Reported covered position: Legislative Counsel to Congressman Shadegg
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No topic inference: each bill number appears in source LDA issue text assigned to this lobbyist.
Stop Online Piracy Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC via TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2012 · first_quarter · 1A
H.R. 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, performed bill analysis of Section 302 regarding Visa fee increase extension.
H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied in support of entire bill covering funding for basic research.
Source: Senate LDA
Stop Online Piracy Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 921 (became Title III of S. 3480), United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal Information Security Management Act reform; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act, lobbied the entire bill on the establishment of an Office of Cyberspace Policy; National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications; Federal Information Security Management Act reform; Federal workforce; Research and Development; S. 773, Cybersecurity Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cybersecurity in government and industry, including public-private partnership, and government cybersecurity programs; S. 801, Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011, lobbied on entire bill on IT Management in U.S. Government; H..R. 2146, DATA Act, lobbied entire bill on contractor databases; S. 1736, Acquisition Reform Savings Act, lobbied entire bill; Lobbied on general issues regarding Foreign Corrupt Practices Act debarment, including: opposing a possible legislative proposal to debar violators of FCPA; Lobbied in support of 25-point plan for IT Management and Acquisition Reform, including: update on legislative implementation; Lobbied on reauthorization of the simplified acquisition threshold in the Federal Acquisition Regulations; Lobbied on Agencies' use of interim rules; Lobbied on contract guidance and promulgation of liquidated damages provisions in Federal government contracts; Lobbied on use of suspension and debarment; S. 2038, STOCK Act, lobbied on Section 17 covering political intelligence consultants; S. 2139, Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Act, lobbied on suspension & debarment, past performance reporting; S. 2198, Commonsense Contractor Compensation Act, lobbied on executive compensation cap; S. 1536, NOTICE Act; lobbied on requirement to disclose the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications, and for other purposes; H.R. 3596, US Call Center Act, lobbied bill that would require a publicly available a list of all employers that relocate a call center overseas and to make such companies ineligible for Federal grants or guaranteed loans and to require disclosure of the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications; Industrial base/Defense Production Act, lobbied on sector-by-sector, tier-by-tier assessment of the industrial base; Lobbied on revision to commercial item definition, specifically in opposition of removal of "of a type" from the definition; H.R. 3674, PRECISE Act, lobbied on bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Production Act, lobbied on the entire bill intended to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
United States Call Center Worker and Consumer Protection Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 921 (became Title III of S. 3480), United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal Information Security Management Act reform; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act, lobbied the entire bill on the establishment of an Office of Cyberspace Policy; National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications; Federal Information Security Management Act reform; Federal workforce; Research and Development; S. 773, Cybersecurity Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cybersecurity in government and industry, including public-private partnership, and government cybersecurity programs; S. 801, Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011, lobbied on entire bill on IT Management in U.S. Government; H..R. 2146, DATA Act, lobbied entire bill on contractor databases; S. 1736, Acquisition Reform Savings Act, lobbied entire bill; Lobbied on general issues regarding Foreign Corrupt Practices Act debarment, including: opposing a possible legislative proposal to debar violators of FCPA; Lobbied in support of 25-point plan for IT Management and Acquisition Reform, including: update on legislative implementation; Lobbied on reauthorization of the simplified acquisition threshold in the Federal Acquisition Regulations; Lobbied on Agencies' use of interim rules; Lobbied on contract guidance and promulgation of liquidated damages provisions in Federal government contracts; Lobbied on use of suspension and debarment; S. 2038, STOCK Act, lobbied on Section 17 covering political intelligence consultants; S. 2139, Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Act, lobbied on suspension & debarment, past performance reporting; S. 2198, Commonsense Contractor Compensation Act, lobbied on executive compensation cap; S. 1536, NOTICE Act; lobbied on requirement to disclose the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications, and for other purposes; H.R. 3596, US Call Center Act, lobbied bill that would require a publicly available a list of all employers that relocate a call center overseas and to make such companies ineligible for Federal grants or guaranteed loans and to require disclosure of the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications; Industrial base/Defense Production Act, lobbied on sector-by-sector, tier-by-tier assessment of the industrial base; Lobbied on revision to commercial item definition, specifically in opposition of removal of "of a type" from the definition; H.R. 3674, PRECISE Act, lobbied on bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Production Act, lobbied on the entire bill intended to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
PRECISE Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
PRECISE Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Kelsey Smith Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, performed bill analysis of Section 302 regarding Visa fee increase extension.
Kelsey Smith Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, performed bill analysis of Section 302 regarding Visa fee increase extension.
American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 921 (became Title III of S. 3480), United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal Information Security Management Act reform; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act, lobbied the entire bill on the establishment of an Office of Cyberspace Policy; National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications; Federal Information Security Management Act reform; Federal workforce; Research and Development; S. 773, Cybersecurity Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cybersecurity in government and industry, including public-private partnership, and government cybersecurity programs; S. 801, Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011, lobbied on entire bill on IT Management in U.S. Government; H..R. 2146, DATA Act, lobbied entire bill on contractor databases; S. 1736, Acquisition Reform Savings Act, lobbied entire bill; Lobbied on general issues regarding Foreign Corrupt Practices Act debarment, including: opposing a possible legislative proposal to debar violators of FCPA; Lobbied in support of 25-point plan for IT Management and Acquisition Reform, including: update on legislative implementation; Lobbied on reauthorization of the simplified acquisition threshold in the Federal Acquisition Regulations; Lobbied on Agencies' use of interim rules; Lobbied on contract guidance and promulgation of liquidated damages provisions in Federal government contracts; Lobbied on use of suspension and debarment; S. 2038, STOCK Act, lobbied on Section 17 covering political intelligence consultants; S. 2139, Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Act, lobbied on suspension & debarment, past performance reporting; S. 2198, Commonsense Contractor Compensation Act, lobbied on executive compensation cap; S. 1536, NOTICE Act; lobbied on requirement to disclose the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications, and for other purposes; H.R. 3596, US Call Center Act, lobbied bill that would require a publicly available a list of all employers that relocate a call center overseas and to make such companies ineligible for Federal grants or guaranteed loans and to require disclosure of the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications; Industrial base/Defense Production Act, lobbied on sector-by-sector, tier-by-tier assessment of the industrial base; Lobbied on revision to commercial item definition, specifically in opposition of removal of "of a type" from the definition; H.R. 3674, PRECISE Act, lobbied on bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Production Act, lobbied on the entire bill intended to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 921 (became Title III of S. 3480), United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal Information Security Management Act reform; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act, lobbied the entire bill on the establishment of an Office of Cyberspace Policy; National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications; Federal Information Security Management Act reform; Federal workforce; Research and Development; S. 773, Cybersecurity Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cybersecurity in government and industry, including public-private partnership, and government cybersecurity programs; S. 801, Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011, lobbied on entire bill on IT Management in U.S. Government; H..R. 2146, DATA Act, lobbied entire bill on contractor databases; S. 1736, Acquisition Reform Savings Act, lobbied entire bill; Lobbied on general issues regarding Foreign Corrupt Practices Act debarment, including: opposing a possible legislative proposal to debar violators of FCPA; Lobbied in support of 25-point plan for IT Management and Acquisition Reform, including: update on legislative implementation; Lobbied on reauthorization of the simplified acquisition threshold in the Federal Acquisition Regulations; Lobbied on Agencies' use of interim rules; Lobbied on contract guidance and promulgation of liquidated damages provisions in Federal government contracts; Lobbied on use of suspension and debarment; S. 2038, STOCK Act, lobbied on Section 17 covering political intelligence consultants; S. 2139, Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Act, lobbied on suspension & debarment, past performance reporting; S. 2198, Commonsense Contractor Compensation Act, lobbied on executive compensation cap; S. 1536, NOTICE Act; lobbied on requirement to disclose the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications, and for other purposes; H.R. 3596, US Call Center Act, lobbied bill that would require a publicly available a list of all employers that relocate a call center overseas and to make such companies ineligible for Federal grants or guaranteed loans and to require disclosure of the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications; Industrial base/Defense Production Act, lobbied on sector-by-sector, tier-by-tier assessment of the industrial base; Lobbied on revision to commercial item definition, specifically in opposition of removal of "of a type" from the definition; H.R. 3674, PRECISE Act, lobbied on bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Production Act, lobbied on the entire bill intended to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
To amend title 18 of the United States Code to correct a technical error in the codification of title 36 of the United States Code.
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 921 (became Title III of S. 3480), United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal Information Security Management Act reform; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act, lobbied the entire bill on the establishment of an Office of Cyberspace Policy; National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications; Federal Information Security Management Act reform; Federal workforce; Research and Development; S. 773, Cybersecurity Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cybersecurity in government and industry, including public-private partnership, and government cybersecurity programs; S. 801, Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011, lobbied on entire bill on IT Management in U.S. Government; H..R. 2146, DATA Act, lobbied entire bill on contractor databases; S. 1736, Acquisition Reform Savings Act, lobbied entire bill; Lobbied on general issues regarding Foreign Corrupt Practices Act debarment, including: opposing a possible legislative proposal to debar violators of FCPA; Lobbied in support of 25-point plan for IT Management and Acquisition Reform, including: update on legislative implementation; Lobbied on reauthorization of the simplified acquisition threshold in the Federal Acquisition Regulations; Lobbied on Agencies' use of interim rules; Lobbied on contract guidance and promulgation of liquidated damages provisions in Federal government contracts; Lobbied on use of suspension and debarment; S. 2038, STOCK Act, lobbied on Section 17 covering political intelligence consultants; S. 2139, Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Act, lobbied on suspension & debarment, past performance reporting; S. 2198, Commonsense Contractor Compensation Act, lobbied on executive compensation cap; S. 1536, NOTICE Act; lobbied on requirement to disclose the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications, and for other purposes; H.R. 3596, US Call Center Act, lobbied bill that would require a publicly available a list of all employers that relocate a call center overseas and to make such companies ineligible for Federal grants or guaranteed loans and to require disclosure of the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications; Industrial base/Defense Production Act, lobbied on sector-by-sector, tier-by-tier assessment of the industrial base; Lobbied on revision to commercial item definition, specifically in opposition of removal of "of a type" from the definition; H.R. 3674, PRECISE Act, lobbied on bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Production Act, lobbied on the entire bill intended to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
To amend title 18 of the United States Code to correct a technical error in the codification of title 36 of the United States Code.
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 921 (became Title III of S. 3480), United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal Information Security Management Act reform; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act, lobbied the entire bill on the establishment of an Office of Cyberspace Policy; National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications; Federal Information Security Management Act reform; Federal workforce; Research and Development; S. 773, Cybersecurity Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cybersecurity in government and industry, including public-private partnership, and government cybersecurity programs; S. 801, Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011, lobbied on entire bill on IT Management in U.S. Government; H..R. 2146, DATA Act, lobbied entire bill on contractor databases; S. 1736, Acquisition Reform Savings Act, lobbied entire bill; Lobbied on general issues regarding Foreign Corrupt Practices Act debarment, including: opposing a possible legislative proposal to debar violators of FCPA; Lobbied in support of 25-point plan for IT Management and Acquisition Reform, including: update on legislative implementation; Lobbied on reauthorization of the simplified acquisition threshold in the Federal Acquisition Regulations; Lobbied on Agencies' use of interim rules; Lobbied on contract guidance and promulgation of liquidated damages provisions in Federal government contracts; Lobbied on use of suspension and debarment; S. 2038, STOCK Act, lobbied on Section 17 covering political intelligence consultants; S. 2139, Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Act, lobbied on suspension & debarment, past performance reporting; S. 2198, Commonsense Contractor Compensation Act, lobbied on executive compensation cap; S. 1536, NOTICE Act; lobbied on requirement to disclose the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications, and for other purposes; H.R. 3596, US Call Center Act, lobbied bill that would require a publicly available a list of all employers that relocate a call center overseas and to make such companies ineligible for Federal grants or guaranteed loans and to require disclosure of the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications; Industrial base/Defense Production Act, lobbied on sector-by-sector, tier-by-tier assessment of the industrial base; Lobbied on revision to commercial item definition, specifically in opposition of removal of "of a type" from the definition; H.R. 3674, PRECISE Act, lobbied on bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Production Act, lobbied on the entire bill intended to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding cybersecurity with regard to government, private sector, and international community; S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with a focus on Title II (sections 242-253) with focus on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with attention to updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and Improving Cybersecurity through a public-private partnership, and a legislative proposal; Lobbied issues pertaining to cloud computing; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with focus on data breach/security requirements; Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues; S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, lobbied entire bill relating to regulation of industry wide collection and use of data; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all sections of the bill with a focus on legislation that would reallocate the 700Mhz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 256 American Opportunity Act, lobbied all sections pertaining to investors and venture funds that invest in small businesses ability to receive a tax credit; S. 913 Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied all sections regarding FTC's requirement of prescribing regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of Amendments of 2011, lobbied all iessues regarding improving the provisions relating to the prvacy of electronic communications; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S. H.R. 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied issues to foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with meaningful choices about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all sections with regards to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the FTC; Lobbied issues pertaining to consumer privacy and privacy legislation;
Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding to government, private sector and international community; S. 413, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding unpdate to the Federal Security and Management Act, and specifically Title II, Sections 242-253; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied issues regarding Cyber Security and the public-private partnership in various aspect of Cyber Security; Lobbied issues regarding Internet Governance and the Global Free Flow of Information; H.R. 516, Bring Jobs Back to America Act, lobbied all portions of the bill with emphasis on incentives for new private sector jobs in the areas of manufacturing and call centers; repatriation incentives;
Data Accountability and Trust Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Data Accountability and Trust Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding cybersecurity with regard to government, private sector, and international community; S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with a focus on Title II (sections 242-253) with focus on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with attention to updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and Improving Cybersecurity through a public-private partnership, and a legislative proposal; Lobbied issues pertaining to cloud computing; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with focus on data breach/security requirements; Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues; S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, lobbied entire bill relating to regulation of industry wide collection and use of data; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all sections of the bill with a focus on legislation that would reallocate the 700Mhz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 256 American Opportunity Act, lobbied all sections pertaining to investors and venture funds that invest in small businesses ability to receive a tax credit; S. 913 Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied all sections regarding FTC's requirement of prescribing regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of Amendments of 2011, lobbied all iessues regarding improving the provisions relating to the prvacy of electronic communications; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S. H.R. 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied issues to foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with meaningful choices about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all sections with regards to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the FTC; Lobbied issues pertaining to consumer privacy and privacy legislation;
Data Accountability and Trust Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Data Accountability and Trust Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
IDEA Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2161 IDEA Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on high-skilled immigration; Lobbied issues relating to high-skilled visas and TechAmerica's Immigration Principels;
IDEA Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2161, IDEA Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering high-skilled immigration; H.R. 3012, The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, lobbied in support of the entire bill covering high-skilled immigration.
IDEA Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2161, IDEA Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering high-skilled immigration; H.R. 3012, The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, lobbied in support of the entire bill covering high-skilled immigration.
IDEA Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR 2161 IDEA Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with attention on high-skilled immigration;
SAFE Data Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
SAFE Data Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
SAFE Data Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2161, IDEA Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering high-skilled immigration; H.R. 3012, The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, lobbied in support of the entire bill covering high-skilled immigration.
Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2161, IDEA Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering high-skilled immigration; H.R. 3012, The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, lobbied in support of the entire bill covering high-skilled immigration.
Stop Online Piracy Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Stop Online Piracy Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
PRECISE Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
PRECISE Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Bring Jobs Back to America Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding to government, private sector and international community; S. 413, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding unpdate to the Federal Security and Management Act, and specifically Title II, Sections 242-253; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied issues regarding Cyber Security and the public-private partnership in various aspect of Cyber Security; Lobbied issues regarding Internet Governance and the Global Free Flow of Information; H.R. 516, Bring Jobs Back to America Act, lobbied all portions of the bill with emphasis on incentives for new private sector jobs in the areas of manufacturing and call centers; repatriation incentives;
BEST PRACTICES Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
BEST PRACTICES Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
BEST PRACTICES Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
BEST PRACTICES Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding cybersecurity with regard to government, private sector, and international community; S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with a focus on Title II (sections 242-253) with focus on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with attention to updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and Improving Cybersecurity through a public-private partnership, and a legislative proposal; Lobbied issues pertaining to cloud computing; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with focus on data breach/security requirements; Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues; S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, lobbied entire bill relating to regulation of industry wide collection and use of data; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all sections of the bill with a focus on legislation that would reallocate the 700Mhz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 256 American Opportunity Act, lobbied all sections pertaining to investors and venture funds that invest in small businesses ability to receive a tax credit; S. 913 Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied all sections regarding FTC's requirement of prescribing regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of Amendments of 2011, lobbied all iessues regarding improving the provisions relating to the prvacy of electronic communications; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S. H.R. 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied issues to foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with meaningful choices about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all sections with regards to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the FTC; Lobbied issues pertaining to consumer privacy and privacy legislation;
American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding cybersecurity with regard to government, private sector, and international community; S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with a focus on Title II (sections 242-253) with focus on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with attention to updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and Improving Cybersecurity through a public-private partnership, and a legislative proposal; Lobbied issues pertaining to cloud computing; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with focus on data breach/security requirements; Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues; S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, lobbied entire bill relating to regulation of industry wide collection and use of data; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all sections of the bill with a focus on legislation that would reallocate the 700Mhz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 256 American Opportunity Act, lobbied all sections pertaining to investors and venture funds that invest in small businesses ability to receive a tax credit; S. 913 Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied all sections regarding FTC's requirement of prescribing regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of Amendments of 2011, lobbied all iessues regarding improving the provisions relating to the prvacy of electronic communications; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S. H.R. 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied issues to foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with meaningful choices about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all sections with regards to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the FTC; Lobbied issues pertaining to consumer privacy and privacy legislation;
e-KNOW Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 1029, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act, lobbied the entire bill on consumer access to electric usage information; Lobbied on issues pertaining to the Smart Grid, specifically policies that will enable deployment of smart grid advancement technologies.
e-KNOW Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 1029 Electronic Consumer Right to Know Act, lobbied the entire bill on consumer access to electric usage information;
e-KNOW Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 1029, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act, lobbied the entire bill on consumer access to electric usage information; Lobbied on issues pertaining to the Smart Grid, specifically policies that will enable deployment of smart grid advancement technologies.
Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding cybersecurity with regard to government, private sector, and international community; S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with a focus on Title II (sections 242-253) with focus on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with attention to updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and Improving Cybersecurity through a public-private partnership, and a legislative proposal; Lobbied issues pertaining to cloud computing; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with focus on data breach/security requirements; Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues; S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, lobbied entire bill relating to regulation of industry wide collection and use of data; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all sections of the bill with a focus on legislation that would reallocate the 700Mhz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 256 American Opportunity Act, lobbied all sections pertaining to investors and venture funds that invest in small businesses ability to receive a tax credit; S. 913 Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied all sections regarding FTC's requirement of prescribing regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of Amendments of 2011, lobbied all iessues regarding improving the provisions relating to the prvacy of electronic communications; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S. H.R. 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied issues to foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with meaningful choices about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all sections with regards to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the FTC; Lobbied issues pertaining to consumer privacy and privacy legislation;
Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
American Dream Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
American Dream Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation;
GPRA Modernization Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 3853, GPRA Modernization Act, lobbied sections 2,3,4, and 5 306, 1115 and 1116 pertaining to the scope of inherently governmental; S. 921, (became Title III of S. 3480) United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill pertaining to the Federal Information Security Managment Act reform; S. 3480, The Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act, lobbied the entire bill on establishment of cyberspace policy National Center for cybersecurity and communications, Federal information Security Management Act reform, Federal workforce, research and development; S. 773, The Cybersecurity Act, lobbied the entire bill pertaining to Cybersecurity in government and industry, including public-private partnership, and government cybersecurity programs; H.R. 2142 Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act of 2010, lobbied sections pertaining to inherently governmental; H.R. 2412 GRPA Modernization Act of 2010, lobbied sections 2, 3, 4 and 5 and report language on sections on "inherently governmental";
Data Accountability and Trust Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 3853, GPRA Modernization Act, lobbied sections 2,3,4, and 5 306, 1115 and 1116 pertaining to the scope of inherently governmental; S. 921, (became Title III of S. 3480) United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill pertaining to the Federal Information Security Managment Act reform; S. 3480, The Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act, lobbied the entire bill on establishment of cyberspace policy National Center for cybersecurity and communications, Federal information Security Management Act reform, Federal workforce, research and development; S. 773, The Cybersecurity Act, lobbied the entire bill pertaining to Cybersecurity in government and industry, including public-private partnership, and government cybersecurity programs; H.R. 2142 Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act of 2010, lobbied sections pertaining to inherently governmental; H.R. 2412 GRPA Modernization Act of 2010, lobbied sections 2, 3, 4 and 5 and report language on sections on "inherently governmental";
To repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Act, lobbied the entire act with specific focus on IT provisions and the acquisition-procurement provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY201, lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to the Cyber security provisions; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster;
To repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
To repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Act, lobbied the entire act with specific focus on IT provisions and the acquisition-procurement provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities;
Secure Federal File Sharing Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Act, lobbied the entire act with specific focus on IT provisions and the acquisition-procurement provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY201, lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to the Cyber security provisions; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster;
Secure Federal File Sharing Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Act, lobbied the entire act with specific focus on IT provisions and the acquisition-procurement provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY201, lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to the Cyber security provisions; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster;
Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes.
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation;
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes.
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for border security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR 6080 Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010, lobbied section 402(b) on H-1B and L-1 visa fee increases; S. 3932 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010, lobbied Title IV regarding high-skill labor visas and green cards; Lobbied on a comprehensive immigration reform, including green cards for STEM grads, recpature of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms from temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls;
Data Breach Notification Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Data Breach Notification Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Act, lobbied the entire act with specific focus on IT provisions and the acquisition-procurement provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY201, lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to the Cyber security provisions; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster;
Data Breach Notification Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Act, lobbied the entire act with specific focus on IT provisions and the acquisition-procurement provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities;
Data Breach Notification Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Act, lobbied the entire act with specific focus on IT provisions and the acquisition-procurement provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities;
Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Act, lobbied the entire act with specific focus on IT provisions and the acquisition-procurement provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY201, lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to the Cyber security provisions; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster;
Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Act, lobbied the entire act with specific focus on IT provisions and the acquisition-procurement provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY201, lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to the Cyber security provisions; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster;
Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Act, lobbied the entire act with specific focus on IT provisions and the acquisition-procurement provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities;
Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Act, lobbied the entire act with specific focus on IT provisions and the acquisition-procurement provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities;
Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 3480, Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset, lobbied Title II, Sections 242, 244, 245, 246 and 247-253 on cybersecurity for industry and public-private partnership; S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied Title I Section 101, Title II Sections 201-202, 204-205, 207, 210, Title III Sections 301-302 and Title IV relating to the requirements in the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S. 3454, National Defense Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Section 815 on supply chain management; S. 4021, Internet and cybersecurity safety standards act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 1701-1704 and 1711 on the management of security of critical infrastructure and supply chain management; Lobbied on issues of Cybersecurity concerning the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues; Lobbied on issues of Cybersecurity and Cybercrime concerning US and EU collaboration; Lobbied on issues of Wiretapping and CALEA, pertaining to prospective proposal for expanding authorities of Communications and Law Enforcement Assistance Act; Lobbied on issues of Internet Governance and the retention of Internet Governance Forum as multi-stakeholder, non-negotiating forum, a UN process under Commission on Science and Technology and Development; Plenipotentiary Meeting of the ITU;
S. 921 (became Title III of S. 3480), United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal Information Security Management Act reform; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act, lobbied the entire bill on the establishment of an Office of Cyberspace Policy; National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications; Federal Information Security Management Act reform; Federal workforce; Research and Development; S. 773, Cybersecurity Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cybersecurity in government and industry, including public-private partnership, and government cybersecurity programs; S. 801, Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011, lobbied on entire bill on IT Management in U.S. Government; H..R. 2146, DATA Act, lobbied entire bill on contractor databases; S. 1736, Acquisition Reform Savings Act, lobbied entire bill; Lobbied on general issues regarding Foreign Corrupt Practices Act debarment, including: opposing a possible legislative proposal to debar violators of FCPA; Lobbied in support of 25-point plan for IT Management and Acquisition Reform, including: update on legislative implementation; Lobbied on reauthorization of the simplified acquisition threshold in the Federal Acquisition Regulations; Lobbied on Agencies' use of interim rules; Lobbied on contract guidance and promulgation of liquidated damages provisions in Federal government contracts; Lobbied on use of suspension and debarment; S. 2038, STOCK Act, lobbied on Section 17 covering political intelligence consultants; S. 2139, Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Act, lobbied on suspension & debarment, past performance reporting; S. 2198, Commonsense Contractor Compensation Act, lobbied on executive compensation cap; S. 1536, NOTICE Act; lobbied on requirement to disclose the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications, and for other purposes; H.R. 3596, US Call Center Act, lobbied bill that would require a publicly available a list of all employers that relocate a call center overseas and to make such companies ineligible for Federal grants or guaranteed loans and to require disclosure of the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications; Industrial base/Defense Production Act, lobbied on sector-by-sector, tier-by-tier assessment of the industrial base; Lobbied on revision to commercial item definition, specifically in opposition of removal of "of a type" from the definition; H.R. 3674, PRECISE Act, lobbied on bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Production Act, lobbied on the entire bill intended to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 921 (became Title III of S. 3480), United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal Information Security Management Act reform; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act, lobbied the entire bill on the establishment of an Office of Cyberspace Policy; National Center for Cybersecurity and Communications; Federal Information Security Management Act reform; Federal workforce; Research and Development; S. 773, Cybersecurity Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cybersecurity in government and industry, including public-private partnership, and government cybersecurity programs; S. 801, Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011, lobbied on entire bill on IT Management in U.S. Government; H..R. 2146, DATA Act, lobbied entire bill on contractor databases; S. 1736, Acquisition Reform Savings Act, lobbied entire bill; Lobbied on general issues regarding Foreign Corrupt Practices Act debarment, including: opposing a possible legislative proposal to debar violators of FCPA; Lobbied in support of 25-point plan for IT Management and Acquisition Reform, including: update on legislative implementation; Lobbied on reauthorization of the simplified acquisition threshold in the Federal Acquisition Regulations; Lobbied on Agencies' use of interim rules; Lobbied on contract guidance and promulgation of liquidated damages provisions in Federal government contracts; Lobbied on use of suspension and debarment; S. 2038, STOCK Act, lobbied on Section 17 covering political intelligence consultants; S. 2139, Comprehensive Contingency Contracting Act, lobbied on suspension & debarment, past performance reporting; S. 2198, Commonsense Contractor Compensation Act, lobbied on executive compensation cap; S. 1536, NOTICE Act; lobbied on requirement to disclose the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications, and for other purposes; H.R. 3596, US Call Center Act, lobbied bill that would require a publicly available a list of all employers that relocate a call center overseas and to make such companies ineligible for Federal grants or guaranteed loans and to require disclosure of the physical location of business agents engaging in customer service communications; Industrial base/Defense Production Act, lobbied on sector-by-sector, tier-by-tier assessment of the industrial base; Lobbied on revision to commercial item definition, specifically in opposition of removal of "of a type" from the definition; H.R. 3674, PRECISE Act, lobbied on bill to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws relating to cybersecurity, and for other purposes; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Production Act, lobbied on the entire bill intended to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes.
H.R. 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, performed bill analysis of Section 302 regarding Visa fee increase extension.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended 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 in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied in support of entire bill covering funding for basic research.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2011 · fourth_quarter · 4A
S. 1029, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act, lobbied the entire bill on consumer access to electric usage information; Lobbied on issues pertaining to the Smart Grid, specifically policies that will enable deployment of smart grid advancement technologies.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
H.R. 2161, IDEA Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering high-skilled immigration; H.R. 3012, The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, lobbied in support of the entire bill covering high-skilled immigration.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 2161, IDEA Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering high-skilled immigration; H.R. 3012, The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, lobbied in support of the entire bill covering high-skilled immigration.
H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, Lipinski Cloud Amendment, lobbied on management of federal government cloud services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to data breach, specifically advancement of data breach legislation in the House of Representatives; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Senate action on cybersecurity; S. 1151, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 413, Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act, lobbied the entire bill on cybersecurity- regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA, and workforce enhancement; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on updating FISMA and the creation of a cyber office in the White House; H.R. 1707, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill covering a national data breach law H.R. 2096, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill covering cybersecurity workforce enhancement, and research & development; H.R. 1841, Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; S. 1434, Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach law; S. 1408, Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on a national data breach law; H.R. 2577, SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill on an international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on enabling cybersecurity threat information sharing between the government and private sector; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on the protection of critical infrastructure from cybersecrutiy threats and information sharing between the government and private sector; S. Res. 306, A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and raising awareness and enhancing the state of cybersecurity in the United States, lobbied the entire bill on a cybersecurity awareness month acknowledgment; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, specifically a cybersecurity legislative proposal by the White House covering criticial infrastructure regulation, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce, education and awareness, international cooperation, and authorities for DHS; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing; Lobbied on the House Republican cybersecurity task force on overall cybersecurity improvements- identification of critical infrastructure, incentives, update to FISMA, national data breach law, workforce and education, international cooperation; Lobbied on a multi-stakeholder white paper on cybersecurity covering overall cybersecurity improvements; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied entire bill that would direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purpose; H.R. 942, The American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; H.R. 611, Best Practices Act, lobbied entire bill that would foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purpose; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill that would establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purposes; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes; Lobbied issues related to innovation; Lobbied issues related to comphrehensive tax reform and repatriation; Lobbied the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to develop a large-scale debt reduction package that would sufficiently stabilize our national debt as a share of the economy. Americas growing national debt is undermining our global competitiveness.
S. 1029, Electric Consumer Right to Know Act, lobbied the entire bill on consumer access to electric usage information; Lobbied on issues pertaining to the Smart Grid, specifically policies that will enable deployment of smart grid advancement technologies.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 2161 IDEA Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with attention on high-skilled immigration;
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
S. 1029 Electronic Consumer Right to Know Act, lobbied the entire bill on consumer access to electric usage information;
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 2161 IDEA Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on high-skilled immigration; Lobbied issues relating to high-skilled visas and TechAmerica's Immigration Principels;
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding cybersecurity with regard to government, private sector, and international community; S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with a focus on Title II (sections 242-253) with focus on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with attention to updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and Improving Cybersecurity through a public-private partnership, and a legislative proposal; Lobbied issues pertaining to cloud computing; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with focus on data breach/security requirements; Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues; S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, lobbied entire bill relating to regulation of industry wide collection and use of data; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all sections of the bill with a focus on legislation that would reallocate the 700Mhz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 256 American Opportunity Act, lobbied all sections pertaining to investors and venture funds that invest in small businesses ability to receive a tax credit; S. 913 Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied all sections regarding FTC's requirement of prescribing regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of Amendments of 2011, lobbied all iessues regarding improving the provisions relating to the prvacy of electronic communications; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S. H.R. 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied issues to foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with meaningful choices about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all sections with regards to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the FTC; Lobbied issues pertaining to consumer privacy and privacy legislation;
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding to government, private sector and international community; S. 413, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding unpdate to the Federal Security and Management Act, and specifically Title II, Sections 242-253; H.R. 1136, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied issues regarding Cyber Security and the public-private partnership in various aspect of Cyber Security; Lobbied issues regarding Internet Governance and the Global Free Flow of Information; H.R. 516, Bring Jobs Back to America Act, lobbied all portions of the bill with emphasis on incentives for new private sector jobs in the areas of manufacturing and call centers; repatriation incentives;
Lobbied issues regarding high skilled visas and implementing Immigration Principles;
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 3853, GPRA Modernization Act, lobbied sections 2,3,4, and 5 306, 1115 and 1116 pertaining to the scope of inherently governmental; S. 921, (became Title III of S. 3480) United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill pertaining to the Federal Information Security Managment Act reform; S. 3480, The Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act, lobbied the entire bill on establishment of cyberspace policy National Center for cybersecurity and communications, Federal information Security Management Act reform, Federal workforce, research and development; S. 773, The Cybersecurity Act, lobbied the entire bill pertaining to Cybersecurity in government and industry, including public-private partnership, and government cybersecurity programs; H.R. 2142 Government Efficiency, Effectiveness, and Performance Improvement Act of 2010, lobbied sections pertaining to inherently governmental; H.R. 2412 GRPA Modernization Act of 2010, lobbied sections 2, 3, 4 and 5 and report language on sections on "inherently governmental";
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 6080 Emergency Border Security Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2010, lobbied section 402(b) on H-1B and L-1 visa fee increases; S. 3932 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2010, lobbied Title IV regarding high-skill labor visas and green cards; Lobbied on a comprehensive immigration reform, including green cards for STEM grads, recpature of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms from temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls;
S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset, lobbied Title II and Sections 3, 102, 106, 241, 242, 245-253, 301, 402, 503, pertaining to supply chain management as it relates to cybersecurity and the regulatory framework in the government and private sector; S. 3742 Data Security and Breach Notification, lobbied entire bill supporting all provisions; S. 773 Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied Title I Section 101, Title II Sections 201-202, 204-205, 207-210, Ttitle III Sections 301-302 and Title IV on the requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector and government cybersecurity programs; H.R. 5136 National Defense Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 1701-1704, 1711 on the management of security of critical infrastructure and supply chain management; S. 3454 National Defesnse Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Section 815 regarding supply chain management; Lobbied isues on the private-public partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity; S. 3454 FY11 National Defense Authorization Act, lobbied Title VIII on Acquisition and Title IX on cybersecurity;
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation;
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 847, James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, lobbied section 302 regarding visa fee increase extension;
S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset, lobbied Section 253 pertaining to Supply Chain Risk Management; H.R. 5116, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill on funding for basic research; Lobbied on OMB Memordandums M-10-26/27/28/31 pertaining to IT acquisition reform;
S. 3480, Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset, lobbied Title II, Sections 242, 244, 245, 246 and 247-253 on cybersecurity for industry and public-private partnership; S. 3742, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied Title I Section 101, Title II Sections 201-202, 204-205, 207, 210, Title III Sections 301-302 and Title IV relating to the requirements in the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S. 3454, National Defense Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Section 815 on supply chain management; S. 4021, Internet and cybersecurity safety standards act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 1701-1704 and 1711 on the management of security of critical infrastructure and supply chain management; Lobbied on issues of Cybersecurity concerning the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues; Lobbied on issues of Cybersecurity and Cybercrime concerning US and EU collaboration; Lobbied on issues of Wiretapping and CALEA, pertaining to prospective proposal for expanding authorities of Communications and Law Enforcement Assistance Act; Lobbied on issues of Internet Governance and the retention of Internet Governance Forum as multi-stakeholder, non-negotiating forum, a UN process under Commission on Science and Technology and Development; Plenipotentiary Meeting of the ITU;
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset, lobbied Title II and Sections 3, 102, 106, 241, 242, 245-253, 301, 402, 503, pertaining to supply chain management as it relates to cybersecurity and the regulatory framework in the government and private sector; S. 921 US Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on federal information security management reform; Lobbied on a proposal of FM tuner chip mandates for all mobile devices; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on net neutrality, spectrum reform (deployment of more spectrum for mobile broadband) and USF reform (focuson on anchor institutions);
Filing targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Act, lobbied the entire act with specific focus on IT provisions and the acquisition-procurement provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY201, lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to the Cyber security provisions; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster;
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
H.R. 5013, IMPROVE Act, lobbied the entire act with specific focus on IT provisions and the acquisition-procurement provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities;
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office