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H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act; USCIS regarding concerns with adjudications process of employment-based visas; L-1 Visa classification and departmental policy regarding specialized knowledge. S. 3192: Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology Jobs Act of 2012 or the SMART Jobs Act; H.R. 5893/S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0 - Amends the INA for STEM fields; S. 3185: Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century Act of 2012.
Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011
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USCIS regarding concerns with adjudications process of employment-based visas; L-1 Visa classification and departmental policy regarding specialized knowledge. Various proposed cyber legislation under consideration. H.R. 3523 Cyber Intelligence sharing and Protection Act; S. 2151 Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology Act of 2012; S. 2105 The Cybersecurity Act of 2012. Lobbied Department of Commerce for specific help for Massimiliano Versace to accelerate citizenship and/or provide entry to departments of government and labs with collaborative scientists for specialized knowledge.
Source: Senate LDA
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA and Protect IP Act (PIPA). ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds (top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination. 2012 Cybersecurity Legislation - S 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; S 2151, The Secure IT Act; HR 4257, FISMA Reform; HR 3523, Information Sharing Act
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA and Protect IP Act (PIPA). ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds (top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination. 2012 Cybersecurity Legislation - S. 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; S. 2151, The Secure IT Act; H.R. 4257, FISMA Reform; H.R. 3523, Information Sharing Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA and Protect IP Act (PIPA). ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds (top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination. 2012 Cybersecurity Legislation - S. 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; S. 2151, The Secure IT Act; H.R. 4257, FISMA Reform; H.R. 3523, Information Sharing Act.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA and Protect IP Act (PIPA). ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds (top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination. 2012 Cybersecurity Legislation - S 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; S 2151, The Secure IT Act; HR 4257, FISMA Reform; HR 3523, Information Sharing Act
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA and Protect IP Act (PIPA). ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds (top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination. 2012 Cybersecurity Legislation - S. 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; S. 2151, The Secure IT Act; H.R. 4257, FISMA Reform; H.R. 3523, Information Sharing Act.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA and Protect IP Act (PIPA). ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds (top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination. 2012 Cybersecurity Legislation - S 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; S 2151, The Secure IT Act; HR 4257, FISMA Reform; HR 3523, Information Sharing Act
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act; USCIS regarding concerns with adjudications process of employment-based visas; L-1 Visa classification and departmental policy regarding specialized knowledge. S. 3192: Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology Jobs Act of 2012 or the SMART Jobs Act; H.R. 5893/S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0 - Amends the INA for STEM fields; S. 3185: Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century Act of 2012.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act; USCIS regarding concerns with adjudications process of employment-based visas; L-1 Visa classification and departmental policy regarding specialized knowledge. S. 3192: Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology Jobs Act of 2012 or the SMART Jobs Act; H.R. 5893/S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0 - Amends the INA for STEM fields; S. 3185: Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century Act of 2012.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations.
H.R. 942, S. 1577 - Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 674, S. 89, S. 164, 3% Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries; S. 45, Offshoring Prevention Act. S. 727, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011. H.R. 2735 - Amend IRC to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations. H.R. 3630 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Ave - business tax extenders. W&M international tax reform draft. White House and Treasury Department tax principles white paper. S.2091: United States Job Creation and International Tax Reform Act of 2012.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations.
H.R. 942, S. 1577 - Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 674, S. 89, S. 164, 3% Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries; S. 45, Offshoring Prevention Act. S. 727, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011. H.R. 2735 - Amend IRC to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations. H.R. 3630 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Ave - business tax extenders. W&M international tax reform draft. White House and Treasury Department tax principles white paper. S.2091 : United States Job Creation and International Tax Reform Act of 2012.
To require Federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act; USCIS regarding concerns with adjudications process of employment-based visas; L-1 Visa classification and departmental policy regarding specialized knowledge. S. 3192: Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology Jobs Act of 2012 or the SMART Jobs Act; H.R. 5893/S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0 - Amends the INA for STEM fields; S. 3185: Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century Act of 2012.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act; USCIS regarding concerns with adjudications process of employment-based visas; L-1 Visa classification and departmental policy regarding specialized knowledge. S. 3192: Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology Jobs Act of 2012 or the SMART Jobs Act; H.R. 5893/S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0 - Amends the INA for STEM fields; S. 3185: Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century Act of 2012.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act; USCIS regarding concerns with adjudications process of employment-based visas; L-1 Visa classification and departmental policy regarding specialized knowledge. S. 3192: Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology Jobs Act of 2012 or the SMART Jobs Act; H.R. 5893/S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0 - Amends the INA for STEM fields; S. 3185: Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century Act of 2012.
H.R. 399 STAPLE Act, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B non-immigrants. S. 952 - Dream Act. Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, a bill to authorize the cancellation of, removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act; USCIS regarding concerns with adjudications process of employment-based visas; L-1 Visa classification and departmental policy regarding specialized knowledge. S. 3192: Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology Jobs Act of 2012 or the SMART Jobs Act; H.R. 5893/S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0 - Amends the INA for STEM fields; S. 3185: Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century Act of 2012.
H.R. 399 STAPLE Act, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B non-immigrants. S. 952 - Dream Act. Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, a bill to authorize the cancellation of, removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA and Protect IP Act (PIPA). ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds (top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination. 2012 Cybersecurity Legislation - S 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; S 2151, The Secure IT Act; HR 4257, FISMA Reform; HR 3523, Information Sharing Act
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA and Protect IP Act (PIPA). ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds (top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination. 2012 Cybersecurity Legislation - S. 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; S. 2151, The Secure IT Act; H.R. 4257, FISMA Reform; H.R. 3523, Information Sharing Act.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program and to re-allocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the United States.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act; USCIS regarding concerns with adjudications process of employment-based visas; L-1 Visa classification and departmental policy regarding specialized knowledge. S. 3192: Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology Jobs Act of 2012 or the SMART Jobs Act; H.R. 5893/S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0 - Amends the INA for STEM fields; S. 3185: Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century Act of 2012.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act; USCIS regarding concerns with adjudications process of employment-based visas; L-1 Visa classification and departmental policy regarding specialized knowledge. S. 3192: Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology Jobs Act of 2012 or the SMART Jobs Act; H.R. 5893/S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0 - Amends the INA for STEM fields; S. 3185: Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century Act of 2012.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA and Protect IP Act (PIPA). ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds (top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination. 2012 Cybersecurity Legislation - S 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; S 2151, The Secure IT Act; HR 4257, FISMA Reform; HR 3523, Information Sharing Act
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA and Protect IP Act (PIPA). ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds (top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination. 2012 Cybersecurity Legislation - S. 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; S. 2151, The Secure IT Act; H.R. 4257, FISMA Reform; H.R. 3523, Information Sharing Act.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
Public Law 104-104, The Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 254 Universal Service, Common Carrier Action, FCC Implementation of Telecommunications Act's Universal Service Provisions. Adoption of plan to ensure access to affordable telecommunications services for all Americans (CC Docket No 96-45), Report CC 97-24. Sets in motion universal service policies that will ensure all Americans, including low income consumers and those who live in rural, insular, high cost areas shall have affordable service and will help to connect eligible schools, libraries and rural health care providers to the global telecommunications network at a discounted rate through the "education rate" or "e-rate". FCC (Proceeding) 02-6. In the Matter of Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism. Ex Parte filed for February 14 and March 8 meetings with officials at FCC. Discussion of E-rate program, and in particular the Eligible Services List and how the commission proceeds in this regard, as well as, why broadening of the definition of "firewalls" is important. H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track Legislation. S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011 (ECPA), to update 1986 ECPA law to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications. Department of Commerce on President's privacy act. AND: White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and National Science Foundation. HP participation in US IGNITE, an initiative to promote US leadership in developing applications and services for ultra-fast broadband and software-defined networks. Participation in roll out with FCC Chair Julius Genachowski and White House CTO Todd Park. HP capabilities presented.
Public Law 104-104, The Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 254 Universal Service, Common Carrier Action, FCC Implementation of Telecommunications Acts Universal Service Provisions. Adoption of plan to ensure access to affordable telecommunications services for all Americans (CC Docket No 96-45), Report CC 97-24. Sets in motion universal service policies that will ensure all Americans, including low income consumers and those who live in rural, insular, high cost areas shall have affordable service and will help to connect eligible schools, libraries and rural health care providers to the global telecommunications network at a discounted rate through the education rateor e-rate. FCC (Proceeding) 02-6. In the Matter of Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism. Ex Parte filed for February 14 and March 8 meetings with officials at FCC. Discussion of E-rate program, and in particular the Eligible Services List and how the commission proceeds in this regard, as well as, why broadening of the definition of firewalls is important. H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track Legislation. S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011 (ECPA), to update 1986 ECPA law to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act; USCIS regarding concerns with adjudications process of employment-based visas; L-1 Visa classification and departmental policy regarding specialized knowledge. S. 3192: Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology Jobs Act of 2012 or the SMART Jobs Act; H.R. 5893/S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0 - Amends the INA for STEM fields; S. 3185: Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century Act of 2012.
H.R. 942, S. 1577 - Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 674, S. 89, S. 164, 3% Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries; S. 45, Offshoring Prevention Act. S. 727, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011. H.R. 2735 - Amend IRC to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations. H.R. 3630 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Ave - business tax extenders. W&M international tax reform draft. White House and Treasury Department tax principles white paper. S.2091: United States Job Creation and International Tax Reform Act of 2012.
H.R. 942, S. 1577 - Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 674, S. 89, S. 164, 3% Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries; S. 45, Offshoring Prevention Act. S. 727, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011. H.R. 2735 - Amend IRC to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations. H.R. 3630 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Ave - business tax extenders. W&M international tax reform draft. White House and Treasury Department tax principles white paper. S.2091 : United States Job Creation and International Tax Reform Act of 2012.
Public Law 104-104, The Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 254 Universal Service, Common Carrier Action, FCC Implementation of Telecommunications Act's Universal Service Provisions. Adoption of plan to ensure access to affordable telecommunications services for all Americans (CC Docket No 96-45), Report CC 97-24. Sets in motion universal service policies that will ensure all Americans, including low income consumers and those who live in rural, insular, high cost areas shall have affordable service and will help to connect eligible schools, libraries and rural health care providers to the global telecommunications network at a discounted rate through the "education rate" or "e-rate". FCC (Proceeding) 02-6. In the Matter of Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism. Ex Parte filed for February 14 and March 8 meetings with officials at FCC. Discussion of E-rate program, and in particular the Eligible Services List and how the commission proceeds in this regard, as well as, why broadening of the definition of "firewalls" is important. H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track Legislation. S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011 (ECPA), to update 1986 ECPA law to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications. Department of Commerce on President's privacy act. AND: White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and National Science Foundation. HP participation in US IGNITE, an initiative to promote US leadership in developing applications and services for ultra-fast broadband and software-defined networks. Participation in roll out with FCC Chair Julius Genachowski and White House CTO Todd Park. HP capabilities presented.
Public Law 104-104, The Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 254 Universal Service, Common Carrier Action, FCC Implementation of Telecommunications Acts Universal Service Provisions. Adoption of plan to ensure access to affordable telecommunications services for all Americans (CC Docket No 96-45), Report CC 97-24. Sets in motion universal service policies that will ensure all Americans, including low income consumers and those who live in rural, insular, high cost areas shall have affordable service and will help to connect eligible schools, libraries and rural health care providers to the global telecommunications network at a discounted rate through the education rateor e-rate. FCC (Proceeding) 02-6. In the Matter of Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism. Ex Parte filed for February 14 and March 8 meetings with officials at FCC. Discussion of E-rate program, and in particular the Eligible Services List and how the commission proceeds in this regard, as well as, why broadening of the definition of firewalls is important. H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track Legislation. S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011 (ECPA), to update 1986 ECPA law to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act; USCIS regarding concerns with adjudications process of employment-based visas; L-1 Visa classification and departmental policy regarding specialized knowledge. S. 3192: Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology Jobs Act of 2012 or the SMART Jobs Act; H.R. 5893/S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0 - Amends the INA for STEM fields; S. 3185: Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century Act of 2012.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011. ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds(top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers(ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011. ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds(top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers(ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011. ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds(top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers(ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011. ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds(top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers(ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations.
H.R. 942, S. 1577 - Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 674, S. 89, S. 164, 3% Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries; S. 45, Offshoring Prevention Act. S. 727, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011. H.R. 2735 - Amend IRC to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations. HR 3630 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Ave - business tax extenders.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations.
H.R. 942, S. 1577 - Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 674, S. 89, S. 164, 3% Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries; S. 45, Offshoring Prevention Act. S. 727, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011. H.R. 2735 - Amend IRC to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations.
To require Federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
To require Federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire.
To require Federal contractors to participate in the E-Verify Program for employment eligibility verification.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
H.R. 399 STAPLE Act, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B non-immigrants. S. 952 - Dream Act. Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, a bill to authorize the cancellation of, removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
H.R. 399 STAPLE Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B non-immigrants.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire.
H.R. 399 STAPLE Act, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B non-immigrants. S. 952 - Dream Act. Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, a bill to authorize the cancellation of, removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
H.R. 399 STAPLE Act, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B non-immigrants. S. 952 - Dream Act. Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, a bill to authorize the cancellation of, removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program and to re-allocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the United States.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program and to re-allocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the United States.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire.
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate the diversity immigrant program and to re-allocate those visas to certain employment-based immigrants who obtain an advanced degree in the United States.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
S. 193, USA Patriot Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011, a bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act and for other purposes. Section 501, 503, TITLE V - Access to Certain Business Records and Other Tangible Things for Foreign Intelligence Purposes. Section 4 Orders for Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices for Foreign Intelligence Purposes; Sec. 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters; Sec. 6 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and national Security Letters; Sec. 7 Certification for Access to Telephone Toll and Transactional Records; Sec. 8 Public Reporting on National Security Letters; Sec. 10 Audits. HR 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011, amends USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 to extend through May 27, 2011, a provision granting roving electronic surveillance authority. Section 1 to extend expiring provisions of USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011. Signed by the President, PL 112-3
S. 193, USA Patriot Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011, a bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act and for other purposes. Section 501, 503, TITLE V - Access to Certain Business Records and Other Tangible Things for Foreign Intelligence Purposes. Section 4 Orders for Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices for Foreign Intelligence Purposes; Sec. 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters; Sec. 6 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and national Security Letters; Sec. 7 Certification for Access to Telephone Toll and Transactional Records; Sec. 8 Public Reporting on National Security Letters; Sec. 10 Audits. H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011, amends USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 to extend through May 27, 2011, a provision granting roving electronic surveillance authority. Section 1 to extend expiring provisions of USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011.
S. 193, USA Patriot Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011, a bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act and for other purposes. Section 501, 503, TITLE V - Access to Certain Business Records and Other Tangible Things for Foreign Intelligence Purposes. Section 4 Orders for Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices for Foreign Intelligence Purposes; Sec. 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters; Sec. 6 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and national Security Letters; Sec. 7 Certification for Access to Telephone Toll and Transactional Records; Sec. 8 Public Reporting on National Security Letters; Sec. 10 Audits. H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011, amends USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 to extend through May 27, 2011, a provision granting roving electronic surveillance authority. Section 1 to extend expiring provisions of USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011.
S. 193, USA Patriot Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011, a bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act and for other purposes. Section 501, 503, TITLE V - Access to Certain Business Records and Other Tangible Things for Foreign Intelligence Purposes. Section 4 Orders for Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices for Foreign Intelligence Purposes; Sec. 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters; Sec. 6 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and national Security Letters; Sec. 7 Certification for Access to Telephone Toll and Transactional Records; Sec. 8 Public Reporting on National Security Letters; Sec. 10 Audits. H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011, amends USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 to extend through May 27, 2011, a provision granting roving electronic surveillance authority. Section 1 to extend expiring provisions of USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011. Government Information Technology Policy and Acquisitions.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011. ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds(top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers(ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act; USCIS regarding concerns with adjudications process of employment-based visas; L-1 Visa classification and departmental policy regarding specialized knowledge. S. 3192: Sustaining our Most Advanced Researchers and Technology Jobs Act of 2012 or the SMART Jobs Act; H.R. 5893/S. 3217: Startup Act 2.0 - Amends the INA for STEM fields; S. 3185: Securing the Talent America Requires for the 21st Century Act of 2012.
H.R. 942, S. 1577 - Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 674, S. 89, S. 164, 3% Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries; S. 45, Offshoring Prevention Act. S. 727, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011. H.R. 2735 - Amend IRC to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations. H.R. 3630 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Ave - business tax extenders. W&M international tax reform draft. White House and Treasury Department tax principles white paper. S.2091: United States Job Creation and International Tax Reform Act of 2012.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
H.R. 399 STAPLE Act, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B non-immigrants. S. 952 - Dream Act. Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, a bill to authorize the cancellation of, removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA and Protect IP Act (PIPA). ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds (top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination. 2012 Cybersecurity Legislation - S. 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; S. 2151, The Secure IT Act; H.R. 4257, FISMA Reform; H.R. 3523, Information Sharing Act.
Lobbied Treasury Department and placed calls to Federal Housing Finance Agency for appointment to offer use of HP platform, Responsible Homeowner Reward Program, to address the problem of underwater mortgages, in particular at Fannie Mae and Freddie MAC.
Worked with Sen. Coons office on invitation extended to HP to participate in luncheon for CODEL at U.S. Embassy, Nairobi. Country mgr. discussed Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Medicare fraud and abuse vendor conflict of interest concern. Lobbied the Administration with regard to resolving issues related to federal program calling for child support enforcement program in South Carolina. Medicaid contracts in certain states. Improving delivery of CMS programs.
H.R. 1249, and S. 23, American Invents Act - patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and inter parties reexamination. Intellectual Property Provisions in Free Trade Agreements for Korea, Columbia and Panama. Russia WT and Trans Pacific Partnership. Reforms to domestic industry definition to 19 U.S.A. section 1337 of Tariff Act. Implementation of American Invents Act; Intellectual Property Provisions in Russia WTO and Trans Pacific Partnership; Reforms to domestic industry definition to 19 U.S.A. section 1337 of Tariff Act. Global piracy and counterfeiting enforcement policy; online ad and brand protection verification and compliance policy. Federal Trade Commission: Spoke with Policy executives and representatives of Chairman's office on issues affecting global piracy.
Securities Exchange Commission staff to discuss proposed rules for implementing Whistleblower Provisions of Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank on definitions of major swap participant, margin requirements, and end-users. Engage with US Senate and Treasury on establishment of office of Financial Research in Treasury for data collection and analysis.
Rulemakings regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank, specifically inconsistent proposals governing fiduciary party (RIN 3038-AD25) Business conduct standards for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants with counterparts. Adjudication process of employment-based visas.
H.R. 658 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2014 for: (1) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs, (2) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air navigation facilities and equipment, (3) FAA operations, and (4) administrative expenses for certain airport programs. Section 817 of House-passed measure (H.R. 658) includes language to continue the Blocked Aircraft Registration Request Program (BARR) to continue as it exists today. BARR program allows business aircraft operators with privacy or security concerns for their operations to request that Aircraft Situation Display to Industry (ASDI) data provided to the Federal Aviation Administration be blocked from public dissemination.
Public Law 104-104, The Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 254 Universal Service, Common Carrier Action, FCC Implementation of Telecommunications Act's Universal Service Provisions. Adoption of plan to ensure access to affordable telecommunications services for all Americans (CC Docket No 96-45), Report CC 97-24. Sets in motion universal service policies that will ensure all Americans, including low income consumers and those who live in rural, insular, high cost areas shall have affordable service and will help to connect eligible schools, libraries and rural health care providers to the global telecommunications network at a discounted rate through the "education rate" or "e-rate". FCC (Proceeding) 02-6. In the Matter of Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism. Ex Parte filed for February 14 and March 8 meetings with officials at FCC. Discussion of E-rate program, and in particular the Eligible Services List and how the commission proceeds in this regard, as well as, why broadening of the definition of "firewalls" is important. H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track Legislation. S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011 (ECPA), to update 1986 ECPA law to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications. Department of Commerce on President's privacy act. AND: White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and National Science Foundation. HP participation in US IGNITE, an initiative to promote US leadership in developing applications and services for ultra-fast broadband and software-defined networks. Participation in roll out with FCC Chair Julius Genachowski and White House CTO Todd Park. HP capabilities presented.
CBP Reauthorization Legislation; Russia PNTR/WTO Legislation; Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance. Cross Border Data Flow EU Privacy Directive.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA and Protect IP Act (PIPA). ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds (top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination. 2012 Cybersecurity Legislation - S 2105, the Cybersecurity Act of 2012; S 2151, The Secure IT Act; HR 4257, FISMA Reform; HR 3523, Information Sharing Act
Rulemakings regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank, specifically inconsistent proposals governing fiduciary party (RIN 3038-AD25) Business conduct standards for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants with counterparties. Adjudication process of employment-based visas.
Intelligence Community Data Center RFP
H.R. 658 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2014 for: (1) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs, (2) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air navigation facilities and equipment, (3) FAA operations, and (4) administrative expenses for certain airport programs. Section 817 of House-passed measure (H.R. 658) includes language to continue the Blocked Aircraft Registration Request Program (BARR) to continue as it exists today. BARR program allows business aircraft operators with privacy or security concerns for their operations to request that Aircraft Situation Display to Industry (ASDI) data provided to the Federal Aviation Administration be blocked from public dissemination.
Public Law 104-104, The Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 254 Universal Service, Common Carrier Action, FCC Implementation of Telecommunications Acts Universal Service Provisions. Adoption of plan to ensure access to affordable telecommunications services for all Americans (CC Docket No 96-45), Report CC 97-24. Sets in motion universal service policies that will ensure all Americans, including low income consumers and those who live in rural, insular, high cost areas shall have affordable service and will help to connect eligible schools, libraries and rural health care providers to the global telecommunications network at a discounted rate through the education rateor e-rate. FCC (Proceeding) 02-6. In the Matter of Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism. Ex Parte filed for February 14 and March 8 meetings with officials at FCC. Discussion of E-rate program, and in particular the Eligible Services List and how the commission proceeds in this regard, as well as, why broadening of the definition of firewalls is important. H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track Legislation. S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011 (ECPA), to update 1986 ECPA law to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications.
CBP Reauthorization Legislation; Russia PNTR/WTO Legislation; Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance.
H.R. 1249, and S. 23, American Invents Act - patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and inter parties reexamination. Intellectual Property Provisions in Free Trade Agreements for Korea, Columbia and Panama. Russia WT and Trans Pacific Partnership. Reforms to domestic industry definition to 19 U.S.A. section 1337 of Tariff Act. Implementation of American Invents Act; Intellectual Property Provisions in Russia WTO and Trans Pacific Partnership; Reforms to domestic industry definition to 19 U.S.A. section 1337 of Tariff Act.
H.R. 942, S. 1577 - Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 674, S. 89, S. 164, 3% Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries; S. 45, Offshoring Prevention Act. S. 727, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011. H.R. 2735 - Amend IRC to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations. H.R. 3630 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Ave - business tax extenders. W&M international tax reform draft. White House and Treasury Department tax principles white paper. S.2091 : United States Job Creation and International Tax Reform Act of 2012.
Securities Exchange Commission staff to discuss proposed rules for implementing Whistleblower Provisions of Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank on definitions of major swap participant, margin requirements, and end-users. Engage with US Senate and Treasury on establishment of office of Financial Research in Treasury for data collection and analysis.
H.R. 399 STAPLE Act, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B non-immigrants. S. 952 - Dream Act. Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, a bill to authorize the cancellation of, removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 399 STAPLE Act, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B non-immigrants. S. 952 - Dream Act. Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, a bill to authorize the cancellation of, removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011. ICANN - the delay of the expansion of new gtlds(top level domains) by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers(ICANN) set to take place January 12, 2012. The Affirmation of Commitments with the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) of the Department of Commerce under which ICANN is operating is Department of Commerce l5 U.S.C. 1512 and 47 U.S.C. 902. Signed September 30, 2009. This document affirms key commitments by DOC and ICANN, including commitments to: (a) ensure that decisions made related to the global technical coordination of the DNS are made in the public interest and are accountable and transparent; (b) preserve the security, stability and resiliency of the DNS; (c) promote competition, consumer trust, and consumer choice in the DNS marketplace; and (d) facilitate international participation in DNS technical coordination.
H.R. 658 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2014 for: (1) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs, (2) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air navigation facilities and equipment, (3) FAA operations, and (4) administrative expenses for certain airport programs. Section 817 of House-passed measure (H.R. 658) includes language to continue the Blocked Aircraft Registration Request Program (BARR) to continue as it exists today. BARR program allows business aircraft operators with privacy or security concerns for their operations to request that Aircraft Situation Display to Industry (ASDI) data provided to the Federal Aviation Administration be blocked from public dissemination.
S. 193, USA Patriot Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011, a bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act and for other purposes. Section 501, 503, TITLE V - Access to Certain Business Records and Other Tangible Things for Foreign Intelligence Purposes. Section 4 Orders for Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices for Foreign Intelligence Purposes; Sec. 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters; Sec. 6 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and national Security Letters; Sec. 7 Certification for Access to Telephone Toll and Transactional Records; Sec. 8 Public Reporting on National Security Letters; Sec. 10 Audits. H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011, amends USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 to extend through May 27, 2011, a provision granting roving electronic surveillance authority. Section 1 to extend expiring provisions of USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011. Government Information Technology Policy and Acquisitions.
Rulemakings regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank, specifically inconsistent proposals governing fiduciary party (RIN 3038-AD25) Business conduct standards for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants with counterparties. Adjudication process of employment-based visas.
H.R. 1249, and S. 23, American Invents Act - patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and inter parties reexamination. Intellectual Property Provisions in Free Trade Agreements for Korea, Columbia and Panama., Russia WT and Trans Pacific Partnership. Reforms to domestic industry definition to 19 U.S.A. section 1337 of Tariff Act.
USCIS regarding concerns with adjudication process of employment-based visas. Various proposed cyber legislation under consideration.
Public Law 104-104, The Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 254 Universal Service, Common Carrier Action, FCC Implementation of Telecommunications Acts Universal Service Provisions. Adoption of plan to ensure access to affordable telecommunications services for all Americans (CC Docket No 96-45), Report CC 97-24. Sets in motion universal service policies that will ensure all Americans, including low income consumers and those who live in rural, insular, high cost areas shall have affordable service and will help to connect eligible schools, libraries and rural health care providers to the global telecommunications network at a discounted rate through the education rateor e-rate. FCC (Proceeding) 02-6. In the Matter of Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism. Ex Parte filed for February 14 and March 8 meetings with officials at FCC. Discussion of E-rate program, and in particular the Eligible Services List and how the commission proceeds in this regard, as well as, why broadening of the definition of firewalls is important. H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track Legislation. S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011 (ECPA), to update 1986 ECPA law to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
H.R. 942, S. 1577 - Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 674, S. 89, S. 164, 3% Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries; S. 45, Offshoring Prevention Act. S. 727, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011. H.R. 2735 - Amend IRC to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations. HR 3630 - Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Ave - business tax extenders.
CBP Reauthorization Legislation; Russia PNTER Legislation; H.RES.86 Recognizing the importance of trade to the United States economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, South Korea, and Panama. Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Singapore and Brazil tax treaty issues.
Securities Exchange Commission staff to discuss proposed rules for implementing Whistleblower Provisions of Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank on definitions of major swap participant, margin requirements, and end-users. Engage with US Senate and Treasury on establishment of office of Financial Research in Treasury for data collection and analysis.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Rulemakings regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank, specifically inconsistent proposals governing fiduciary party (RIN 3038-AD25) Business conduct standards for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants with counterparties. Adjudication process of employment-based visas.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire. H.R. 3146 - American Innovation and Education Act. H.R. 3012 - Fairness for High-Skilled Immigration Act.
Securities Exchange Commission staff to discuss proposed rules for implementing Whistleblower Provisions of Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank on definitions of major swap participant, margin requirements, and end-users. Engage with US Senate and Treasury on establishment of office of Financial Research in Treasury for data collection and analysis.
CBP Reauthorization Legislation; Russia PINTER Legislation; H.RES.86 Recognizing the importance of trade to the United States economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, South Korea, and Panama. Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance.
S. 193, USA Patriot Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011, a bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act and for other purposes. Section 501, 503, TITLE V - Access to Certain Business Records and Other Tangible Things for Foreign Intelligence Purposes. Section 4 Orders for Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices for Foreign Intelligence Purposes; Sec. 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters; Sec. 6 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and national Security Letters; Sec. 7 Certification for Access to Telephone Toll and Transactional Records; Sec. 8 Public Reporting on National Security Letters; Sec. 10 Audits. H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011, amends USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 to extend through May 27, 2011, a provision granting roving electronic surveillance authority. Section 1 to extend expiring provisions of USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011.
H.R. 658 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2014 for: (1) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs, (2) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air navigation facilities and equipment, (3) FAA operations, and (4) administrative expenses for certain airport programs. Section 817 of House-passed measure (H.R. 658) includes language to continue the Blocked Aircraft Registration Request Program (BARR) to continue as it exists today. BARR program allows business aircraft operators with privacy or security concerns for their operations to request that Aircraft Situation Display to Industry (ASDI) data provided to the Federal Aviation Administration be blocked from public dissemination.
Singapore and Brazil tax treaty issues.
H.R. 942, S. 1577 - Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 674, S. 89, S. 164, 3% Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries; S. 45, Offshoring Prevention Act. S. 727, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011. H.R. 2735 - Amend IRC to make permanent the look-through treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations.
H.R. 399 STAPLE Act, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B non-immigrants. S. 952 - Dream Act. Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, a bill to authorize the cancellation of, removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
Public Law 104-104, The Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 254 Universal Service, Common Carrier Action, FCC Implementation of Telecommunications Acts Universal Service Provisions. Adoption of plan to ensure access to affordable telecommunications services for all Americans (CC Docket No 96-45), Report CC 97-24. Sets in motion universal service policies that will ensure all Americans, including low income consumers and those who live in rural, insular, high cost areas shall have affordable service and will help to connect eligible schools, libraries and rural health care providers to the global telecommunications network at a discounted rate through the education rateor e-rate. FCC (Proceeding) 02-6. In the Matter of Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism. Ex Parte filed for February 14 and March 8 meetings with officials at FCC. Discussion of E-rate program, and in particular the Eligible Services List and how the commission proceeds in this regard, as well as, why broadening of the definition of firewalls is important. H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track Legislation. S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011 (ECPA), to update 1986 ECPA law to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications.
H.R. 1249, and S. 23, American Invents Act - patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and inter parties reexamination. VIP Provisions in Free Trade Agreements for Korea, Columbia and Panama., Russia WT and Trans Pacific Partnership. Reforms to domestic industry definition to 19 U.S.A. section 1337 of Tariff Act.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
USCIS regarding concerns with adjudication process of employment-based visas.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Rulemakings regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank, specifically inconsistent proposals governing fiduciary party (RIN 3038-AD25) Business conduct standards for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants with counterparties. Adjudication process of employment-based visas.
Securities Exchange Commission staff to discuss proposed rules for implementing Whistleblower Provisions of Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank on definitions of major swap participant, margin requirements, and end-users. Engage with US Senate and Treasury on establishment of office of Financial Research in Treasury for data collection and analysis.
Singapore and Brazil tax treaty issues.
H.R. 942 Policy development on Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 674, S. 89, S. 164, 3% Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries; S. 45, Offshoring Prevention Act. S. 727, Bipartisan Tax Fairness and Simplification Act of 2011. S.AMDT.257 Amends: S.493 Amendment #257 (Sen. Whitehouse) to Sec. 504 to S. 493, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technical Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011.Amendment 257 is to amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to provide for the taxation of income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property.
S. 193, USA Patriot Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011, a bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act and for other purposes. Section 501, 503, TITLE V - Access to Certain Business Records and Other Tangible Things for Foreign Intelligence Purposes. Section 4 Orders for Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices for Foreign Intelligence Purposes; Sec. 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters; Sec. 6 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and national Security Letters; Sec. 7 Certification for Access to Telephone Toll and Transactional Records; Sec. 8 Public Reporting on National Security Letters; Sec. 10 Audits. H.R. 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011, amends USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 to extend through May 27, 2011, a provision granting roving electronic surveillance authority. Section 1 to extend expiring provisions of USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011.
H.R. 1249, and S. 23, American Invents Act - patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and inter partes reexamination. IP Provisions in Free Trade Agreements for Korea, Columbia and Panama., Russia WTO and Trans Pacific Partnership.
H.R. 399, STAPLE Act; H.R. 282, E-Verify for Federal Contracts; H.R. 43, reallocation of diversity visas to employment-based category for advanced degrees; H.R. 704, SAFE for America Act eliminates diversity visa program; S. 565, H.R. 1114, Start-up Visa Act 2011; Specific Lobbying Issues: Immigration reform provisions related to high skilled workers, H-1B program and green cards and employment eligibility verification; per-country visa limitations for highly-skilled foreign-born; H.R. 2161, IDEA Act; H.R. 2164, Legal Workforce Act regarding E-Verify Program. 0-1 Visa - expedite of Visa for critical hire.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R.1707 - Data Security & Breach Notification; H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track legislation; S. 799 - Consumer Privacy Bill of Rights Act; H.R. 1528, H.R. 611 - Consumer Privacy Protection legislation; S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act.
H.R. 399 STAPLE Act, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B non-immigrants. S. 952 - Dream Act. Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011, a bill to authorize the cancellation of, removal and adjustment of status of certain alien students who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children and for other purposes.
USCIS regarding concerns with adjudication process of employment-based visas.
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes. H.R. 1528, H.R. 611-Consumer Privacy Protection. S. 1207, H.R. 1841, H.R. 1707 - Data Security and Breach Notification. S. 1223 - Location Privacy Protection Act. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 - Internet Freedom Act - Declares that neither the President, the Director of the National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications, nor any officer or employee of the U.S. government shall have the authority to shut down the Internet. Policy Development on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011.
H.R. 658 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 - Authorizes appropriations for FY2011-FY2014 for: (1) airport planning and development and noise compatibility planning programs, (2) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) air navigation facilities and equipment, (3) FAA operations, and (4) administrative expenses for certain airport programs. Section 817 of House-passed measure (H.R. 658) includes language to continue the Blocked Aircraft Registration Request Program (BARR) to continue as it exists today. BARR program allows business aircraft operators with privacy or security concerns for their operations to request that Aircraft Situation Display to Industry (ASDI) data provided to the Federal Aviation Administration be blocked from public dissemination.
CBP Reauthorization Legislation; Russia PINTER Legislation; H.RES.86 Recognizing the importance of trade to the United States economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, South Korea, and Panama. Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement. Trade Adjustment Assistance.
Public Law 104-104, The Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 254 Universal Service, Common Carrier Action, FCC Implementation of Telecommunications Acts Universal Service Provisions. Adoption of plan to ensure access to affordable telecommunications services for all Americans (CC Docket No 96-45), Report CC 97-24. Sets in motion universal service policies that will ensure all Americans, including low income consumers and those who live in rural, insular, high cost areas shall have affordable service and will help to connect eligible schools, libraries and rural health care providers to the global telecommunications network at a discounted rate through the education rateor e-rate. FCC (Proceeding) 02-6. In the Matter of Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism. Ex Parte filed for February 14 and March 8 meetings with officials at FCC. Discussion of E-rate program, and in particular the Eligible Services List and how the commission proceeds in this regard, as well as, why broadening of the definition of firewalls is important. H.R. 654, S. 913 - Do Not Track Legislation.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Meeting with Securities Exchange Commission staff to discuss proposed rules for implementing Whistleblower Provisions of Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
H.R. 399 STAPLE Act To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a Ph.D. degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence and to be exempted from the numerical limitations on H-1B non-immigrants.
Public Law 104-104, The Telecommunications Act of 1996, Section 254 Universal Service, Common Carrier Action, FCC Implementation of Telecommunications Acts Universal Service Provisions. Adoption of plan to ensure access to affordable telecommunications services for all Americans (CC Docket No 96-45), Report CC 97-24. Sets in motion universal service policies that will ensure all Americans, including low income consumers and those who live in rural, insular, high cost areas shall have affordable service and will help to connect eligible schools, libraries and rural health care providers to the global telecommunications network at a discounted rate through the education rateor e-rate. FCC (Proceeding) 02-6. In the Matter of Schools and Libraries Universal Service Support Mechanism. Ex Parte filed for February 14 and March 8 meetings with officials at FCC. Discussion of E-rate program, and in particular the Eligible Services List and how the commission proceeds in this regard, as well as, why broadening of the definition of firewalls is important.
H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010. R&D, international security technical standards, identity management. S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009. Provisions related to, but not restricted to, standards setting for hardware/software sold to the Federal Government. Broadband public/private partnership to bring broadband to low income area. Part of National Broadband Plan from ARRA. H.R.5116 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. Provisions on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 4900, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2010. S.921, U.S. Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009.
H.Rept. 111-016, Sec. 5, Div. A, Title I provisions regarding the ARRA US Recovery Act broadband grant and loan activities under the heading Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine and Broadband Program of the Recovery Act. Provisions related to FDC.
H.R. 422, S. 1203, R&D Tax Credit, S.515, H.R. 1260, and S. 610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009. White Spaces Data Base regulations and spectrum.
H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009, to prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the United States Government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of United States businesses, and for other purposes. Singapore and Brazil tax treaty issues.
S. 515, H.R. 1260, and S. 610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. 63 Fed. Reg. 31741 (1998) Statement of Policy Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) established by U.S. Commerce Department with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to manage the domain name system (DNS). NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) administers JPA. Issues related to addition of new GTLDS including stability and security of Internet, trademark protection.
H.R. 422, S. 1203, R&D Tax Credit, S.515, H.R. 1260, and S. 610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009. White Spaces Data Base regulations and spectrum.
To ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based communication and videoprogramming technologies in the 21st century. H.R.4016, Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act of 2009, Section 201. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with respect to the transport of lithium and lithium ion batteries. Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R.4173) - expanded FTC Rulemaking, Titles VII/VIII derivatives and clearing. H.R.3101, 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act.
FY2011 Appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development; all provisions related to, but not limited to, HUD Information Technology. H.R.___, no legislation yet.
H.R.1424, PL110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, an Act to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase & insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. H.R.384, Tarp Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 - Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to require specified depository institutions under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to report periodically on their use of TARP assistance. S.414, the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (the Credit Card Act) to regulate credit card policies and to protect consumers from confusing, misleading and predatory practices by credit card companies. H.R.5244, Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights, to provide crucial protections against unfair credit card practices and new bill introduced 1/22/09, H.R.627 to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes. H.R.3126, legislation to create a consumer financial protection agency under the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. H.R.4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, issues related to derivatives reform.
Public Law 107-56, to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools and for other purposes. Title II, Section 215 reauthorization - Enhanced Surveillance procedures and reform of National Security letters - National Security Reform Act. S.1510, H.R.3172 original legislation referred to as USA Patriot Act. HR 3845-To extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism and protect Civil liberties, and for other purposes, USA Patriot Amendments Act of 2009, amends FISA to revise requirements relating to roving electronic intelligence, production of records for counterterrorism investigations, and use of pen registers and trap and trace devices (devices for recording incoming and outgoing telephone numbers). National Security Letter Reform Act of 1009, extending authority for issuance of national security letters; modification of standard for issuing national security letters; requires notice to recipient of a national security letter of the right of judicial review of any nondisclosure requirement. HR 3969 Counterterrorism Authorities Improvements Act of 2009 Section 2 Extension of Sunset of Certain Provisions of USA Patriot Act; Section 3 Access to Certain Business Records Under Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (a)Factual Basis for and Issuance of Orders-Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50U.S.C. 1861) amended; (b)Disclosure of Requests-Section 50l amended; ( c) Audit-Section 106A of the USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (PL 109-177; 120 Stat. 200) amended; Section 4 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and National Security Letters: (a) FISA-Section 501 (f) (2) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861 (f) (2) amended; (b)Nondisclosure (1) In General (A) Notice; (B) Application; (C)Consideration; (2) Application Contents; (3) Standard and (c) Minimization-Section 501 (g) of FISA of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861 (g) (1) amended. Section 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters(a) In General-Section 2709 of Title 18, USC amended; (c) Prohibition of Certain Disclosure- (1) Prohibition, (A) In General; (B) Certification; (2) Exception, (A) In General; (B) Persons Necessary for Compliance; (C) Nondisclosure requirement; (D) Notice (3) Right to Judicial Review, (A) In General; (B) Notification (C) Initiation of Proceedings; (4) Termination; (b) Identity of Financial Institutions and Credit Reports-Section 626 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 1681u) amended: (d) Prohibition of Certain Disclosure-(1) Prohibition- (A) In General; (B) Certification; (2) Exception: (A) In General; (B) Persons Necessary for Compliance; (C) Nondisclosure Requirement; (D) Notice; (3) Right to Judicial Review (A) In General; (B) Notification; (C) Initiation of Proceedings; (4) Termination. House Report 111-281, Part 1, Title I, USA Patriot Act Related Amendments-- Sections 101-110; Title II National Security Letter Reform, Section 201-209. S. 1692, Senate Report 111-92. a bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act and the authority to issue national security letters, and for Other purposes, Section 1-12.
H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and state and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 and for other purposes. S.1, Sen.Amdt.112, Deduction for dividends received from CFC. H.R.422, S.1203, R&D Tax Credit. S.515, H.R.1260, and S.610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. H.Con.Res85, S.Con.Res.13, FY2010 Budget Act, Administration proposal to reform international tax laws.
H.R.1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, computer-related issues in the Farm Bill as passed, and related issues. Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and state and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending 9/30/09 for other purposes. H.Rept. 111-016, Sec. 5, Div. A, Title I provisions regarding the ARRA US Recovery Act broadband grant and loan activities under the heading Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine and Broadband Program of the Recovery Act.
H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, making supplemental appropriations for deployment and construction of broadband systems in unserved and underserved areas to create jobs, for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and state and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 and for other purposes. H.R.1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act FY 2009, making appropriations for FY2009 for the Departments of Agricultural, Energy, Commerce, Justice, Health & Human Services, Education, Labor, State, Energy, Interior, & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009, and all provisions related to informative technology with NASA. P.L.111-8. Sec.6001 ARRA requires NTIA to establish Broadband Technology Opportunities Program on Title II, Sect. 5, Div. A. H.Rept. lll-016. H.R.275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to protect U.S. businesses from coercion to participate in repression by authoritarian foreign governments and for other purposes. Section 201, Protection of Personally Identifiable Information; Section 202, Integrity of Personally Identifiable Information; Section 203, Transparency Regarding Search Engine Filtering, and Section 206 Penalties. Heath Care Reform and technology. H.R.2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 (May 6, 2009).
S.40 National Insurance Act of 2007; H.R.3200, to authorize the issuance of federal charters and licenses for carrying on the sale, solicitation, negotiation, and underwriting of insurance or any other insurance operations to provide a comprehensive system for the federal regulation and supervision of national insurers and national agencies, to provide for policyholder protections in the event of an insolvency or the impairment of a national insurer, and for other purposes. S.40-Title I, Subtitles A, B, C; Title II Subtitles A, B; title III, Sections 1301-1303 (expired). (House and Senate) new bill 4/2/09, H.R.1880 to establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, insurance agencies, and insurance producers chartered or licensed under federal law that ensures the stability and financial integrity of those insurers, agencies, and producers and that protects policyholders and other consumers served by such insurers, agencies or producers.
H.R.1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, computer-related issues in the Farm Bill as passed, and related issues. Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and state and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending 9/30/09 for other purposes. H.Rept. 111-016, Sec. 5, Div. A, Title I provisions regarding the RUS Recovery Act broadband grant and loan activities under the heading Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine and Broadband Program of the Recovery Act.
Funding for physical sciences research in agencies such as NSF, NIST, and DOE (H.R.1867/H.R.1868/H.R.362/H.R.363); U.S. Dept. of Energy; funding for supercomputing R&D; nanotechnology act (H.R.2436, S.1199); Bayh-Dole issues; bills funding America Competes Act for 2008 and 2009 (H.R.2642, H.R.2764, S.3182). Appropriations bill FY09 Commerce, Justice, Science & related agencies. All provisions related to information tech & services with NASA, NOAA, including but not limited to JASON; (H.R.275) Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to protect United States businesses from coercion to participate in repression by authoritarian foreign governments and for other purposes. Section 201, Protection of Personally Identifiable Information; Section 202, Integrity of Personally Identifiable Information. (H.R.2406) Authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. Sponsor: Rep Gordon, Bart [TN-6] introduced 5/21/2007 House Reports: 110-451 S.3182; S.Rept 110-397
Funding for physical sciences research in agencies such as NSF, NIST, and DOE (H.R.1867/H.R.1868/H.R.362/H.R.363); U.S. Dept. of Energy; funding for supercomputing R&D; nanotechnology act (H.R.2436, S.1199); Bayh-Dole issues; bills funding America Competes Act for 2008 and 2009 (H.R.2642, H.R.2764, S.3182). Appropriations bill FY09 Commerce, Justice, Science & related agencies. All provisions related to information tech & services with NASA, NOAA, including but not limited to JASON; (H.R.275) Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to protect United States businesses from coercion to participate in repression by authoritarian foreign governments and for other purposes. Section 201, Protection of Personally Identifiable Information; Section 202, Integrity of Personally Identifiable Information. (H.R.2406) Authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology to increase its efforts in support of the integration of the healthcare information enterprise in the United States. Sponsor: Rep Gordon, Bart [TN-6] introduced 5/21/2007 House Reports: 110-451 S.3182; S.Rept 110-397
S.AMDT.257 Amends: S.493 Amendment #257(Sen. Whitehouse) to Sec. 504 to S. 493, the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small Business Technical Transfer (STTR) Reauthorization Act of 2011.Amendment 257 is to amend the Internal Revenue Internal Revenue code of 1986 to provide for the taxation of income of controlled foreign corporations attributable to imported property. (Filed but not pending i.e. no action at this time). S. 493 would extend and expand programs that require certain federal agencies to set aside a portion of their research and development budgets for small businesses. The bill would require participating agencies to collect and report information about program participants that would be used both for program evaluation and for business development. S. 493 also would authorize the GAO and the NAS to study the operation and effectiveness of the programs.
S.23 - America Invents Act - (Sec. 2) Amends federal patent law to define the "effective filing date" of a claimed invention as the actual filing date of the patent or the application for patent containing a claim to the invention (thus replacing the current first-to-invent system), except as specified. Requires the effective filing date for a claimed invention in an application for reissue or reissued patent to be determined by deeming the claim to the invention to have been contained in the patent for which reissue was sought.
H.R. 942, R&D Tax Credit, H.R. 1249 and S. 23, American Invents Act - patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review and inter partes reexamination.
H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011
CBP Reauthorization Legislation; Russia PNTR Legislation; H.RES.86 Recognizing the importance of trade to the United States economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, South Korea, and Panama. Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement.
S. 193, USA Patriot Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011, a bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act and for other purposes. Section 501, 503, TITLE V - Access to Certain Business Records and Other Tangible Things for Foreign Intelligence Purposes. Section 4 Orders for Pen Registers and Trap and Trace Devices for Foreign Intelligence Purposes; Sec. 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters; Sec. 6 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and national Security Letters; Sec. 7 Certification for Access to Telephone Toll and Transactional Records; Sec. 8 Public Reporting on National Security Letters; Sec. 10 Audits. HR 514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011, amends USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 to extend through May 27, 2011, a provision granting roving electronic surveillance authority. Section 1 to extend expiring provisions of USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 and Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 relating to access to business records, individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers and roving wiretaps until December 8, 2011. Signed by the President, PL 112-3
Singapore and Brazil tax treaty issues.
Rulemaking regarding Title VII of Dodd-Frank concerning derivatives, clearing and fiduciary party.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). H.R. 4872 - The Health Care and Education Affordability Reconciliation Act of 2010. Provisions related to employer health benefits and program, technology and innovation, strengthening Medicare and Medicaid's existing compliance and enforcement tools, reducing fraud and abuse, and FMAP funding for states. H.R. 3081, Continuing of Appropriations Act, 2011 - all provisions relating to state automated child support systems. H.R.____/S. 3686. Departments of Labor, health and Human Services, and Education, and related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011, all provisions relating to state automated child support systems.
H.R. 4016, Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act of 2009, Section 201. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with respect to the transport of lithium and lithium ion batteries. Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173) - expanded FTC Rulemaking, Titles VII/VIII derivatives and clearing. H.R. 3101, 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act.
H.R. 422, S. 1203, extension and strengthening of the Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 275 and S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. H.R. 2110, Nonresident Withholding Tax. H.R. 2625, S. 1153, House Ways and Means Healthcare Reform Bill, Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act. H.R. 1385 EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act. H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009. S. 3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act. H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, Jobs Creation Act of 2010.
Programs related to support of technology and education, education funding support for STEM. H.R. 5116, America Competes Reauthorization Act of 2010, House Report 111-478, provisions related to STEM education and innovation.
H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009, to prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the United States Government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of United States businesses, and for other purposes. Singapore and Brazil tax treaty issues.
H.R. 422, S. 1203, R&D Tax Credit, S.515, H.R. 1260, and S. 610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009. White Spaces Data Base regulations and spectrum. H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, Jobs Creation Act of 2010. H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorizaton Act of 2010
H.R. 1424, PL 110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, an Act to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and other purposes H.R. 384, Tarp Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 - Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to require specified depository institutions under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to report periodically on their use of TARP Assistance. S.414, the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (the Credit Card Act) to regulate credit card policies and to protect consumers from confusing, misleading and predatory practices by credit card companies. H.R. 5244, Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights, to provide crucial protections against unfair credit card practices and new bill introduced 1/22/09, H.R.627 to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes. H.R. 3126, legislation to create consumer financial protection agency under the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, issues related to derivatives reform, pension, foreign exchange, clearing and margin, and conflict minerals. H.R. 4173, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform & Consumer Protection Act, re: OFR and CFPB re: services
S. 515, H.R. 1260, and S. 610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. 63 Fed. Reg. 31741 (1998) Statement of Policy Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) established by U.S. Commerce Department with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to manage the domain name system (DNS). NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) administers JPA. Issues related to addition of new GTLDS including stability and security of Internet, trademark protection.
Public Law 107-56, to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools and for other purposes. Title II, Section 215 reauthorization - Enhanced Surveillance procedures and reform of National Security letters - National Security Reform Act. S.1510, H.R. 3172 original legislation referred to as USA Patriot Act. H.R. 3845 - To extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism and protect Civil liberties, and for other purposes, USA Patriot Amendments Act of 2009, amends FISA to revise requirements relating to roving electronic intelligence, production of records for counterterrorism investigations, and use of pen registers and trap and trace devices (devices for recording incoming and outgoing telephone numbers). National Security Letter Reform Act of 2009, extending authority for issuance of national security letters; modification of standard for issuing national security letters; requires notice to receipt of a national security letter of the right of judicial review of any nondisclosure requirement. H.R. 3969 Counterterrorism Authorities Improvements Act of 2009 Section 2 Extension of Sunset of Certain Provisions of USA Patriot Act; Section 3 Access to Certain Business Records Under Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (a) Factual Basis for and Issuance of Orders-Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50U.S.C. 1861) amended; (b) Disclosure of Requests-Section 501 amended; (c) Audit-Section 106A of the USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (PL 109-177; 120 Stat. 200) amended; Section 4 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and National Security Letters: (a) FISA-Section 501 (f) (2) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861) (f) (2) amended; (b) Nondisclosure (1) in General (A) Notice; (B) Application; (C) Consideration; (2) Application Contents; (3) Standard and (c) Minimization-Section 501 (g) of FISA of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861) (g) (1) amended. Section 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters - (a) In General-Section 2709 of Title 18, USC amended; (c) Prohibition of Certain Disclosure - (1) Prohibition, (A) In General; (B) Certification; (2) Exception, (A) In General; (B) Persons Necessary for Compliance; (C) Nondisclosure requirement; (D) Notice (3) Right to Judicial Review, (A) In General; (B)Notification (C) Initiation of Proceedings; (4) Termination; (b) Identity of Financial Institutions and Credit Reports-Section 626 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 168 1u) amended; (d) Prohibition of Certain Disclosure; (1) Prohibition (A) In General; (B) Certification; (2) Exception; (A) In General; (B) Persons Necessary for Compliance; (C) Nondisclosure Requirement; (D) Notice; (3) Right to Judicial Review (A) In General; (B) Notification; (C) Initiation of Proceeding; (4) Termination.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
FY2011 Appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development; all provisions related to, but not limited to, HUD Information Technology. H.R. ____, no legislation yet.
H.R. 1424, PL 110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, an Act to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and other purposes H.R. 384, Tarp Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 - Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to require specified depository institutions under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to report periodically on their use of TARP Assistance. S.414, the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (the Credit Card Act) to regulate credit card policies and to protect consumers from confusing, misleading and predatory practices by credit card companies. H.R. 5244, Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights, to provide crucial protections against unfair credit card practices and new bill introduced 1/22/09, H.R.627 to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes. H.R. 3126, legislation to create consumer financial protection agency under the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, issues related to derivatives reform, pension, foreign exchange, clearing and margin, and conflict minerals.
To ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based communication and videoprogramming technologies in the 21st century. H.R. 4016, Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act of 2009, Section 201. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with respect to the transport of lithium and lithium ion batteries. Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173) - expanded FTC Rulemaking, Titles VII/VIII derivatives and clearing. H.R. 3101, 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act.
H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010. R&D, international security technical standards, identity management. S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009. Provisions related to, but not restricted to, standards setting for hardware/software sold to the Federal Government. Broadband public/private partnership to bring broadband to low income area. Part of National Broadband Plan from ARRA. H.R.5116 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. Provisions on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 4900, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2010. S.921, U.S. Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009.
Public Law 107-56, to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools and for other purposes. Title II, Section 215 reauthorization - Enhanced Surveillance procedures and reform of National Security letters - National Security Reform Act. S.1510, H.R. 3172 original legislation referred to as USA Patriot Act. H.R. 3845 - To extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism and protect Civil liberties, and for other purposes, USA Patriot Amendments Act of 2009, amends FISA to revise requirements relating to roving electronic intelligence, production of records for counterterrorism investigations, and use of pen registers and trap and trace devices (devices for recording incoming and outgoing telephone numbers). National Security Letter Reform Act of 2009, extending authority for issuance of national security letters; modification of standard for issuing national security letters; requires notice to receipt of a national security letter of the right of judicial review of any nondisclosure requirement. H.R. 3969 Counterterrorism Authorities Improvements Act of 2009 Section 2 Extension of Sunset of Certain Provisions of USA Patriot Act; Section 3 Access to Certain Business Records Under Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (a) Factual Basis for and Issuance of Orders-Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50U.S.C. 1861) amended; (b) Disclosure of Requests-Section 501 amended; (c) Audit-Section 106A of the USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (PL 109-177; 120 Stat. 200) amended; Section 4 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and National Security Letters: (a) FISA-Section 501 (f) (2) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861) (f) (2) amended; (b) Nondisclosure (1) in General (A) Notice; (B) Application; (C) Consideration; (2) Application Contents; (3) Standard and (c) Minimization-Section 501 (g) of FISA of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861) (g) (1) amended. Section 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters - (a) In General-Section 2709 of Title 18, USC amended; (c) Prohibition of Certain Disclosure - (1) Prohibition, (A) In General; (B) Certification; (2) Exception, (A) In General; (B) Persons Necessary for Compliance; (C) Nondisclosure requirement; (D) Notice (3) Right to Judicial Review, (A) In General; (B)Notification (C) Initiation of Proceedings; (4) Termination; (b) Identity of Financial Institutions and Credit Reports-Section 626 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 168 1u) amended; (d) Prohibition of Certain Disclosure; (1) Prohibition (A) In General; (B) Certification; (2) Exception; (A) In General; (B) Persons Necessary for Compliance; (C) Nondisclosure Requirement; (D) Notice; (3) Right to Judicial Review (A) In General; (B) Notification; (C) Initiation of Proceeding; (4) Termination. House Report 111-281, Part 1, Title I, USA Patriot Act Related Amendments -- Sections 101-110; Title II National Security Letter Reform, Section 201-209. S. 1692, Senate Report 111-92. A bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act and the authority to issue national security letters, and for other purposes, Section 1-12.
H.Rept. 111-016, Sec. 5, Div. A, Title I provisions regarding the ARRA US Recovery Act broadband grant and loan activities under the heading Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine and Broadband Program of the Recovery Act. Provisions related to FDC.
H.R. 422, S. 1203, extension and strengthening of the Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 275 and S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. H.R. 2110, Nonresident Withholding Tax. H.R. 2625, S. 1153, House Ways and Means Healthcare Reform Bill, Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act. H.R. 1385 EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act. H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009. S. 3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act.
S. 515, H.R. 1260, and S. 610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. 63 Fed. Reg. 31741 (1998) Statement of Policy Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) established by U.S. Commerce Department with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to manage the domain name system (DNS). NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) administers JPA. Issues related to addition of new GTLDS including stability and security of Internet, trademark protection.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R. 422, S. 1203, extension and strengthening of the Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R. 275 and S. 292, Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. H.R. 2110, Nonresident Withholding Tax. H.R. 2625, S. 1153, House Ways and Means Healthcare Reform Bill, Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act. H.R. 1385 EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act. H.R. 4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009. S. 3816, Creating American Jobs and Ending Offshoring Act.
To ensure that individuals with disabilities have access to emerging Internet Protocol-based communication and videoprogramming technologies in the 21st century. H.R. 4016, Hazardous Materials Transportation Safety Act of 2009, Section 201. Notice of Proposed Rulemaking with respect to the transport of lithium and lithium ion batteries. Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (H.R. 4173) - expanded FTC Rulemaking, Titles VII/VIII derivatives and clearing. H.R. 3101, 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act.
Public Law 107-56, to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools and for other purposes. Title II, Section 215 reauthorization - Enhanced Surveillance procedures and reform of National Security letters - National Security Reform Act. S.1510, H.R. 3172 original legislation referred to as USA Patriot Act. H.R. 3845 - To extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism and protect Civil liberties, and for other purposes, USA Patriot Amendments Act of 2009, amends FISA to revise requirements relating to roving electronic intelligence, production of records for counterterrorism investigations, and use of pen registers and trap and trace devices (devices for recording incoming and outgoing telephone numbers). National Security Letter Reform Act of 2009, extending authority for issuance of national security letters; modification of standard for issuing national security letters; requires notice to receipt of a national security letter of the right of judicial review of any nondisclosure requirement. H.R. 3969 Counterterrorism Authorities Improvements Act of 2009 Section 2 Extension of Sunset of Certain Provisions of USA Patriot Act; Section 3 Access to Certain Business Records Under Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (a) Factual Basis for and Issuance of Orders-Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50U.S.C. 1861) amended; (b) Disclosure of Requests-Section 501 amended; (c) Audit-Section 106A of the USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (PL 109-177; 120 Stat. 200) amended; Section 4 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and National Security Letters: (a) FISA-Section 501 (f) (2) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861) (f) (2) amended; (b) Nondisclosure (1) in General (A) Notice; (B) Application; (C) Consideration; (2) Application Contents; (3) Standard and (c) Minimization-Section 501 (g) of FISA of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861) (g) (1) amended. Section 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters - (a) In General-Section 2709 of Title 18, USC amended; (c) Prohibition of Certain Disclosure - (1) Prohibition, (A) In General; (B) Certification; (2) Exception, (A) In General; (B) Persons Necessary for Compliance; (C) Nondisclosure requirement; (D) Notice (3) Right to Judicial Review, (A) In General; (B)Notification (C) Initiation of Proceedings; (4) Termination; (b) Identity of Financial Institutions and Credit Reports-Section 626 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 168 1u) amended; (d) Prohibition of Certain Disclosure; (1) Prohibition (A) In General; (B) Certification; (2) Exception; (A) In General; (B) Persons Necessary for Compliance; (C) Nondisclosure Requirement; (D) Notice; (3) Right to Judicial Review (A) In General; (B) Notification; (C) Initiation of Proceeding; (4) Termination. House Report 111-281, Part 1, Title I, USA Patriot Act Related Amendments -- Sections 101-110; Title II National Security Letter Reform, Section 201-209. S. 1692, Senate Report 111-92. A bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act and the authority to issue national security letters, and for other purposes, Section 1-12.
H.Rept. 111-016, Sec. 5, Div. A, Title I provisions regarding the ARRA US Recovery Act broadband grant and loan activities under the heading Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine and Broadband Program of the Recovery Act. Provisions related to FDC.
FY2011 Appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development; all provisions related to, but not limited to, HUD Information Technology. H.R. ____, no legislation yet.
H.R. 4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010. R&D, international security technical standards, identity management. S. 773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009. Provisions related to, but not restricted to, standards setting for hardware/software sold to the Federal Government. Broadband public/private partnership to bring broadband to low income area. Part of National Broadband Plan from ARRA. H.R.5116 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. Provisions on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R. 4900, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2010. S.921, U.S. Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009.
H.R. 1424, PL 110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, an Act to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and other purposes H.R. 384, Tarp Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 - Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to require specified depository institutions under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to report periodically on their use of TARP Assistance. S.414, the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (the Credit Card Act) to regulate credit card policies and to protect consumers from confusing, misleading and predatory practices by credit card companies. H.R. 5244, Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights, to provide crucial protections against unfair credit card practices and new bill introduced 1/22/09, H.R.627 to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes. H.R. 3126, legislation to create consumer financial protection agency under the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, issues related to derivatives reform, pension, foreign exchange, clearing and margin, and conflict minerals.
H.R. 2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009, to prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the United States Government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of United States businesses, and for other purposes. Singapore and Brazil tax treaty issues.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R.2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009, to prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the United States Government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of United States businesses, and for other purposes. Singapore and Brazil tax treaty issues.
H.R.422, S.1203, extension and strengthening of the Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R.275 and S.292, Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. H.R.2110, Nonresident Withholding Tax. H.R.2625, S.1153, House Ways & Means Healthcare Reform Bill, Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act. H.R.1385, EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act. H.R.4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009.
Public Law 107-56, to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools and for other purposes. Title II, Section 215 reauthorization - Enhanced Surveillance procedures and reform of National Security letters - National Security Reform Act. S.1510, H.R.3172 original legislation referred to as USA Patriot Act. HR 3845-To extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism and protect Civil liberties, and for other purposes, USA Patriot Amendments Act of 2009, amends FISA to revise requirements relating to roving electronic intelligence, production of records for counterterrorism investigations, and use of pen registers and trap and trace devices (devices for recording incoming and outgoing telephone numbers). National Security Letter Reform Act of 1009, extending authority for issuance of national security letters; modification of standard for issuing national security letters; requires notice to recipient of a national security letter of the right of judicial review of any nondisclosure requirement. HR 3969 Counterterrorism Authorities Improvements Act of 2009 Section 2 Extension of Sunset of Certain Provisions of USA Patriot Act; Section 3 Access to Certain Business Records Under Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (a)Factual Basis for and Issuance of Orders-Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50U.S.C. 1861) amended; (b)Disclosure of Requests-Section 50l amended; ( c) Audit-Section 106A of the USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (PL 109-177; 120 Stat. 200) amended; Section 4 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and National Security Letters: (a) FISA-Section 501 (f) (2) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861 (f) (2) amended; (b)Nondisclosure (1) In General (A) Notice; (B) Application; (C)Consideration; (2) Application Contents; (3) Standard and (c) Minimization-Section 501 (g) of FISA of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861 (g) (1) amended. Section 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters(a) In General-Section 2709 of Title 18, USC amended; (c) Prohibition of Certain Disclosure- (1) Prohibition, (A) In General; (B) Certification; (2) Exception, (A) In General; (B) Persons Necessary for Compliance; (C) Nondisclosure requirement; (D) Notice (3) Right to Judicial Review, (A) In General; (B) Notification (C) Initiation of Proceedings; (4) Termination; (b) Identity of Financial Institutions and Credit Reports-Section 626 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 1681u) amended: (d) Prohibition of Certain Disclosure-(1) Prohibition- (A) In General; (B) Certification; (2) Exception: (A) In General; (B) Persons Necessary for Compliance; (C) Nondisclosure Requirement; (D) Notice; (3) Right to Judicial Review (A) In General; (B) Notification; (C) Initiation of Proceedings; (4) Termination. House Report 111-281, Part 1, Title I, USA Patriot Act Related Amendments-- Sections 101-110; Title II National Security Letter Reform, Section 201-209. S. 1692, Senate Report 111-92. a bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act and the authority to issue national security letters, and for Other purposes, Section 1-12.
H.R.1424, PL110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, an Act to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase & insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. H.R.384, Tarp Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 - Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to require specified depository institutions under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to report periodically on their use of TARP assistance. S.414, the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (the Credit Card Act) to regulate credit card policies and to protect consumers from confusing, misleading and predatory practices by credit card companies. H.R.5244, Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights, to provide crucial protections against unfair credit card practices and new bill introduced 1/22/09, H.R.627 to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes. H.R.3126, legislation to create a consumer financial protection agency under the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. H.R.4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, issues related to derivatives reform, pension, foreign exchange, clearing and margin, and conflict minerals.
H.R.422, S.1203, R&D Tax Credit. S.515, H.R.1260, and S.610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. H.R.4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009. White Spaces Data Base regulations and spectrum.
H.Rept. 111-016, Sec. 5, Div. A, Title I provisions regarding the ARRA US Recovery Act broadband grant and loan activities under the heading Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine and Broadband Program of the Recovery Act. Provisions related to FDC.
H.R.4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010. R&D, international security technical standards, identity management. S.773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009. Provisions related to, but not restricted to, standards setting for hardware/software sold to the Federal Government. Broadband public/private partnership to bring broadband to low income areas. Part of National Broadband Plan from ARRA. HR 5116 America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010. Provisions on STEM, innovation and standards. H.R.4900, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2010. S.921, U.S. Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009.
S.515, H.R.1260, and S.610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. 63 Fed.Reg.31741 (1998) Statement of Policy Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) established by U.S. Commerce Department with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to manage the domain name system (DNS). NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) administers JPA. Issues related to addition of new GTLDS, including stability and security of Internet, trademark protection.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
S.515, H.R.1260, and S.610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. 63 Fed.Reg.31741 (1998) Statement of Policy Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) established by U.S. Commerce Department with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to manage the domain name system (DNS). NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) administers JPA. Issues related to addition of new GTLDS, including stability and security of Internet, trademark protection.
S.40 National Insurance Act of 2007; H.R.3200, to authorize the issuance of federal charters and licenses for carrying on the sale, solicitation, negotiation, and underwriting of insurance or any other insurance operations to provide a comprehensive system for the federal regulation and supervision of national insurers and national agencies, to provide for policyholder protections in the event of an insolvency or the impairment of a national insurer, and for other purposes. S.40-Title I, Subtitles A, B, C; Title II Subtitles A, B; title III, Sections 1301-1303 (expired). (House and Senate) new bill 4/2/09, H.R.1880 to establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, insurance agencies, and insurance producers chartered or licensed under federal law that ensures the stability and financial integrity of those insurers, agencies, and producers and that protects policyholders and other consumers served by such insurers, agencies or producers. H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Senate bill). The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provides quality and affordable health care coverage for all Americans and for other purposes. H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act (House bill), provides affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.
H.R.4061, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2010. S.773, Cybersecurity Act of 2009. Provisions related to, but not restricted to, standards setting for hardware/software sold to the Federal Government. Conversations in March 2010 with SBA, FCC, SCORE (event on 4/7/10) regarding broadband public/private partnership to bring broadband to low income areas. Part of National Broadband Plan from ARRA.
H.R.422, S.1203, R&D Tax Credit. S.515, H.R.1260, and S.610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. H.R.4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009.
H.Rept. 111-016, Sec. 5, Div. A, Title I provisions regarding the ARRA US Recovery Act broadband grant and loan activities under the heading Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine and Broadband Program of the Recovery Act. Provisions related to FDC.
FY2011 Appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development; all provisions related to, but not limited to, HUD Information Technology. H.R.___, no legislation yet.
Public Law 107-56, to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools and for other purposes. Title II, Section 215 reauthorization - Enhanced Surveillance procedures and reform of National Security letters - National Security Reform Act. S.1510, H.R.3172 original legislation referred to as USA Patriot Act. HR 3845-To extend and modify authorities needed to combat terrorism and protect Civil liberties, and for other purposes, USA Patriot Amendments Act of 2009, amends FISA to revise requirements relating to roving electronic intelligence, production of records for counterterrorism investigations, and use of pen registers and trap and trace devices (devices for recording incoming and outgoing telephone numbers). National Security Letter Reform Act of 1009, extending authority for issuance of national security letters; modification of standard for issuing national security letters; requires notice to recipient of a national security letter of the right of judicial review of any nondisclosure requirement. HR 3969 Counterterrorism Authorities Improvements Act of 2009 Section 2 Extension of Sunset of Certain Provisions of USA Patriot Act; Section 3 Access to Certain Business Records Under Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (a)Factual Basis for and Issuance of Orders-Section 501 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50U.S.C. 1861) amended; (b)Disclosure of Requests-Section 50l amended; ( c) Audit-Section 106A of the USA Patriot Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005 (PL 109-177; 120 Stat. 200) amended; Section 4 Judicial Review of FISA Orders and National Security Letters: (a) FISA-Section 501 (f) (2) of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861 (f) (2) amended; (b)Nondisclosure (1) In General (A) Notice; (B) Application; (C)Consideration; (2) Application Contents; (3) Standard and (c) Minimization-Section 501 (g) of FISA of 1978 (50 U.S.C. 1861 (g) (1) amended. Section 5 Limitations on Disclosure of National Security Letters(a) In General-Section 2709 of Title 18, USC amended; (c) Prohibition of Certain Disclosure- (1) Prohibition, (A) In General; (B) Certification; (2) Exception, (A) In General; (B) Persons Necessary for Compliance; (C) Nondisclosure requirement; (D) Notice (3) Right to Judicial Review, (A) In General; (B) Notification (C) Initiation of Proceedings; (4) Termination; (b) Identity of Financial Institutions and Credit Reports-Section 626 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (15 USC 1681u) amended: (d) Prohibition of Certain Disclosure-(1) Prohibition- (A) In General; (B) Certification; (2) Exception: (A) In General; (B) Persons Necessary for Compliance; (C) Nondisclosure Requirement; (D) Notice; (3) Right to Judicial Review (A) In General; (B) Notification; (C) Initiation of Proceedings; (4) Termination. House Report 111-281, Part 1, Title I, USA Patriot Act Related Amendments-- Sections 101-110; Title II National Security Letter Reform, Section 201-209. S. 1692, Senate Report 111-92. a bill to extend the sunset of certain provisions of the USA Patriot Act and the authority to issue national security letters, and for Other purposes, Section 1-12.
H.R.2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009, to prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the United States Government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of United States businesses, and for other purposes.
H.R.1 and S.1, Sen.Amdt. #112 (Boxer and Ensign), Deduction for Dividends received from CFC, Sen.Con.Res.13, House Con.Res.85, FY10 Budget, Administration proposal to reform international tax laws. H.R.422, S.1203, extension and strengthening of the Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R.275 and S.292, Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. H.R.2110, Nonresident Withholding Tax. H.R.2625, S.1153, House Ways & Means Healthcare Reform Bill, Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act. H.R.1385, EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act. H.R.4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
S.40 National Insurance Act of 2007; H.R.3200, to authorize the issuance of federal charters and licenses for carrying on the sale, solicitation, negotiation, and underwriting of insurance or any other insurance operations to provide a comprehensive system for the federal regulation and supervision of national insurers and national agencies, to provide for policyholder protections in the event of an insolvency or the impairment of a national insurer, and for other purposes. S.40-Title I, Subtitles A, B, C; Title II Subtitles A, B; title III, Sections 1301-1303 (expired). (House and Senate) new bill 4/2/09, H.R.1880 to establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, insurance agencies, and insurance producers chartered or licensed under federal law that ensures the stability and financial integrity of those insurers, agencies, and producers and that protects policyholders and other consumers served by such insurers, agencies or producers. H.R. 3590, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Senate bill) is an amendment in the nature of a substitute to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the first-time homebuyers credit in the case of members of the Armed Forces and certain other Federal employees. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act provides quality and affordable health care coverage for all Americans and for other purposes. H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act (House bill), provides affordable, quality health care for all Americans and reduce the growth in health care spending, and for other purposes.
H.R.275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2008, to promote freedom of expression. On the Internet, to protect businesses from coercion to participate in repression by authoritarian for governments and for other purposes, Sec. 201, 202, 203. H.R.2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009, to prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the United States Government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of United States businesses, and for other purposes.
H.R.1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, computer-related issues in the Farm Bill as passed, and related issues. Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and state and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending 9/30/09 for other purposes. H.Rept. 111-016, Sec. 5, Div. A, Title I provisions regarding the ARRA US Recovery Act broadband grant and loan activities under the heading Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine and Broadband Program of the Recovery Act.
S.515, H.R.1260, and S.610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. 63 Fed.Reg.31741 (1998) Statement of Policy Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) established by U.S. Commerce Department with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to manage the domain name system (DNS). NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) administers JPA. Issues related to addition of new GTLDS, including stability and security of Internet, trademark protection.
H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and state and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 and for other purposes. S.1, Sen.Amdt.112, Deduction for dividends received from CFC. H.R.422, S.1203, R&D Tax Credit. S.515, H.R.1260, and S.610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. H.Con.Res.85, S.Con.Res.13, FY2010 Budget Act, Administration proposal to reform international tax laws. H.R.4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009.
H.R.1424, PL110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, an Act to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase & insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. H.R.384, Tarp Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 - Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to require specified depository institutions under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to report periodically on their use of TARP assistance. S.414, the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (the Credit Card Act) to regulate credit card policies and to protect consumers from confusing, misleading and predatory practices by credit card companies. H.R.5244, Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights, to provide crucial protections against unfair credit card practices and new bill introduced 1/22/09, H.R.627 to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes. H.R.3126, legislation to create a consumer financial protection agency under the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009. H.R.4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, issues related to derivatives reform.
H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, making supplemental appropriations for deployment and construction of broadband systems in unserved and underserved areas to create jobs, for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and state and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 and for other purposes. H.R.1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act FY 2009, making appropriations for FY2009 for the Departments of Agricultural, Energy, Commerce, Justice, Health & Human Services, Education, Labor, State, Energy, Interior, & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009, and all provisions related to informative technology with NASA. P.L.111-8. Sec.6001 ARRA requires NTIA to establish Broadband Technology Opportunities Program on Title II, Sect. 5, Div. A. H.Rept. lll-016. H.R.275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to protect U.S. businesses from coercion to participate in repression by authoritarian foreign governments and for other purposes. Section 201, Protection of Personally Identifiable Information; Section 202, Integrity of Personally Identifiable Information; Section 203, Transparency Regarding Search Engine Filtering, and Section 206 Penalties. Heath Care Reform and technology. H.R.2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 (May 6, 2009).
H.R.1 and S.1, Sen.Amdt. #112 (Boxer and Ensign), Deduction for Dividends received from CFC, Sen.Con.Res.13, House Con.Res.85, FY10 Budget, Administration proposal to reform international tax laws. H.R.422, S.1203, extension and strengthening of the Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R.275 and S.292, Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. H.R.2110, Nonresident Withholding Tax. H.R.2625, S.1153, House Ways & Means Healthcare Reform Bill, Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act. H.R.1385, EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act. H.R.4213, Tax Extenders Act of 2009.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, making supplemental appropriations for deployment and construction of broadband systems in unserved and underserved areas to create jobs, for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and state and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 and for other purposes. H.R.1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act FY 2009, making appropriations for FY2009 for the Departments of Agricultural, Energy, Commerce, Justice, Health & Human Services, Education, Labor, State, Energy, Interior, & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009, and all provisions related to informative technology with NASA. P.L.111-8. Sec.6001 ARRA requires NTIA to establish Broadband Technology Opportunities Program on Title II, Sect. 5, Div. A. H.Rept. lll-016. H.R.275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to protect U.S. businesses from coercion to participate in repression by authoritarian foreign governments and for other purposes. Section 201, Protection of Personally Identifiable Information; Section 202, Integrity of Personally Identifiable Information; Section 203, Transparency Regarding Search Engine Filtering, and Section 206 Penalties. Heath Care Reform and technology. H.R.2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009 (May 6, 2009).
Public Law 107-56, to deter and punish terrorist acts in the United States and around the world, to enhance law enforcement investigatory tools and for other purposes. Title II, Section 215 reauthorization - Enhanced Surveillance procedures and reform of National Security letters - National Security Reform Act. S.1510, H.R.3172 original legislation referred to as USA Patriot Act.
S.515, H.R.1260, and S.610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. 63 Fed.Reg.31741 (1998) Statement of Policy Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) established by U.S. Commerce Department with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to manage the domain name system (DNS). NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) administers JPA. Question of addition of new GTLDS. Issue: Stability and security of Internet, trademark protection.
H.R.1 and S.1, Sen.Amdt. #112 (Boxer and Ensign), Deduction for Dividends received from CFC, Sen.Con.Res.13, House Con.Res.85, FY10 Budget, Administration proposal to reform international tax laws. H.R.422, S.1203, extension and strengthening of the Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R.275 and S.292, Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. H.R.2110, Nonresident Withholding Tax. H.R.2625, S.1153, House Ways & Means Healthcare Reform Bill, Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act. H.R.1385, EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act.
H.R.275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2008, to promote freedom of expression. On the Internet, to protect businesses from coercion to participate in repression by authoritarian for governments and for other purposes, Sec. 201, 202, 203. H.R.2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009, to prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the United States Government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of United States businesses, and for other purposes.
S.40 National Insurance Act of 2007; H.R.3200, to authorize the issuance of federal charters and licenses for carrying on the sale, solicitation, negotiation, and underwriting of insurance or any other insurance operations to provide a comprehensive system for the federal regulation and supervision of national insurers and national agencies, to provide for policyholder protections in the event of an insolvency or the impairment of a national insurer, and for other purposes. S.40-Title I, Subtitles A, B, C; Title II Subtitles A, B; title III, Sections 1301-1303 (expired). (House and Senate) new bill 4/2/09, H.R.1880 to establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, insurance agencies, and insurance producers chartered or licensed under federal law that ensures the stability and financial integrity of those insurers, agencies, and producers and that protects policyholders and other consumers served by such insurers, agencies or producers.
H.R.1424, PL110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, an Act to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase & insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. H.R.384, Tarp Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 - Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to require specified depository institutions under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to report periodically on their use of TARP assistance. S.414, the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (the Credit Card Act) to regulate credit card policies and to protect consumers from confusing, misleading and predatory practices by credit card companies. H.R.5244, Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights, to provide crucial protections against unfair credit card practices and new bill introduced 1/22/09, H.R.627 to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes. H.R.3126, legislation to create a consumer financial protection agency under the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R.1 and S.1, Sen.Amdt. #112 (Boxer and Ensign), Deduction for Dividends received from CFC, Sen.Con.Res.13, House Con.Res.85, FY10 Budget, Administration proposal to reform international tax laws. H.R.422, S.1203, extension and strengthening of the Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R.1023 and S.777, Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. H.R.3359, Nonresident Withholding Tax. H.R.2625, S.1153, Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act. H.R.1385, EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act.
H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and state and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 and for other purposes. S.1, Sen.Amdt.112, Deduction for dividends received from CFC. H.R.422, S.1203, R&D Tax Credit. S.515, H.R.1260, and S.610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. H.Con.Res85, S.Con.Res.13, FY2010 Budget Act, Administration proposal to reform international tax laws.
H.R.1424, PL110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, an Act to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase & insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. H.R.384, Tarp Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 - Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to require specified depository institutions under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to report periodically on their use of TARP assistance. S.414, the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (the Credit Card Act) to regulate credit card policies and to protect consumers from confusing, misleading and predatory practices by credit card companies. H.R.5244, Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights, to provide crucial protections against unfair credit card practices and new bill introduced 1/22/09, H.R.627 to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes.
H.R.275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2008, to promote freedom of expression. On the Internet, to protect businesses from coercion to participate in repression by authoritarian for governments and for other purposes, Sec. 201, 202, 203. H.R.2271, Global Online Freedom Act of 2009, to prevent United States businesses from cooperating with repressive governments in transforming the Internet into a tool of censorship and surveillance, to fulfill the responsibility of the United States Government to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to restore public confidence in the integrity of United States businesses, and for other purposes.
S.515, H.R.1260, and S.610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. 63 Fed.Reg.31741 (1998) Statement of Policy Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) established by U.S. Commerce Department with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to manage the domain name system (DNS). NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) administers JPA. JPA expires on Sept. '09. Question of addition of new GTLDS. Issue: Stability and security of Internet, trademark protection.
H.R.1, The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, computer-related issues in the Farm Bill as passed, and related issues. Making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and state and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending 9/30/09 for other purposes. H.Rept. 111-016, Sec. 5, Div. A, Title I provisions regarding the RUS Recovery Act broadband grant and loan activities under the heading Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning, Telemedicine and Broadband Program of the Recovery Act.
S.40 National Insurance Act of 2007; H.R.3200, to authorize the issuance of federal charters and licenses for carrying on the sale, solicitation, negotiation, and underwriting of insurance or any other insurance operations to provide a comprehensive system for the federal regulation and supervision of national insurers and national agencies, to provide for policyholder protections in the event of an insolvency or the impairment of a national insurer, and for other purposes. S.40-Title I, Subtitles A, B, C; Title II Subtitles A, B; title III, Sections 1301-1303 (expired). (House and Senate) new bill 4/2/09, H.R.1880 to establish a system of regulation and supervision for insurers, insurance agencies, and insurance producers chartered or licensed under federal law that ensures the stability and financial integrity of those insurers, agencies, and producers and that protects policyholders and other consumers served by such insurers, agencies or producers.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
H.R.1 and S.1, Sen.Amdt. #112 (Boxer and Ensign), Deduction for Dividends received from CFC, Sen.Con.Res.13, House Con.Res.85, FY10 Budget, Administration proposal to reform international tax laws. H.R.422, extension and strengthening of the Research & Development Tax Credit. H.R.1023 and S.777, Withholding Tax Relief. Proposals related to international tax reform and Subpart F. H.R.3359, Nonresident Withholding Tax. H.R.1820, Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act. H.R.1385, EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act.
H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, making supplemental appropriations for deployment and construction of broadband systems in unserved and underserved areas to create jobs, for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and state and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 and for other purposes. H.R.1105, Omnibus Appropriations Act FY 2009, making appropriations for FY2009 for the Departments of Agricultural, Energy, Commerce, Justice, Health & Human Services, Education, Labor, State, Energy, Interior, & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009, and all provisions related to informative technology with NASA. P.L.111-8. Sec.6001 ARRA requires NTIA to establish Broadband Technology Opportunities Program on Title II, Sect. 5, Div. A. H.Rept. lll-016. H.R.275, Global Online Freedom Act of 2007, to promote freedom of expression on the Internet, to protect U.S. businesses from coercion to participate in repression by authoritarian foreign governments and for other purposes. Section 201, Protection of Personally Identifiable Information; Section 202, Integrity of Personally Identifiable Information; Section 203, Transparency Regarding Search Engine Filtering, and Section 206 Penalties.
S.515, H.R.1260, and S.610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. 63 Fed.Reg.31741 (1998) Statement of Policy Joint Partnership Agreement (JPA) established by U.S. Commerce Department with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) to manage the domain name system (DNS). NTIA (National Telecommunications and Information Administration) administers JPA. JPA expires on Sept. '09. Question of addition of new GTLDS. Issue: Stability and security of Internet, trademark protection.
H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and state and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009 and for other purposes. S.1, Sen.Amdt.112, Deduction for dividends received from CFC. H.R.422, R&D Tax Credit. S.515, H.R.1260, and S.610, patent reform provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters. H.Con.Res85, S.Con.Res.13, FY2010 Budget Act, Administration proposal to reform international tax laws.
H.R.1424, PL110-343, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, an Act to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase & insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. H.R.384, Tarp Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 - Amends the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 (EESA) to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to require specified depository institutions under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) to report periodically on their use of TARP assistance. S.414, the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (the Credit Card Act) to regulate credit card policies and to protect consumers from confusing, misleading and predatory practices by credit card companies. H.R.5244, Credit Card Holders Bill of Rights, to provide crucial protections against unfair credit card practices and new bill introduced 1/22/09, H.R.627 to amend the Truth in Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open end consumer credit plan, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
(S.1926) The national Infrastructure Bank to provide funding for qualified infratructure projects and for other purposes. (H.R.5244) Credit Cardholder's bill of Rights of 2008, to amend the Truth and Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open consumer credit plan and for other purposes; (H.R.l424) (PL 110-343), Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, an Act to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes. Sovereign wealth fund interests inquiries expressed relative to the House Task Force, & any possible legislation in that regard, and IT potential.
S.40 National Insurance Act of 2007; (H.R.3200) to authorize the issuance of federal charters and licenses for carrying on the sale, solicitation, negotiation, and underwriting of insurance or any other insurance operations to provide a comprehensive system for the federal regulation and supervision of national insurers and national agencies, to provide for policyholder protections in the event of an insolvency or the impairment of a national insurer, and for other purposes. S. 40Title I, Subtitles A, B, C; Title II, Subtitles A, B; Title III, Sections 1301-1303.
Funding of the US Patent & Trademark Office, Patent Fees; copy protection mandates on technology products; patent policies in standards development; Patent Reform Act of 2007, provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters (H.R.1908, S.1145); Patent Court Pilot Program (H.R.34; S.3325, H.R.4279, S.522), all provisions related to strengthened enforcement of intellectual property; IP Enhanced Criminal Enforcement Act of 2007, (H.R.3155). (H.R.1908, S.1145) Patent Reform Act of 2007, bills to amend Title 35 of the United States Code to provide for patent reform. S.1145 Section 2, Right of The First Inventor to File; Section 4, Right of First Inventor to Obtain Damages; Section 8, Venue and Jurisdiction; Section 11, Applicant Quality Submissions (as amended by Specter and Leahy Amendments), search and analysis. S.3325, Enhance Remedies for Violations of IP laws.
Extension and strengthening of the Research & Development Tax Credit (H.R.2138, S.41, S.2209, H.R.5681, S.2884); Withholding Tax Relief (H.R.1023, S.777); proposals related to international tax reform and deferral; AMT and Tax Extenders (S.2886, S.3098, H.R.6049); Nonresident Withholding Tax (H.R.3359). (H.R.2138) Investment in America; (S.2209) Research Credit Improvement Act; (H.R.1820) Tax Equity for Health Plan Beneficiaries Act; (H.R.1385) EXTEND the Energy Efficiency Incentives Act; (H.R.3735). To extend look thru treatment; (H.R.3970) Tax Reduction and Reform Act; Universal Filing Portal; (H.R.1023) To repeal the three percent withholding requirement; (H.R.3396) Tax Fairness and Simplification Act; (S.34) Tax Fairness and Simplification Act. Emergency Economic Stabilization and Tax Extenders Act (H.R.1424).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
S.40 National Insurance Act of 2007; (H.R.3200) to authorize the issuance of federal charters and licenses for carrying on the sale, solicitation, negotiation, and underwriting of insurance or any other insurance operations to provide a comprehensive system for the federal regulation and supervision of national insurers and national agencies, to provide for policyholder protections in the event of an insolvency or the impairment of a national insurer, and for other purposes. S. 40Title I, Subtitles A, B, C; Title II, Subtitles A, B; Title III, Sections 1301-1303.
Funding of the US Patent & Trademark Office, Patent Fees; copy protection mandates on technology products; patent policies in standards development; Patent Reform Act of 2007, provisions relating to damages, venue, patent quality, post grant review, and similar matters (H.R.1908, S.1145); Patent Court Pilot Program (H.R.34; S.3325, H.R.4279, S.522), all provisions related to strengthened enforcement of intellectual property; IP Enhanced Criminal Enforcement Act of 2007, (H.R.3155). (H.R.1908, S.1145) Patent Reform Act of 2007, bills to amend Title 35 of the United States Code to provide for patent reform. S.1145 Section 2, Right of The First Inventor to File; Section 4, Right of First Inventor to Obtain Damages; Section 8, Venue and Jurisdiction; Section 11, Applicant Quality Submissions (as amended by Specter and Leahy Amendments), search and analysis.
(S.1926) The national Infrastructure Bank to provide funding for qualified infratructure projects and for other purposes. (H.R.5244) Credit Cardholder's bill of Rights of 2008, to amend the Truth and Lending Act to establish fair and transparent practices relating to the extension of credit under an open consumer credit plan and for other purposes; (H.R.l424) (PL 110-343), Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, an Act to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office