Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023

S.2494 - Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023 The CVTA fills accessibility gaps for people with disabilities in terms of video conference technology, streaming and video services, and emergency response services to be more accessible for people with disabilities. This would help them interact, engage, and join their communities.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to online safety and platform integrity Issues related to content policy and CDA 230 Issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (H.R. 4858 / S. 2494) The Internet PACT Act (S. 483) Platform Integrity Act (yet to be introduced) Platform Accountability and Transparency Act (S. 1876) Preserving Speech from Government Interference Act (H.R. 140) Social Media Child Protection Act (H.R. 821) MATURE Act (S. 419) Federal Social Media Research Act (S. 410) Clean Slate for Kids Online Act (S. 395) EARN IT Act (S. 1207) Strengthening Transparency and Obligation to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment Act of 2023 (S. 1199) SHIELD Act (S. 412) COLLUDE Act (S. 1525) Kids Online Safety Act (H.R. 7891 / S. 1409) Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 7890 / S. 1418) American Privacy Rights Act (H. R. 8818) Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act (S. 2597) Digital Platform Commission Act (S. 1671) Deplatform Drug Dealers Act (H.R. 4910) SAMMY's Law (H.R. 5778) Filter Bubble Transparency Act (not yet introduced) Protecting Kids on Social Media Act (S. 1291 / H.R. 6149) A legislative proposal to sunset Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 (not yet introduced) A bill to waive immunity under section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 for claims and charges related to generative artificial intelligence (S. 1993) Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (H.R. 7520) Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act (H.R. 7766) Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act (S. 2770) DEFIANCE Act (H.R. 7569 / S. 3696) TAKE IT DOWN Act (S. 4569)

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) applications on broadcasters. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard. Issues relating to radio receivers and accessibility in the automobile dash. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to regulatory fees paid by broadcasters to fund the FCC. Local Journalism Sustainability Act, Issues relating to tax credits to support investment and hiring in local newsrooms. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. Issues relating to jurisdiction and treatment of broadcast advertising. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Communications Commission's transaction review process. H.Con.Res 13, Local Radio Freedom Act, All provisions. H.Res 465, Expressing Support for AM Radios in Automobiles, All provisions. H.R. 2422, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2023, All provision. H.R. 3121, Journalist Protection Act, All provisions. H.R. 3413, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, All provisions. H.R. 4250, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, All provisions. H.R. 4858, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, Provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. H.R. 5586, Defending Each and Every Person from False Appearances by Keeping Exploitation Subject to Accountability Act of 2023, All provisions. H.R. 6072, Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act, All provisions. H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act, Provisions relating to rental fees paid by broadcast stations on federal land. H.R. 6966, Go Pack Go Act of 2024, All provisions. H.R. 8072, Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act, All provisions. H.R. 8449, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2024, All provisions. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. S. 1094, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2023, All provisions. S. 1127, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2023, All provisions. S. 1412, Journalist Protection Act, All provisions. S. 1669, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, All provisions. S. 2074, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, All provisions. S. 2494, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, Provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. S. 2857, Go Pack Go Act of 2023, All provisions. S. 3312, Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023, All provisions. S. 4158, Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act, All provisions. S. 4207, Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024, All provisions. S. 4291, Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2024, All provisions. S. 4928, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act, Provisions relating to AM radio. S. 8070, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act, Provisions relating to AM radio.

S.2494 - Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023 The CVTA fills accessibility gaps for people with disabilities in terms of video conference technology, streaming and video services, and emergency response services to be more accessible for people with disabilities. This would help them interact, engage, and join their communities.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

For the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act HR 4858/ S. 2494

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 14, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023 H.R. 241, the ACCESS Act H.R. 2442/S.1086, the Disability and Age in Jury Service Nondiscrimination Act H.R. 3493, the ADA Improvement Act of 2023 H.R. 4858/S. 2494, the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023 H.R. 5813/S. 2984, the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act of 2023 H.R. 6581/S. 1030, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2023 S. 1198, the Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act S. 2910, the Federal Agency Accessibility Compliance Act of 2023 S. 3747, the Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act S. 3748, the Accessible Voting Act S. 3749, the Accessibility and Inclusion to Diversity Local Government Leadership Act (the AID Local Government Act) S. 4782, the Exercise and Fitness for All Act of 2024 S. Res. 361, the Senate Rehabilitation Act Resolution Implementation of P.L. 101-226, the Americans with Disabilities Act Discussions: Improving ADA compliance and incentives Discussions: ADA complaint process Discussions: Disabled Access Credit Expansion Act

Client expense: $86,378 · Firm income: Not reported

S.2494 - Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023 The CVTA fills accessibility gaps for people with disabilities in terms of video conference technology, streaming and video services, and emergency response services to be more accessible for people with disabilities. This would help them interact, engage, and join their communities.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.2494 - Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023 The CVTA fills accessibility gaps for people with disabilities in terms of video conference technology, streaming and video services, and emergency response services to be more accessible for people with disabilities. This would help them interact, engage, and join their communities.

Client expense: $5,780 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to online safety and platform integrity Issues related to content policy and CDA 230 Issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (H.R. 4858 / S. 2494) The Internet PACT Act (S. 483) Platform Integrity Act (yet to be introduced) Platform Accountability and Transparency Act (S. 1876) Preserving Speech from Government Interference Act (H.R. 140) Social Media Child Protection Act (H.R. 821) MATURE Act (S. 419) Federal Social Media Research Act (S. 410) Clean Slate for Kids Online Act (S. 395) EARN IT Act (S. 1207) Strengthening Transparency and Obligation to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment Act of 2023 (S. 1199) SHIELD Act (S. 412) KOSA (S. 1409) COLLUDE Act (S. 1525) American Privacy Rights Act (H. R. 8818) Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act (S. 2597) Digital Platform Commission Act (S. 1671) Deplatform Drug Dealers Act (H.R. 4910) SAMMY's Law (H.R. 5778) Filter Bubble Transparency Act (not yet introduced) Protecting Kids on Social Media Act (S. 1291 / H.R. 6149) A legislative proposal to sunset Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 (not yet introduced) A bill to waive immunity under section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 for claims and charges related to generative artificial intelligence (S. 1993) Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (H.R. 7520) Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act (H.R. 7766) Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act (S. 2770) DEFIANCE Act (H.R. 7569 / S. 3696) Kids Online Safety Act (H.R. 7891 / S. 1409) Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 7890 / S. 1418) TAKE IT DOWN Act (S. 4569)

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues relating to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) applications on broadcasters. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard. Issues relating to radio receivers and accessibility in the automobile dash. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to regulatory fees paid by broadcasters to fund the FCC. Issues relating to tax credits to support investment and hiring in local newsrooms (Local Journalism Sustainability Act). Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. H.Con.Res 13, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. H.Res 465, Expressing support for AM radios in automobiles, all provision. H.R. 2422, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 3121, Journalist Protection Act, all provisions. H.R. 3413, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 4250, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, all provisions. H.R. 4858, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. H.R. 5586, Defending Each and Every Person from False Appearances by Keeping Exploitation Subject to Accountability Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 6072, Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act, all provisions. H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act, provisions relating to rental fees paid by broadcast stations on federal land. H.R. 6966, Go Pack Go Act of 2024, all provisions. H.R. 8072, Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act, all provisions. H.R. 8449, To require the Secretary of Transportation to issue a rule requiring access to AM broadcast stations in motor vehicles, and for other purposes, all provisions. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions relating to FCC appropriations. S. 1094, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1127, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1412, Journalist Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1669, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2074, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, all provisions. S. 2494, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. S. 2857, Go Pack Go Act of 2023, all provisions . S. 3312, Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 4158, Broadcast Varied Ownership Incentives for Community Expanded Service Act, all provisions. S. 4207, A bill to reauthorize the spectrum auction authority of the Federal Communications Commission, and for other purposes, all provisions. S. 4291, A bill to repeal the limitations on multiple ownership of radio and television stations imposed by the Federal Communications Commission, to prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from limiting common ownership of daily newspapers and full-power broadcast stations, and for other purposes, all provisions.

For the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act HR 4858/ S. 2494

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

United Spinal signed a comment letter to the FDA in support of a proposed ban on electric shock devices for use on people with disabilities. H.R. 7351 / S. 3747, Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act H.R. 7389 / S. 3748, Accessible Voting Act of 2024 H.R. 7350 / S. 3749, The Accessibility and Inclusion to Diversity Local Government Leadership Act As a member of the Disability & Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC), United Spinal, along with numerous other disability organizations, signed on to a letter to the Director of the U. S. Census Bureau, Robert L. Santos to express our sincere gratitude for the recent decision by the U.S. Census Bureau to halt the proposed changes to the American Community Survey (ACS) disability questions for collection year 2025 and reconsider additional questions for future use. This decision demonstrates a commendable commitment to listening to the concerns of the disability community and ensuring that our voices are heard in the development of policies that directly impact us. As a member of the Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC), United Spinal, along with numerous other disability organizations, requested a meeting with the Director, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Monica Bertagnolli, M.D. to discuss the implementation of the recommendations of the Working Group on Diversitys Subgroup on Individuals with Disabilities (WGD-SID Recommendations). The letter read in part: These recommendations were unanimously endorsed by the Advisory Committee to the NIH Director (ACD) on December 9, 2022. Several have already been adopted, including the official designation of people with disabilities as an NIH health disparity population on September 26, 2023, but other critical actions, including the creation of a Disability Research Office (DRO), have not yet occurred. We want to help. As a member of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technology and Telecommunications Task Force, United Spinal support a letter the Task Force sent the bipartisan leadership of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and the House Energy and Commerce Committee in strong support of S.2494 /H.R.4858, the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTA). Engaged with the White House and ACL on a range of isssues related to medical supplies and durable medical equipment when celebrating the 25th anniversary of Olmstead at the Department of Justice.

S.2494 - Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023 The CVTA fills accessibility gaps for people with disabilities in terms of video conference technology, streaming and video services, and emergency response services to be more accessible for people with disabilities. This would help them interact, engage, and join their communities.

Client expense: $5,780 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to online safety and platform integrity Issues related to content policy and CDA 230 Issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (H.R. 4858 / S. 2494) The Internet PACT Act (S. 483) Platform Integrity Act (yet to be introduced) Platform Accountability and Transparency Act (S. 1876) Preserving Speech from Government Interference Act (H.R. 140) Social Media Child Protection Act (H.R. 821) MATURE Act (S. 419) Federal Social Media Research Act (S. 410) Clean Slate for Kids Online Act (S. 395) EARN IT Act (S. 1207) Strengthening Transparency and Obligation to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment Act of 2023 (S. 1199) SHIELD Act (S. 412) KOSA (S. 1409) COLLUDE Act (S. 1525) American Data Privacy and Protection Act (yet to be introduced) Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act (S. 2597) Digital Platform Commission Act (S. 1671) Deplatform Drug Dealers Act (H.R. 4910) SAMMY's Law (H.R. 5778) Filter Bubble Transparency Act (not yet introduced) Protecting Kids on Social Media Act (S. 1291 / H.R. 6149) A bill to waive immunity under section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 for claims and charges related to generative artificial intelligence (S. 1993) Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act (H.R. 7521) Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act (H.R. 7520) Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act (H.R. 7766) Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act (S. 2770) DEFIANCE Act (S. 3696) Kids Online Safety Act (H.R. 7891 / S. 1409) Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 7890 / S. 1418)

Client expense: $219,764 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues relating to artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard. Issues relating to radio receivers and accessibility in the automobile dash. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. Issues relating to increasing diversity in the broadcast industry. Issues relating to the sale of broadcast stations to socially disadvantaged individuals. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to regulatory fees paid by broadcasters to fund the FCC. Issues relating to tax credits to support investment and hiring in local newsrooms. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. Issues relating to jurisdiction and treatment of broadcast advertising. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. H.Con.Res 13, Local Radio Freedom Act, All provisions. H.Res 465, Expressing support for AM radios in automobiles, All provisions. H.R. 2422, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2023, All provisions. H.R. 3121, Journalist Protection Act, All provisions. H.R. 3413, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, All provisions. H.R. 4250, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, All provisions. H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. H.R. 4858, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, Provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. H.R. 5586, Defending Each and Every Person from False Appearances by Keeping Exploitation Subject to Accountability Act of 2023, All provisions. H.R. 6072, Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act, All provisions. H.R. 6915, Public Lands Telecommunications Act, Provisions relating to rental fees paid by broadcast stations on federal land. H.R. 6966, Go Pack Go Act of 2024, All provisions. S. 1094, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2023, All provisions. S. 1127, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2023, All provisions. S. 1412, Journalist Protection Act, All provisions. S. 1669, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, All provisions. S. 2074, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, All provisions. S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. S. 2494, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, Provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. S. 2857, Go Pack Go Act of 2023, All provisions. S. 3312, Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023, All provisions.

For the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act HR 4858/ S. 2494

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.2494 - Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023 The CVTA fills accessibility gaps for people with disabilities in terms of video conference technology, streaming and video services, and emergency response services to be more accessible for people with disabilities. This would help them interact, engage, and join their communities.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) applications on broadcasters. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard. Issues relating to radio receivers and accessibility in the automobile dash. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. Issues relating to increasing diversity in the broadcast industry. Issues relating to the sale of broadcast stations to socially disadvantaged individuals. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to regulatory fees paid by broadcasters to fund the FCC. Issues relating to tax credits to support investment and hiring in local newsrooms. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. Issues relating to jurisdiction and treatment of broadcast advertising. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. H.Con.Res 13, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. H.Res 465, Expressing support for AM radios in automobiles, all provisions. H.R. 2422, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 3121, Journalist Protection Act, all provisions. H.R. 3413, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 4250, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, all provisions. H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions relating to FCC appropriations. H.R. 4858, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. H.R. 5586, Defending Each and Every Person from False Appearances by Keeping Exploitation Subject to Accountability Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R. 6072, Independent Programmers Tax Incentive Act, all provisions. S. 1094, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1127, Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Modernization Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 1412, Journalist Protection Act, all provisions. S. 1669, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 2074, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, all provisions. S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions relating to FCC appropriations. S. 2494, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. S. 2857, Go Pack Go Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 3312, Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023, all provisions.

United Spinal Association, along with numerous other disability organizations, as members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technology & Telecommunications Task Force signed on to a letter to the leadership of the Congressional Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus to express our strong support for the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and to urge Congress to allocate additional funding to this crucial initiative. United Spinal Association supports H.R. 4858 / S. 2494, the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility (CVTA) Act, reintroduced by Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Representative Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16). This legislation would update and strengthen existing accessibility regulations secured through Senator Markeys CVAA to stay up-to-date with the proliferation of new technologies-from video conferencing platforms to artificial intelligence-which have become prevalent since the CVAA became law in 2010. United Spinal Association, along with numerous other disability organizations, as members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technologies and Telecommunications Task Force, engaged with the Director of the Government-wide IT Accessibility Program, U.S. General Services Administration and his fellow colleagues, from the Federal CIO Council's Accessibility Community of Practice, who presented on their ongoing work to support Section 508 across the federal government. United Spinal Association consulted with Senate congressional staff on potential legislative language regarding federal departments and agencies compliance with section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. United Spinal Association, as a member of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technologies and Telecommunications Task Force, shared a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 8.17.23 outreach email with fellow Task Force members that while 20 million households have signed up to participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program, one organization estimates that at least 48 million households are eligible.

For reintroduction of the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act HR 4858/ S. 2494

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to online safety and platform integrity Issues related to content policy and CDA 230 Issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (H.R. 4858 / S. 2494) The Internet PACT Act (S. 483) Platform Integrity Act (yet to be introduced) Platform Accountability and Transparency Act (S. 1876) Preserving Speech from Government Interference Act (H.R. 140) Social Media Child Protection Act (H.R. 821) MATURE Act (S. 419) Federal Social Media Research Act (S. 410) Clean Slate for Kids Online Act (S. 395) EARN IT Act (S. 1207) Strengthening Transparency and Obligation to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment Act of 2023 (S. 1199) SHIELD Act (S. 412) KOSA (S. 1409) COLLUDE Act (S. 1525) American Data Privacy and Protection Act (yet to be introduced) Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act (S. 2597) Digital Platform Commission Act (S. 1671) Deplatform Drug Dealers Act (H.R. 4910) SAMMY's Law (H.R. 5778) Filter Bubble Transparency Act (not yet introduced) Protecting Kids on Social Media Act (S. 1291) AI Foundation Model Transparency Act of 2023 (H.R. 6881) A bill to waive immunity under section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 for claims and charges related to generative artificial intelligence (S. 1993)

Client expense: $196,817 · Firm income: Not reported

United Spinal Association, along with numerous other disability organizations, as members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technology & Telecommunications Task Force signed on to a letter to the leadership of the Congressional Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus to express our strong support for the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and to urge Congress to allocate additional funding to this crucial initiative. United Spinal Association supports H.R. 4858 / S. 2494, the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility (CVTA) Act, reintroduced by Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), and Representative Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16). This legislation would update and strengthen existing accessibility regulations secured through Senator Markeys CVAA to stay up-to-date with the proliferation of new technologies-from video conferencing platforms to artificial intelligence-which have become prevalent since the CVAA became law in 2010. United Spinal Association, along with numerous other disability organizations, as members of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technologies and Telecommunications Task Force, engaged with the Director of the Government-wide IT Accessibility Program, U.S. General Services Administration and his fellow colleagues, from the Federal CIO Council's Accessibility Community of Practice, who presented on their ongoing work to support Section 508 across the federal government. United Spinal Association consulted with Senate congressional staff on potential legislative language regarding federal departments and agencies compliance with section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. United Spinal Association, as a member of the Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD) Technologies and Telecommunications Task Force, shared a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) 8.17.23 outreach email with fellow Task Force members that while 20 million households have signed up to participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program, one organization estimates that at least 48 million households are eligible.

For reintroduction of the Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act HR 4858/ S. 2494

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to tax credits to support investment and hiring in local newsrooms (Local Journalism Sustainability Act). Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. Issues relating to the licensing of music for over the air broadcasts. Issues relating to the regulation of political advertising Issues relating to protecting journalists from compelled disclosure of their sources. Issues relating to jurisdiction and treatment of broadcast advertising. Issues relating to radio streaming. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. H.Con.Res 13, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. H.Res 465, Expressing support for AM radios in automobiles, all provisions. H.R. 791, American Music Fairness Act, all provisions. H.R. 1118, Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act of 2023, provisions relating to advertising on broadcast stations. H.R. 2599, Honest Ads Act, provisions relating to advertising on broadcast stations. H.R. 3121, Journalist Protection Act, all provisions. H.R. 3413, AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023 H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions relating to Federal Communications Commission appropriations. H.R. 4858, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. S.Con.Res 5, Local Radio Freedom Act, all provisions. S. 253, American Music Fairness Act, all provisions. S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024, provisions relating to Federal Communications Commission appropriations. S. 2494, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2023, provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television stations. S. 2770, Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act, provisions relating to advertising on broadcast stations. S. 2857, Go Pack Go Act of 2023, all provisions.

Issues related to online safety and platform integrity Issues related to content policy and CDA 230 Issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) and algorithms Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (H.R. 4858 / S. 2494) The Internet PACT Act (S. 483) Platform Integrity Act (yet to be introduced) Platform Accountability and Transparency Act (S. 1876) Preserving Speech from Government Interference Act (H.R. 140) Social Media Child Protection Act (H.R. 821) MATURE Act (S. 419) Federal Social Media Research Act (S. 410) Clean Slate for Kids Online Act (S. 395) EARN IT Act (S. 1207) Strengthening Transparency and Obligation to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment Act of 2023 (S. 1199) SHIELD Act (S. 412) KOSA (S. 1409) COLLUDE Act (S. 1525) American Data Privacy and Protection Act (yet to be introduced) Digital Consumer Protection Commission Act (S. 2597) Digital Platform Commission Act (S. 1671) Deplatform Drug Dealers Act (H.R. 4910) Sammy's Law (yet to be introduced) Filter Bubble Transparency Act (not yet introduced) Protecting Kids on Social Media Act (S. 1291)

Client expense: $199,514 · Firm income: Not reported