MARGARET MCCARTHY

Issues related to IT modernization and the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF); Issues related to technical debt; Issues related to supply chains; Issues related to AI acquisition; Issues related to cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and FISMA reform; Issues related to government operations; Issues related to domestic sourcing; Build America, Buy America; H.R.7274 - Federal Acquisition Security Council Improvement Act of 2026; H.R.2765/S.1362 - SAFE Supply Chains Act.

Issues related to digital trade, tariffs, trade agreements, and digital services taxes; Issues related to export controls, critical minerals, economic security, remote access security, sanctions, outbound investment reviews, and AI Diffusion; Issues related to the African Growth and Opportunity Act; S. 4784/H.R. 8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027; S. 3519/H.R. 2683 - Remote Access Security Act; S. 1705/H.R. 3447 - Chip Security Act; H.R. 6875/S. 4456 - AI OVERWATCH Act; H.R. 8170/S. 4281 - MATCH Act; H.R. 7003/S. 5379 - BIS STRENGTH Act; H.R. 8284/S. 4835 - BIS License Administration Enhancement Act; H.R. 8289 - BIS Licensing Efficiency Act; H.R. 8288 - Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act; H.R. 4505 - Export Controls Enforcement Act; H.R. 6996 - Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act; H.R. 8283 - Deterring American AI Model Theft Act; S. 5252 - BLADE Act; H.R. 7037 - DOMINANCE Act; S. 3399 - Digital Trade Promotion Act of 2025; H.R. 5334/S.5025 - Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026; S. 429 - STRATEGIC Minerals Act.

Issues related to AI energy use; Issues related to data centers; Issues related to permitting reform; Issues related to microgrid policy; H.R. 5332/S. 3269 - Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025 H.R. 6633 - High-Capacity Grid Act S. 3947 - REWIRE Act; H.R. 9340 - Ratepayer Protection Act; H.R. 9332 - Load Forecasting Enhancement Act; H.R. 9339 - Affordable Innovation for the Grid Act; H.R. 9335 - Advanced Transmission Technology to Reduce Rates Act; H.R. 4776 - SPEED Act; S. 5159 - Supporting Transformative Resilience, Operations, and Next-Generation Grid Innovation Deployment Act.

Issues related to fiscal year 2027 appropriations.

Issues related to broadband deployment; Issues related to spectrum; Implementation of the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act.

Issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2027; S.4784/H.R.8800 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027.

Issues related to data privacy; Issues related to international data flows; Issues related to artificial intelligence; H.R.8413 - SECURE Data Act.

Issues related to workforce development; Issues related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Reauthorization; H.R. 8345/S. 4046 - Economy of the Future Commission Act; S.383 - JOBS Act of 2025; S.3339 - AI Workforce PREPARE Act of 2026; S. 4476 -Workforce Transparency Act of 2026.

Issues related to STEM education; S.5050 - Expanding AI Voices Act; H.R.5584/S.4414 - LIFT AI Act; H.R.5351/S.3957- NSF AI Education Act; H.R.6591 - Computer Science for All Act of 2025.

Issues related to cybersecurity, information sharing, operational collaboration, cyber regulatory harmonization, and state and local cybersecurity grant program reauthorization; H.R.5079 - Widespread Information Management for the Welfare of Infrastructure and Government Act; H.R.5078 - PILLAR Act; S.2983 - Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities Act; S.3404 - Satellite Cybersecurity Act; S.3251 - State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Reauthorization Act; H.R.9492 - Cybersecurity Logging Enforcement and Accountability Reporting Act.

Issues related to Artificial Intelligence; Issues related to Workforce Development; H.R. 2385 - CREATE AI Act of 2025.

Issues related to digital tax; Issues related to corporate tax policies impacting the technology sector; Issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169); H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res.7 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; One Big Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21).

Issues related to digital trade, tariffs, and digital services taxes; Issues related to export controls, economic security, remote access security, sanctions, outbound investment reviews, and AI Diffusion; S. 1053/H.R. 2246 - the FIGHT China Act of 2025; H.R. 2683 - Remote Access Security Act; S. 1705/H.R. 3447 - Chip Security Act.

Issues related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Reauthorization; Issues related to workforce development; S. 383 - JOBS Act of 2025.

Issues related to AI energy use; Issues related to data centers.

Issues related to data privacy; Issues related to international data flows; Issues related to artificial intelligence.

Issues related to broadband deployment; Issues related to spectrum; One Big Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21).

Issues related to cybersecurity, information sharing, operational collaboration, cyber regulatory harmonization; H.R. 1000 - Cyber PIVOTT Act; S. 1337 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Extension Act.

Issues related to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2026; FORGED Act.

Issues related to IT modernization; Issues related to supply chains, Issues related to cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), and FISMA reform; Issues related to government operations.

Issues related to Artificial Intelligence; Issues related to Workforce Development; H.R. 2385 - CREATE AI Act of 2025.

Issues related to digital tax; Issues related to corporate tax policies impacting the technology sector; Issues related to the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169); H.Con.Res.14 - Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034; S.Con.Res.7 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.

Issues related to digital trade, tariffs, and digital services taxes; Issues related to export controls, economic security, remote access security, sanctions, outbound investment reviews, and AI Diffusion; S. 1053/H.R. 2246 - the FIGHT China Act of 2025.

Issues related to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Reauthorization; Issues related to workforce development; S. 383 - JOBS Act of 2025.

Issues related to AI energy use; Issues related to data centers.

Issues related to data privacy; Issues related to international data flows; Issues related to artificial intelligence.

Global Sourcing; cybersecurity workforce development; workforce development and training; H.R.6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act.

STEM legislation; STEM education funding; Public Law 117-167, Chips and Science Act implementation; S.4394 - the NSF AI Education Act of 2024; H.R. 9211- LIFT AI Act; H.R. 9402 - NSF AI Education Act; H.R. 9403 - Expanding AI Voices Act; H.R. 9215 - Workforce for AI Trust Act.

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade, including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Build American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; participation in standards setting organizations; trade with China; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); de minimis tariff exemption; Outbound Investment Reviews; H.R.3136 - National Critical Capabilities Defense Act; S.4758 - Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act; H.R.7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act; H.R.8315 - Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Restriction of Critical Exports Act; H.R.7151 - Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act; H.R.8924 - Protecting American Innovation and Development Act of 2024; H.R.8152 - Remote Access Security Act; H.R.5613 - Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act.

Data Center Consolidation; Data Center Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things.

Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Quantum Computing; Internet regulation; S.2714/H.R. 5077 - the CREATE AI Act; H.R.6791 - Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023; S.4178 - the Future of AI Innovation Act; S.4230 - the Secure Artificial Intelligence; S.2228/H.R.4549 - the Building Chips in America Act of 2023; H.R.9497 - AI Advancement and Reliability Act of 2024; H.R.9466 - AI Development Practices Act of 2024; H.R.9197 - Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act.

Cybersecurity; FISMA reform/H.R.4552 - the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Cybersecurity; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Encryption; Supply chain; Cyber incident reporting; Breach notification; Cyber Safety Review Board; Operational technology/Industrial Control System; Vulnerability disclosure and hunt and incident response; China; Federal IT security; ransomware; Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP); Secure Software Development; Cyber Regulatory Harmonization; Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative.

Basel Convention; Data Center Efficiency.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2025; H.R.5009 - the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159); H.R.8070 - the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; S.4638 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform; Supply Chain; Cybersecurity; Encryption; Issues related to electronics and battery components and materials; Export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency; Domestic sourcing preference issues; acquisition; cybersecurity; critical and rare earth materials; semiconductors; CMMC; procurement issues.

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Artificial Intelligence; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform; technology accessibility issues; national security reviews of technology; S.3312 - Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability (AIRIA) Act of 2023; H.R.7520 - Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-50); H.R.7888 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act; H.R.8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; digital services taxes; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; Chips and Science Act (Public Law 117-167) implementation and rulemaking; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) implementation and rulemaking; H.R.2673 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023; H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024; Semiconductor Investment Tax Credit; S.866 - American Innovation and Jobs Act; TCJA expiring provisions; corporate tax rates; GILTI, FDII, and BEAT 2026 changes; H.R.9183 - Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act of 2024; S. 1457 - The Taiwan Tax Agreement Act; S. 3084 - The United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act; H.R. 5988 - The United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act.

Global Sourcing; cybersecurity workforce development; workforce development and training; H.R.6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act.

Cybersecurity; FISMA reform/H.R.4552 - the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Cybersecurity; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Encryption; Supply chain; Cyber incident reporting; Breach notification; Cyber Safety Review Board; Operational technology/Industrial Control System; Vulnerability disclosure and hunt and incident response; China; Federal IT security; ransomware; Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP); Secure Software Development; Cyber Regulatory Harmonization; Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative.

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; digital services taxes; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; Chips and Science Act (Public Law 117-167) implementation and rulemaking; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) implementation and rulemaking; H.R.2673 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023; H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024; Semiconductor Investment Tax Credit; S.866 - American Innovation and Jobs Act; TCJA expiring provisions; corporate tax rates; GILTI, FDII, and BEAT 2026 changes; H.R.9183 - Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act of 2024; S. 1457 - The Taiwan Tax Agreement Act; S. 3084 - The United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act; H.R. 5988 - The United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2025; H.R.5009 - the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (Public Law 118-159); H.R.8070 - the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; S.4638 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform; Supply Chain; Cybersecurity; Encryption; Issues related to electronics and battery components and materials; Export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency; Domestic sourcing preference issues; acquisition; cybersecurity; critical and rare earth materials; semiconductors; CMMC; procurement issues.

Basel Convention; Data Center Efficiency.

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; 5G; 6G; Supply chain; Cybersecurity; S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024.

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade, including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Build American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; participation in standards setting organizations; trade with China; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); de minimis tariff exemption; Outbound Investment Reviews; H.R.3136 - National Critical Capabilities Defense Act; S.4758 - Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act; H.R.7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act; H.R.8315 - Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Restriction of Critical Exports Act; H.R.7151 - Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act; H.R.8924 - Protecting American Innovation and Development Act of 2024; H.R.8152 - Remote Access Security Act; H.R.5613 - Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act.

Data Center Consolidation; Data Center Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things.

Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Quantum Computing; Internet regulation; S.2714/H.R. 5077 - the CREATE AI Act; H.R.6791 - Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023; S.4178 - the Future of AI Innovation Act; S.4230 - the Secure Artificial Intelligence; S.2228/H.R.4549 - the Building Chips in America Act of 2023; H.R.9497 - AI Advancement and Reliability Act of 2024; H.R.9466 - AI Development Practices Act of 2024; H.R.9197 - Small Business Artificial Intelligence Advancement Act.

STEM legislation; STEM education funding; Public Law 117-167, Chips and Science Act implementation; S.4394 - the NSF AI Education Act of 2024; H.R. 9211- LIFT AI Act; H.R. 9402 - NSF AI Education Act; H.R. 9403 - Expanding AI Voices Act; H.R. 9215 - Workforce for AI Trust Act.

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Artificial Intelligence; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform; technology accessibility issues; national security reviews of technology; S.3312 - Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability (AIRIA) Act of 2023; H.R.7520 - Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024 (Public Law 118-50); H.R.7888 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act; H.R.8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.

Global Sourcing; cybersecurity workforce development; workforce development and training; diversity and inclusion; H.R.6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act.

Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Quantum Computing; Internet regulation; S.2714 & H.R. 5077 - the CREATE AI Act; H.R.6791 - Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023; S.4178 - the Future of AI Innovation Act; S.4230 - the Secure Artificial Intelligence; S.2228/H.R.4549 - the Building Chips in America Act of 2023.

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; digital services taxes; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; Chips and Science Act (Public Law 117-167) implementation and rulemaking; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) implementation and rulemaking; H.R.2673 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023; H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024; Semiconductor Investment Tax Credit; S.866 - American Innovation and Jobs Act; TCJA expiring provisions; corporate tax rates; GILTI, FDII, and BEAT 2026 changes; H.R.9183 - Semiconductor Technology Advancement and Research (STAR) Act of 2024; S. 1457 - The Taiwan Tax Agreement Act; S. 3084 - The United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act; and H.R. 5988 - The United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act.

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; 5G; 6G; Supply chain; Cybersecurity; and S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024.

Basel Convention; Data Center Efficiency.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2025 (H.R.8070 - the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 & S.4638 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025); Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform; Supply Chain; Cybersecurity; Encryption; supply chain; Issues related to electronics and battery components and materials; Export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency; Domestic sourcing preference issues; acquisition; cybersecurity; critical and rare earth materials; semiconductors; supply chain; CMMC; and procurement issues.

Cybersecurity; FISMA reform/H.R.4552 - the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Cybersecurity; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Encryption; Supply chain; Cyber incident reporting; Breach notification; Cyber Safety Review Board; Operational technology/Industrial Control System; Vulnerability disclosure and hunt and incident response; China; Federal IT security; ransomware; Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP); Secure Software Development; Cyber Regulatory Harmonization; Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative.

FedRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cybersecurity; FISMA reform; H.R.4552 & S.2251 - Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023; Federal IT security; S.931 & H.R.1695 - Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act; S.917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S.824 - National Risk Management Act of 2023; S.884 - Improving Digital Identity Act of 2023; S.933 - Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023; S.679 - GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023; S.1865 - Transparent Automated Governance Act; Modernizing Government Technology Act reform and reauthorization; S.3890 - Improving Intergovernmental Cooperation and Reducing Duplication Act; H.R.7532 - Federal AI Governance and Transparency Act; S.4495 - the Promoting Responsible Evaluation and Procurement to Advance Readiness for Enterprise- wide Deployment (PREPARED) for AI Act; federal government AI procurement and use issues; S.4055 - Improving Contracting Outcomes Act; S. 4066 & H.R. 9595 - Federal Improvement in Technology (FIT) Procurement Act; H.R. 5887 - Government Services Delivery Act.

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade, including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Build American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; participation in standards setting organizations; trade with China; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); de minimis tariff exemption; Outbound Investment Reviews; H.R.3136 - National Critical Capabilities Defense Act; S.4758 - Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act; H.R.7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act; H.R.8315 - Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Restriction of Critical Exports Act; H.R.7151 - Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act; H.R.8924 - Protecting American Innovation and Development Act of 2024; and H.R.8152 - Remote Access Security Act.

FY25 appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies (H.R.9026); Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies (H.R.8997); Homeland Security (H.R.8752); Financial Services and General Government (H.R.8773); Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (H.R.9029); Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies (H.R.8580, S.4677); P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act implementation; Technology modernization; IT appropriations.

Global Sourcing; cybersecurity workforce development; workforce development and training; diversity and inclusion; H.R.6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act.

STEM legislation; STEM education funding; P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act implementation; S.4394 - the NSF AI Education Act of 2024.

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Artificial Intelligence; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform; technology accessibility issues; national security reviews of technology; S.3312 - Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability (AIRIA) Act of 2023; H.R.7520 - Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024; H.R.7888 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act; H.R.8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.

FY25 appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies (H.R.9026); Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies (H.R.8997); Homeland Security (H.R.8752); Financial Services and General Government (H.R.8773); Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (H.R.9029); Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies (H.R.8580, S.4677); P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act implementation; Technology modernization; IT appropriations.

Data Center Consolidation; Data Center Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things.

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade, including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Build American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; participation in standards setting organizations; bilateral negotiations between U.S.- EU, and U.S.-UK; trade with China; Indonesian ICT Tariffs; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Outbound Investment Reviews; H.R.3136 - National Critical Capabilities Defense Act; S.4758 - Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act; H.R.7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act; H.R.8315 - Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Restriction of Critical Exports Act; H.R.7151 - Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act; H.R.8924 - Protecting American Innovation and Development Act of 2024; and H.R.8152 - Remote Access Security Act.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2025 (H.R.8070 - the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 & S.4638 - the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025); Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform; Supply Chain; Cybersecurity; Encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; Issues related to rare earth materials; Export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency; Domestic sourcing preference issues; Acquisition, cybersecurity, critical and rare earth materials, semiconductor, supply chain, CMMC, and procurement issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2025.

Basel Convention; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency.

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; Chips and Science Act (Public Law 117-167) implementation and rulemaking; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) implementation and rulemaking; H.R.2673 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023; H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024; Semiconductor Investment Tax Credit; S.866 - American Innovation and Jobs Act; TCJA expiring provisions; corporate tax rates; and GILTI, FDII, and BEAT 2026 rate changes.

Cybersecurity; FISMA reform/H.R.4552 - the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Cybersecurity; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Encryption; Supply chain; Cyber incident reporting; Breach notification; Cyber Safety Review Board; Operational technology/Industrial Control System; Vulnerability disclosure and hunt and incident response; China; Federal IT security; ransomware; Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP); Secure Software Development; and Cyber Regulatory Harmonization.

Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Internet regulation; H.R.4223 - the National AI Commission Act; S.2714 & H.R. 5077 - the CREATE AI Act; H.R.6791 - Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023; S.4178 - the Future of AI Innovation Act; and S.4230 - the Secure Artificial Intelligence.

Data Center Consolidation; Data Center Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things.

STEM legislation; STEM education funding; P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act implementation; S.4394 - the NSF AI Education Act of 2024.

Cybersecurity; FISMA reform/H.R.4552 - the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Cybersecurity; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Encryption; Supply chain; Cyber incident reporting; Breach notification; Cyber Safety Review Board; Operational technology/Industrial Control System; Vulnerability disclosure and hunt and incident response; China; Federal IT security; ransomware; Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP); Secure Software Development; and Cyber Regulatory Harmonization.

Basel Convention; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency.

FY25 appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies (H.R.9026); Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies (H.R.8997); Homeland Security (H.R.8752); Financial Services and General Government (H.R.8773); Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (H.R.9029); Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies (H.R.8580, S.4677); P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act implementation; Technology modernization; IT appropriations.

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Acquisition; 5G; 6G; Supply chain; Cybersecurity; and S. 4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024.

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade, including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Build American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; participation in standards setting organizations; bilateral negotiations between U.S.- EU, and U.S.-UK; trade with China; Indonesian ICT Tariffs; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Outbound Investment Reviews; H.R.3136 - National Critical Capabilities Defense Act; S.4758 - Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act; H.R.7986 - Generalized System of Preferences Reform Act; H.R.8315 - Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Restriction of Critical Exports Act; H.R.7151 - Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act; H.R.8924 - Protecting American Innovation and Development Act of 2024; and H.R.8152 - Remote Access Security Act.

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; Chips and Science Act (Public Law 117-167) implementation and rulemaking; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) implementation and rulemaking; H.R.2673 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023; H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024; Semiconductor Investment Tax Credit; S.866 - American Innovation and Jobs Act; TCJA expiring provisions; corporate tax rates; and GILTI, FDII, and BEAT 2026 rate changes.

Global Sourcing; cybersecurity workforce development; workforce development and training; diversity and inclusion; H.R.6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act.

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Artificial Intelligence; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform; technology accessibility issues; national security reviews of technology; S.3312 - Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability (AIRIA) Act of 2023; H.R.7520 - Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024; H.R.7888 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act; H.R.8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.

FedRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cybersecurity; FISMA reform; H.R.4552 & S.2251 - Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023; Federal IT security; S.931 & H.R.1695 - Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act; S.917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S.824 - National Risk Management Act of 2023; S.884 - Improving Digital Identity Act of 2023; S.933 - Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023; S.679 - GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023; S.1865 - Transparent Automated Governance Act; Modernizing Government Technology Act reform and reauthorization; S.3890 - Improving Intergovernmental Cooperation and Reducing Duplication Act; H.R.7532 - Federal AI Governance and Transparency Act; S.4495 - the Promoting Responsible Evaluation and Procurement to Advance Readiness for Enterprise-wide Deployment (PREPARED) for AI Act; federal government AI issues; S.4055 - Improving Contracting Outcomes Act; S. 4066 - Federal Improvement in Technology (FIT) Procurement Act.

FedRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cybersecurity; FISMA reform; H.R.4552 & S.2251 - Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023; Federal IT security; S. 931 & H.R. 1695 - Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act; S. 917 - Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S.824 - National Risk Management Act of 2023; S. 884 - Improving Digital Identity Act of 2023; S. 933 - Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023; S. 679 - GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023; S. 1865 - Transparent Automated Governance Act; Modernizing Government Technology Act reform and reauthorization; S. 3890 - Improving Intergovernmental Cooperation and Reducing Duplication Act; H.R. 7532 - Federal AI Governance and Transparency Act; federal government AI issues; S.4055 - Improving Contracting Outcomes Act; S. 4066 - Federal Improvement in Technology (FIT) Procurement Act.

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Acquisition; 5G; 6G; Supply chain; Cybersecurity.

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Artificial Intelligence; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform; technology accessibility issues; S. 3312 - Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability (AIRIA) Act of 2023; national security reviews of technology; H.R.7520 - Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024; H.R.7888 - Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act.

Basel Convention; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency.

Cybersecurity; FISMA reform/H.R. 4552 - the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Cybersecurity; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Encryption; Supply chain; Cyber incident reporting; Breach notification; Cyber Safety Review Board; Operational technology/Industrial Control System; Vulnerability disclosure and hunt and incident response; China; Federal IT security; ransomware; Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP); Secure Software Development.

FY24 appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies (H.R. 5893, S.2321); Homeland Security (H.R. 4367, S.2625); Financial Services and General Government (H.R. 4664, S.2309); Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (H.R.5894, S.2624); Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies (S. 2127); P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act implementation; Technology modernization; IT appropriations; FY25 appropriations.

Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Internet regulation; H.R. 4223 - the National AI Commission Act; CREATE AI Act (S.2714; H.R. 5077); and H.R.6791 - Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023.

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; American Innovation and Jobs Act (S.866); Public country-by-country reporting; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; Chips and Science Act (Public Law 117-167) implementation and rulemaking; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) implementation and rulemaking; H.R.2673 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023; H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024; Semiconductor Investment Tax Credit.

Global Sourcing; cybersecurity workforce development; workforce development and training legislation; diversity and inclusion; H.R. 6655 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2025; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform; Supply Chain; Cybersecurity; Encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; Issues related to rare earth materials; Export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency; Domestic sourcing preference issues; Acquisition, cybersecurity, critical and rare earth materials, semiconductor, supply chain, CMMC, and procurement issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2025.

H.R. 2670 & S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2024; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform; Supply Chain; Cybersecurity; Encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; Issues related to rare earth materials; Export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency; Domestic sourcing preference issues; Acquisition, cybersecurity, critical and rare earth materials, semiconductor, supply chain, CMMC, and procurement issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2024.

Global Sourcing; cybersecurity workforce development; workforce development and training legislation; diversity and inclusion

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Artificial Intelligence; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform; technology accessibility issues; S. 3312, the Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability (AIRIA) Act of 2023.

FedRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cybersecurity; FISMA reform; H.R.4552 & S.2251, Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023; Federal IT security; S. 931 & H.R. 1695, Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act; S. 917, the Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S.824, the National Risk Management Act of 2023; S. 884, the Improving Digital Identity Act of 2023; S. 933, the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023; S. 679, the GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023; S. 1865, Transparent Automated Governance Act; Modernizing Government Technology Act reform and reauthorization; S. 3890, Improving Intergovernmental Cooperation and Reducing Duplication Act; federal government AI issues.

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade, including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Build American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; participation in standards setting organizations; bilateral negotiations between U.S.- EU, and U.S.-UK; trade with China; Indonesian ICT Tariffs; Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); Outbound Investment Reviews; H.R.3136 - National Critical Capabilities Defense Act; S. 4758 - Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act; H.R. 760 - Chinese Military and Surveillance Company Sanctions Act.

Cybersecurity; FISMA reform; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Cybersecurity; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Encryption; Supply chain; Cyber incident reporting; Breach notification; Cyber Safety Review Board; Operational technology/Industrial Control System; Vulnerability disclosure and hunt and incident response; China; Federal IT security; ransomware; Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP); Secure Software Development.

Basel Convention; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency.

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Acquisition; 5G; 6G; Supply chain; Cybersecurity.

STEM legislation; HBCU and MSI Funding; STEM education funding; P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act implementation.

Data Center Consolidation; Data Center Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things.

Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Internet regulation; the National AI Commission Act (H.R. 4223); CREATE AI Act (S.2714; H.R. 5077); and Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act of 2023 (H.R.6791).

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade, including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Build American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; participation in standards setting organizations; bilateral negotiations between U.S.- EU, and U.S.-UK; trade with China; Indonesian ICT Tariffs, Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Outbound Investment Reviews/National Critical Capabilities Defense Act; S. 4758 - Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act; S. 686 - RESTRICT Act; H.R. 760 - Chinese Military and Surveillance Company Sanctions Act.

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Artificial Intelligence; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform; technology accessibility issues.

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Acquisition; 5G; 6G; Supply chain; Cybersecurity.

Global Sourcing; cybersecurity workforce development; workforce development and training legislation; federal contracting labor policies; diversity and inclusion; Equality Act.

Cybersecurity; FISMA reform; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Encryption; Supply chain; Cyber incident reporting; Breach notification; Operational technology/Industrial Control System; Vulnerability disclosure and hunt and incident response; China; Federal IT security; ransomware; Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP); S. 686 - RESTRICT Act; Secure Software Development.

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; American Innovation and Jobs Act (S.866); Public country-by-country reporting; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; Chips and Science Act (Public Law 117-167) implementation and rulemaking; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) implementation and rulemaking; H.R.2673 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023.

STEM legislation; HBCU and MSI Funding; STEM education funding; P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act implementation.

FY24 appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies (S.2321); Homeland Security (H.R. 4367; S.2625); Financial Services and General Government (H.R. 4664; S.2309); Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies (S.2624); Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies (S. 2127); P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act implementation; Technology modernization; IT appropriations.

Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Internet regulation; the National AI Commission Act (H.R. 4223); and CREATE AI Act (S.2714; H.R. 5077).

Data Center Consolidation; Data Center Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things.

High-skilled immigration; Presidential Proclamation 10052; Presidential Proclamation 10014; green card per country cap repeal.

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency; Basel Convention.

Global Sourcing; cybersecurity workforce development; workforce development and training legislation; federal contracting labor policies; diversity and inclusion; Equality Act.

Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Internet regulation; the National AI Commission Act (H.R. 4223).

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Artificial Intelligence; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform; technology accessibility issues.

High-skilled immigration; Presidential Proclamation 10052; Presidential Proclamation 10014; green card per country cap repeal.

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; American Innovation and Jobs Act (S.866); Public country-by-country reporting; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; Chips and Science Act (Public Law 117-167) implementation and rulemaking; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) implementation and rulemaking; H.R.2673 - American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023.

FY24 appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies; Homeland Security (H.R. 4367); Financial Services and General Government; and Labor, Health and Human Services and Education; P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act implementation; Technology modernization; IT appropriations.

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency; Basel Convention.

FedRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cybersecurity; FISMA reform; Federal IT security; S. 931 & H.R. 1695, Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act; S. 917, the Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S. 824, the National Risk Management Act of 2023; S. 884, the Improving Digital Identity Act of 2023; S. 933, the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023; S. 679, the GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023; S. 1865, Transparent Automated Governance Act; Modernizing Government Technology Act reform and reauthorization.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2024; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform; Supply Chain; Cybersecurity; Encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; Issues related to rare earth materials; Export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency; Domestic sourcing preference issues; Acquisition, cybersecurity, critical and rare earth materials, semiconductor, supply chain, CMMC, and procurement issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2024.

STEM legislation; HBCU and MSI Funding; STEM education funding; P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act implementation.

Data Center Consolidation; Data Center Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things.

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency.

STEM legislation; HBCU and MSI Funding; STEM education funding; P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act.

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; American Innovation and Jobs Act (S.866); Public country-by-country reporting; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; Chips and Science Act (Public Law 117-167) implementation and rulemaking; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169) implementation and rulemaking.

FedRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cybersecurity; FISMA reform; Federal IT security; S. 931, Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act; S. 917, the Securing Open Source Software Act of 2023; S. 824, the National Risk Management Act of 2023; S. 884, the Improving Digital Identity Act of 2023; S. 933, the Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2023; S. 679, the GAO Database Modernization Act of 2023.

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade, including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Buy American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; participation in standards setting organizations; bilateral negotiations between U.S.- EU, and U.S.-UK; trade with China; Indonesian ICT Tariffs, Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), Outbound Investment Reviews/National Critical Capabilities Defense Act; S. 4758 - Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act; S. 686 - RESTRICT Act.

National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2024; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform; Supply Chain; Cybersecurity; Encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; Issues related to rare earth materials; Export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency; Domestic sourcing preference issues; Acquisition, cybersecurity, critical and rare earth materials, semiconductor, supply chain, CMMC, and procurement issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2024.

FY24 appropriations: Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies; Homeland Security; Financial Services and General Government; and Labor, Health and Human Services and Education; P.L. 117-167, Chips and Science Act; Technology modernization; IT appropriations.

Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Internet regulation.

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Artificial Intelligence; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform; technology accessibility issues.

High-skilled immigration; Presidential Proclamation 10052; Presidential Proclamation 10014; green card per country cap repeal.

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Acquisition; 5G; 6G; Supply chain; Cybersecurity.

Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Internet regulation

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; state and local tax issues resulting from remote work; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; S.2107, Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors (FABS) Act; H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act; H.R. 7104, Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors Act; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169)

High-skilled immigration; Presidential Proclamation 10052; Presidential Proclamation 10014; H.R.1177, U.S. Citizenship Act; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022; green card per country cap repeal; H.R.3648, EAGLE Act of 2022

STEM legislation; HBCU Funding; H.R.6893 IGNITE HBCU and MSI Excellence Act; STEM education funding; S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022

FedRamp; H.R. 21 - Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) Authorization Act; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cyber security; FISMA reform; Federal IT security; S. 3890 - Improving Intergovernmental Cooperation and Reducing Duplication Act of 2022; H.R. 7185 & S. 4930 - Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act; S. 4908 - Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act; S.4629 - Federal Data Center Enhancement Act of 2022

FY 22 Appropriations; supplemental FY 21 appropriations; H.R.7178, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act; S.3832, Endless Frontier Act; S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022, Technology modernization, IT appropriations; H.R.8256, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; S. 4664, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies; H.R.8257, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2023; S. 4678- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2023; H.R.8254, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2023; and S. 4685, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2023

H.R. 7900/S. 4543 - National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2023, H.R. 7776 - the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform, Supply Chain; acquisition issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); cybersecurity; encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; S.Amdt. 6135 - Prohibition on Certain Semiconductor Products and Services; semiconductor supply chain issues; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; issues related to rare earth materials; export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency; domestic sourcing preference issues; acquisition, cybersecurity, critical and rare earth materials, semiconductor, supply chain, CMMC, and procurement issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2023

Data Center Consolidation; Data Center Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things

Global Sourcing; cybersecurity workforce development; workforce development and training legislation; federal contracting labor policies; diversity and inclusion; H.R.5, Equality Act and S.393, Equality Act

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform; H.R. 8152 American Data Privacy and Protection Act; technology accessibility issues; S. 4998/H.R. 9021, Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act

P.L. 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Buy American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; participation in standards setting organizations; bilateral negotiations between U.S.-EU, and U.S.-UK; trade with China; Indonesian ICT Tariffs, Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; domestic sourcing issues; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022; H.R.6329 National Critical Capabilities Defense Act of 2021; S.1854 National Critical Capabilities Defense Act of 2021; S. 4758 - Returning American Manufacturing Potential (RAMP) Act

FY 22 Appropriations; supplemental FY 21 appropriations; H.R.7178, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act; S.3832, Endless Frontier Act; S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022, Technology modernization, IT appropriations

Cyber security; FISMA reform; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; encryption; supply chain; cyber incident reporting; breach notification; operational technology/Industrial Control System; vulnerability disclosure and hunt and incident response; China; Federal IT security; ransomware

High-skilled immigration; Presidential Proclamation 10052; Presidential Proclamation 10014; H.R.1177, U.S. Citizenship Act; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022; green card per country cap repeal

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Acquisition; 5G; 6G; supply chain; cyber security; P.L. 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

STEM legislation; HBCU Funding; H.R.6893 IGNITE HBCU and MSI Excellence Act; STEM education funding; S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022

Data Center Consolidation; Data Center Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things

H.R. 7900/S. 4543 - National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2023; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform, Supply Chain; acquisition issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); cybersecurity; encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; issues related to rare earth materials; export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency; domestic sourcing preference issues; acquisition, cybersecurity, critical and rare earth materials, semiconductor, supply chain, CMMC, and procurement issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2023.

Global Sourcing; cybersecurity workforce development; workforce development and training legislation; federal contracting labor policies; diversity and inclusion; H.R.5, Equality Act and S.393, Equality Act

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; state and local tax issues resulting from remote work; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; S.2107, Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors (FABS) Act; H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act; H.R. 7104, Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors Act

Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Internet regulation

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade including export controls; outbound investment; data flows; digital trade; Buy American, Buy America, and domestic sourcing preference issues; 301 tariffs; issues related to antitrust; participation in standards setting organizations; bilateral negotiations between U.S.-EU, and U.S.-UK; trade with China; Indonesian ICT Tariffs, Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; domestic sourcing issues; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022; H.R.6329 National Critical Capabilities Defense Act of 2021; S.1854 National Critical Capabilities Defense Act of 2021

Data Center Consolidation; Data Center Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency

Global Sourcing; cybersecurity workforce development; workforce development and training legislation; federal contracting labor policies; diversity and inclusion; H.R.5, Equality Act and S.393, Equality Act

FEDRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cyber security; FISMA reform; Federal IT security; H.R. 7185 - Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act; Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM)

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform

P.L. 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

FY 22 Appropriations; supplemental FY 21 appropriations; H.R.7178, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act; S.3832, Endless Frontier Act; S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022, Technology modernization, IT appropriations

Defense Authorization; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform, Supply Chain; acquisition issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); cybersecurity; encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; issues related to rare earth materials; export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency; domestic sourcing preference issues

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; state and local tax issues resulting from remote work; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; S.2107, Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors (FABS) Act; H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act; H.R. 7104, Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors Act

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Internet regulation; Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Acquisition; 5G; 6G; supply chain; cyber security; P.L. 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; state and local tax issues resulting from remote work; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; S.2107, Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors (FABS) Act; H.R.5376, Build Back Better Act; H.R. 7104, Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors Act

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform

Global Sourcing; cybersecurity workforce development; workforce development and training legislation; federal contracting labor policies; diversity and inclusion; H.R.5, Equality Act and S.393, Equality Act

FEDRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cyber security; FISMA reform; Federal IT security; H.R. 7185 - Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act

FY 22 Appropriations; supplemental FY 21 appropriations; H.R.7178, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act; S.3832, Endless Frontier Act; S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022, Technology modernization, IT appropriations

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency

STEM legislation; HBCU Funding; H.R.6893 IGNITE HBCU and MSI Excellence Act; STEM education funding; S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022

Defense Authorization; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform, Supply Chain; acquisition issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); cybersecurity; encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; issues related to rare earth materials; export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency; domestic sourcing preference issues

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Internet regulation; Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Acquisition; 5G; 6G; supply chain; cyber security; P.L. 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

P.L. 117-58, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

High-skilled immigration; Presidential Proclamation 10052; Presidential Proclamation 10014; H.R.1177, U.S. Citizenship Act; H.R. 4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022; green card per country cap repeal

Data Center Consolidation; Data Center Efficiency; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things

FEDRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cyber security; FISMA reform; Federal IT security

STEM legislation; HBCU Funding/IGNITE HBCU Act; STEM education funding

High-skilled immigration; H-1B expansion; Green card per-country cap repeal; issues related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy; overstays due to COVID travel restrictions; Presidential Proclamation 10052; Presidential Proclamation 10014; H.R.1177, U.S. Citizenship Act

FY 22 Appropriations; supplemental FY 21 appropriations; H.R.7178, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act; S.3832, Endless Frontier Act; S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Data Center Consolidation; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; state and local tax issues resulting from remote work; Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; S.2107 - Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors (FABS) Act; H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act

Defense Authorization; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform, Supply Chain; DOD IT acquisition issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); cybersecurity; encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; issues related to rare earth materials; export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade including export controls; data flows; digital trade; USMCA implementation; Buy and Hire American Executive Order; 301 tariffs; issues related to antitrust; U.S.-Japan Agreement; WTO reform/E-commerce moratorium; participation in standards setting organizations; US-India negotiations; bilateral negotiations between U.S.-EU, U.S.-UK, and U.S.-Kenya; Defense Production Act; trade with China; Indonesian ICT Tariffs, Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; domestic sourcing issues

Cyber security; FISMA reform; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; encryption; supply chain; cyber incident reporting; breach notification; operational technology/Industrial Control System; vulnerability disclosure and hunt and incident response; China; Federal IT security; ransomware

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Internet regulation; Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Acquisition; 5G; supply chain; CARES Act provisions related to technology industry; cyber security

Infrastructure

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade including export controls; data flows; digital trade; USMCA implementation; Buy and Hire American Executive Order; 301 tariffs; issues related to antitrust; U.S.-Japan Agreement; WTO reform/E-commerce moratorium; participation in standards setting organizations; US-India negotiations; bilateral negotiations between U.S.-EU, U.S.-UK, and U.S.-Kenya; Defense Production Act; trade with China; Indonesian ICT Tariffs, Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Data Center Consolidation; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things

Global Sourcing; workforce development and training legislation; H1-B & EB legislation; federal contracting labor policies; diversity and inclusion; H.R.5, Equality Act and S.393, Equality Act

FY 22 Appropriations; supplemental FY 21 appropriations; H.R.7178, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act; S.3832, Endless Frontier Act; S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency

Defense Authorization; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform, Supply Chain; DOD IT acquisition issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); cybersecurity; encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; issues related to rare earth materials; export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China; Data Center Efficiency

High-skilled immigration; H-1B expansion; Green card per-country cap repeal; issues related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy; overstays due to COVID travel restrictions; Presidential Proclamation 10052; Presidential Proclamation 10014; H.R.1177, U.S. Citizenship Act

Cyber security; FISMA reform; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; encryption; supply chain; cyber incident reporting; breach notification; operational technology/Industrial Control System; vulnerability disclosure and hunt and incident response; China; Federal IT security; ransomware

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform

FEDRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cyber security; FISMA reform; Federal IT security

STEM legislation; HBCU Funding/IGNITE HBCU Act

Infrastructure

Cyber security; FISMA reform; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; encryption; supply chain; cyber incident reporting; breach notification; operational technology/Industrial Control System; vulnerability disclosure and hunt and incident response; China; Federal IT security; ransomware

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade including export controls; data flows; digital trade; USMCA implementation; Buy and Hire American Executive Order; 301 tariffs; issues related to antitrust; U.S.-Japan Agreement; WTO reform/E-commerce moratorium; participation in standards setting organizations; US-India negotiations; bilateral negotiations between U.S.-EU, U.S.-UK, and U.S.-Kenya; Defense Production Act; trade with China; Indonesian ICT Tariffs, Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Data Center Consolidation; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things

Global Sourcing; workforce development and training legislation; H1-B & EB legislation; federal contracting labor policies; diversity and inclusion; H.R.5, Equality Act and S.393, Equality Act

FY 22 Appropriations; supplemental FY 21 appropriations; H.R.7178, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act; S.3832, Endless Frontier Act; S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool); Data Center Efficiency

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; state and local tax issues resulting from remote work; Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool)

FEDRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cyber security; FISMA reform; Federal IT security

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; state and local tax issues resulting from remote work; Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act; Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade including export controls; data flows; digital trade; USMCA implementation; Buy and Hire American Executive Order; 301 tariffs; issues related to antitrust; U.S.-Japan Agreement; WTO reform/E-commerce moratorium; participation in standards setting organizations; US-India negotiations; bilateral negotiations between U.S.-EU, U.S.-UK, and U.S.-Kenya; Defense Production Act; trade with China

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform

Cyber security; FISMA reform; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; encryption; supply chain; cyber incident reporting; breach notification; operational technology/Industrial Control System; vulnerability disclosure and hunt and incident response; China; Federal IT security

High-skilled immigration; H-1B expansion; Green card per-country cap repeal; issues related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy; overstays due to COVID travel restrictions; Presidential Proclamation 10052; Presidential Proclamation 10014; H.R.1177, U.S. Citizenship Act

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Internet regulation; Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Acquisition; 5G; supply chain; CARES Act provisions related to technology industry; cyber security

STEM legislation

FY 22 Appropriations; supplemental FY 21 appropriations; H.R.7178, Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act; S.3832, Endless Frontier Act

Data Center Consolidation; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things

Defense Authorization; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform, Supply Chain; DOD IT acquisition issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); cybersecurity; encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act and Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives, Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; issues related to rare earth materials; export controls; security and foreign affairs issues related to China

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Internet regulation; Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Acquisition; 5G; supply chain; CARES Act provisions related to technology industry; cyber security; H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act

Data Center Consolidation; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things

Patent reform legislation; copyright issues

Global Sourcing; workforce development and training legislation; H1-B & EB legislation; federal contracting labor policies; diversity and inclusion; Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool)

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform

Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations

STEM legislation

Cyber security; FISMA reform; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; encryption; supply chain

High-skilled immigration; H-1B expansion; Green card per-country cap repeal; issues related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy; overstays due to COVID travel restrictions

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; state and local tax issues resulting from remote work; Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act and Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives, Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives

Patent reform legislation; copyright issues

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; state and local tax issues resulting from remote work; Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act and Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives, Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives

Cyber security; FISMA reform; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; encryption; supply chain

Connected vehicles and infrastructure.

STEM legislation

Global Sourcing; workforce development and training legislation; H1-B & EB legislation; federal contracting labor policies; diversity and inclusion; Executive Order on Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping

Defense Authorization; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform, Supply Chain; DOD IT acquisition issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); cybersecurity; encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act and Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives, Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives; issues related to rare earth materials

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Internet regulation; Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Acquisition; 5G; supply chain; CARES Act provisions related to technology industry; cyber security; H.R. 6800, the HEROES Act

FEDRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cyber security

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool)

Data Center Consolidation; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things

Fiscal Year 2021 Appropriations

High-skilled immigration; H-1B expansion; Green card per-country cap repeal; issues related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy; overstays due to COVID travel restrictions

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal; Public country-by-country reporting; state and local tax issues resulting from remote work; Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act

Patent reform legislation; copyright issues

Connected vehicles and infrastructure.

Higher education reauthorization; STEM legislation

Data Center Consolidation; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool)

FEDRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); cyber security

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform

Defense Authorization; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform, Supply Chain; DOD IT acquisition issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); cybersecurity; encryption; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; supply chain; Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC); Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act

Cyber security; FISMA reform; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR; Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations; encryption; supply chain

H.R. 7120, George Floyd Justice in Policing Act; S. 3195, the JUSTICE Act.

High-skilled immigration; H-1B expansion; Green card per-country cap repeal; issues related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process; R&D expense amortization repeal

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Internet regulation; Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Acquisition; 5G; supply chain; CARES Act provisions related to technology industry

Patent reform legislation; copyright issues.

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; platform reform

Defense Authorization; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform, Supply Chain; DOD IT acquisition issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA); cybersecurity

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade including export controls; Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act of 2019; data flows; digital trade; USMCA implementation; Buy and Hire American Executive Order; 301 tariffs; issues related to antitrust; U.S.-Japan Agreement; WTO reform/E-commerce moratorium; participation in standards setting organizations; US-India negotiations

FEDRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain.

Higher education reauthorization; STEM legislation.

Data Center Consolidation; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things

Cyber security; FISMA reform; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR

High-skilled immigration; H-1B expansion; Green card per-country cap repeal; issues related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.

Patent reform legislation; copyright issues.

Global Sourcing; Higher Education legislation; workforce development and training legislation; H1-B & EB legislation; federal contracting labor policies; diversity and inclusion.

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Internet regulation; Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Acquisition; 5G; supply chain; standards

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool).

Data Center Consolidation; Energy Efficiency; Smart cities; Internet of Things

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; PCLOB nominations; platform reform

Autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles, and infrastructure.

FEDRAMP; Cloud Computing; Acquisition Reform; IT Management; IT modernization; supply chain.

Defense Authorization; Cyber and IT procurement; Acquisition Reform, Supply Chain; DOD IT acquisition issues in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol; OECD process

Higher education reauthorization; STEM legislation.

Cyber security; FISMA reform; Intelligence authorization; Research & development; Information sharing; Cyber Executive Order; Budget and appropriations; Cyber acquisition; Cyber workforce; Supply chain EO/entity listing/IFR

Broadband deployment; WiFi issues; Spectrum Policy; USF Reform; Internet regulation; Internet of Things; Artificial intelligence; Acquisition; 5G; supply chain; standards

Autonomous vehicles, connected vehicles, and infrastructure.

Implementation of EPA's Energy Star program; Conflict Minerals; EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool).

High-skilled immigration; H-1B expansion; Green card per-country cap repeal; issues related to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.

Corporate tax reform; repatriation; Tax Cuts and Jobs Act implementation; digital tax issues; expiring tax provisions; tax treaties/protocol

Fiscal Year 2019/2020 Appropriations.

Forced Localization; issues related to international trade; data flows; digital trade; USMCA; Buy and Hire American Executive Order; 301 tariffs; issues related to antitrust; U.S.-Japan Agreement

Privacy; Data breach notification; Data security; ECPA (Electronic Communications Privacy Act) Reform; Internet of Things; Encryption; Law enforcement access to data; PCLOB nominations; platform reform; Communications Decency Act Section 230

Higher education reauthorization; STEM legislation.