LISA SUTHERLAND

HR 3413 - AM for Every Vehicle Act S 1669 - AM for Every Vehicle Act H.Con.Res. 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act S.Con.Res. 5 - Local Radio Freedom Act S 1094 - Journalism Competition and Preservation Act

HR 3413 - AM for Every Vehicle Act S 1669 - AM for Every Vehicle Act H.Con.Res. 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act S.Con.Res. 5 - Local Radio Freedom Act S 1094 - Journalism Competition and Preservation Act

HR 3413 - AM for Every Vehicle Act S 1669 - AM for Every Vehicle Act H.Con.Res. 13 - Local Radio Freedom Act S.Con.Res. 5 - Local Radio Freedom Act S 1094 - Journalism Competition and Preservation Act

Tribal consultations with the Department of the Interior on its 5 year work plan; Tribal consultations with the Department of Energy including the Office of Indian Energy and the Arctic Energy Office; Tribal consultations with the Department of Agriculture including the Rural Development Administration and the Rural Utility Service; Tribal consultations with the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration; Tribal consultations with the Administration for Native Americans; Tribal consultations with the Department of Justice; Tribal consultations with the Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Corporation regarding tribal libraries and the Affordable Broadband Connectivity Program Tribal consultations with the Department of Treasury regarding the Housing Assistance Fund, the Rental Assistance Program, Section 605 Consistency program, the State Small Business Credit Initiative, and compliance with various Treasury grant programs. Discussions with the Denali Commission regarding telecommunications and budget issues;

Local Radio Freedom Act, Zone Casting, generally.

Tribal consultations with the Department of the Interior on its 5 year work plan; Tribal consultations with the Department of Energy including the Office of Indian Energy and the Arctic Energy Office; Tribal consultations with the Department of Agriculture including the Rural Development Administration and the Rural Utility Service; Tribal consultations with the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration; Tribal consultations with the Administration for Native Americans; Tribal consultations with the Department of Justice; Tribal consultations with the Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Corporation regarding tribal libraries and the Affordable Broadband Connectivity Program Tribal consultations with the Department of Treasury regarding the Housing Assistance Fund, the Rental Assistance Program, Section 605 Consistency program, the State Small Business Credit Initiative, and compliance with various Treasury grant programs. Discussions with the Denali Commission regarding telecommunications and budget issues;

Tribal consultations with the Department of the Interior on its 5 year work plan; Tribal consultations with the Department of Energy including the Office of Indian Energy and the Arctic Energy Office; Tribal consultations with the Department of Agriculture including the Rural Development Administration and the Rural Utility Service; Tribal consultations with the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration; Tribal consultations with the Administration for Native Americans; Tribal consultations with the Department of Justice; Tribal consultations with the Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Corporation regarding tribal libraries and the Affordable Broadband Connectivity Program Tribal consultations with the Department of Treasury regarding the Housing Assistance Fund, the Rental Assistance Program, Section 605 Consistency program, the State Small Business Credit Initiative, and compliance with various Treasury grant programs. Discussions with the Denali Commission regarding telecommunications and budget issues;

Local Radio Freedom Act, H.Con.Res. 33 and S.Con.Res. 9; Nomination for the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Administrator for the Federal Communications Commission

Tribal consultations with the Department of the Interior on its 5 year work plan; Tribal consultations with the Department of Energy including the Office of Indian Energy and the Arctic Energy Office; Tribal consultations with the Department of Agriculture including the Rural Development Administration and the Rural Utility Service; Tribal consultations with the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration; Tribal consultations with the Administration for Native Americans; Tribal consultations with the Department of Justice; Tribal consultations with the Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Corporation regarding tribal libraries and the Affordable Broadband Connectivity Program Tribal consultations with the Department of Treasury regarding the Housing Assistance Fund, the Rental Assistance Program, Section 605 Consistency program, the State Small Business Credit Initiative, and compliance with various Treasury grant programs. Discussions with the Denali Commission regarding telecommunications and budget issues;

Local Radio Freedom Act, H.Con.Res. 33 and S.Con.Res. 9; Nomination for the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Administrator for the Federal Communications Commission

Tribal consultations with the Department of the Interior on its 5 year work plan; Tribal consultations with the Department of Energy including the Office of Indian Energy and the Arctic Energy Office; Tribal consultations with the Department of Agriculture including the Rural Development Administration and the Rural Utility Service; Tribal consultations with the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration; Tribal consultations with the Administration for Native Americans; Tribal consultations with the Department of Justice; Tribal consultations with the Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Corporation regarding tribal libraries and the Affordable Broadband Connectivity Program Tribal consultations with the Department of Treasury regarding the Housing Assistance Fund, the Rental Assistance Program, Section 605 Consistency program, the State Small Business Credit Initiative, and compliance with various Treasury grant programs. Discussions with the Denali Commission regarding telecommunications and budget issues;

Local Radio Freedom Act, H.Con.Res. 33 and S.Con.Res. 9; Nomination for the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Administrator for the Federal Communications Commission

Tribal consultations with the Department of the Interior on its 5 year work plan; Tribal consultations with the Department of Energy including the Office of Indian Energy and the Arctic Energy Office; Tribal consultations with the Department of Agriculture including the Rural Development Administration and the Rural Utility Service; Tribal consultations with the Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration; Tribal consultations with the Administration for Native Americans; Tribal consultations with the Department of Justice; Tribal consultations with the Federal Communications Commission and the Universal Service Administrative Corporation regarding tribal libraries and the Affordable Broadband Connectivity Program Tribal consultations with the Department of Treasury regarding the Housing Assistance Fund, the Rental Assistance Program, Section 605 Consistency program, the State Small Business Credit Initiative, and compliance with various Treasury grant programs. Discussions with the Denali Commission regarding telecommunications and budget issues;

Local Radio Freedom Act, H.Con.Res. 33 and S.Con.Res. 9; Nomination for the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Administrator for the Federal Communications Commission

Grant application for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program including tribal consultations with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration; Tribal consultation with the White House tribal policy; Tribal consultation with the Department of the Interior on issues affecting Alaska Native Corporations; Tribal consultations with the Department of Treasury on various programs for the benefit of Alaska Natives; Extensions of the CARES Act funding for Indian tribes from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022;

Local Radio Freedom Act, H.Con.Res. 33 and S.Con.Res. 9; Nomination for the Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Administrator for the National Telecommunications Information Administration

Programs benefitting Alaska Natives in the American Recovery Plan Act; Reauthorization of the Denali Commission Act; Funding for the Village Safe Water program in the Water Resources reauthorization bill; Funding in the federal highway bill; Generally monitoring appropriations bills for funding benefitting Alaska Natives. National Telecommunications Information Administration's implementation of funding for tribal broadband programs; Department of the Treasury funding for Alaska Natives through various COVID relief measures.

Local Radio Freedom Act, H.Con.Res. 33 and S.Con.Res. 9; Journalism Competition and Preservation Act. Tax credit program for the sale of radio and television stations to minority buyers

Programs benefitting Alaska Natives in the American Recovery Plan Act; Reauthorization of the Denali Commission Act; Funding for the Village Safe Water program in the Water Resources reauthorization bill; Funding in the federal highway bill; Generally monitoring appropriations bills for funding benefitting Alaska Natives. National Telecommunications Information Administration's implementation of funding for tribal broadband programs; Department of the Treasury funding for Alaska Natives through various COVID relief measures.

Local Radio Freedom Act, H.Con.Res. 33 and S.Con.Res. 9; Journalism Competition and Preservation Act. Tax credit program for the sale of radio and television stations to minority buyers

Programs benefitting Alaska Natives in the American Recovery Plan Act; Reauthorization of the Denali Commission Act; Funding for the Village Safe Water program in the Water Resources reauthorization bill; Funding in the federal highway bill; Generally monitoring appropriations bills for funding benefitting Alaska Natives. National Telecommunications Information Administration's implementation of funding for tribal broadband programs; Department of the Treasury funding for Alaska Natives through various COVID relief measures.

Local Radio Freedom Act, H.Con.Res. 33 and S.Con.Res. 9; Journalism Competition and Preservation Act. Tax credit program for the sale of radio and television stations to minority buyers

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Native s and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; monitored development of proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities Native American Energy Act and similar draft legislative vehicles improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; Repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Native s and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; monitored development of proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities Native American Energy Act and similar draft legislative vehicles improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 19 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; Repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Native s and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; monitored development of proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities Native American Energy Act and similar draft legislative vehicles improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 19 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; Repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Native s and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; monitored development of proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities Native American Energy Act and similar draft legislative vehicles improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 19 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; Repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Native s and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; monitored development of proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities Native American Energy Act and similar draft legislative vehicles improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 19 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; Repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Native s and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; monitored development of proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities Native American Energy Act and similar draft legislative vehicles improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 19 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; Repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Native s and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; monitored development of proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities Native American Energy Act and similar draft legislative vehicles improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 19 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; Repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Native s and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; monitored development of proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities Native American Energy Act and similar draft legislative vehicles improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 19 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; Repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Native s and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; monitored development of proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities Native American Energy Act and similar draft legislative vehicles improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 19 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; Repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Natives and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; drafted a proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities and briefed key staff; Native American Energy Act and similar Senate legislation on amendments improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 19 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; Repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law (H.R. 2997 and S. 1405);

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Natives and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; drafted a proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities and briefed key staff; Native American Energy Act and similar Senate legislation on amendments improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 19 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; Repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law (H.R. 2997 and S. 1405);

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Natives and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; drafted a proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities and briefed key staff; Native American Energy Act and similar Senate legislation on amendments improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 19 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; Repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law (H.R. 2997 and S. 1405);

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Natives and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; drafted a proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities and briefed key staff; Worked on H.R. 210, the Native American Energy Act and similar Senate legislation on amendments improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 18 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; worked on S. 1632, the Viewer and Listener Protection Act of 2017 relating to the repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; H.Con.Res. 13 and S.Con.Res. 6, the Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures (H.R. 2997 and S. 1405)

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law (H.R. 2997 and S. 1405);

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Natives and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; drafted a proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities and briefed key staff; Worked on H.R. 210, the Native American Energy Act and similar Senate legislation on amendments improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 18 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; worked on S. 1632, the Viewer and Listener Protection Act of 2017 relating to the repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; H.Con.Res. 13 and S.Con.Res. 6, the Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures (H.R. 2997 and S. 1405)

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law (H.R. 2997 and S. 1405);

Worked on the House and Senate FAA reauthorization bills and amendments relating to the painting and lighting of towers; FY 18 Financial Services Appropriations bills, provisions relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; worked on S. 1632, the Viewer and Listener Protection Act of 2017 relating to the repacking of television stations and related issues concerning FCC action on the repacking plan; H.Con.Res. 13 and S.Con.Res. 6, the Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones; FAA Reauthorization measures (H.R. 2997 and S. 1405)

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law (H.R. 2997 and S. 1405);

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment.

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Natives and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; drafted a proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities and briefed key staff; Worked on H.R. 210, the Native American Energy Act and similar Senate legislation on amendments improving Department of Energy programs in Alaska.

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Natives and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; drafted a proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities and briefed key staff.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment; Monitored approval and implementation of the Alaska Plan adopted by the FCC.

Spectrum Act and frequency allocation, generally; FY 17 Financial Services Appropriations bills relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; H.Con.Res. 13 and S.Con.Res. 6, the Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones;

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law;

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program. Monitored federal budget proposals and appropriations legislation affecting Alaska Natives and the Denali Commission including proposed cuts to the Essential Air Service program; drafted a proposal to set aside a portion of the New Market Tax Credit for projects benefiting Indian communities and briefed key staff.

Monitored the FCC budget and appropriations legislation generally for issues related to broadband deployment, broadcasting, and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications and broadcasting generally, including FCC nominations; Worked on proposals to set aside New Market Tax Credits for broadband deployment; Monitored approval and implementation of the Alaska Plan adopted by the FCC.

Spectrum Act and frequency allocation, generally; FY 17 Financial Services Appropriations bills relating to Joint Service Agreements and television station repacking expenses; H.Con.Res. 13 and S.Con.Res. 6, the Local Radio Freedom Act; Deductibility of advertising expenses or corporate tax returns and tax reform legislation; FAA regulations and law governing tower height and their impact on broadcast towers; Monitored Agency Action On Use Of Drones;

Monitored the FAA budget and transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law;

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program.

Spectrum Act and frequency allocation, generally; FY16 & 17 Financial Services Appropriations bills relating to Joint Service Agreements.

DRAFT bills entitled "The Local Radio Freedom Act, H.Con.Res. 17 and S.Con.Res.8;" Implementation of the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, and spectrum issues generally; Monitoring tax reform proposals including those impacting the deductibility of advertising expenses; Monitored legislation and hearings affecting the broadcasting industry, generally; Monitored FCC nomination hearings; Monitored Appropriations Bills For Provisions Affecting The Broadcast Industry; Monitored Agency Action And Hearings On Use Of Drones;

Monitored transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law;

Monitored appropriations draft legislation and hearings generally for issues related to broadband deployment and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans and broadcast acquisition efforts; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications generally, including FCC nomination hearings and spectrum allocation; Appropriations language for the new market tax credit program. FCC's pending Alaska Plan.

General lobbying on appropriations bills, Funding for the new market tax credit program.

Monitored appropriations draft legislation and hearings generally for issues related to broadband deployment and telecommunications including USF; Monitored USF reform issues generally; Worked with offices on GCIs broadband deployment plans and broadcast acquisition efforts; Monitored legislative proposals and hearings affecting telecommunications generally, including FCC nomination hearings and spectrum allocation; Appropriations language for the new market tax credit program. FCC's pending Alaska Plan.

DRAFT bills entitled "The Local Radio Freedom Act, H.Con.Res. 17 and S.Con.Res.8;" Implementation of the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, and spectrum issues generally; Monitoring tax reform proposals including those impacting the deductibility of advertising expenses; Monitored legislation and hearings affecting the broadcasting industry, generally; Monitored FCC nomination hearings; Monitored Appropriations Bills For Provisions Affecting The Broadcast Industry; Monitored Agency Action And Hearings On Use Of Drones;

Spectrum Act and frequency allocation, generally; FY16 & 17 Financial Services Appropriations bills relating to Joint Service Agreements.

Monitored transportation appropriations legislation for general aviation issues; Specifically provisions contained in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations BILL; Monitored hearings and legislation generally on aviation issues; Monitored tax proposals that could impact general aviation, including depreciation schedule and user fees; Reauthorization of The FAA Authorization Law;