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Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S148-150)
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issue areas: Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate); net neutrality (House and Senate); oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate); privacy (House and Senate); cybersecurity (House and Senate); robocalling (House and Senate); broadband infrastructure, deployment and mapping (House and Senate); Internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate); and number portability (House and Senate). Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 498 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act; H.R. 889/S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; H.R. 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 1108/S. 650 -- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; H.R. 1123 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 1178 - Broadband SALE Act; H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act; H.R. 1345 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act; H.R. 1360 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023; H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; H.R. 2285 - To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024; H.R. 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024; H.R. 2845 - To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program; H.R. 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 3286 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; H.R. 3288 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3289 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3291 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3292 - Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 3294 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3295 - BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023; H.R. 3298 - BEAD FEE Act; H.R. 3306 - Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 3307 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023; H.R. 3311 - Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3319 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 3342 - SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023; H.R. 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 3361 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application; H.R. 3362 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; H.R. 3385 - Diasporal Link Act; H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; H.R. 3609 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investing Act of 2023; H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act; H.R. 4506 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process; H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to update the mission update the mission and function of the agency; H.R. 4512 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors; H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023; H.R. 5439 - National Risk Management Act of 2023; H.R. 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023; S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023; S. 513 - Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023; S. 650 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; S. 690 - NET Act; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act; S 917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; S. 1162 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023; S. 1197 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; S 1234 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; S. 1526 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 1835 - National Cybersecurity Awareness Act; S. 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act; S. 2256 - Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act; S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023; S. 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 and; S. 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023; and S. 4858 - Cooper Davis Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying communications on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; the integrity and security of commercial communications networks; appropriate regulatory framework for the Internet, communications services, and emerging technologies; broadband availability and pricing; affordable options for broadband, including continuing funding of Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; privacy; telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property; and the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act, all provisions; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions; S. 975/H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 1047/H.R. 2380 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions; S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; S. 1108 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions; S. 1199 - Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to Internet Service Provider obligations; S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Act, all provisions; S. 2238/H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions; S. 2787/H.R. 5677 - 5G Sale Act, all provisions; S. 2855 - CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions; S. 3535/H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, S. 3556 - Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting and location disclosure requirements; S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions; S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act, provisions related to spectrum; S. 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 4317/H.R. 9193 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions; S. 4909 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum, all provisions; S. 4638/H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2025, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security spectrum policy and federal contractors; S. 5351 - Safer Parks Act, provisions related to permitting reform; H.R. 1784 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions; H.R. 3340 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions; H.R. 3361 -Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions; H.R. 3362 -BEAD Data Publication, all provisions; H.R. 3366 - FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions; H.R. 3559 - FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the efficient and effective use of spectrum; H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions H.R. 4511 - Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions; H.R. 4851 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; H.R. 7888 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, all provisions; H.R. 8070 - the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY2025, provisions related to cybersecurity,5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors; H.R. 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and extension act, all provisions; H.R. 8709 - to appropriate funds for the FCCs Rip and Replace and Affordable Connectivity programs, all provisions; H.R. 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act, provisions related to carrier obligations and reporting requirements; H.R 8898 - Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to FirstNet; PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all implementation provisions; and DRAFT Broadband ad Telecommunications RAIL Act, provisions related to broadband permitting reform.
2024 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
Tax Relief and Reform Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: Support extending/making permanent the expiring provisions of the legislation that terminate in 2025 and have expressed opposition to raising taxes on small businesses. Submitted comments to the House Ways and Means Tax Working group detailing the benefits of the TCJA and our support for permanency. R&D Tax Credit-Immediate Expensing: Continue to support restoring and making permanent full expensing for R&D expenditures for small businesses. Support "American Innovation and Jobs Act" (S. 866) in the Senate and "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act" (H.R. 2673) in the House. Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 (S. 1706, H.R. 4721): Support House and Senate versions of the legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small businesses (Section 199A). Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 (S. 1108): Support House and Senate bills to permanently repeal the death tax and continue to support action by Congress. Regulation Basel III Endgame Implementation: Continue to express concern about the proposal by the U.S. Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation in regard to the impact on small business capital access and affordability. Save Local Businesses Act (S.1261, HR 2826): Continue to support the legislation. Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 567): Continue to oppose the legislation. The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act: SBE Council supports S. 3625 to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act and H.R. 9278, legislation to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts year-end compliance deadline. We have also supported repeal of this measure via the "Repeal Big Brother Overreach Act." Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus (CFPBs) Rule Capping Credit-Card Late Fees: Continue to voice concern about the rules unintended consequences for small businesses. Prove-It Act (H.R. 7198): Supported House passage of the legislation. Midnight Rules Relief Act (H.R. 115): Supported House passage of the legislation. The Credit Card Competition Act (S.1838): Continue to oppose the legislation. Railway Safety Act (S. 576): SBE Council continues to express concern about the legislation as well as proposals to intrusively regulate the railroad industry, which is dominated by small businesses. The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act (H.R. 3995): Continue to support full House passage. The Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act (FISHES Act): Supported House passage of the legislation. Warehouse Worker Protection Act (S.4260): Opposed the introduction of legislation in the U.S. Senate. DOLs Overtime Rule: Requested Wage and Hour Division to delay implementation of the second increase to the minimum salary threshold as mandated by the Final Rule from January 1, 2025 to at least May 1, 2025 pending judicial review, which was currently underway. Federal Trade Commission: SBE Council commented on the Reopening of Solicitation for Public Comments on Provisions of Franchise Agreements and Franchisor Business Practices {Docket No: FTC-2023-0026) because of its one-size-fits-all approach and that it has been pursued and advanced without empirical data or the required cost-benefit analysis. Moreover, reopening the rule in the hopes of acquiring more anecdote to justify it does not address its primary flaws. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation: SBE Council submitted comments outlining the unnecessary actions proposed by the Change in Bank Control Act proposal (RIN 3064-AG04). Blacklisting: Expressed opposition to the unrelated blacklisting provision in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Privacy Policy: Continue to express the need for a national regulatory framework, but for Congress to consider a framework that avoids adding to the growing patchwork burden of state privacy laws, and to carefully consider unintended consequences on small businesses. Access to Capital Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R. 2799): SBE Council supported House passage and action by the U.S. Senate. Affordable Health Coverage and Health Care Innovation Continue to voice ongoing concerns about the rising costs of health coverage and lack of choices in many markets. Voiced support for these various reforms: enhancing tax credits for small businesses, expanding and making additional fixes to HSAs, reforming QSEHRAs, and making CARESs Act telehealth provisions permanent. CHOICE Arrangement Act (H.R. 2799): Supported House passage and continue to support Senate action on the legislation. Tax Credit for Small Businesses: Support making reforms to the restrictive and temporary health care tax credit for small businesses to make it more practical for small businesses. HSA Modernization Act (H.R. 5687) and Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (H.R. 5688): Continue to support full House action. Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 1843) (S. 1001): Continue to support full House and Senate action. Telehealth: Joined allies in urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to expedite the creation of permanent policy related to telehealth practitioners and requirements related to the reporting of their location at the time of service. Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800): Supported full House passage and Senate action. Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (H.R. 3797): Supported full House passage and Senate action. Employer Reporting Improvement Act (H.R. 3801): Supported full House passage and Senate action. Small Business Flexibility Act (H.R. 3798): Support full House passage. Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act (H.R. 3799): Support full House passage. SMART Prices Act (S. 1264): Continue to oppose the legislation. Property Rights and IP March-In and the Bayh Dole Act: Continue to express opposition to a regulatory guidance proposal via the National Institutes of Health (NIST) that considers price as a basis for invalidating the patents of research and innovations seeded with federal government dollars. Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (S.2140): Support the legislation. Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act) (S.2220): Support the legislation. Trade and Global Market Access Digital Trade Principles: Continue to express concern about the U.S. pulling away from these global principles and the need for President Biden to revisit the United State Trade Representatives action to withdraw from for foundational positions on digital trade policy within the World Trade Organization (WTO). Supporting Business Competitiveness and Startup Activity Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act (S.3759): Support the legislation. Small Business Technological Advancement Act (S.2330/H.R. 10269): SBE Council supports the legislation. Access to Broadband and Next Gen Technology Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 (S.130) (H.R. 3216): Continue to support the legislation. Development of a National Spectrum Strategy (NSS): Continue to express support for such a policy and the need for more spectrum to deploy next Gen technologies and 5G. Nominations National Labor Relations Board Nomination (NLRB): SBE Council opposed the nomination and Senate confirmation of Lauren McFerran to serve another term as Chair of the NLRB.
2024 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Lobbied on reauthorization of the Farm Bill, specifically as it relates to the Rural Utilities Services' ReConnect program. -- S. 130, Rural Internet Improvement t Act, reauthorizes and improves the ReConnect loan and grants programs Permitting reforms concerning the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service and Federal Lands S. 2855, Close the Gap Act: would under certain circumstances exempt communications projects from NEPA review on federal lands H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act: would exempt broadband projects in existing rights-of-way and off federal land from NEPHA and NHPA
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues related to and impacting the cable industry. Rural Broadband policies. Internet Service Providers privacy practices USDA ReConnect Program S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act H.R. 3216 - Rural Internet Improvement Act Universal Service Fund legislative proposals Spectrum policies
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to: cybersecurity, drones, spectrum policy, BEAD funding and deployment, auction authority extension, contraband prison phones, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) funding, the deployment of broadband, oversight of the Federal Communications Commission, oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, oversight of the Federal Communications Commission, oversight of the Universal Service Fund, comprehensive privacy protections, net neutrality, robocalls, artificial intelligence, 988 implementation, accessibility, FAA reauthorization, E911/NG911 S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. H.R. 4227, S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 2463, S. 916 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. S. 1418 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to broadband.S. 3909: Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024; all provisions S. 4049: Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act; provisions related to the FCCs rip and replace program S. 4207: Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024; all provisions H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, all provisions. H.R. 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023, all provisions. S 2226/HR 2670 National Defense Authorization Act. provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors H.R. 3430 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act H.R. 682 , S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 S 2238/HR 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions H.R. 1353 - Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act HR 3340 Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 3361 Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions HR 3362 BEAD Data Publication, all provisions H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency, and for other purposes. H.R. 2380 , S. 1047 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023 S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 S 2787/HR 5677 5G SALE Act, all provisions
Client expense: $2,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial spectrum, the integrity and security of commercial networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet, communications services and emerging technologies, broadband availability and pricing, affordable options for broadband including continuing funding the Affordable Connectivity Program, universal service, infrastructure investment and development including pole replacement costs, privacy, telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless towers on federal property and the deployment of 5G communications services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. PL 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provisions related to implementation S 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act all provisions S 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions S 856 FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions S 975/HR 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions S 1047/HR 2380Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions S 1080 Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations HR 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions S 1199 Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to internet service provider obligations S 1409 Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions S 1418 Children and Teens' Online Privacy Act, all provisions HR 1784the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions S 2238/HR 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions S 2787/HR 5677 5G SALE Act, all provisions S 2855 CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions S 3321 Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions HR 3340 Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 3361 Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions HR 3362 BEAD Data Publication, all provisions HR 3366 The FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3535/HR 6929 Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, all provisions S 3556 Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting requirements and location disclosure requirements HR 3559 The FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the effective and efficient use of spectrum HR 3565Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3909 Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions S. 4049 Supporting National Security with Spectrum, all provisions S 4207 Spectrum and National Security Act, provisions related to spectrum S 4208 Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions S 4317/HR 9193, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions HR 4511 Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions HR 4851 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations S 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 25, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors S 5351, Safer Parks Act, provisions related to permitting reform HR 7888, Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, provisions related to carrier liability HR 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors HR 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act, all provisions HR 8709, to appropriate funds for the FCCs rip and replace program and Affordable Connectivity Program, all provisions HR 8818, American Privacy Rights Act, provisions related to carrier obligations and reporting requirements HR 8898, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to FirstNet Draft, Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act, provisions related to broadband permitting reform
Client expense: $2,670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Broadband deployment issues, generally, including permitting reform and pole attachment; Issues related to Net Neutrality; Issues related to Universal Service Fund; Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) including the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program; H.R. 3216/S. 130 - Rural Internet and Improvement Act of 2023, including broadband deployment program issues at the USDA; H.R. 4227/S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; S. 2238 - Proper Leadership to Align Networks for Broadband Act (PLAN for Broadband Act); S. 2855 - Closing Long Overdue Streamlining Encumbrances To Help Expeditiously Generate Approved Permits Act (CLOSE THE GAP Act); S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023; H.R. 6929/S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (PL 118-42) - provisions related to broadband; H.R. 8467 - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 - provisions related to rural broadband; H.R. 6929/S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024; S. 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 - provisions related to rural broadband; H.R. 9026 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 - provisions related to National Telecommunications and Information Administration; S. 4821 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act.
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 682 - Launch Communications Act, provisions related to spectrum. S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions. H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act, all provisions. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 916 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 2463 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act, all provisions. S. 1418 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 3216 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, all provisions. H.R. 4368 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 2321 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 2309 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023, all provisions. S. Res. 113 - A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming, all provisions. H. Res. 451 - A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming, all provisions. H.R. 6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 6142 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023 (LAST ACRE Act of 2023), all provisions. S. 2542 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023 (LAST ACRE Act of 2023), all provisions. H.R. 5893 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipelines Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4049 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, all provisions. H.R. 7891 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. H.R. 7890 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. H.R. 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024, all provisions. H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 8773 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024, all provisions. H.Res. 1119 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission, all provisions. S. 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions. S. 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, provisions related to spectrum. H.R. 9026 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. S. 4690 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 9027 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. S. 4795 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 9340 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, all provisions. S. 4928 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband and spectrum.
Client expense: $2,860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Appalachian Regional Commission, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
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 FY2025 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America and USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy programs Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216 - the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227 - the ReConnecting Rural America Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821 - Rural Energy Savings Act S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act Issues related to S. 2269 the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act H.R. 7923 - To limit USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems, and for other purposes Issues related to land use and siting solar energy systems H.R. 8467 - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act H.R. 8230 - the Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act Issues related to funding for Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants Issues related to funding for Rural Energy Savings Program Issues related to FY25 Ag Appropriations Issues related to funding for the Rural Economic Development Load and Grant Program
Client expense: $749,732 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
-HR 43 - Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 675 - Secure Space Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 682 - Launch Communications Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 742 - TELL Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 820 - Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 821 - Social Media Child Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1341 - Spectrum Coordination Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1513 - FUTURE Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2460 - Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity (Consumer OPT-IN) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2463 - Junk Fee Prevention Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2635 - To amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to limit liability protection provided by such section for providers of social media service, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3216 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3323 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment Act (RAPID Act) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3431 - Spectrum Coexistence Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4504 - Novel, Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4513 - Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4887 - Online Consumer Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6142 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6149 - Protecting Kids on Social Media Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6246 - END Child Exploitation Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6429 - SCREEN Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6463 - STOP HATE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6466 - AI Labeling Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6473 - Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6582 - To establish the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7005 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7376 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7452 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7461 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7534 - Verifying Kids Online Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7589 - Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security Act (ROUTERS) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7756 - Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7890 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7891 - Kids Online Safety Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7949 - STOP CSAM Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8082 - Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8230 - Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications (FOREST) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8556 - To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that certain telecommunications assistance available to assist school buses is preserved consistent with the Declaratory Ruling in the matter of Modernizing the E-Rate Program for Schools and Libraries adopted by the Federal Communications Commission on October 19, 2023 (FCC 23-84; WC Docket No. 13-184), and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8709 - Saving Americans' Valuable Earnings on the National Affordable Connectivity Program Act- all provisions related to cable. -HR 8773 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8838 - To prohibit agencies from taking certain action relating to social media companies, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9026 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9027 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9340 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9494 - Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9497 - AI Advancement and Reliability Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9737 - Secure A.I. Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9766 - Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 10212 - SCAM Platform Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 10364 - To safeguard children from harmful app services accessible through app stores across the United States, to provide parents with parental controls, to provide parents clear and accurate information about apps and their services to ensure proper parental consent is achieved, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 10545 - American Relief Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 395 - Clean Slate for Kids Online Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 483 - Internet Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (Internet PACT) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 560 - SAFE TECH Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 599 - Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 688 - DATA Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 744 - Data Care Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 856 - FAIR Contributions Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 998 - A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - all provisions related to cable. -S 999 - A bill to require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to estimate the value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or otherwise allocated to Federal entities - all provisions related to cable. -S 1091 - Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity (Consumer OPT-IN) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1626 - Artificial Intelligence Shield for Kids (ASK) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1628 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1648 - Launch Communications Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1671 - Digital Platform Commission Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2225 - TLDR Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2325 - Algorithmic Justice Online Platform Transparency Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2521 - ACCESS Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2787 - 5G SALE Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2892 - Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3325 - Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3337 - DATA Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3991 - Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4049 - A bill to appropriate more funds for the Federal Communication Commission's "rip and replace" program, to require a spectrum auction, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -S 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4213 - Kids Off Social Media Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4375 - Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4569 - Take It Down Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4572 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -S 4651 - SAFE Supply Chains Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4690 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4795 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4821 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4893 - TERMS Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4928 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4930 - Broadband Fairness Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 5364 - App Store Accountability Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 5616 - A bill to establish the Artificial Intelligence Safety Review Office in the Department of Commerce, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -S 5620 - A bill to require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study on the use of commercial-off-the-shelf products and artificial intelligence technologies by the Internal Revenue Service - all provisions related to cable.
Client expense: $3,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Legislation affecting multichannel TV, broadband, telephone, and the Internet, including taxation, intellectual property, spectrum allocation and regulatory issues, state taxation of cable TV and DBS, open Internet/broadband industry practices, data privacy and children's privacy, and rural broadband policies. 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization. Rural Internet Improvement Act (H.R. 3216/S. 130). Continuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program created by P.L. 117-58.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 498 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R.889 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act H.R. 922 RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding H.R. 1123 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act H.R. 1178 Broadband SALE Act H.R. 1241 Broadband Incentives for Communities Act H.R. 1343 ITS Codification Act H.R. 1345 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act H.R. 1353 ALERT Parity Act H.R. 1360 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act H.R. 1377 Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 H.R. 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 H.R. 2285 To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024 H.R. 2552 Community Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R 2845 To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program H.R. 3280 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act H.R. 3286 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 H.R. 3288 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3289 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3291 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3292 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3293 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act H.R. 3294 Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3295 BROADBAND Leadership Act H.R. 3297 Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023 H.R. 3298 BEAD FEE Act of 2023 H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 3307 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023 H.R. 3311 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3319 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act H.R. 3342 SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023 H.R. 3343 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act H.R. 3361 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application H.R. 3362 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program H.R. 3385 DiasporaLink Act H.R. 3557 American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 H.R. 3609 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 H.R. 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 H.R. 3964 Rural Broadband Modernization Act H.R. 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act H.R. 4506 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process H.R. 4510 To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency H.R. 4512 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors H.R. 5173 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act H.R. 5242 CONNECT Act of 2023 H.R. 5439 National Risk Management Act of 2023 H.R.5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 S. 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 S. 341 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act S. 513 Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023 S. 650 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding S. 690 NET Act S. 856 FAIR Contributions Act S. 917 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 S. 975 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 S. 1162 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 S. 1197 Community Broadband Act of 2023 S. 1234 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act S. 1526 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act S. 1835 National Cybersecurity Awareness Act S. 2201 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act S. 2238 PLAN for Broadband Act S. 2256 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2663 CONNECT Act of 2023 S. 3024 Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 4858 Cooper Davis Act S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 S.3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act S.3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 Issues related to Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate). Issues related to net neutrality (House and Senate). Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate). Issues related to privacy (House and Senate). Issues related to cybersecurity (House and Senate). Issues related to robocalling (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband infrastructure (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband deployment (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband mapping (House and Senate). Issues related to internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate). Issues related to number portability (House and Senate).
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to telecommunications. Rural broadband issues. Data privacy issues. Infrastructure issues. Spectrum issues. Cyber security issues. S.Res.113 - A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming. S.130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund (USF), including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Auction Authority Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and Availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Network Security Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities Issues relating to Technological Competitiveness Issues relating to Precision Agriculture Issues relating to Consumer Concerns Issues relating to Implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to the CARES Act Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues relating to the American Rescue Plan Act S. 130/H.R. 3216, Rural Internet Improvement Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 275/H.R. 7005, Rural Broadband Protection Act - Issues relating to USF S. 341/H.R. 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - Issues related to infrastructure deployment S. 599/H.R. 1412, Digital Equity Foundation Act - Issues relating to FCC and NTIA authority and processes S. 650/H.R. 1108/H.R. 3345, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the FCC to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Spectrum Auctions S. 686, RESTRICT Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity S. 690, NET Act - Issues relating to supply chain and cybersecurity S. 719, Precision Agriculture Loan Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 720/H.R. 1459, PRECISE Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 734/H.R. 1697, Promoting Precision Agriculture Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 744, Data Care Act - Issues relating to privacy and consumer concerns S. 828/H.R. 1370, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, infrastructure and cybersecurity S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act - Issues relating to the USF S. 916, Junk Fee Prevention Act - Issues relating to consumer concerns S. 975/H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 999, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 998, A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 1047/H.R. 2380, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act - Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1162/H.R. 3609, Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 1197/H.R. 2552, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1234, Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1245/H.R. 6189, Defend Our Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1409/H.R. 7891, Kids Online Safety Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1418/H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1483, SPACE Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1526/H.R. 1345, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority and cybersecurity S. 1611/H.R. 6473, Community Connect Grant Program Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1642/H.R. 4227, ReConnecting Rural America Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1648/H.R. 682, Launch Communications Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 2018/H.R. 5919, Connect Our Parks Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2095/H.R. 4224, FCC Legal Enforcement Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 2114, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain S. 2131, FY24 Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture and Rural Broadband S. 2116, Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, and Technological Competitiveness S. 2238/H.R. 4505, PLAN for Broadband Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Deployment S. 2321/H.R. 5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process S. 2447, Strengthening Telehealth and Education for Rural Communities Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2542/H.R. 6142, LAST ACRE Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 2663/H.R. 5242, CONNECT Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 2712, a bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 2787/H.R. 5677, 5G SALE Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 2810/H.R. 5494, Tribal Connect Act - Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 2855, CLOSE THE GAP Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 3024/H.R. 5886, Promoting Access to Broadband Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 3074, Eyes on the Board Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 3119, Restoring Internet Freedom Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3321, Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 3324/H.R. 800, DO NOT Call Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 3325, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3337, DATA Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3329/H.R. 498, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and public safety S. 3444/H.R. 4974, Local 9-8-8 Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3482/H.R. 6763, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3556, Enhancing First Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency and to (FCC Authority and Process S. 3565/H.R. 6929, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and FCC Authority and Process S. 3780, END CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety S.3781/H.R. 1343, ITS Codification Act - Issues relating to Public Safety and Consumer Concerns S. 3909, Spectrum Pipeline Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 3991/H.R. 7756, Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 4010, Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Authority and Process S. 4049/H.R. 9340, Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority and issues relating to Network Security S. 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4208, Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and FCC Authority and Process S. 4317/H.R. 9193, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4572/H.R. 7589, ROUTERS Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and relating to Network Security - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Network Security S. 4638, NDAA - Issues relating to Network Security S. 4690, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2025 - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 4795, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Act 2025 - Issues Relating to FCC and NTIA Authority and Process S. 4821, Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 4832/H.R. 9376, Lulus Law - Issues relating to Public Safety S. 4928, FSGG Appropriations Act 2025 - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 4930, Broadband Fairness Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 5170, A bill to establish the Data Protection Agency - Issues relating to Privacy and Consumer Concerns S. 5328/H.R. 3385, To direct the Secretary of Commerce to submit to Congress a report containing an assessment of the value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United States, the United States Virgin Islands, Ghana, and Nigeria - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment S. 5335, Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture, Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Deployment S. 5351, Safer Parks Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, and NG-911 S. 5522, GREEN Communications Act - Issues relating to network resiliency S.J. Res. 64/H.J. Res. 107, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination" - Issues relating to Authority and Process H.R. 784, Internet Application I.D. Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 675, Secure Space Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 826, Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 762, Building Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 742, TELL Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 750, CAUTION Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 796, Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 820, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 904, IoT Readiness Act - Issues relating to IoT H.R. 942, Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act - Issues relating to IoT and Cybersecurity H.R. 922, RURAL Broadband Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure H.R. 1149, Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 1123, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1241, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - Issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 1377, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 1354, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 1360, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1340, Open RAN Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 1338, SAT Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act - relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1339, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture H.R. 1353, ALERT Parity Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1513, FUTURE Networks Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1677, SMART Spectrum Act - Issues relating to NTIA process H.R. 1752, E-BRIDGE Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 1784, Next Generation 9-1-1 Act - Issues relating to public safety, E-911, NG-911, and location accuracy H.R. 2701, Online Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 2801, Kids PRIVACY Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3045, YODA - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3279, WIRELESS Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3280, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, Network Security, and Permitting and Siting H.R. 3283, Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to NTIA and the Department of Commerce Authority and Process H.R. 3288, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3289/H.R. 7376, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3291, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3292, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3293, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3294, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3295, BROADBAND Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3296, Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency HR. 3297, Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3298, BEAD FEE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3299, DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3300, 5G UPGRADE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3301, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3307, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3309, Standard FEES Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3311, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3313, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3316, One Federal Decision for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3319, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3323, RAPID Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3340, GRANTED Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3342, SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3343, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to Authority and Process H.R. 3361, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 3362, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process H.R. 3366, To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy H.R. 3430, Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3431, Spectrum Coexistence Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3565, Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3949, END CELLS in CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety H.R. 3964, Rural Broadband Modernization Act- Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands HR. 4141, To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4351, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4504, Novel Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 4506, TEAM TELECOM Act - Issues relating to Authority and Process, and Security H.R. 4510, NTIA Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to (NTIA Authority and Process H.R. 4511, Public Safety Communications Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 4512, Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4513, Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 6106, BAD APPS Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 6571, Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 6631, Digital Skills Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 6823, Kelsey Smith Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6836, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 7043, Emergency Reporting Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 7116, Do Not Disturb Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7124, Roboblock Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7112, Stop Scams and Spam Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7123, QUIET Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7291, Broadband Industry Development Act - Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce H.R. 7452, Local Telecom Expansion Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Infrastructure Deployment H.R. 7453, NO CAP Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7461, Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7520, Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7578, Promote Secure Connectivity to Taiwan Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain and Network Security H.R. 7948, Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Network Security, and Spectrum H.R. 8082, Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8230, Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024 - Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Consumer Concerns, and FCC Authority and Process H.R. 8494, Technology in the Parks Act of 2024- Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps, and issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 8556, Clarifying E-Rate Act of 2024 - Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determin
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
FCC Order on Lightsquared/Ligado S. 719/H.R. 1495 Precision Agriculture Loan Act S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act H.R. 1339 Precision Ag Satellite Connectivity Act Protection of farmer and rancher data S. 2542- Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments (LAST ACRE) Act H.R. 3413/S.1169- the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Ag Drones
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issue areas: Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate); net neutrality (House and Senate); oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate); privacy (House and Senate); cybersecurity (House and Senate); robocalling (House and Senate); broadband infrastructure, deployment and mapping (House and Senate); Internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate); and number portability (House and Senate). Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 498 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act; H.R. 889/S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; H.R. 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 1108/S. 650 -- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; H.R. 1123 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 1178 - Broadband SALE Act; H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act; H.R. 1345 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act; H.R. 1360 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023; H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; H.R. 2285 - To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024; H.R. 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024; H.R. 2845 - To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program; H.R. 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 3286 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; H.R. 3288 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3289 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3291 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3292 - Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 3294 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3295 - BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023; H.R. 3298 - BEAD FEE Act; H.R. 3306 - Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 3307 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023; H.R. 3311 - Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3319 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 3342 - SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023; H.R. 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 3361 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application; H.R. 3362 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; H.R. 3385 - Diasporal Link Act; H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; H.R. 3609 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investing Act of 2023; H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act; H.R. 4506 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process; H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to update the mission update the mission and function of the agency; H.R. 4512 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors; H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023; H.R. 5439 - National Risk Management Act of 2023; H.R. 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023; S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023; S. 513 - Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023; S. 650 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; S. 690 - NET Act; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act; S 917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; S. 1162 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023; S. 1197 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; S 1234 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; S. 1526 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 1835 - National Cybersecurity Awareness Act; S. 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act; S. 2256 - Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act; S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023; S. 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 and; S. 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023; and S. 4858 - Cooper Davis Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying communications on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of commercial communications networks; appropriate regulatory framework for the Internet; communications services and emerging technologies; broadband availability and pricing; affordable options for broadband, including continuing funding of Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; privacy; telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property; and the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act, all provisions; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions; S. 975/H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 1047/H.R. 2380 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions; S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; S. 1108 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions; S. 1199 - Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to Internet Service Provider obligations; S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Act, all provisions; S. 1784 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions; S. 2238/H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions; S. 2787/H.R. 5677 - 5G Sale Act, all provisions; S. 2855 - CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions; S. 3535/H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, S. 3556 - Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting and location disclosure requirements; S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions; S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act, provisions related to spectrum; S. 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 4317/H.R. 9193 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions; H.R. 3340 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions; H.R. 3361 -Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions; H.R. 3362 -BEAD Data Publication, all provisions; H.R. 3366 - FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions; H.R. 3559 - FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the efficient and effective use of spectrum; H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions H.R. 4511 - Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions; H.R. 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2025, provisions related to provisions related to cybersecurity,5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors; H.R. 4851 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; H.R. 7888 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, all provisions; H.R. 8070 - the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY2025, provisions related to cybersecurity,5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors; H.R. 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and extension act, all provisions; H.R. 8709 - to appropriate funds for the FCCs Rip and Replace and Affordable Connectivity programs, all provisions; H.R. 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act, provisions related to carrier obligations and reporting requirements; H.R 8898 - Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to FirstNet; PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all implementation provisions; and DRAFT Broadband ad Telecommunications RAIL Act, provisions related to broadband permitting reform.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues related to and impacting the cable industry. Rural Broadband policies. Internet Service Providers privacy practices USDA ReConnect Program S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act H.R. 3216 - Rural Internet Improvement Act Universal Service Fund legislative proposals Spectrum policies
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to: auction authority extension, artificial intelligence, contraband prison phones, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) funding, the deployment of broadband, oversight of the Federal Communications Commission, oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, oversight of the Federal Communications Commission, oversight of the Universal Service Fund, comprehensive privacy protections, cybersecurity, drones, net neutrality, robocalls, spectrum policy, artificial intelligence, 988 implementation, accessibility, FAA reauthorization, , E911/NG911 S 2787/HR 5677 5G SALE Act, all provisions H.R. 4227, S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 2463, S. 916 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. S. 1418 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, all provisions. H.R. 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023, all provisions. S 2226/HR 2670 National Defense Authorization Act. provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors H.R. 3430 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act H.R. 682 , S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 S 2238/HR 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions H.R. 1353 - Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency, and for other purposes. H.R. 2380 , S. 1047 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023 S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 HR 3340 Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 3361 Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions HR 3362 BEAD Data Publication, all provisions
Client expense: $2,640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Small Business
Tax Relief and Reform Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024: SBE Council supported U.S. Senate passage (which failed) of the House-passed bill. R&D Tax Credit-Immediate Expensing: Continue to support restoring and making permanent full expensing for R&D expenditures for small businesses. Support "American Innovation and Jobs Act" (S. 866) in the Senate and "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act" (H.R. 2673) in the House. Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 (S. 1706, H.R. 4721): Support House and Senate versions of the legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small-and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A). Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 (S. 1108): Support House and Senate bills to permanent repeal the death tax and continue to support action by Congress. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017: Support extending the expiring provisions of the legislation that terminate in 2025 and have expressed opposition to raising taxes on small businesses. Regulation Regulatory Pause and Review: In light of the Supreme Court decision in Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo, urged President Biden and the Administration to pause all current rulemakings and stop new rules from taking effect until there is a thorough legal review of each agencys constitutional and statutory authority to regulate in the way it proposes. Joint Employer Standard: Supported the specific provision in Fiscal Year 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations Act to prevent federal funds from being used to administer, implement, or enforce the recent National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule entitled Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status. Blacklisting: Expressed opposition to the unrelated blacklisting provision in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Basel III Endgame Implementation: Continue to express concern and opposition to the proposal by the U.S. Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation in regard to the impact on small business capital access and affordability. Save Local Businesses Act (S.1261, HR 2826): Continue to support the legislation. Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 567): Continue to oppose the legislation. The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act: SBE Council supports S. 3625 to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act and H.R. 9278, legislation to delay the Corporate Transparency Acts year-end compliance deadline. We have also supported repeal of this measure. Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus (CFPBs) Rule Capping Credit-Card Late Fees: Continue to voice concern about the rules unintended consequences for small businesses. Prove-It Act (H.R. 7198): Continue to support the legislation. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet Rule: Continues to express concern about intrusive government control of the internet as advanced by the rule and Section 214 regulations under the proposal. The Credit Card Competition Act: Continue to oppose the legislation. Railway Safety Act (S. 576): SBE Council continues to express concern about the legislation as well as proposals to intrusively regulate the railroad industry, which is dominated by small businesses. The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act: Continue to support full House passage. The Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act (FISHES Act): Continue to support House and Senate passage of the legislation. Privacy Policy: Continue to express the need for a national regulatory framework, but for Congress to consider a framework that avoids adding to the growing patchwork burden of state privacy laws, and to carefully consider unintended consequences on small businesses. SBE Council expressed opposition to H.R. 8818, the American Rights Privacy Act. Access to Capital Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R. 2799): SBE Council supported House passage and action by the U.S. Senate. Affordable Health Coverage and Health Care Innovation Continue to voice ongoing concerns about the rising costs of health coverage and lack of choices in many markets. Voiced support for these various reforms: enhancing tax credits for small businesses, expanding and making additional fixes to HSAs, reforming QSEHRAs, and making CARESs Act telehealth provisions permanent. CHOICE Arrangement Act (H.R. 2799): Supported House passage and continue to support Senate action on the legislation. Tax Credit for Small Businesses: Support making reforms to the restrictive and temporary health care tax credit for small businesses to make it more practical for small businesses. HSA Modernization Act (H.R. 5687) and Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (H.R. 5688): Continue to support full House action. Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 1843) (S. 1001): Continue to support full House and Senate action. Telehealth Coverage and Extension: Urged Congress to intervene in Drug Enforcement Administrations non-action on allowing virtual prescriptions and other telehealth for a two-year extension. Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800): Supported full House passage and Senate action. Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (H.R. 3797): Supported full House passage and Senate action. Employer Reporting Improvement Act (H.R. 3801): Supported full House passage and Senate action. Small Business Flexibility Act (H.R. 3798): Support full House passage. Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act (H.R. 3799): Support full House passage. SMART Prices Act (S. 1264): Continue to oppose the legislation. Property Rights and IP March-In and the Bayh Dole Act: Continue to express opposition to a regulatory guidance proposal via the National Institutes of Health (NIST) that considers price as a basis for invalidating the patents of research and innovations seeded with federal government dollars. Trade and Global Market Access Digital Trade Principles: Continue to express concern about the U.S. pulling away from these global principles and the need for President Biden to revisit the United State Trade Representatives action to withdraw from for foundational positions on digital trade policy within the World Trade Organization (WTO). Global Trade Agreements and Access to Global Markets: Continue to advocate to the Administration the need to advance a positive and proactive U.S. trade policy that benefits all U.S. enterprises and citizens. Supporting Business Competitiveness and Startup Activity Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act: Support the legislation. Access to Broadband and Next Gen Technology BEAD Program Implementation: Continues to voice concern about the National Telecommunications and Information Administrations rate regulation provisions for broadband internet service that was specifically prohibited by Congress as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 (S.130) (H.R. 3216): Continue to support the legislation. Development of a National Spectrum Strategy (NSS): Continue to express support for such a policy and the need for more spectrum to deploy next Gen technologies and 5G. Nominations NLRB Chair Lauren McFerran: Urge the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee to reject Chair Lauren McFerrans re-nomination to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and expressed concern about the fact that there was no confirmation hearing.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 682 - Launch Communications Act, provisions related to spectrum. S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions. H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act, all provisions. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 916 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 2463 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act, all provisions. S. 1418 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 3216 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, all provisions. H.R. 4368 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 2321 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 2309 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023, all provisions. S. Res. 113 - A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming, all provisions. H. Res. 451 - A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming, all provisions. H.R. 6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 6142 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023 (LAST ACRE Act of 2023), all provisions. S. 2542 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023 (LAST ACRE Act of 2023), all provisions. H.R. 5893 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipelines Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4049 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, all provisions. H.R. 7891 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. H.R. 7890 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. H.R. 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024, all provisions. H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 8773 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024, all provisions. H.Res. 1119 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission, all provisions. S. 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions. S. 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, provisions related to spectrum. H.R. 9026 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. S. 4690 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 9027 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. S. 4795 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 9340 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, all provisions. S. 4928 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband and spectrum.
Client expense: $2,730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Appalachian Regional Commission, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial spectrum, the integrity and security of commercial networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet, communications services and emerging technologies, broadband availability and pricing, affordable options for broadband including continuing funding the Affordable Connectivity Program, universal service, infrastructure investment and development including pole replacement costs, privacy, telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless towers on federal property and the deployment of 5G communications services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. PL 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provisions related to implementation S 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act all provisions S 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions S 856 FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions S 975/HR 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions S 1047/HR 2380Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions S 1080 Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations HR 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions S 1199 Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to internet service provider obligations S 1409 Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions S 1418 Children and Teens' Online Privacy Act, all provisions HR 1784the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions S 2238/HR 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions S 2787/HR 5677 5G SALE Act, all provisions S 2855 CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions S 3321 Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions HR 3340 Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 3361 Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions HR 3362 BEAD Data Publication, all provisions HR 3366 The FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3535/HR 6929 Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, all provisions S 3556 Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting requirements and location disclosure requirements HR 3559 The FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the effective and efficient use of spectrum HR 3565Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3909 Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions S 4207 Spectrum and National Security Act, provisions related to spectrum S 4208 Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions S 4317/HR 9193, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions HR 4511 Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions HR 4851 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations S 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 25, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors HR 7888, Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, provisions related to carrier liability HR 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors HR 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act, all provisions HR 8709, to appropriate funds for the FCCs rip and replace program and Affordable Connectivity Program, all provisions HR 8818, American Privacy Rights Act, provisions related to carrier obligations and reporting requirements HR 8898, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to FirstNet Draft, Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act, provisions related to broadband permitting reform
Client expense: $2,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
-HR 43 - Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 682 - Launch Communications Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 742 - TELL Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 821 - Social Media Child Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1178 - Broadband SALE Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1231 - SAFE TECH Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1341 - Spectrum Coordination Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1513 - FUTURE Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1677 - SMART Spectrum Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2460 - Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity (Consumer OPT-IN) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2463 - Junk Fee Prevention Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2635 - To amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to limit liability protection provided by such section for providers of social media service, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3216 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3323 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment Act (RAPID Act) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3430 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3431 - Spectrum Coexistence Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4504 - Novel, Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4513 - Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4887 - Online Consumer Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5628 - Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6142 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6149 - Protecting Kids on Social Media Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6246 - END Child Exploitation Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6429 - SCREEN Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6463 - STOP HATE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6466 - AI Labeling Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6473 - Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6582 - To establish the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7005 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7116 - Do Not Disturb Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7291 - Broadband Industry Development Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7376 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7452 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7461 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7534 - Verifying Kids Online Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7756 - Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7890 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7891 - Kids Online Safety Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7949 - STOP CSAM Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8082 - Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8230 - Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications (FOREST) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8556 - To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that certain telecommunications assistance available to assist school buses is preserved consistent with the Declaratory Ruling in the matter of Modernizing the E-Rate Program for Schools and Libraries adopted by the Federal Communications Commission on October 19, 2023 (FCC 23-84; WC Docket No. 13-184), and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8709 - Saving Americans' Valuable Earnings on the National Affordable Connectivity Program Act- all provisions related to cable. -HR 8773 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8838 - To prohibit agencies from taking certain action relating to social media companies, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9026 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9027 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9340 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9497 - AI Advancement and Reliability Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9737 - Secure A.I. Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9747 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 9766 - Undersea Cable Security and Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HJRes 107 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination" - all provisions related to cable. -S 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 395 - Clean Slate for Kids Online Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 483 - Internet Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (Internet PACT) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 560 - SAFE TECH Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 599 - Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 688 - DATA Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 744 - Data Care Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 856 - FAIR Contributions Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 998 - A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - all provisions related to cable. -S 999 - A bill to require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to estimate the value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or otherwise allocated to Federal entities - all provisions related to cable. -S 1091 - Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity (Consumer OPT-IN) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1162 - A bill to ensure that broadband maps are accurate before funds are allocated under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program based on those maps - all provisions related to cable. -S 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1626 - Artificial Intelligence Shield for Kids (ASK) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1628 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1648 - Launch Communications Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1671 - Digital Platform Commission Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2225 - TLDR Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2325 - Algorithmic Justice Online Platform Transparency Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2521 - ACCESS Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2787 - 5G SALE Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2892 - Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3325 - Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3337 - DATA Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3991 - Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4049 - A bill to appropriate more funds for the Federal Communication Commission's "rip and replace" program, to require a spectrum auction, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -S 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4213 - Kids Off Social Media Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4572 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -S 4651 - SAFE Supply Chains Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4690 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4795 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4821 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4893 - TERMS Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4928 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4930 - Broadband Fairness Act - all provisions related to cable. -SJRes 64 - 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 relating to The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination - all provisions related to cable.
Client expense: $3,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Lobbied on reauthorization of the Farm Bill, specifically as it relates to the Rural Utilities Services' ReConnect program. -- S. 130, Rural Internet Improvement t Act, reauthorizes and improves the ReConnect loan and grants programs Permitting reforms concerning the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service and Federal Lands S. 2855, Close the Gap Act: would under certain circumstances exempt communications projects from NEPA review on federal lands H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act: would exempt broadband projects in existing rights-of-way and off federal land from NEPHA and NHPA
Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 498 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R.889 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act H.R. 922 RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding H.R. 1123 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act H.R. 1178 Broadband SALE Act H.R. 1241 Broadband Incentives for Communities Act H.R. 1343 ITS Codification Act H.R. 1345 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act H.R. 1353 ALERT Parity Act H.R. 1360 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act H.R. 1377 Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 H.R. 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 H.R. 2285 To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024 H.R. 2552 Community Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R 2845 To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program H.R. 3280 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act H.R. 3286 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 H.R. 3288 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3289 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3291 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3292 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3293 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act H.R. 3294 Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3295 BROADBAND Leadership Act H.R. 3297 Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023 H.R. 3298 BEAD FEE Act of 2023 H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 3307 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023 H.R. 3311 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3319 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act H.R. 3342 SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023 H.R. 3343 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act H.R. 3361 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application H.R. 3362 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program H.R. 3385 DiasporaLink Act H.R. 3557 American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 H.R. 3609 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 H.R. 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 H.R. 3964 Rural Broadband Modernization Act H.R. 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act H.R. 4506 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process H.R. 4510 To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency H.R. 4512 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors H.R. 5173 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act H.R. 5242 CONNECT Act of 2023 H.R. 5439 National Risk Management Act of 2023 H.R.5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 S. 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 S. 341 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act S. 513 Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023 S. 650 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding S. 690 NET Act S. 856 FAIR Contributions Act S. 917 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 S. 975 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 S. 1162 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 S. 1197 Community Broadband Act of 2023 S. 1234 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act S. 1526 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act S. 1835 National Cybersecurity Awareness Act S. 2201 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act S. 2238 PLAN for Broadband Act S. 2256 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2663 CONNECT Act of 2023 S. 3024 Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 4858 Cooper Davis Act S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 S.3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act S.3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 Issues related to Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate). Issues related to net neutrality (House and Senate). Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate). Issues related to privacy (House and Senate). Issues related to cybersecurity (House and Senate). Issues related to robocalling (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband infrastructure (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband deployment (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband mapping (House and Senate). Issues related to internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate). Issues related to number portability (House and Senate).
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Broadband deployment issues, generally, including permitting reform and pole attachment; Issues related to Net Neutrality; Issues related to Universal Service Fund; Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) including the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and extension of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); H.R. 3216/S. 130 - Rural Internet and Improvement Act pf 2023, including broadband deployment program issues at the USDA; H.R. 4227/S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; S. 2238 - Proper Leadership to Align Networks for Broadband Act (PLAN for Broadband Act); S. 2855 - Closing Long Overdue Streamlining Encumbrances To Help Expeditiously Generate Approved Permits Act (CLOSE THE GAP Act); S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023; H.R. 6929/S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024; S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (PL 118-42) - provisions related to broadband H.R. 8467 - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 - provisions related to rural broadband; H.R. 6929/S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024; S. 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 - provisions related to rural broadband; H.R. 9026 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 - provisions related to National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to telecommunications. Rural broadband issues. Data privacy issues. Infrastructure issues. Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Spectrum issues. S.Res.113 - A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming. S.130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Legislation affecting multichannel TV, broadband, telephone, and the Internet, including taxation, intellectual property, spectrum allocation and regulatory issues, state taxation of cable TV and DBS, open Internet/broadband industry practices, data privacy and children's privacy, and rural broadband policies. 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization. Rural Internet Improvement Act (H.R. 3216/S. 130). Continuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program created by P.L. 117-58.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
FCC Order on Lightsquared/Ligado S. 719/H.R. 1495 Precision Agriculture Loan Act S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act H.R. 1339 Precision Ag Satellite Connectivity Act Protection of farmer and rancher data S. 2542- Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments (LAST ACRE) Act H.R. 3413/S.1169- the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Ag Drones
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Agriculture
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 FY2025 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to the USDA New Empowering Rural America and USDA Powering Affordable Clean Energy programs Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216 - the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227 - the ReConnecting Rural America Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821 - Rural Energy Savings Act S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act Issues related to S. 2269 the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act H.R. 7923 - To limit USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems, and for other purposes Issues related to land use and siting solar energy systems H.R. 8467 - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act H.R. 8230 - the Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act Issues related to funding for Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants Issues related to funding for Rural Energy Savings Program Issues related to FY25 Ag Appropriations Issues related to funding for the Rural Economic Development Load and Grant Program
Client expense: $945,424 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund (USF), including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Auction Authority Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and Availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Network Security Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities Issues relating to Technological Competitiveness Issues relating to Precision Agriculture Issues relating to Consumer Concerns Issues relating to Implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to the CARES Act Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues relating to the American Rescue Plan Act S. 130/H.R. 3216, Rural Internet Improvement Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 275/H.R. 7005, Rural Broadband Protection Act - Issues relating to USF S. 341/H.R. 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - Issues related to infrastructure deployment S. 599/H.R. 1412, Digital Equity Foundation Act - Issues relating to FCC and NTIA authority and processes S. 650/H.R. 1108/H.R. 3345, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the FCC to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Spectrum Auctions S. 686, RESTRICT Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity S. 690, NET Act - Issues relating to supply chain and cybersecurity S. 719, Precision Agriculture Loan Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 720/H.R. 1459, PRECISE Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 734/H.R. 1697, Promoting Precision Agriculture Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 744, Data Care Act - Issues relating to privacy and consumer concerns S. 828/H.R. 1370, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, infrastructure and cybersecurity S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act - Issues relating to the USF S. 916, Junk Fee Prevention Act - Issues relating to consumer concerns S. 975/H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 999, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 998, A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 1047/H.R. 2380, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act - Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1162/H.R. 3609, Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 1197/H.R. 2552, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1234, Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1245/H.R. 6189, Defend Our Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1409/H.R. 7891, Kids Online Safety Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1418/H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1483, SPACE Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1526/H.R. 1345, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority and cybersecurity S. 1611/H.R. 6473, Community Connect Grant Program Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1642/H.R. 4227, ReConnecting Rural America Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1648/H.R. 682, Launch Communications Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 2018/H.R. 5919, Connect Our Parks Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2095/H.R. 4224, FCC Legal Enforcement Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 2114, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain S. 2131, FY24 Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture and Rural Broadband S. 2116, Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, and Technological Competitiveness S. 2238/H.R. 4505, PLAN for Broadband Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Deployment S. 2321/H.R. 5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process S. 2447, Strengthening Telehealth and Education for Rural Communities Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2542/H.R. 6142, LAST ACRE Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 2663/H.R. 5242, CONNECT Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 2712, a bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 2787/H.R. 5677, 5G SALE Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 2810/H.R. 5494, Tribal Connect Act - Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 2855, CLOSE THE GAP Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 3024/H.R. 5886, Promoting Access to Broadband Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 3074, Eyes on the Board Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 3119, Restoring Internet Freedom Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3321, Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 3324/H.R. 800, DO NOT Call Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 3325, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3337, DATA Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3329/H.R. 498, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and public safety S. 3444/H.R. 4974, Local 9-8-8 Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3482/H.R. 6763, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3556, Enhancing First Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency and to (FCC Authority and Process S. 3565/H.R. 6929, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and FCC Authority and Process S. 3780, END CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety S.3781/H.R. 1343, ITS Codification Act - Issues relating to Public Safety and Consumer Concerns S. 3909, Spectrum Pipeline Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 3991/H.R. 7756, Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 4010, Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Authority and Process S. 4049/H.R. 9340, Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority and issues relating to Network Security S. 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4208, Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and FCC Authority and Process S. 4317/H.R. 9193, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4572/H.R. 7589, ROUTERS Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and relating to Network Security - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Network Security S. 4638, NDAA - Issues relating to Network Security S. 4690, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2025 - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 4795, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Act 2025 - Issues Relating to FCC and NTIA Authority and Process S. 4821, Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 4832/H.R. 9376, Lulus Law - Issues relating to Public Safety S. 4928, FSGG Appropriations Act 2025 - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 4930, Broadband Fairness Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process S. 5170, A bill to establish the Data Protection Agency - Issues relating to Privacy and Consumer Concerns S.J. Res. 64/H.J. Res. 107, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination" - Issues relating to Authority and Process H.R. 784, Internet Application I.D. Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 675, Secure Space Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 826, Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 762, Building Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 742, TELL Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 750, CAUTION Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 796, Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 820, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 904, IoT Readiness Act - Issues relating to IoT H.R. 942, Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act - Issues relating to IoT and Cybersecurity H.R. 922, RURAL Broadband Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure H.R. 1149, Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 1123, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1241, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - Issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 1377, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 1354, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 1360, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1340, Open RAN Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 1338, SAT Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act - relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1339, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture H.R. 1353, ALERT Parity Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1513, FUTURE Networks Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1677, SMART Spectrum Act - Issues relating to NTIA process H.R. 1752, E-BRIDGE Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 1784, Next Generation 9-1-1 Act - Issues relating to public safety, E-911, NG-911, and location accuracy H.R. 2701, Online Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 2801, Kids PRIVACY Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3045, YODA - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3279, WIRELESS Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3280, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, Network Security, and Permitting and Siting H.R. 3283, Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to NTIA and the Department of Commerce Authority and Process H.R. 3288, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3289/H.R. 7376, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3291, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3292, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3293, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3294, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3295, BROADBAND Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3296, Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency HR. 3297, Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3298, BEAD FEE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3299, DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3300, 5G UPGRADE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3301, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3307, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3309, Standard FEES Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3311, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3313, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3316, One Federal Decision for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3319, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3323, RAPID Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3340, GRANTED Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3342, SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3343, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to Authority and Process H.R. 3361, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 3362, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process H.R. 3366, To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy H.R. 3430, Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3431, Spectrum Coexistence Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3565, Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3949, END CELLS in CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety H.R. 3964, Rural Broadband Modernization Act- Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands HR. 4141, To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4351, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4504, Novel Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 4506, TEAM TELECOM Act - Issues relating to Authority and Process, and Security H.R. 4510, NTIA Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to (NTIA Authority and Process H.R. 4511, Public Safety Communications Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 4512, Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4513, Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 6106, BAD APPS Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 6571, Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 6631, Digital Skills Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 6823, Kelsey Smith Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6836, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 7043, Emergency Reporting Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 7116, Do Not Disturb Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7124, Roboblock Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7112, Stop Scams and Spam Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7123, QUIET Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7291, Broadband Industry Development Act - Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce H.R. 7452, Local Telecom Expansion Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Infrastructure Deployment H.R. 7453, NO CAP Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7461, Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7520, Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7578, Promote Secure Connectivity to Taiwan Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain and Network Security H.R. 7948, Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 8082, Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8230, Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024 - Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Consumer Concerns, and FCC Authority and Process H.R. 8494, Technology in the Parks Act of 2024- Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps, and issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 8556, Clarifying E-Rate Act of 2024 - Issues relating to the USF, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 8709, Saving Americans Valuable Earnings on the National ACP Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Privacy H.R. 8939, CLEAR Voices Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 9450, PROTOCOL Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, determining wireless roadband coverage maps, and FCC and NTIA Authority and Process H. Res. 1119, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to appropriate funds for the ACP of the FCC - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and FCC
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying on the following issue areas: Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate); net neutrality (House and Senate); oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate); privacy (House and Senate); cybersecurity (House and Senate); robocalling (House and Senate); broadband infrastructure, deployment and mapping (House and Senate); Internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate); and number portability (House and Senate). Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 498 - 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act; H.R. 889/S. 341 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act; H.R. 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 1108/S. 650 -- To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; H.R. 1123 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act; H.R. 1178 - Broadband SALE Act; H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act; H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act; H.R. 1345 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; H.R. 1353 - ALERT Parity Act; H.R. 1360 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; H.R. 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023; H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; H.R. 2285 - To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024; H.R. 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; H.R. 2670 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2024; H.R. 2845 - To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program; H.R. 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act; H.R. 3286 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; H.R. 3288 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3289 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act; H.R. 3291 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3292 - Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 3294 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3295 - BROADBAND Leadership Act; H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023; H.R. 3298 - BEAD FEE Act; H.R. 3306 - Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023; H.R. 3307 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023; H.R. 3311 - Coastal Broadband Deployment Act; H.R. 3319 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act; H.R. 3342 - SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023; H.R. 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 3361 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application; H.R. 3362 - To direct the Assistant Secretary for Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program; H.R. 3385 - Diasporal Link Act; H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; H.R. 3609 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investing Act of 2023; H.R. 3746 - Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act; H.R. 4506 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process; H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to update the mission update the mission and function of the agency; H.R. 4512 - To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors; H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023; H.R. 5439 - National Risk Management Act of 2023; H.R. 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023; S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023; S. 513 - Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023; S. 650 - A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding; S. 690 - NET Act; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act; S 917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S. 975 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023; S. 1162 - Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023; S. 1197 - Community Broadband Act of 2023; S 1234 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act; S. 1526 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act; S. 1835 - National Cybersecurity Awareness Act; S. 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act; S. 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act; S. 2256 - Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act; S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023; S. 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 and; S. 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023; and S. 4858 - Cooper Davis Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying communications on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of communications networks; appropriate regulatory framework for the Internet, communications services and emerging technologies; broadband availability and pricing; affordable options for broadband, including continuing funding of Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; privacy; telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property; and the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act, all provisions; S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions; S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions; S. 975/H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 1047/H.R. 2380 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions; S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; S. 1108 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions; S. 1199 - Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to Internet Service Provider obligations; S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Act, all provisions; S. 1784 - Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions; S. 2238/H.R. 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions; S. 2787/H.R. 5677 - 5G Sale Act, all provisions; S. 2855 - CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions; S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions; S. 3535/H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, S. 3556 - Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting and location disclosure requirements; S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions; S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act, provisions related to spectrum; S. 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions; S. 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions; H.R. 3340 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions; H.R. 3361 -Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions; H.R. 3362 -BEAD Data Publication, all provisions; H.R. 3366 - FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions; H.R. 3559 - FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the efficient and effective use of spectrum; H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions H.R. 4511 - Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions; H.R. 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act of FY 2025, provisions related to provisions related to cybersecurity,5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors; H.R. 4851 - 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations; H.R. 7888 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, all provisions; H.R. 8070 - the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY2025, provisions related to cybersecurity,5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors; H.R. 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and extension act, all provisions; H.R. 8709 - to appropriate funds for the FCCs Rip and Replace and Affordable Connectivity programs, all provisions; H.R. 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act, provisions related to carrier obligations and reporting requirements; H.R 8898 - Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to FirstNet; and PL 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, all implementation provisions;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Small Business
Tax Relief and Reform Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - SBE Council continues to support U.S. Senate passage. R&D Tax Credit-Immediate Expensing: Continue to support restoring and making permanent full expensing for R&D expenditures for small businesses. Support "American Innovation and Jobs Act" (S. 866) in the Senate and "American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act" (H.R. 2673) in the House. Main Street Tax Certainty Act of 2023 (S. 1706, H.R. 4721) - Support House and Senate versions of the legislation to make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small-and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A). Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 (S. 1108): Support House and Senate bills to permanent repeal the death tax and continue to support action by Congress. Regulation Basel III Endgame Implementation - SBE Council has expressed concern and opposition to the proposal by the U.S. Federal Reserve and Federal Deposit and Insurance Corporation in regard to the impact on small business capital access and affordability. Regulation II as Proposed by the Federal Reserve: Opposed the notice of proposed rulemaking to amend Regulation II, which sets standards for debit card fee regulation. Urged the Federal Reserve to withdraw the proposal. Expressed opposition to further lower the cap on debit card interchange fees from 21 cents to 14.4 cents per transaction, which would harm small financial institutions and small business consumers. Congressional Review Act (CRA) Resolution to Overturn the Department of Labors Independent Contractor Rule: SBE Council supported H.J. Res 116 and S.J. Res 63 to nullify the rule. Continue to express concern about the effects of the final rule on entrepreneurship and the economy, and support general efforts in the House and Senate to promote and strengthen independent work and self-employment. DOL's Proposed Overtime Rule: Expressed concern about the final rule, support of the CRA to overturn the rule, and communicated to the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division about the need to delay implementation due to sudden and painful impact on small businesses and legal challenges to the rule. OSHA Walkaround Rule - Oppose the final rule, and efforts in the Congress to implement the rule. Save Local Businesses Act (S.1261, HR 2826) - Support the legislation. Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act (S. 567) - Continue to oppose the legislation. The Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act - SBE Council supports S. 3625 to delay implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act, and continue to communicate concerns about widespread non-compliance due to lack of knowledge in the small business community. Federal Acquisition Regulation: Use of Project Labor Agreements for Federal Construction Projects - SBE Council opposed the final rule. SBE Council continues to educate lawmakers about the effects of PLA's on small business competition, to taxpayers and the efficacy of completing federal construction and infrastructure projects. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Pre-Merger Reporting Requirement Proposed Rule - SBE Council continue to oppose the rule and to point out that the FTC mistakenly certified that small businesses will not be affected by the significant changes being proposed, therefore the rule needs to be pulled. National Labor Relation Board (NLRB) Funding - SBE Council supports efforts by House and Senate appropriators to hold the line on increased funding for the NLRB. Voiced support for language that would disallow funds to be used for implementation of the final "joint employer" rule. Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus (CFPBs) Rule Capping Credit-Card Late Fees - SBE Council continues to voice concern about the rules unintended consequences for small businesses. Prove-It Act (H.R. 7198) - SBE Council continues to support House passage of the legislation, which gives small businesses a more effectual voice in federal rulemakings and strengthens federal government accountability when proposed regulations impact small businesses. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet Rule - SBE Council continues to express concerns about intrusive government control of the internet as proposed by the rule and Section 214 regulations under the proposal. The Credit Card Competition Act - SBE Council continues to oppose the legislation. Railway Safety Act (S. 576) - SBE Council continues to express concern about the legislation as well as proposals to further regulate the railroad industry, which is dominated by small businesses. The Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act - Continue to support full House passage. The Fishery Improvement to Streamline Untimely Regulatory Hurdles post Emergency Situation Act (FISHES Act) - Support the legislation in the House and Senate. Privacy Policy - Continue to express the need for a national regulatory framework, but for Congress to consider a framework that avoids adding to the growing patchwork burden of state privacy laws, and to carefully consider unintended consequences on small businesses. SBE Council expressed opposition to H.R. 8818, the American Rights Privacy Act. Access to Capital Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R. 2799) - SBE Council supported House passage and action by the U.S. Senate. Affordable Health Coverage and Health Care Innovation Voiced ongoing concerns about the rising costs of health coverage, lack of choices, and dwindling choices in many markets against the backdrop of challenging economic conditions. Voiced support for these various reforms: enhancing tax credits for small businesses, expanding and making additional fixes to HSAs, reforming QSEHRAs, and making CARESs Act telehealth provisions permanent. CHOICE Arrangement Act (H.R. 2799) - Supported House passage and continue to support Senate action on the legislation. Tax Credit for Small Businesses: Support making reforms to the restrictive and temporary health care tax credit for small businesses to make it more practical for small businesses. HSA Modernization Act (H.R. 5687) and Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (H.R. 5688) - Continue to support full House passage. Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 (H.R. 1843) (S. 1001)- Continue to support full House and Senate passage. Telehealth Coverage: Urged the Drug Enforcement Administration to expedite the release of a revised proposed rule to permit and regulate the prescribing of controlled substances through telehealth, which is crucial for access to mental health, substance use disorder, and other telehealth care. Chronic Disease Flexible Coverage Act (H.R. 3800) - Support full House passage. Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (H.R. 3797) - Supported full House passage. Employer Reporting Improvement Act (H.R. 3801) - Support full House passage. Small Business Flexibility Act (H.R. 3798) - Support full House passage. Custom Health Option and Individual Care Expense Arrangement Act (H.R. 3799) - Support full House passage. SMART Prices Act (S. 1264) - Continue to oppose the legislation. Property Rights and IP Commented on U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning proposed modifications to the rules of practice for inter partes review (IPR) and post-grant review (PGR) proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Urged USPTO to consider the input of small inventors and innovative entrepreneurial firms. Trade and Global Market Access Digital Trade Principles - Continue to express concern about the U.S. pulling away from the principles and the need for President Biden to revisit the United State Trade Representatives action to withdraw from for foundational positions on digital trade policy within the World Trade Organization (WTO). Supporting Business Competitiveness and Startup Activity Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act - SBE Council supports the legislation. Access to Broadband and Next Gen Technology BEAD Program Implementation - SBE Council continues to voice concern about the National Telecommunications and Information Administrations rate regulation provisions for broadband internet service that was specifically prohibited by Congress as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 (S.130) (H.R. 3216) - Continue to support the legislation. Development of a National Spectrum Strategy (NSS) - Continue to express support for such a policy and the need for more spectrum to deploy next Gen technologies and 5G.
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues related to and impacting the cable industry. Rural Broadband policies. Internet Service Providers privacy practices USDA ReConnect Program S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act H.R. 3216 - Rural Internet Improvement Act Universal Service Fund legislative proposals Spectrum policies
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 2463, S. 916 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 4227, S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. S. 1418 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to broadband. S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, all provisions. H.R. 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023, all provisions. S 2226/HR 2670 National Defense Authorization Act. provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors S 2787/HR 5677 5G SALE Act, all provisions H.R. 3430 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 S 2238/HR 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions H.R. 1353 - Advanced, Local Emergency Response Telecommunications Parity Act H.R. 3949 - End Cells in Cells Act H.R. 4510 - To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency, and for other purposes. H.R. 2380 , S. 1047 - Cellphone Jamming Reform Act of 2023 H.R. 682 , S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 HR 3340 Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 3361 Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions HR 3362 BEAD Data Publication, all provisions Issues related to: auction authority extension, artificial intelligence, contraband prison phones, the deployment of broadband, oversight of the Federal Communications Commission, oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, oversight of the Federal Communications Commission, oversight of the Universal Service Fund, stolen phones, comprehensive privacy protections, cybersecurity, drones, net neutrality, robocalls, spectrum policy, artificial intelligence, 988 implementation, accessibility, FAA reauthorization, Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) funding, E911/NG911
Client expense: $2,730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
H.R. 682 - Launch Communications Act, provisions related to spectrum. S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 856 - FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions. H.R. 1343 - ITS Codification Act, all provisions. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 916 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 2463 - Junk Fee Prevention Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. S. 1648 - Launch Communications Act, all provisions. S. 1418 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1080 - Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 3216 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act, all provisions. H.R. 4368 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2321 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 2309 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023, all provisions. S. Res. 113 - A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming, all provisions. H. Res. 451 - A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming, all provisions. H.R. 6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 6142 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023 (LAST ACRE Act of 2023), all provisions. S. 2542 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023 (LAST ACRE Act of 2023), all provisions. H.R. 5893 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions related to broadband. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipelines Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4049 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act, all provisions. H.R. 7891 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions. H.R. 7890 - Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, all provisions. H.R. 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024, all provisions. H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 8773 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions related to broadband. H.R. 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024, all provisions. H.Res. 1119 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission, all provisions. S. 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024, all provisions. S. 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions.
Client expense: $2,640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Appalachian Regional Commission, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial spectrum, the integrity and security of commercial networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet, communications services and emerging technologies, broadband availability and pricing, affordable options for broadband including continuing funding the Affordable Connectivity Program, universal service, infrastructure investment and development including pole replacement costs, privacy, telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless towers on federal property and the deployment of 5G communications services and worldwide services to enterprise customers. PL 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provisions related to implementation S 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act all provisions S 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act, all provisions S 856 FAIR Contributions Act, all provisions S 975/HR 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act, all provisions S 1047/HR 2380Cellphone Jamming Reform Act, all provisions S 1080 Cooper Davis Act, provisions related to carrier obligations HR 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding, all provisions S 1199 Stop CSAM Act, provisions related to internet service provider obligations S 1409 Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions S 1418 Children and Teens' Online Privacy Act, all provisions HR 1784the Next Generation 9-1-1 Act, all provisions S 2238/HR 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act, all provisions S 2787/HR 5677 5G SALE Act, all provisions S 2855 CLOSE the GAP Act, all provisions S 3321 Lowering Broadband Consumers Costs Act, all provisions HR 3340 Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act, all provisions HR 3361 Improving Broadband Mapping Act, all provisions HR 3362 BEAD Data Publication, all provisions HR 3366 The FirstNet Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3535/HR 6929 Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, all provisions S 3556 Enhancing First Response Act, provisions related to reporting requirements and location disclosure requirements HR 3559 The FAA Research and Development Act, provisions related to the effective and efficient use of spectrum HR 3565Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act, all provisions S 3909 Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024, all provisions S 4207 Spectrum and National Security Act, provisions related to spectrum S 4208 Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act, all provisions S 4317, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act, all provisions HR 4511 Public Safety Communications Act, all provisions HR 4851 9-8-8 Implementation Act, provisions related to carrier obligations S 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 25, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors HR 7888, Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act, provisions related to carrier liability HR 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for FY25, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, supply chain security, spectrum policy and federal contractors HR 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act, all provisions HR 8709, to appropriate funds for the FCCs rip and replace program and Affordable Connectivity Program, all provisions HR 8818, American Privacy Rights Act, provisions related to carrier obligations and reporting requirements HR 8898, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions related to FirstNet Draft, Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act, provisions related to broadband permitting reform
Client expense: $2,590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
-HR 43 - Rural Broadband Window of Opportunity Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 682 - Launch Communications Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 742 - TELL Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 821 - Social Media Child Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 922 - RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1178 - Broadband SALE Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1231 - SAFE TECH Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1341 - Spectrum Coordination Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1377 - Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1513 - FUTURE Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 1677 - SMART Spectrum Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2460 - Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity (Consumer OPT-IN) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2463 - Junk Fee Prevention Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2552 - Community Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 2635 - To amend section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 to limit liability protection provided by such section for providers of social media service, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3216 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3280 - TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3299 - Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions and Legacy Applications Act (DIGITAL Applications Act) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3323 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment Act (RAPID Act) - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3430 - Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3431 - Spectrum Coexistence Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4504 - Novel, Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4505 - PLAN for Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4510 - NTIA Reauthorization Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4513 - Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 4887 - Online Consumer Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5173 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5242 - CONNECT Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5311 - Ensuring National Constitutional Rights for Your Private Telecommunications Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5628 - Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6142 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6149 - Protecting Kids on Social Media Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6246 - END Child Exploitation Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6429 - SCREEN Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6463 - STOP HATE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6466 - AI Labeling Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6473 - Community Connect Grant Program Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6582 - To establish the Digital Literacy and Equity Commission, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 6966 - Go Pack Go Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7005 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7112 - Stop Scams and Spam Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7116 - Do Not Disturb Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7124 - Roboblock Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7291 - Broadband Industry Development Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7376 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7452 - Local Telecom Expansion Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7461 - Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7534 - Verifying Kids Online Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7756 - Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7890 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7891 - Kids Online Safety Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 7949 - STOP CSAM Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8082 - Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8230 - Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications (FOREST) Act - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8466 - Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8556 - To amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure that certain telecommunications assistance available to assist school buses is preserved consistent with the Declaratory Ruling in the matter of Modernizing the E-Rate Program for Schools and Libraries adopted by the Federal Communications Commission on October 19, 2023 (FCC 23-84; WC Docket No. 13-184), and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8709 - Saving Americans' Valuable Earnings on the National Affordable Connectivity Program Act- all provisions related to cable. -HR 8773 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -HR 8838 - To prohibit agencies from taking certain action relating to social media companies, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -HRes 1119 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6929) to appropriate funds for the Affordable Connectivity Program of the Federal Communications Commission - all provisions related to cable. -HJRes 107 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination" - all provisions related to cable. -S 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 394 - Digital Citizenship and Media Literacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 395 - Clean Slate for Kids Online Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 483 - Internet Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (Internet PACT) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 486 - Honest Ads Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 560 - SAFE TECH Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 599 - Digital Equity Foundation Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 688 - DATA Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 744 - Data Care Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 856 - FAIR Contributions Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 998 - A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - all provisions related to cable. -S 999 - A bill to require the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to estimate the value of electromagnetic spectrum assigned or otherwise allocated to Federal entities - all provisions related to cable. -S 1073 - Advertising Middlemen Endangering Rigorous Internet Competition Accountability Act (AMERICA Act) - all provisions related to cable. -S 1091 - Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity (Consumer OPT-IN) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1162 - A bill to ensure that broadband maps are accurate before funds are allocated under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program based on those maps - all provisions related to cable. -S 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1626 - Artificial Intelligence Shield for Kids (ASK) Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1628 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 1648 - Launch Communications Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 1671 - Digital Platform Commission Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2201 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2225 - TLDR Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2238 - PLAN for Broadband Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2325 - Algorithmic Justice Online Platform Transparency Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2521 - ACCESS Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2663 - CONNECT Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 2787 - 5G SALE Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 2892 - Algorithmic Accountability Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3314 - SCREEN Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3324 - DO NOT Call Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3325 - Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3337 - DATA Privacy Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 3991 - Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4049 - A bill to appropriate more funds for the Federal Communication Commission's "rip and replace" program, to require a spectrum auction, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -S 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4208 - Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024 - all provisions related to cable. -S 4213 - Kids Off Social Media Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act - all provisions related to cable. -S 4572 - A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce, acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers, modems, and devices that combine a modem and router, and for other purposes - all provisions related to cable. -SJRes 64 - 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 relating to The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination - all provisions related to cable.
Client expense: $3,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to telecommunications. Rural broadband issues. Data privacy issues. Infrastructure issues. Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Spectrum issues. S.Res.113 - A resolution recognizing the need for greater access to rural and agricultural media programming. S.130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024- a proposed amendment to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program and Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Program. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. S. 4297 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R.815 - Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 3283 - Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R.- 3299 - DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Agriculture
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 FY2024 Agriculture Appropriations Issues related to RUS at USDA Issues related to a program at USDA for electric co-op clean energy deployment Issues related to forest health on USFS lands S. 130/H.R. 3216 - the Rural Internet Improvement Act Issues related to broadband permitting Issues related to implementation of IIJA broadband programs Issues related to Rural Utilities Service Electric Loan Program appropriations letter Issues related to Section 22004 of the Inflation Reduction Act Issues related to permitting RUS-financed projects Issues related to the farm bill RUS financing Issues related to energy efficiency programs at USDA Issues related to rural development programs at USDA Issues related to broadband mapping Issues related to USDA Rural Development S. 1642/H.R. 4227 - the ReConnecting Rural America Act Issues related to middle mile infrastructure Issues related to broadband programs in the Farm Bill Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act H.R. 3849/ S. 1821 - Rural Energy Savings Act S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act Issues related to S. 2269 the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act H.R. 7923 - To limit USDA funding for ground-mounted solar energy systems, and for other purposes Issues related to land use and siting solar energy systems H.R. 8467 - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act H.R. 8230 - the Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act Issues related to funding for Rural Economic Development Loans and Grants Issues related to funding for Rural Energy Savings Program
Client expense: $1,245,282 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Legislation affecting multichannel TV, broadband, telephone, and the Internet, including taxation, intellectual property, spectrum allocation and regulatory issues, state taxation of cable TV and DBS, open Internet/broadband industry practices, data privacy and children's privacy, and rural broadband policies. 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization. Rural Internet Improvement Act (H.R. 3216/S. 130). Continuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program created by P.L. 117-58.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 498 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act H.R.889 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act H.R. 922 RURAL Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 1108 To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding H.R. 1123 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act H.R. 1178 Broadband SALE Act H.R. 1241 Broadband Incentives for Communities Act H.R. 1343 ITS Codification Act H.R. 1345 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act H.R. 1353 ALERT Parity Act H.R. 1360 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act H.R. 1377 Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2023 H.R. 1812 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 H.R. 2285 To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for US Department of Agriculture, Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program for fiscal year 2024 H.R. 2552 Community Broadband Act of 2023 H.R. 2670 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R 2845 To direct the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish a School Cybersecurity Improvement Program H.R. 3280 TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act H.R. 3286 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 H.R. 3288 Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3289 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act H.R. 3291 Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3292 Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3293 Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act H.R. 3294 Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3295 BROADBAND Leadership Act H.R. 3297 Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023 H.R. 3298 BEAD FEE Act of 2023 H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act of 2023 H.R. 3307 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2023 H.R. 3311 Coastal Broadband Deployment Act H.R. 3319 Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act H.R. 3342 SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2023 H.R. 3343 Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act H.R. 3361 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application H.R. 3362 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program H.R. 3385 DiasporaLink Act H.R. 3557 American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 H.R. 3609 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 H.R. 3746 Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023 H.R. 3964 Rural Broadband Modernization Act H.R. 4505 PLAN for Broadband Act H.R. 4506 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish an interagency national security review process H.R. 4510 To reauthorize the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, to update the mission and functions of the agency H.R. 4512 To amend the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Organization Act to establish a Digital Economy and Cybersecurity Board of Advisors H.R. 5173 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act H.R. 5242 CONNECT Act of 2023 H.R. 5439 National Risk Management Act of 2023 H.R.5886 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 130 Rural Internet Improvement Act of 2023 S. 275 Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2023 S. 341 Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act S. 513 Insure Cybersecurity Act of 2023 S. 650 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding S. 690 NET Act S. 856 FAIR Contributions Act S. 917 Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023 S. 975 Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 S. 1162 Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act of 2023 S. 1197 Community Broadband Act of 2023 S. 1234 Broadband Buildout Accountability Act S. 1526 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act S. 1835 National Cybersecurity Awareness Act S. 2201 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act S. 2238 PLAN for Broadband Act S. 2256 Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2663 CONNECT Act of 2023 S. 3024 Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 S. 4858 Cooper Davis Act S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023 S.3119 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act S.3024 - Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2023 Issues related to Section 224 of the Communications Act (House and Senate). Issues related to net neutrality (House and Senate). Issues related to oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (House and Senate). Issues related to privacy (House and Senate). Issues related to cybersecurity (House and Senate). Issues related to robocalling (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband infrastructure (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband deployment (House and Senate). Issues related to broadband mapping (House and Senate). Issues related to internet of things (IoT) (House and Senate). Issues related to number portability (House and Senate).
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Broadband deployment issues, generally, including permitting reform and cable franchising; Issues related to Net Neutrality; Issues related to Universal Service Fund; Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) including the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and extension of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); H.R. 3216/S. 130 - Rural Internet and Improvement Act, including broadband deployment program issues at the USDA; H.R. 4227/S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023; H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 3309 - Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining Act (Standard FEES Act); H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 3299 - Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions and Legacy Applications Act (DIGITAL Applications Act); H.R. 3283 - Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions and Legacy Applications Act (Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act); H.R. 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; H.R. 3287 - Cable Access for Broadband and Local Economic Leadership (CABLE Leadership) Act; S. 2542 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023 (LAST ACRE Act); S. 2238 - Proper Leadership to Align Networks for Broadband Act (PLAN for Broadband Act); S. 2855 - Closing Long Overdue Streamlining Encumbrances To Help Expeditiously Generate Approved Permits Act (CLOSE THE GAP Act); S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023; H.R. 6929/S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024; S. 3909 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024; H.R. 7116 - Do Not Disturb Act; H.R. 7756 - Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (PL 118-42) - provisions related to broadband H.R. 8467 - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 - provisions related to rural broadband; S. 3565/H.R. 6929 - ACP Extension Act; S. 4317 - Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 - provisions related to rural broadband; H.R. 9026 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025 - provisions related to National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
FCC Order on Lightsquared/Ligado S. 719/H.R. 1495 Precision Agriculture Loan Act S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act H.R. 1339 Precision Ag Satellite Connectivity Act Protection of farmer and rancher data S. 2542- Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments (LAST ACRE) Act H.R. 3413/S.1169- the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority Issues relating to Device Exclusivity and Availability Issues related to Data Roaming Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process Issues relating to Privacy Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Issues relating to Network Security Issues relating to Rural Broadband Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities Issues relating to Technological Competitiveness Issues relating to Precision Agriculture Issues relating to Consumer Concerns Issues relating to Implementation of the RAY BAUMS Act in P.L. 115-141 Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce Issues relating to the Internet of Things Issues relating to the CARES Act Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues relating to the American Rescue Plan Act S. 130/H.R. 3216, Rural Internet Improvement Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 275/H.R. 7005, Rural Broadband Protection Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 341/H.R. 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - Issues related to infrastructure deployment S. 599/H.R. 1412, Digital Equity Foundation Act - Issues relating to FCC and NTIA authority and processes S. 650/H.R. 1108/H.R. 3345, A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to extend the authority of the FCC to grant a license or construction permit through a system of competitive bidding - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process and Spectrum Auctions S. 686, RESTRICT Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity S. 690, NET Act - Issues relating to supply chain and cybersecurity S. 719, Precision Agriculture Loan Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 720/H.R. 1459, PRECISE Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 734/H.R. 1697, Promoting Precision Agriculture Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture S. 744, Data Care Act - Issues relating to privacy and consumer concerns S. 828/H.R. 1370, Communications Security Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, infrastructure and cybersecurity S. 856, FAIR Contributions Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund S. 916, Junk Fee Prevention Act - Issues relating to consumer concerns S. 975/H.R. 1812, Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Universal Service Fund S. 999, Government Spectrum Valuation Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 998, A bill to require the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to audit Federal spectrum - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 1047/H.R. 2380, Cellphone Jamming Reform Act - Issues relating to FCC authority and process S. 1162/H.R. 3609, Accurate Map for Broadband Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 1197/H.R. 2552, Community Broadband Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1234, Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 1245/H.R. 6189, Defend Our Networks Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1409/H.R. 7891, Kids Online Safety Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1418/H.R. 7890, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 1483, SPACE Act - Issues relating to Network Security, Cybersecurity and Supply Chain S. 1526/H.R. 1345, NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority and cybersecurity S. 1611/H.R. 6473, Community Connect Grant Program Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1642/H.R. 4227, ReConnecting Rural America Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and infrastructure deployment S. 1648/H.R. 682, Launch Communications Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum S. 2018/H.R. 5919, Connect Our Parks Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2095/H.R. 4224, FCC Legal Enforcement Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 2114, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain S. 2131, FY24 Department of Agriculture and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture and Rural Broadband S. 2116, Strengthening Support for American Manufacturing Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, and Technological Competitiveness S. 2238/H.R. 4505, PLAN for Broadband Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Infrastructure Deployment S. 2321/H.R. 5893, FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process S. 2447, Strengthening Telehealth and Education for Rural Communities Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband S. 2542/H.R. 6142, LAST ACRE Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband and Precision Agriculture S. 2663/H.R. 5242, CONNECT Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 2712, a bill to provide funding for the deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 2787/H.R. 5677, 5G SALE Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 2810/H.R. 5494, Tribal Connect Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 2855, CLOSE THE GAP Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands S. 3024/H.R. 5886, Promoting Access to Broadband Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3074, Eyes on the Board Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3119, Restoring Internet Freedom Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3321, Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the Lifeline Program, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps S. 3324/H.R. 800, DO NOT Call Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 3325, Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3337, DATA Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy S. 3329/H.R. 498, 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and public safety S. 3444/H.R. 4974, Local 9-8-8 Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3482/H.R. 6763, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency S. 3556, Enhancing First Response Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency and to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3565/H.R. 6929, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 3780, END CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety S.3781/H.R. 1343, ITS Codification Act - Issues relating to Public Safety and Consumer Concerns S. 3909, Spectrum Pipeline Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority S. 3991/H.R. 7756, Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities S. 4010, Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 4049, Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority and issues relating to Network Security S. 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4208, Promoting Affordable Connectivity Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process S. 4317, Secure and Affordable Broadband Extension Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction Authority, FCC Authority and Process, Network Security, and Consumer Concerns S. 4572, A bill to direct the Secretary of Commerce acting through the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study of the national security risks posed by consumer routers modems and devices that combine a modem and router and for other purposes - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns and Network Security S.J. Res. 64/H.J. Res. 107, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5 United States Code of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Prevention and Elimination of Digital Discrimination" - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process H.R. 784, Internet Application I.D. Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 675, Secure Space Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 826, Supply Chain Security and Resilience Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 762, Building Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 742, TELL Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 750, CAUTION Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 796, Supply Chain Mapping and Monitoring Act - Issues relating to supply chain security H.R. 820, Foreign Adversary Communications Transparency Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process, cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 904, IoT Readiness Act - Issues relating to IoT H.R. 942, Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act - Issues relating to IoT and Cybersecurity H.R. 922, RURAL Broadband Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure H.R. 1149, Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity and supply chain H.R. 1123, Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 1241, Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - Issues relating to broadband infrastructure siting and permitting H.R. 1377, Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act - Issues relating to NTIA process and authority H.R. 1354, Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain, and NTIA process and authority H.R. 1360, American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - Issues relating to cybersecurity H.R. 1340, Open RAN Outreach Act - Issues relating to Supply Chain H.R. 1338, SAT Streamlining Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1341, Spectrum Coordination Act - relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum H.R. 1339, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act - Issues relating to Precision Agriculture H.R. 1353, ALERT Parity Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1513, FUTURE Networks Act - Issues relating to FCC Authority and Process H.R. 1677, SMART Spectrum Act - Issues relating to NTIA process H.R. 1752, E-BRIDGE Act - Issues relating to rural broadband and infrastructure deployment H.R. 1784, Next Generation 9-1-1 Act - Issues relating to public safety, E-911, NG-911, and location accuracy H.R. 2701, Online Privacy Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 2801, Kids PRIVACY Act - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3045, YODA - Issues relating to Privacy H.R. 3279, WIRELESS Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3280, TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain, Network Security, and Permitting and Siting H.R. 3283, Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) and the Department of Commerce Authority and Process H.R. 3288, Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3289/H.R. 7376, Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3291, Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3292, Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3293, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3294, Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3295, BROADBAND Leadership Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3296, Wildfire Communications Resiliency Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency HR. 3297, Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3298, BEAD FEE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3299, DIGITAL Applications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3300, 5G UPGRADE Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3301, Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3306 Federal Broadband Permit Coordination Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3307, Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3309, Standard FEES Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3311, Coastal Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3313, Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3316, One Federal Decision for All Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3319, Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3323, RAPID Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3340, GRANTED Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3342, SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3343, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3361, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report on the digital divide and to update the Indicators of Broadband Need mapping application - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and determining wireless broadband coverage maps H.R. 3362, To direct the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to publish data from the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 3366, To amend the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 to reauthorize the First Responder Network Authority - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, and Location Accuracy H.R. 3430, Spectrum Relocation Enhancement Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3431, Spectrum Coexistence Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 3565, Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum, Licensed and Unlicensed Spectrum, spectrum auctions and FCC Auction authority. H.R. 3949, END CELLS in CELLS Act - Issues relating to Public Safety H.R. 3964, To increase access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas to increase minimum broadband speeds in rural areas and to provide grants loans and loan guarantees to finance the costs of the construction improvement and acquisition of facilities and equipment for broadband service in rural areas - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands HR. 4141, To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4351, Broadband Internet for Small Ports Act - Issues relating to Rural Broadband, Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 4504, Novel Advanced Spectrum and Communications Technology Networks Promotion Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 4506, TEAM TELECOM Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Security H.R. 4510, NTIA Reauthorization Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process H.R. 4511, Public Safety Communications Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 4512, Digital Economy Cybersecurity Advisory Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 4513, Commerce Spectrum Coordination Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and Spectrum, including Federal Spectrum H.R. 6106, BAD APPS Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity H.R. 6571, Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Supply Chain H.R. 6631, Digital Skills Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 6823, Kelsey Smith Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6836, Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 7043, Emergency Reporting Act - Issues relating to Public Safety, E-911, NG-911, Location Accuracy, and Network Resiliency H.R. 7116, Do Not Disturb Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7124, Roboblock Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7112, Stop Scams and Spam Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7123, QUIET Act - Issues relating to Robocalls and Related Activities H.R. 7291, Broadband Industry Development Act - Issues relating to Telecommunication Workforce H.R. 7452, Local Telecom Expansion Act - Issues relating to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process and Infrastructure Deployment H.R. 7453, NO CAP Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7461, Broadband Equipment Rental Reform Act - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 7520, Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7521, Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity and Privacy H.R. 7578, Promote Secure Connectivity to Taiwan Act - Issues relating to Cybersecurity, Supply Chain and Network Security H.R. 7589, ROUTERS Act - Issues relating to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Authority and Process, and relating to Network Security H.R. 7948, Closing the Digital Divide for Students Act of 2024 - Issues relating to Consumer Concerns H.R. 8082, Securing Local Communities Input in Broadband Development Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8230, Facilitating Optimal and Rapid Expansion and Siting of Telecommunications Act - Issues relating to Infrastructure Deployment, Permitting and Siting, Including on Federal, State, Local, and Tribal Lands H.R. 8466, Affordable Connectivity Program Improvement and Extension Act of 2024 - Issues relating to the Consolidated Appropriations Act, Consumer Concerns, and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Authority and Process H.R. 8494, To provide that certain local parks are eligible for E-Rate support to provide that local parks are eligible for the loan lease or transfer of certain excess research equipment and to direct the Secretary of Labor to carry out a program to make grants for conducting technology training programs in local parks and for other purposes - Issues relating to the Universal Service Fund, including High Cost Fund, Connect America Fund, Mobility Fund, the
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · second_quarter · Agriculture
Lobbied on reauthorization of the Farm Bill, specifically as it relates to the Rural Utilities Services' ReConnect program. -- S. 130, Rural Internet Improvement t Act, reauthorizes and improves the ReConnect loan and grants programs Permitting reforms concerning the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service and Federal Lands S. 2855, Close the Gap Act: would under certain circumstances exempt communications projects from NEPA review on federal lands H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act: would exempt broadband projects in existing rights-of-way and off federal land from NEPHA and NHPA
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Broadband deployment issues, generally, including permitting reform and cable franchising; Issues related to Net Neutrality; Issues related to Universal Service Fund; Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) including the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program and extension of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP); H.R. 3216/S. 130, Rural Internet and Improvement Act and broadband deployment program issues at the USDA; S. 1642, ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023; H.R. 4227, To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish the ReConnect program under that Act, and for other purposes; H.R. 3964, Rural Broadband Modernization Act; H.R. 3309, Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining Act (Standard FEES Act); H.R. 3293, Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act; H.R. 3299, Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions and Legacy Applications Act (DIGITAL Applications Act); H.R. 3283, Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions and Legacy Applications Act (Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act); H.R. 3343, Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking Act; H.R. 3557, American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023; H.R. 3287, Cable Access for Broadband and Local Economic Leadership (CABLE Leadership) Act; S. 2542, Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023 (LAST ACRE Act); S. 2238, Proper Leadership to Align Networks for Broadband Act (PLAN for Broadband Act); S. 2855, Closing Long Overdue Streamlining Encumbrances To Help Expeditiously Generate Approved Permits Act (CLOSE THE GAP Act); S. 3321, Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2023; S. 3565, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024; S. 3909, Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024; H.R. 6929, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024; H.R. 7116, Do Not Disturb Act; H.R. 7756, Protecting American Consumers from Robocalls Act; H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 - provisions related to broadband
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE