Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2022

Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High-Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and Availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities Issues relating to Implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to the CARES Act Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues relating to the American Rescue Plan Act Issues related to Technological Competitiveness and Cybersecurity H.R. 678, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - issues relating to numbering H.R. 870, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1032, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to telecommunication workforce H.R. 1038, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1039, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1043, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1045, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1046, Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1047, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2021- Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1049, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1050, Connecting Communities Post Disasters - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1051, Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory (BROADBAND) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1053, Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable (TRUSTED) Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1055, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1058, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1056, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1060, Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support (WIRELESS) Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1067, Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining (Standard FEES) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1069, Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment (SPEED) of Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1073, Wildfire Wireless Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting and public safety H.R. 1074, Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1084, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1141, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1156, Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1218/S.198, Data Mapping to Save Moms Lives Act - issues relating to wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 1250, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety H.R. 1525, Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy (DIGITAL) Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1590, Tribal Internet Expansion Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1631, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1673/S. 724, To require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support. - issues relating to the Universal Service Fund H.R. 1700, To establish a broadband infrastructure finance and innovation program to make available loans, loan guarantees, and lines of credit for the construction and deployment of broadband infrastructure - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1721, Enhanced Emergency Broadband Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and The American Rescue Plan Act H.R. 1783/S. 745, The Accessible Affordable, Internet for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1841, To require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish a State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program - Issues relating to NTIA authority and process H.R. 1848, The LIFT America Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting H.R. 1934, Promoting US International Leadership in 5G Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 113, the BROWSER Act - issues relating to privacy S. 120, Safe Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 163, Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - issues relating to workforce S. 279, National Broadband Plan for the Future Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 326, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 390, Emergency Reporting Act - issues relating to public safety S. 446, Kelsey Smith Act - issues relating to public safety S. 553, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 592, Broadband Reserve Fund Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 608, Keeping Critical Connections Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 741, Broadband Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (BIFIA) - Issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 835, A bill to provide that the Federal Communications Commission and communications service providers regulated by the Commission under the Communications Act of 1934 shall not be subject to certain provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and the National Historic Preservation Act with respect to the construction, rebuilding, or hardening of communications facilities following a major disaster or an emergency declared by the President - Issues relating to Infrastructure siting S. 965, Cyber Shield Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 979, A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse - issues relating to FCC process and authority and the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 S. 1036, Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 996, Improving Minority Participation and Careers in Telecommunications (IMPACT) Act - issues relating to workforce S. 997, Office of Manufacturing and Industrial Innovation Policy Act - issues relating to device availability S. 1563, The Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority and Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1676, The Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act - issues relating to infrastructure deployment S. 1790/H.R. 3919, The Secure Equipment Act of 2021 - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1885, The Rural Connectivity Advancement Program (RCAP) Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment S. 1884, the Broadband Parity Act - issues relating to broadband deployment S. 2018, the Digital Equity Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 2166, Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications (RETAIN GPS) Act - issues relating to Spectrum H.R. 3003, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 3346, No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3435, The American Broadband Act - issues relating to Infrastructure deployment H.R. 3369, The Rural Broadband for America Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3370, The Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3376, The Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority H.R. 3377, Gigabit Opportunity (GO) Act - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 3703, The Nationwide Dig Once Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure deployment H.R. 3784, Advancing Internet of Things (IoT) for Precision Agriculture Act of 2021 - issues relating to IoT H.R. 3970, The Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 4067, Community Security Advisory Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 4046, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to cybersecurity and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4045, Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act - issues relating to FCC process and authority. H.R. 4032, Open Ran Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 4029, TEAM TELECOM Act - issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4028, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4055, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2407, Cyber Incident Notification Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2382, A bill to authorize the National Cyber Director to accept details from other elements of the Federal Government on non-reimbursable basis - issues relating to Cybersecurity S. 2427/H.R. 8575, Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act - issues relating to USF S. 2474, American Telecommunications Security Act - issues relating to supply chain S. 2483, Improving Cyber Security of Small Organizations Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 2473, Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act - issues relating to infrastructure S. 2668, A bill to require the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access - issues relating to broadband deployment and NTIA process and authority S. 2754, A bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - issues relating to public safety S. 2911, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide funding to States for extending broadband service to unserved areas in partnership with broadband service providers - issues relating to rural broadband S. 2979, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - issues relating to supply chain security and NTIA process and authority H.R. 4347, To bolster certain rural broadband programs of the Department of Agriculture - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 4656, To direct the Federal Communications Commission to establish a new Tribal priority window for the 2.5 gigahertz band - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 4659, Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act - issues relating to network management H.R. 4663/S.2447, Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed (SUCCESS) Act - issues relating to USF H.R. 4825, To establish broadband expansion grant programs - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 5028, To direct the Technological Advisory Council of the Federal Communications Commission to prepare a report on a 9-1-1 disability alerting system - issues relating to public safety H.R. 5058, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 5440, The Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act - issues relating to cybersecurity S. 3236/H.R. 6314, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 3288, NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 3335, Robocall Traceback Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls and related activities S. 3587/H.R. 7060, Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 3593,Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act - issues relating to rural broadband S. 3692,NET Act - issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 6541, Improving Cybersecurity of Small Businesses Nonprofits and Local Governments Act - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 6768, To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority. - issues relating to public safety H.R. 6824, Presidents Cup Cybersecurity Competition Act - issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 6982, Public Lands Telecommunications Act - issues relating H.R. 7112, Internet Exchange Act of 2022 - issues relating to rural broadband H.R. 7132, Safe Connections Act of 2022 - issues relating to public safety H.R. 7116, 9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2022 - issues relating to public safety H.R. 7598, Robocall Trace Back Enhancement Act - issues relating to robocalls and related activities H.R. 7642, Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 7783, Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act of 2022 - issues relating to spectrum H.R. 8152, The American Data Privacy and Protection Act - issues relating to consumer privacy H.R. 7900, The FY23 National Defense Authorization Act - issues relating to spectrum S. 4117, the Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 - issues relating to spectrum S. 4126, the Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022 - issues relating to Universal Service Fund. H.R. 4521, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021/America COMPETES Act of 2022 - issues relating to Supply Chain S. 4676/H.R. 8573, Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022 - issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 4685, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2023 - issues relating to FCC Process and Authority S. 4661, Agriculture Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2023 - issues relating to rural broadband S. 4664, Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2023 - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 4763, GRID Broadband Act of 2022 - issues related to infrastructure S. 4767/H.R. 8679, PLAN for Broadband Act - issues relating to NTIA process and authority S. 4968, A bill to create an Active Shooter Alert Communications Network - issues relating to FCC process and authority S. 5001/H.R. 9343, a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to improve access by Indian Tribes to support from Universal Service programs of the FCC - issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 5021/H.R. 9449, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain broadband grants from gross income - issues related to infrastructure deployment S. 5127/H.R. 3898, Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act - Issues relating to privacy S. 5137, Rural Internet Improvement Act - issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 5239/H.R. 9490, Neutralizing Emerging Threats from Wireless OEMs Receiving direction from Kleptocracies and Surveillance states (NETWORKS) Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain S. 5321, Deploying the Internet by Guaranteeing Indian Tribes Autonomy over Licensing (DIGITAL) on Reservations Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 4275, Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act of 2022 - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High-Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 9129/S. 4368, American Technology Leadership Act - Issues related to technological competitiveness and cybersecurity H.R. 9236, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency (FACT) Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 9356, Resources for Emergency and Security Infrastructure Logistics In Every Neighborhood to Curb Extremism (RESILIENCE) Act of 2022 - Issues relating to Infrastructure, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 9569, Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications (ALERT) Parity Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process H.R.7776, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain H.R.2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process, issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R.6833, Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023 - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process, issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Issues relating to Spectrum Auctions

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 113 - BROWSER Act of 2021, all provisions. S 299 - SAFE TECH Act, all provisions. HR 1032 - Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act, all provisions. HR 1043 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions. HR 1044 - Broadband MAPS Act, all provisions. HR 1045 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions. HR 1058 - Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions. HR 1060 - WIRELESS Leadership Act, all provisions. HR 1061 - CABLE Expansion Act, all provisions. HR 1064 - Cable Transparency Act, all provisions. HR 1069 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions. HR 1103 - CABLE Competition Act, all provisions. HR 1141 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions. HR 1149 - CONNECT Act, all provisions. HR 1056 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment act, all provisions. HR 1156- Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act, all provisions. S 436 - American Broadband Buildout Act, all provisions. PL 117-2 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, implementation of provisions related to broadband. HR 1362 - BOOST Act, all provisions. HR 1555 - Broadband Consumer Transparency Act of 2021, all provisions. S 553 - Government Spectrum Valuation Act, all provisions. S 608 - Keeping Critical Connections Act, all provisions. HR 1631 - Community Broadband Act, all provisions. HR 1650 - To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with services offered by edge providers, and for other purposes, all provisions. HR 1672 - Connect America Act, all provisions. HR 1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, all provisions. HR 1781 - PROTECT Kids Act, all provisions. HR 1783 & S 745 - Accessible Affordable Internet for All Act, all provisions. HR 1841 & S2018- Digital Equity Act of 2021, all provisions. HR 1848 - LIFT America Act, all provisions. S 698 - HOTSPOTS Act, all provisions. S 724 - A bill to require the Federal Communications Commission to make the provision of Wi-Fi access on school buses eligible for E-rate support, provisions related to broadband. HR 1904 - Broadband Justice Act of 2021, all provisions. S 797 - PACT Act, provisions related to broadband. HR 2183 & S 922 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, all provisions. HR 1856 - Modern Television Act, all provisions. HR 3703 - Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions. S 2071 - BRIDGE Act of 2021, all provisions. HR 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act, all provisions. HR 3435 - American Broadband Act, all provisions. HR 3376 - Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions. HR 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions. S 741 - BIFIA, all provisions. S 1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, all provisions. S 2434 - Local Journalism Sustainability Act, provisions related to broadband. S 2473 - Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions. S 2499 - SAFE DATA Act, all provisions. S 2710 - Open App Markets Act, all provisions. S 2875 - Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, all provisions. PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation of provisions related to broadband. HR 4374 - Broadband Internet Connection for Rural America Act, all provisions. HR 4663 & S 2447 - SUCCESS Act, all provisions. HR 5056 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax credits for carriage of independent programmers by qualified distributors and multichannel video programming distributors, all provisions. HR 5378 - Spectrum Innovation Act of 2021, all provisions HR 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions. S 2911 - American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate America's Digital Divide Act of 2021, all provisions. HR 5596 - Justice Against Malicious Algorithms Act, provisions related to broadband. HR 6027- Online Privacy Act of 2021, provisions related to broadband. HR 6314 - Reforming the Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021, all provisions. S 2992 - American Innovation Choice and Online Act, provisions related to broadband. S 3042 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to broadband. S 3197 - Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021, provisions related to broadband. S 3236 - Reforming the Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021, all provisions. HR 4521 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, provisions related to cybersecurity. HR 7060 & S 3587 - Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022, all provisions. S 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. S 3600 - Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act of 2022, all provisions. S 1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act, all provisions. HR 7624 & S 4117 - Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions. HR 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act, all provisions. HR 8254 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2023, provisions related to broadband. HR 7900 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, provisions related to spectrum. HR 7703 - CALM Modernization Act of 2022, all provisions. HR 8239 & S 4661 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2023, provisions related to broadband. PL 117-169 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, implementation of provisions related to taxes. HR 4521 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain. HR 4350 & S 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, provisions related to spectrum and cybersecurity. HR 8573 & S 4676 - Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act, all provisions. HR 8575 - FAIR Contributions Act, provisions related to broadband. S 4763 - GRID Broadband Act of 2022, all provisions. HR 8679 & S 4767 - PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions. H. Res. 1329, Recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming. S 5137 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2022, all provisions. HR 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, provisions related to spectrum, broadband, and cybersecurity. Other issues pertaining to infrastructure and broadband investment, broadband adoption, video and telephone regulation, FCC merger review, diversity and inclusion, online privacy, cybersecurity, retransmission consent, channel carriage, spectrum and copyright.

-HR 205 - Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 474 - Protecting Consumer Information Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 847 - Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1042 - Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1044 - Broadband Measuring Availability and Aligning Policies Task Force (Broadband MAPS) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1045 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1046 - Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1047 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1049 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1053 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1055 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1074 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1090 - Online Consumer Protection Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1141 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1149 - Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1555 - Broadband Consumer Transparency Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1631 - Community Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1650 - Rural Broadband Network Study Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1672 - Connect America Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1781 - Preventing Real Online Threats Endangering Children Today (PROTECT) Kids Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1783 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1841 - Digital Equity Act of 2021- all provisions related to cable. -HR 2183 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2400 - Community Broadband Mapping Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2411 - Broadband for All Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2501 - Spectrum Coordination Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2665 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2667 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2668 - Consumer Protection and Relief Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3067 - Online Consumer Protection Act (OCPA) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3376 - Expanding Opportunities for Broadband Deployment Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3435 - American Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3816 - American Choice and Innovation Online Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3849 - Augmenting Compatibility and Competition by Enabling Service Switching (ACCESS) Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4374 - Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4383 - Reprioritizing Unserved Rural Areas and Locations for Broadband Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4521 - America COMPETES Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4659 - BROWSER Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4663 - Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4801 - Kids PRIVCY Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4825 - 21st Century Broadband Deployment Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4875 - Anti Digital Redlining Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4905 - Big Tech Accountability for Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5257 - Device Access for Every American Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5378 - Spectrum Innovation Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5400 - Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5439 - Kids Internet Design and Safety (KIDS) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5512 - RURAL Broadband Mapping Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5596 - Justice Against Malicious Algorithms Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5803 - PROMISE Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5807 - DATA Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5836 - Enhancing DIVERSITY Data Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5871 - American Telecommunications Security Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5874 - Restoring Americas Leadership in Innovation Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6027 - Online Privacy Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6314 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6359 - Investing in Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6373 - To establish the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6544 - EARN IT Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7060 - Connect Unserved Americans Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7101 - Prohibiting Anticompetitive Mergers Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7624 - Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7858 - Digital Platform Commission Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8077 - Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8099 - Encouraging Private Investment for Better Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8239 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8254 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8256 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8257 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8573 - Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8575 - FAIR Contributions Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8679 - PLAN for Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9333 - Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9343 - Tribal Connect Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9445 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all provisions related to cable. -HRes 1329 - Recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming - all provisions related to cable. -S 113 - Balancing the Rights Of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 163 - Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 224 - Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 225 - Competition and Antitrust Law Enforcement Reform Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 228 - Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 233 - Assisting Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 279 - National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 326 - Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 553 - Government Spectrum Valuation Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 592 - Broadband Reserve Fund Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 608 - Keeping Critical Connections Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 741 - Broadband Infrastructure Finance Innovation Act (BIFIA) - all provisions related to cable. -S 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 797 - Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (PACT) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 919 - Data Care Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 922 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1381 - Every Child Connected Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1423 - Clean Slate for Kids Online Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1460 - Community Broadband Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1494 - Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1563 - Telecommunications Supply Chain Diversity Promotion Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1628 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1667 - Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1885 - Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1896 - Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2071 - Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth in the Economy (BRIDGE) Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2228 - DISCOURSE Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2335 - Dont Push My Buttons Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2447 - Securing Universal Communications Connectivity to Ensure Students Succeed Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2473 - Middle Mile Broadband Deployment Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2499 - Setting an American Framework to Ensure Data Access, Transparency, and Accountability Act (SAFE DATA Act) - all provisions related to cable. -S 2668 - A bill to require the Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to provide assistance relating to broadband access, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -S 2729 - Device Access for Every American Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2911 - American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate Americas Digital Divide Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2918 - Kids Internet Design and Safety (KIDS) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2972 - A bill to repeal section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2979 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2992 - American Innovation and Choice Online Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3014 - Next Generation Telecommunications Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3029 - Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3065 - DATA Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3195 - Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3197 - Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3208 - Supply Chain Resiliency Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3236 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3288 - NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3309 - Securing Semiconductor Supply Chains Act of 2021 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3331 - Investing in Domestic Semiconductor Manufacturing Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3501 - Terms-of-service Labeling, Design and Readability Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3538 - EARN IT Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3671 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3777 - SHIELD Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3847 - Prohibiting Anticompetitive Mergers Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3880 - SMART Copyright Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4117 - Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4126 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4201 - Digital Platform Commission Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4258 - Competition and Transparency in Digital Advertising Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4309 - ACCESS Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4661 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4664 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4763 - GRID Broadband Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4767 - PLAN for Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4820 - Protecting Communications Networks from Chinese Communist Party Espionage Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 5121 - Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable. -S 5137 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2022 - all provisions related to cable.

The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 4529 - Tribal Connect Act - all sections. S. 4763 - GRID Broadband Act - all sections. S. 5137 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution systems, performance testing, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDAs ReConnect Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to middle mile funding for broadband service. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the inclusion of the Spectrum Innovation Act in the omnibus. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Emergency Connectivity Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to expanded broadband deployment at HBCU/MSIs.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Issues related to FCC spectrum auctions Issues related to Middle Mile program at NTIA Issues related to the BEAD Program at NTIA Issues related to rural broadband deployment USDAs ReConnect Program Issues related to improving broadband availability maps Issues related to the implementation of IIJA broadband programs S. 4763, the GRID Broadband Act of 2022 S. 5137, the Rural Internet Improvement Act and "issues related to broadband permitting" Issues related to RDOF implementation

Client expense: $716,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to smart grid connectivity Rural broadband deployment and USDA ReConnect program Issues related to the Rural Utilities Service electric loan program Issues related to FY2023 Agriculture Appropriations H.R. 2244 and S. 978 RUS Repricing Legislation Issues related to RUS at USDA HR 5376: Inflation Reduction Act - Funding for USDA Electric Cooperative Program Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 5137, the Rural Internet Improvement Act and "issues related to broadband permitting" Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs

Client expense: $716,000 · Firm income: Not reported

FCC Order on Lightsquared/Ligado S.2166/H.R. 4634, the Recognizing and Ensuring Taxpayer Access to Infrastructure Necessary for GPS and Satellite Communications Act Implementation of H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Broadband Provisions Right to Repair S. 3549, Agricultural Right to Repair Act S.5137, Rural Internet Improvement Act

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office