A bill to clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs.

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.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

The ABLE Awareness Act (S.4910) (This bill takes steps to increase awareness of ABLE programs among eligible populations by directing agencies to inform people about ABLE when they sign up for means-tested and other programs. It also creates a grant program to states to advertise the ABLE program through activities such as media buys, billboard ads, and other avenues.) The ABLE Direct Deposit Act (S.4909) (This bill clarifies that no state law can prohibit ABLE programs from allowing direct deposit into ABLE accounts.)

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

Government targets: SENATE

The ABLE Awareness Act (S.4910) (This bill takes steps to increase awareness of ABLE programs among eligible populations by directing agencies to inform people about ABLE when they sign up for means-tested and other programs. It also creates a grant program to states to advertise the ABLE program through activities such as media buys, billboard ads, and other avenues.) The ABLE Direct Deposit Act (S.4909) (This bill clarifies that no state law can prohibit ABLE programs from allowing direct deposit into ABLE accounts.) The ABLE Employment Flexibility Act (S.4911) (This bill will enshrine the ability of employers to contribute to ABLE accounts in lieu of a 401k account into federal law. This will allow people with disabilities working within the parameters of federal asset limits to access the same financial benefits as their coworkers without disabilities.)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE