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Local Community Radio Act of 2007
Client: FREE PRESS ACTION FUND · Firm: FREE PRESS ACTION FUND
Local Community Radio Act of 2007 (HR 2802) This bill opens the dial to more Low Power FM radio stations. These stations are community driven and locally oriented, providing news and information often ignored by mainstream radio. Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2007 (S 1492) The Broadband Data Improvement Act seeks to improve the quality and speed of broadband Internet by requiring the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reevaluate its current 200 kilobit broadband standard. It also directs Internet service providers to report to the FCC the availability of broadband service and second generation broadband connections by nine-digit zip codes, to replace the current five-digit zip code reporting system. The bill also provides an annual $40 million in grants for five years to match private, non-profit state investments to identify barriers to statewide broadband deployment. Video News Releases Meeting regarding FCC investigations and regulations concerning television news stations use of undisclosed video news releases. Ownership Meetings regarding the FCCs Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, especially the rule on "newspaper-broadcast cross-ownership," which prevents companies from owning a television or radio station and the major daily newspaper in the same area, and the local ownership caps that limit a company from owning more than one television station in most markets. Internet Radio Meeting regarding possible legislation to fix a March 2007 ruling made by the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) concerning an increase in the rates paid by Internet radio webcasters. Spectrum Meetings and Senate Commerce Committee briefing regarding the upcoming Federal Communications Commission auction of the 700 MHz band. to create a much-needed "third pipe" competitor to broadband services offered by phone and cable companies. Internet Neutrality Meetings regarding possible legislation to reinstate protections for network neutrality, ensuring that all content, applications and services are equally available online, prohibiting broadband network operators from blocking, degrading, or prioritizing service on their networks. White Spaces Meeting regarding possible legislation about "white spaces" -- the unused parts of the public airwaves between TV channels that could expand broadband service to underserved areas. Postal Rates Meetings regarding possible legislation to reverse new postal regulations that unfairly burden smaller publishers with higher postage rates while locking in special privileges for bigger media companies.
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FREE PRESS ACTION FUND via FREE PRESS ACTION FUND
2007 · mid_year · MA
Local Community Radio Act of 2007 (HR 2802) This bill opens the dial to more Low Power FM radio stations. These stations are community driven and locally oriented, providing news and information often ignored by mainstream radio. Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2007 (S 1492) The Broadband Data Improvement Act seeks to improve the quality and speed of broadband Internet by requiring the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reevaluate its current 200 kilobit broadband standard. It also directs Internet service providers to report to the FCC the availability of broadband service and second generation broadband connections by nine-digit zip codes, to replace the current five-digit zip code reporting system. The bill also provides an annual $40 million in grants for five years to match private, non-profit state investments to identify barriers to statewide broadband deployment. Video News Releases Meeting regarding FCC investigations and regulations concerning television news stations use of undisclosed video news releases. Ownership Meetings regarding the FCCs Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, especially the rule on "newspaper-broadcast cross-ownership," which prevents companies from owning a television or radio station and the major daily newspaper in the same area, and the local ownership caps that limit a company from owning more than one television station in most markets. Internet Radio Meeting regarding possible legislation to fix a March 2007 ruling made by the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) concerning an increase in the rates paid by Internet radio webcasters. Spectrum Meetings and Senate Commerce Committee briefing regarding the upcoming Federal Communications Commission auction of the 700 MHz band. to create a much-needed "third pipe" competitor to broadband services offered by phone and cable companies. Internet Neutrality Meetings regarding possible legislation to reinstate protections for network neutrality, ensuring that all content, applications and services are equally available online, prohibiting broadband network operators from blocking, degrading, or prioritizing service on their networks. White Spaces Meeting regarding possible legislation about "white spaces" -- the unused parts of the public airwaves between TV channels that could expand broadband service to underserved areas. Postal Rates Meetings regarding possible legislation to reverse new postal regulations that unfairly burden smaller publishers with higher postage rates while locking in special privileges for bigger media companies.
Source: Senate LDA
Local Community Radio Act of 2007 (HR 2802) This bill opens the dial to more Low Power FM radio stations. These stations are community driven and locally oriented, providing news and information often ignored by mainstream radio. Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2007 (S 1492) The Broadband Data Improvement Act seeks to improve the quality and speed of broadband Internet by requiring the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reevaluate its current 200 kilobit broadband standard. It also directs Internet service providers to report to the FCC the availability of broadband service and second generation broadband connections by nine-digit zip codes, to replace the current five-digit zip code reporting system. The bill also provides an annual $40 million in grants for five years to match private, non-profit state investments to identify barriers to statewide broadband deployment. Video News Releases Meeting regarding FCC investigations and regulations concerning television news stations use of undisclosed video news releases. Ownership Meetings regarding the FCCs Further Notice of Proposed Rule Making, especially the rule on "newspaper-broadcast cross-ownership," which prevents companies from owning a television or radio station and the major daily newspaper in the same area, and the local ownership caps that limit a company from owning more than one television station in most markets. Internet Radio Meeting regarding possible legislation to fix a March 2007 ruling made by the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) concerning an increase in the rates paid by Internet radio webcasters. Spectrum Meetings and Senate Commerce Committee briefing regarding the upcoming Federal Communications Commission auction of the 700 MHz band. to create a much-needed "third pipe" competitor to broadband services offered by phone and cable companies. Internet Neutrality Meetings regarding possible legislation to reinstate protections for network neutrality, ensuring that all content, applications and services are equally available online, prohibiting broadband network operators from blocking, degrading, or prioritizing service on their networks. White Spaces Meeting regarding possible legislation about "white spaces" -- the unused parts of the public airwaves between TV channels that could expand broadband service to underserved areas. Postal Rates Meetings regarding possible legislation to reverse new postal regulations that unfairly burden smaller publishers with higher postage rates while locking in special privileges for bigger media companies.
* Advanced Telecommunications and Opportunities Reform Act (S.2686) Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 (S. 234, formerly the Wireless Innovation Act of 2006, S. 2327)
A bill for the relief of Majan Jean.
Client: FREE PRESS ACTION FUND · Firm: FREE PRESS ACTION FUND
* Advanced Telecommunications and Opportunities Reform Act (S.2686) Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 (S. 234, formerly the Wireless Innovation Act of 2006, S. 2327)
Communications, Consumer's Choice, and Broadband Deployment Act of 2006
Client: FREE PRESS ACTION FUND · Firm: FREE PRESS ACTION FUND
* Advanced Telecommunications and Opportunities Reform Act (S.2686) Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 (S. 234, formerly the Wireless Innovation Act of 2006, S. 2327)
Digital TV (DTV) Provision of Budget Reconciliation 2005 - This bill determines when broadcasters will broadcast exclusively in digital format and the use of the airwaves they will be vacating. Community Broadband Act of 2005 (S 1294) - This bill would amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve and protect the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services. Radio and Concert Disclosure and Competition Act of 2005 (S 2058) - This bill stops corruption in the music industry in the form of payola. The bill would simultaneously strengthen the FCC’s ability to prove and punish violators of payola, close the loophole allowing indirect payola, prevent cross-ownership from hindering fair competition, and increase transparency through disclosure of the payments to radio stations from artists, labels, promoters and others who may have an interest in improperly influencing airplay decisions. Broadband Internet Transmission Service (BITS) Draft Bills #1 and #2 - These bills specify the way in which broadband internet service will be deployed, including determining local community roles and broadband service provider regulations.
Radio and Concert Disclosure and Competition Act of 2005
Client: FREE PRESS ACTION FUND · Firm: FREE PRESS ACTION FUND
Digital TV (DTV) Provision of Budget Reconciliation 2005 - This bill determines when broadcasters will broadcast exclusively in digital format and the use of the airwaves they will be vacating. Community Broadband Act of 2005 (S 1294) - This bill would amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve and protect the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services. Radio and Concert Disclosure and Competition Act of 2005 (S 2058) - This bill stops corruption in the music industry in the form of payola. The bill would simultaneously strengthen the FCC’s ability to prove and punish violators of payola, close the loophole allowing indirect payola, prevent cross-ownership from hindering fair competition, and increase transparency through disclosure of the payments to radio stations from artists, labels, promoters and others who may have an interest in improperly influencing airplay decisions. Broadband Internet Transmission Service (BITS) Draft Bills #1 and #2 - These bills specify the way in which broadband internet service will be deployed, including determining local community roles and broadband service provider regulations.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED
FREE PRESS ACTION FUND via FREE PRESS ACTION FUND
2007 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FREE PRESS ACTION FUND via FREE PRESS ACTION FUND
2006 · year_end · YY
* Advanced Telecommunications and Opportunities Reform Act (S.2686) Wireless Innovation Act of 2007 (S. 234, formerly the Wireless Innovation Act of 2006, S. 2327)
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FREE PRESS ACTION FUND via FREE PRESS ACTION FUND
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FREE PRESS ACTION FUND via FREE PRESS ACTION FUND
2005 · year_end · YY
Digital TV (DTV) Provision of Budget Reconciliation 2005 - This bill determines when broadcasters will broadcast exclusively in digital format and the use of the airwaves they will be vacating. Community Broadband Act of 2005 (S 1294) - This bill would amend the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preserve and protect the ability of local governments to provide broadband capability and services. Radio and Concert Disclosure and Competition Act of 2005 (S 2058) - This bill stops corruption in the music industry in the form of payola. The bill would simultaneously strengthen the FCC’s ability to prove and punish violators of payola, close the loophole allowing indirect payola, prevent cross-ownership from hindering fair competition, and increase transparency through disclosure of the payments to radio stations from artists, labels, promoters and others who may have an interest in improperly influencing airplay decisions. Broadband Internet Transmission Service (BITS) Draft Bills #1 and #2 - These bills specify the way in which broadband internet service will be deployed, including determining local community roles and broadband service provider regulations.
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FREE PRESS ACTION FUND via FREE PRESS ACTION FUND
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE