583 Federal Communications Process Reform Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 253 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 421 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 572 To amend Title 18, United States Code, to provide a penalty for knowingly selling advertising that offers certain commercial sex acts - all provisions relating to cable. -S 760 Federal Communications Collaboration Act of 2015 - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1182 To exempt application of the FCCs Joint Sales Agreement (JSA) attribution rule in case of existing agreements - all provisions relating to cable. -S 1260 Sunshine in Sponsorship Identification Act - all provisions relating to cable.
Client expense: $2,950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceedings on broadcast localism - MM docket #04-233 Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the Federal Communications Commission proceeding on local radio ownership rules MM docket #09-182 Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast decency enforcement. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding tax incentives and loan guarantees to encourage diversity of ownership of telecommunications business. H. Con. Res. 17/S. Con Res. 4, "Supporting Local Radio Freedom Act", all provisions Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding privacy. Congressional oversight and proposals regarding emergency communications systems as pertaining to EAS and FCC oversight. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding broadcast and online advertising, and sponsorship identification disclosure. Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding FCC Process Reform HR 655, FCC "ABC's" Act of 2015 S. 421 FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 S. 760/HR 1396 FCC Collaboration Act of 2015 S. 253/HR 734 FCC Consolidated Report Act of 2015 Congressional oversight regarding FCC regulation of sponsorship identification requirements (MB Docket #15-52) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding the FCC's proceeding on the revitalization of the AM Radio services (MB Docket #13-249) Congressional oversight and legislative proposals regarding radio piracy
Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
TEC - TELECOMMUNICATIONS S. 40, Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 196 Online Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2015 (introduced 01/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 279, To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service (introduced 01/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 240, Community Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 01/22/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 253, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Report Act of 2015 (introduced 01/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 655, FCC ABCs Act of 2015 (introduced 02/02/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 734, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 (introduced 02/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 424, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 821, Wi-Fi Innovation Act (introduced 02/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H. Res. 113, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way" (introduced 2/13/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 597, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/25/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1106, States Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 (introduced 02/26/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1212, Internet Freedom Act (introduced 03/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 734, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2015 (introduced 03/12/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1409, Open Internet Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 760, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 3/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1396, Federal Communications Commission Collaboration Act of 2015 (introduced 03/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 827, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 03/19/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 1770, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 (introduced 04/14/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 961, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 04/15/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.J.Res.42, Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to the matter of protecting and promoting the open Internet (introduced 04/17/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.1027, Data Breach Notification and Punishing Cyber Criminals Act of 2015 (introduced 04/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R.1999, Protecting the Rights of Musicians Act (introduced 04/24/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.J.Res.14, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission regulating broadband Internet access (introduced 04/28/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.Res.234, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas (introduced 04/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2125, Keeping Our Campaigns Honest Act of 2015 (introduced 04/30/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2205, Data Security Act of 2015 (introduced 05/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.1182, A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements (introduced 05/05/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1244, Community Access Preservation Act (introduced 05/07/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2566, Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 (introduced 05/21/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2583, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 (introduced 05/29/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1472, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/01/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2638, Broadband Adoption Act of 2015 (introduced 06/03/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2666, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act (introduced 06/04/2015) - all provisions related to cable S.1538, Fair Elections Now Act (introduced 06/10/2015) - all provisions related to cable H.R. 2734, Do Not Track Kids Act of 2015 (introduced 6/11/2015) - all provisions related to cable S. 1563, Do Not Track Kids Acts of 2015 (introduced 06/11/2016) - all provisions related to cable
Client expense: $3,710,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $4,110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Copyright Office
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $4,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $3,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
Client expense: $4,480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $3,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $3,490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $2,900,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Copyright Office
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $4,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), 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
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE