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Charitable Pension Flexibility Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 1302, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R. 2134, Charitable Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R. 4275, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections.
Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
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NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the following measures were focused upon:H.R.3086 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act all sections. H.R. 4718 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify & make permanent bonus depreciation.
Source: Senate LDA
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the following measures were focused upon:H.R. 3086, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act all sections.
Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the following measures were focused upon:H.R.3086 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act all sections. H.R. 4718 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify & make permanent bonus depreciation.
Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478 - PACES Act all sections. S.1599 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S.1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S.2125 - Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.3309 - Innovation Act all sections. H.R.3361 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R.3675 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.3719 - Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R.3982 - Open Internet Preservation Act all sections. H.Res.536 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. H.R.4752 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service all sections. H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.4572 - STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections.
Video CHOICE Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
Video CHOICE Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478 - PACES Act all sections. S.1599 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S.1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S.2125 - Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.3309 - Innovation Act all sections. H.R.3361 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R.3675 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.3719 - Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R.3982 - Open Internet Preservation Act all sections. H.Res.536 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. H.R.4752 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service all sections. H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.4572 - STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections.
Open Internet Preservation Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
Open Internet Preservation Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478 - PACES Act all sections. S.1599 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S.1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S.2125 - Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.3309 - Innovation Act all sections. H.R.3361 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R.3675 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.3719 - Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R.3982 - Open Internet Preservation Act all sections. H.Res.536 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. H.R.4752 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service all sections. H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.4572 - STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections.
Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 1302, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R. 2134, Charitable Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R. 4275, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections.
Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:H.R.4275 - Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. S.1302 - Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R.5021 - Highway and Transportation Funding Act sections pertaining to retirement plans. Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH) Act sections pertaining to retirement plans. H.R.8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 section pertaining to Individual Retirement Distributions S.2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act sections pertaining to retirement plans.
STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478 - PACES Act all sections. S.1599 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S.1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S.2125 - Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.3309 - Innovation Act all sections. H.R.3361 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R.3675 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.3719 - Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R.3982 - Open Internet Preservation Act all sections. H.Res.536 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. H.R.4752 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service all sections. H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.4572 - STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify and make permanent bonus depreciation.
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the following measures were focused upon:H.R.3086 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act all sections. H.R. 4718 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify & make permanent bonus depreciation.
Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:H.R.4275 - Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. S.1302 - Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R.5021 - Highway and Transportation Funding Act sections pertaining to retirement plans. Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH) Act sections pertaining to retirement plans. H.R.8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 section pertaining to Individual Retirement Distributions S.2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act sections pertaining to retirement plans.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas.
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478 - PACES Act all sections. S.1599 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S.1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S.2125 - Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.3309 - Innovation Act all sections. H.R.3361 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R.3675 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.3719 - Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R.3982 - Open Internet Preservation Act all sections. H.Res.536 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. H.R.4752 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service all sections. H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.4572 - STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections.
Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 1302, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R. 2134, Charitable Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R. 4275, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections.
Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:H.R.4275 - Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. S.1302 - Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R.5021 - Highway and Transportation Funding Act sections pertaining to retirement plans. Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH) Act sections pertaining to retirement plans. H.R.8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 section pertaining to Individual Retirement Distributions S.2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act sections pertaining to retirement plans.
PACES Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
PACES Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478 - PACES Act all sections. S.1599 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S.1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S.2125 - Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.3309 - Innovation Act all sections. H.R.3361 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R.3675 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.3719 - Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R.3982 - Open Internet Preservation Act all sections. H.Res.536 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. H.R.4752 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service all sections. H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.4572 - STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections.
USA FREEDOM Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478 - PACES Act all sections. S.1599 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S.1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S.2125 - Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.3309 - Innovation Act all sections. H.R.3361 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R.3675 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.3719 - Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R.3982 - Open Internet Preservation Act all sections. H.Res.536 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. H.R.4752 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service all sections. H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.4572 - STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections.
USA FREEDOM Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
Consumer Choice in Online Video Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478 - PACES Act all sections. S.1599 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S.1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S.2125 - Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.3309 - Innovation Act all sections. H.R.3361 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R.3675 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.3719 - Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R.3982 - Open Internet Preservation Act all sections. H.Res.536 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. H.R.4752 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service all sections. H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.4572 - STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections.
Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
RBI Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478 - PACES Act all sections. S.1599 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S.1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S.2125 - Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.3309 - Innovation Act all sections. H.R.3361 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R.3675 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.3719 - Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R.3982 - Open Internet Preservation Act all sections. H.Res.536 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. H.R.4752 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service all sections. H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.4572 - STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections.
Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
EXPIRE Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:H.R.4275 - Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. S.1302 - Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R.5021 - Highway and Transportation Funding Act sections pertaining to retirement plans. Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH) Act sections pertaining to retirement plans. H.R.8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 section pertaining to Individual Retirement Distributions S.2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act sections pertaining to retirement plans.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period the following introduced measures were focused upon.S.2389 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 sections dealing with the Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business Cooperative Service. H.R.4800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 sections dealing with the Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business Cooperative Service. H.R.5016 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 sections dealing with the Federal Communications Commission and related programs and the communications industry.
Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478 - PACES Act all sections. S.1599 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S.1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S.2125 - Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.3309 - Innovation Act all sections. H.R.3361 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R.3675 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.3719 - Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R.3982 - Open Internet Preservation Act all sections. H.Res.536 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. H.R.4752 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service all sections. H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.4572 - STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas.
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478 - PACES Act all sections. S.1599 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S.1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S.2125 - Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.3309 - Innovation Act all sections. H.R.3361 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R.3675 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.3719 - Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R.3982 - Open Internet Preservation Act all sections. H.Res.536 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. H.R.4752 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service all sections. H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.4572 - STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas.
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:H.R.4275 - Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. S.1302 - Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R.5021 - Highway and Transportation Funding Act sections pertaining to retirement plans. Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH) Act sections pertaining to retirement plans. H.R.8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 section pertaining to Individual Retirement Distributions S.2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act sections pertaining to retirement plans.
Medical FSA Improvement Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:H.R. 1634, The Medical FSA Improvement Act all sections
Charitable Pension Flexibility Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 section 703 S. 1302, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R. 2134, Charitable Pension Flexibility Act of 2013 all sections
Long Island Sound Restoration and Stewardship Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 606, Shrinking Emergency Account Losses Act all sections S. 1145, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act all sections H.R. 2174, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act all sections
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following:H.R.2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing. S.1244, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act , 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following:H.R.2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing. H.R. 2786, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service. S.1244, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act , 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing. S. 1371, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service.
Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period the following measures were focused upon.H.R.2542, Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 all sections.
Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S.1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. S.912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following:H.R.2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing. H.R. 2786, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service. S.1244, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act , 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing. S. 1371, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following:H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolutions - sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, spectrum, and universal communications service. H.R. 2786, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service. S. 1371, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service.
Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S.1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. S.912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections.
Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
Video CHOICE Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
PACES Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S.1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. S.912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections.
Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 section 6104 S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competiveness - all sections S.912 : Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 - all sections S. 394, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 all sections S.774, To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission's universal service reforms - all sections S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 section 6104 relating to RUS telecommunications financing S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections H.R.1639, To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 all sections H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section 6105 relating to RUS telecommunications financing, section 6201 relating to distance learning and telemedicine
Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S 21- Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 All Sections S 394 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 All Sections HR 176 - Stop Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2011 All Sections HR 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act All Sections HR 867 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 All Sections HR 989 - To Prohibit the use of funds for the Lifeline program All Sections
American Job Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S 399 - American Job Protection Act - All sections HR 903 - American Job Protection Act - All sections
To prohibit the use of funds for the Lifeline program, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S 21- Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 All Sections S 394 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 All Sections HR 176 - Stop Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2011 All Sections HR 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act All Sections HR 867 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 All Sections HR 989 - To Prohibit the use of funds for the Lifeline program All Sections
Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 section 6104 S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competiveness - all sections S.912 : Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 - all sections S. 394, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 all sections S.774, To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission's universal service reforms - all sections S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 section 6104 relating to RUS telecommunications financing S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections H.R.1639, To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 all sections H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section 6105 relating to RUS telecommunications financing, section 6201 relating to distance learning and telemedicine
Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S.1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. S.912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections.
Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S.1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. S.912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections.
Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
Lifetime Income Disclosure Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 606, Shrinking Emergency Account Losses Act all sections S. 1145, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act all sections H.R. 2174, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act all sections
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following:H.R.2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing. S.1244, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act , 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following:H.R.2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing. H.R. 2786, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service. S.1244, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act , 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing. S. 1371, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service.
Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 section 703 S. 1302, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R. 2134, Charitable Pension Flexibility Act of 2013 all sections
Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 1302, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S.1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. S.912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following:H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolutions - sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, spectrum, and universal communications service. H.R. 2786, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service. S. 1371, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following:H.R.2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing. H.R. 2786, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service. S.1244, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act , 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing. S. 1371, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service.
PACES Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
PACES Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S.1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. S.912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections.
Consumer Choice in Online Video Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
RBI Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 section 6104 S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competiveness - all sections S.912 : Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 - all sections S. 394, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 all sections S.774, To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission's universal service reforms - all sections S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 section 6104 relating to RUS telecommunications financing S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections H.R.1639, To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 all sections H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section 6105 relating to RUS telecommunications financing, section 6201 relating to distance learning and telemedicine
Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S 21- Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 All Sections S 394 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 All Sections HR 176 - Stop Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2011 All Sections HR 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act All Sections HR 867 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 All Sections HR 989 - To Prohibit the use of funds for the Lifeline program All Sections
Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 section 6104 S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competiveness - all sections S.912 : Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 - all sections S. 394, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 all sections S.774, To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission's universal service reforms - all sections S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 section 6104 relating to RUS telecommunications financing S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections H.R.1639, To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 all sections H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section 6105 relating to RUS telecommunications financing, section 6201 relating to distance learning and telemedicine
Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S 21- Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 All Sections S 394 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 All Sections HR 176 - Stop Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2011 All Sections HR 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act All Sections HR 867 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 All Sections HR 989 - To Prohibit the use of funds for the Lifeline program All Sections
American Job Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S 399 - American Job Protection Act - All sections HR 903 - American Job Protection Act - All sections
SEAL Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 606, Shrinking Emergency Account Losses Act all sections S. 1145, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act all sections H.R. 2174, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act all sections
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission's universal service reforms.
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 section 6104 S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competiveness - all sections S.912 : Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 - all sections S. 394, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 all sections S.774, To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission's universal service reforms - all sections S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 section 6104 relating to RUS telecommunications financing S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections H.R.1639, To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 all sections H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section 6105 relating to RUS telecommunications financing, section 6201 relating to distance learning and telemedicine
Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S.1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. S.912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections.
Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 section 6104 S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competiveness - all sections S.912 : Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 - all sections S. 394, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 all sections S.774, To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission's universal service reforms - all sections S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 section 6104 relating to RUS telecommunications financing S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections H.R.1639, To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 all sections H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section 6105 relating to RUS telecommunications financing, section 6201 relating to distance learning and telemedicine
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas.
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 section 6104 S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competiveness - all sections S.912 : Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 - all sections S. 394, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 all sections S.774, To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission's universal service reforms - all sections S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 section 6104 relating to RUS telecommunications financing S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections H.R.1639, To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 all sections H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section 6105 relating to RUS telecommunications financing, section 6201 relating to distance learning and telemedicine
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas.
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas.
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S.1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. S.912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections.
Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S 21- Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 All Sections S 394 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 All Sections HR 176 - Stop Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2011 All Sections HR 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act All Sections HR 867 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 All Sections HR 989 - To Prohibit the use of funds for the Lifeline program All Sections
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the rights of crime victims.
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following:H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolutions - sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, spectrum, and universal communications service. H.R. 2786, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service. S. 1371, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service.
Health Flexible Spending Arrangements Improvements Act of 2012
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the following introduced bills in this category were focused upon. H.R. 1004 - The Medical Flexible Spending Act Improvement Act (all sections) H.R. 5842 - The Restoring Access to Medication Act (all sections)
Rural Broadband Initiative Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that will impact the operations of rural telecommunications providers, their consumers, and/or the association. The associations underlying interest is pursuing a policy environment that allows its members to continue effectively serving rural economically challenging markets. The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R. 911 Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011- all sections. H.R. 1083 Rural Broadband Initiative Act all sections. H.R. 1695 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 1746 CAP Act all sections. H.R. 1981 Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act all sections. H.R. 2577 SAFE Data Act all sections. H.R. 3118 To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revisit the universal service support program under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse all sections. H.R. 3261 Stop Online Piracy Act all sections. H.R. 3309 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012 all sections. H.R. 3310 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011, all sections. H.R. 3523 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Title VI Telecommunications (spectrum). H.R. 3674 PRECISE Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 3675 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act all sections. H.R. 4263 SECURE IT Act of 2012 all sections. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 all sections . S. 1939 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2008 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2105 Cyber Security Act of 2012 all sections. S. 2151 Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology (SECURE IT) Act all sections.
Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R. 1259 - The Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 (all sections) S. 2241 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act (all sections)
Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period NTCA focused particular attention on the following: H.R. 1259 Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2242 Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2012 all sections.
Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that will impact the operations of rural telecommunications providers, their consumers, and/or the association. The associations underlying interest is pursuing a policy environment that allows its members to continue effectively serving rural economically challenging markets. The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R. 911 Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011- all sections. H.R. 1083 Rural Broadband Initiative Act all sections. H.R. 1695 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 1746 CAP Act all sections. H.R. 1981 Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act all sections. H.R. 2577 SAFE Data Act all sections. H.R. 3118 To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revisit the universal service support program under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse all sections. H.R. 3261 Stop Online Piracy Act all sections. H.R. 3309 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012 all sections. H.R. 3310 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011, all sections. H.R. 3523 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Title VI Telecommunications (spectrum). H.R. 3674 PRECISE Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 3675 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act all sections. H.R. 4263 SECURE IT Act of 2012 all sections. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 all sections . S. 1939 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2008 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2105 Cyber Security Act of 2012 all sections. S. 2151 Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology (SECURE IT) Act all sections.
CAP Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that will impact the operations of rural telecommunications providers, their consumers, and/or the association. The associations underlying interest is pursuing a policy environment that allows its members to continue effectively serving rural economically challenging markets. The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R. 911 Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011- all sections. H.R. 1083 Rural Broadband Initiative Act all sections. H.R. 1695 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 1746 CAP Act all sections. H.R. 1981 Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act all sections. H.R. 2577 SAFE Data Act all sections. H.R. 3118 To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revisit the universal service support program under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse all sections. H.R. 3261 Stop Online Piracy Act all sections. H.R. 3309 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012 all sections. H.R. 3310 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011, all sections. H.R. 3523 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Title VI Telecommunications (spectrum). H.R. 3674 PRECISE Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 3675 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act all sections. H.R. 4263 SECURE IT Act of 2012 all sections. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 all sections . S. 1939 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2008 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2105 Cyber Security Act of 2012 all sections. S. 2151 Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology (SECURE IT) Act all sections.
Protecting Children From Internet Pornographers Act of 2011
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that will impact the operations of rural telecommunications providers, their consumers, and/or the association. The associations underlying interest is pursuing a policy environment that allows its members to continue effectively serving rural economically challenging markets. The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R. 911 Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011- all sections. H.R. 1083 Rural Broadband Initiative Act all sections. H.R. 1695 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 1746 CAP Act all sections. H.R. 1981 Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act all sections. H.R. 2577 SAFE Data Act all sections. H.R. 3118 To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revisit the universal service support program under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse all sections. H.R. 3261 Stop Online Piracy Act all sections. H.R. 3309 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012 all sections. H.R. 3310 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011, all sections. H.R. 3523 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Title VI Telecommunications (spectrum). H.R. 3674 PRECISE Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 3675 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act all sections. H.R. 4263 SECURE IT Act of 2012 all sections. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 all sections . S. 1939 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2008 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2105 Cyber Security Act of 2012 all sections. S. 2151 Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology (SECURE IT) Act all sections.
To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumer's informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet.
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: HEN 12751 Requires the Comptroller General to conduct an evaluation of the impact the proposed changes to ECPA would have on law enforcement and the courts - all sections HEN 12755 Retains the existing standards for information sought by law enforcement agencies for the contents of communications held in electronic storage more than 180 days in cases of child abduction or kidnapping, child pornography, or violent crimes against women, including rape - all sections HR 2471 - To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumers informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet - all sections HR 3118 - To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revisit the universal service support program under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, and for other purposes - all sections HR 3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections HR 3630 /PL 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Title VI Public Safety Communications and Electromagnetic Spectrum Auctions HR 4263 - Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012 all sections HR 6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 sections 6105 and any sections dealing with rural broadband deployment HR 6526 - Restore Effective Statistics to the Calculation of USF Expenditures Act of 2012 all sections S 2105 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012 all sections S 3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 section 6104 and any sections dealing with rural broadband deployment S 3342 - Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012 all sections S 3414 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012 all sections
SAFE Data Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that will impact the operations of rural telecommunications providers, their consumers, and/or the association. The associations underlying interest is pursuing a policy environment that allows its members to continue effectively serving rural economically challenging markets. The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R. 911 Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011- all sections. H.R. 1083 Rural Broadband Initiative Act all sections. H.R. 1695 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 1746 CAP Act all sections. H.R. 1981 Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act all sections. H.R. 2577 SAFE Data Act all sections. H.R. 3118 To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revisit the universal service support program under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse all sections. H.R. 3261 Stop Online Piracy Act all sections. H.R. 3309 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012 all sections. H.R. 3310 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011, all sections. H.R. 3523 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Title VI Telecommunications (spectrum). H.R. 3674 PRECISE Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 3675 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act all sections. H.R. 4263 SECURE IT Act of 2012 all sections. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 all sections . S. 1939 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2008 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2105 Cyber Security Act of 2012 all sections. S. 2151 Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology (SECURE IT) Act all sections.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:H.R.4275 - Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. S.1302 - Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R.5021 - Highway and Transportation Funding Act sections pertaining to retirement plans. Preserving America's Transit and Highways (PATH) Act sections pertaining to retirement plans. H.R.8 - American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 section pertaining to Individual Retirement Distributions S.2260 - Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act sections pertaining to retirement plans.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused on.
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478 - PACES Act all sections. S.1599 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S.1720 - Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S.2125 - Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. S.2454 - Satellite Television Access Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.2642 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.3309 - Innovation Act all sections. H.R.3361 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R.3675 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R.3719 - Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R.3982 - Open Internet Preservation Act all sections. H.Res.536 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. H.R.4752 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service all sections. H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.4572 - STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014 all sections.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period the following introduced measures were focused upon.S.2389 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 sections dealing with the Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business Cooperative Service. H.R.4800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 sections dealing with the Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business Cooperative Service. H.R.5016 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015 sections dealing with the Federal Communications Commission and related programs and the communications industry.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S. 1599, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Online Video Act all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1776, Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013 all sections. S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act all sections. S. 2125, Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. H.R. 3361, Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act all sections. H.R. 3675, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2014 all sections. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3982, Open Internet Preservation Act all sections.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the following measures were focused upon:H.R. 3086, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act all sections.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 1302, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R. 2134, Charitable Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R. 4275, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections.
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, no introduced measures were focused upon.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused on.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R. 845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1478, PACES Act all sections. H.R. 3736 PACES Act all sections. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 3675, - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2013 all sections. S. 912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections. S. 1858, RBI Act of 2013. S. 1680, Consumer Choice in Video Act. H.R. 3719, Video CHOICE Act all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act all sections. S. 1766, USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2013 all sections.
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following:H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolutions - sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, spectrum, and universal communications service. H.R. 2786, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service. S. 1371, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no introduced measures were focused upon.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period the following measures were focused upon.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused on.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 section 703 S. 1302, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections. H.R. 2134, Charitable Pension Flexibility Act of 2013 all sections
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 1302, Cooperative and Small Employer Charity Pension Flexibility Act all sections.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period the following measures were focused upon.H.R.2542, Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2013 all sections.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no introduced measures were focused upon.
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections under Title VI. S. 1144, Fair Telephone Billing Act of 2013 all sections. S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections. S. 1353, Cybersecurity Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections. H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections. S.1478, PACES Act all sections. S.1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 all sections. H.R.2639, Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 all sections. H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section under Title VI. H.R.2844, Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2013 all sections. S.912, Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 all sections.
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following:H.R.2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing. H.R. 2786, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service. S.1244, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act , 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing. S. 1371, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Federal Communications Commission, call completion and universal communications service.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused on.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following:H.R.2410, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing. S.1244, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act , 2014 sections relating to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications financing.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused on.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:H.R. 1634, The Medical FSA Improvement Act all sections
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 10, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 section 6104 S. 21 Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competiveness - all sections S.912 : Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013 - all sections S. 394, Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 all sections S.774, To require the Comptroller General of the United States to submit a report to Congress on the effectiveness of the Federal Communications Commission's universal service reforms - all sections S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 section 6104 relating to RUS telecommunications financing S.Res. 157, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas all sections H.R.624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections H.R.845, Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 all sections H.R.1639, To amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 all sections H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 section 6105 relating to RUS telecommunications financing, section 6201 relating to distance learning and telemedicine
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. 606, Shrinking Emergency Account Losses Act all sections S. 1145, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act all sections H.R. 2174, Lifetime Income Disclosure Act all sections
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S. CON. RES. (not yet numbered) - Expressing the sense of the Congress that our current tax incentives for retirement savings provide important benefits to Americans to help plan for a financially secure retirement All sections
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2012 · third_quarter · 3A
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period the following introduced bills were focused upon:H.R. 3287 - The Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401 (k) Savings (SEAL) Act, all sections H.R. 3656 - The Retirement Savings Security Act, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for death and disability protection for loans from qualified employer plans, all sections H.R. 4348 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, An act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes, all sections dealing with pensions
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period NTCA focused particular attention on the following:HJRes 117/PL 112-175 - Continuing Appropriations Act (through 03/27/12) - Sections dealing with Federal Communications Commission and Rural Utilities Service H.R. 5973 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - Sections relating to Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business Cooperative Service H.R. 6020 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 - Sections dealing with Federal Communications Commission S 2323 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - Sections relating to Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business Cooperative Service S 3301 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 - Sections dealing with Federal Communications Commission
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following: HJRes 117/PL 112-175 Continuing Appropriations Act (through 03/27/12) Sections dealing with Federal Communications Commission and Rural Utilities Service HR 8 American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Sections relating to Rural Utilities Service HR 5973 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 Sections relating to Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business Cooperative Service HR 6020 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 Sections dealing with Federal Communications Commission S 2323 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 Sections relating to Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business Cooperative Service S 3301 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 Sections dealing with Federal Communications Commission
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period NTCA focused particular attention on the following: HJRes 117/PL 112-175 - Continuing Appropriations Act (through 03/27/12) - Sections dealing with Federal Communications Commission and Rural Utilities Service H.R. 5973 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 - Sections relating to Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business Cooperative Service H.R. 6020 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 Sections dealing with Federal Communications Commission S 2323 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 Sections relating to Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business Cooperative Service S 3301 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 Sections dealing with Federal Communications Commission
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R. 1259 - The Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 (all sections) S. 2241 - Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act (all sections)
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the following introduced bills in this category were focused upon. H.R. 1004 - The Medical Flexible Spending Act Improvement Act (all sections) H.R. 5842 - The Restoring Access to Medication Act (all sections)
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period NTCA focused particular attention on the following: H.Con.Res 112 Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2013 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2014 through 2022 all sections.
The association monitors and responds to policy issues that impact the ability of its members to comply with the Sarbanes Oxley corporate responsibility law and related regulations. During the reporting period the association discussed compliance aspects of this law as well as other small business operational issues that confront NTCAs small rural communications provider members. During the reporting period no introduced bills in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused on.
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, NTCA focused particular attention on the following:S Con Res 8 - Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 All Sections HR 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 Division A Title III Rural Utilities Service and Rural Business Cooperative Service, Division F Title III Federal Communications Commission H Con Res (Unnumbered) - House Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2014 All Sections
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S 399 - American Job Protection Act - All sections HR 903 - American Job Protection Act - All sections
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:S 21- Cybersecurity and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2013 All Sections S 394 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 All Sections HR 176 - Stop Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2011 All Sections HR 624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act All Sections HR 867 - Metal Theft Prevention Act of 2013 All Sections HR 989 - To Prohibit the use of funds for the Lifeline program All Sections
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills:H.R. 3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, all sections H.R. 4263 - Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012, all sections H.R. 6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 - Sections 6105 and any sections dealing with rural broadband deployment H.R. 6526 - Restore Effective Statistics to the Calculation of USF Expenditures Act of 2012, all sections S 2008 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011, all sections S 3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 - Section 6104 and any sections dealing with rural broadband deployment S 3342 - Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012, all sections S 3414 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012, all sections
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period the following introduced bills in this category were focused upon.H.R. 6079 - Repeal of Obamacare Act, To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, all sections
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: HEN 12751 Requires the Comptroller General to conduct an evaluation of the impact the proposed changes to ECPA would have on law enforcement and the courts - all sections HEN 12755 Retains the existing standards for information sought by law enforcement agencies for the contents of communications held in electronic storage more than 180 days in cases of child abduction or kidnapping, child pornography, or violent crimes against women, including rape - all sections HR 2471 - To amend section 2710 of title 18, United States Code, to clarify that a video tape service provider may obtain a consumers informed, written consent on an ongoing basis and that consent may be obtained through the Internet - all sections HR 3118 - To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revisit the universal service support program under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, and for other purposes - all sections HR 3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act all sections HR 3630 /PL 112-96 - Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 Title VI Public Safety Communications and Electromagnetic Spectrum Auctions HR 4263 - Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012 all sections HR 6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 sections 6105 and any sections dealing with rural broadband deployment HR 6526 - Restore Effective Statistics to the Calculation of USF Expenditures Act of 2012 all sections S 2105 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012 all sections S 3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 section 6104 and any sections dealing with rural broadband deployment S 3342 - Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012 all sections S 3414 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012 all sections
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: HR 8 American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 Sections relating to Rural Utilities Service
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the following introduced bills in this category were focused upon. H.R. 6079 Repeal of Obamacare Act, To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and health care-related Provisions in the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, all sections
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R. 3523 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, all sections H.R. 4263 - Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012, all sections H.R. 6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 Sections 6105 and any sections dealing with rural broadband deployment H.R. 6526 - Restore Effective Statistics to the Calculation of USF Expenditures Act of 2012, all sections S 2008 - Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011, all sections S 3240 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 Section 6104 and any sections dealing with rural broadband deployment. S 3342 - Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012, all sections S 3414 - Cybersecurity Act of 2012, all sections
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the following issues were focused upon. H.R. 3287 - The Savings Enhancement by Alleviating Leakage in 401(k) Savings (SEAL) Act, all sections H.R. 3656 - The Retirement Savings Security Act, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for death and disability protection for loans from qualified employer plans, all sections H.R. 4348 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act, An act to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, and transit programs, and for other purposes, all sections dealing with pensions
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that will impact the operations of rural telecommunications providers, their consumers, and/or the association. The associations underlying interest is pursuing a policy environment that allows its members to continue effectively serving rural economically challenging markets. The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R. Unnumbered - Federal Agriculture and Risk Management Act sections related to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband financing H.R. 3309 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2011 (all sections) H.R. 3310 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011 (all sections) H.R. 3523 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 (all sections) H.R. 5896 to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (all sections) H.R. 6083 - Federal Agriculture and Risk Management Act of 2012 sections related to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband financing S. 2105 Cybersecurity Act of 2012 (all sections) S. 2151 SECURE IT (all sections) S. 2275 B-CROP Act of 2012 - to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to establish a grant program within the rural broadband program of the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes (all sections) S. 2298 Connecting Rural America Act to amend the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 to improve the program of access to broadband telecommunications services in rural areas (all sections) S. 3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 sections related to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband financing
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period NTCA focused particular attention on the following: H.R. 5973 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 sections related to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband financing H.R. 6020 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 sections related to Federal Communications Commission financing and program operations S. 2375 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013 sections related to Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband financing S. 3301 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013 sections related to Federal Communications Commission financing and program operations
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the following issues were focused upon. H.R. 4348 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act sections 40231, 40232, 40233, 40234, 40241, 40242 relating to pension fund stabilization and Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation insurance premium issues S. 1813 - Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century (MAP-21) Act - all sections pertaining to defined benefit plans
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period NTCA focused particular attention on the following: H.R. 1259 Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2242 Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2012 all sections.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that will impact the operations of rural telecommunications providers, their consumers, and/or the association. The associations underlying interest is pursuing a policy environment that allows its members to continue effectively serving rural economically challenging markets. The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R. 911 Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011- all sections. H.R. 1083 Rural Broadband Initiative Act all sections. H.R. 1695 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 1746 CAP Act all sections. H.R. 1981 Protecting Children from Internet Pornographers Act all sections. H.R. 2577 SAFE Data Act all sections. H.R. 3118 To direct the Federal Communications Commission to revisit the universal service support program under section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse all sections. H.R. 3261 Stop Online Piracy Act all sections. H.R. 3309 Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012 all sections. H.R. 3310 Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2011, all sections. H.R. 3523 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 3630 Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 - Title VI Telecommunications (spectrum). H.R. 3674 PRECISE Act of 2011 all sections. H.R. 3675 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act all sections. H.R. 4263 SECURE IT Act of 2012 all sections. S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 all sections . S. 1939 Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2008 Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011 all sections. S. 2105 Cyber Security Act of 2012 all sections. S. 2151 Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information and Technology (SECURE IT) Act all sections.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period the following introduced bills were focused upon: S. 2252 Rebuild America Act Subtitle G (all sections) and Subtitle H (all sections).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE