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Reported covered position: LA, Congressional Western Caucus, 2021-2022; LA, Rep Matt Rosendale, 2021; Regional Field Director, MT GOP, 2020; LC, Interim Press Assistant, Staff Assistant, Intern, Sen Steve Daines, 2017-2020.
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Broadband Grant Tax Treatment 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
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NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2026 · 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, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5015 - Broadband MAP Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. H.R. 9541 - FIREWALL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation related to telecommunications outage reporting requirements.
Source: Senate LDA
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5015 - Broadband MAP Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. H.R. 9541 - FIREWALL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation related to telecommunications outage reporting requirements.
American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5015 - Broadband MAP Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. H.R. 9541 - FIREWALL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation related to telecommunications outage reporting requirements.
American Broadband Deployment Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5015 - Broadband MAP Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. H.R. 9541 - FIREWALL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation related to telecommunications outage reporting requirements.
Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5015 - Broadband MAP Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. H.R. 9541 - FIREWALL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation related to telecommunications outage reporting requirements.
Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Quality Broadband for Connected Communities 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Rural Utilities Service Modernization 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
SECURE Data 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
SECURE Data 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5015 - Broadband MAP Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. H.R. 9541 - FIREWALL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation related to telecommunications outage reporting requirements.
FIREWALL 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5015 - Broadband MAP Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. H.R. 9541 - FIREWALL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation related to telecommunications outage reporting requirements.
Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5015 - Broadband MAP Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. H.R. 9541 - FIREWALL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation related to telecommunications outage reporting requirements.
Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Immersive Technology for the American Workforce Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5015 - Broadband MAP Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. H.R. 9541 - FIREWALL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation related to telecommunications outage reporting requirements.
Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
SIREN Act of 2026
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5015 - Broadband MAP Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. H.R. 9541 - FIREWALL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation related to telecommunications outage reporting requirements.
Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
ACCESS Rural America 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 association focused on the following: S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections.
ACCESS Rural America 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5015 - Broadband MAP Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. H.R. 9541 - FIREWALL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation related to telecommunications outage reporting requirements.
Broadband MAP Act of 2026
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5015 - Broadband MAP Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. H.R. 9541 - FIREWALL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation related to telecommunications outage reporting requirements.
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5015 - Broadband MAP Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. H.R. 9541 - FIREWALL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation related to telecommunications outage reporting requirements.
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
AIMM 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 438 - Cyber PIVOTT Act - all sections. S. 559 - AIMM Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1347 - AIMM Act - all sections. H.R. 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Broadband Buildout Accountability 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 438 - Cyber PIVOTT Act - all sections. S. 559 - AIMM Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1347 - AIMM Act - all sections. H.R. 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
SPEED for BEAD 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 438 - Cyber PIVOTT Act - all sections. S. 559 - AIMM Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1347 - AIMM Act - all sections. H.R. 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 2666 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act - all sections. S.2983 - Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act - all sections. S.3259 - The RECAPTURE Act of 2025 - all sections. S.3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S.3565 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 6920 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 438 - Cyber PIVOTT Act - all sections. S. 559 - AIMM Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1347 - AIMM Act - all sections. H.R. 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment 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 manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections.
Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. S. 2610 - Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. H.R. 4950 - Data BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 5311 - CABLE Expansion Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 438 - Cyber PIVOTT Act - all sections. S. 559 - AIMM Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1347 - AIMM Act - all sections. H.R. 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. S. 2610 - Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. H.R. 4950 - Data BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 5311 - CABLE Expansion Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 2666 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act - all sections. S.2983 - Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act - all sections. S.3259 - The RECAPTURE Act of 2025 - all sections. S.3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S.3565 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 6920 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. S. 2610 - Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. H.R. 4950 - Data BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 5311 - CABLE Expansion Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Data BRIDGE 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. S. 2610 - Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. H.R. 4950 - Data BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 5311 - CABLE Expansion Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
CABLE Expansion 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. S. 2610 - Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. H.R. 4950 - Data BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 5311 - CABLE Expansion Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 2666 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act - all sections. S.2983 - Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act - all sections. S.3259 - The RECAPTURE Act of 2025 - all sections. S.3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S.3565 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 6920 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
ALIGN 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 438 - Cyber PIVOTT Act - all sections. S. 559 - AIMM Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1347 - AIMM Act - all sections. H.R. 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 2666 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act - all sections. S.2983 - Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act - all sections. S.3259 - The RECAPTURE Act of 2025 - all sections. S.3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S.3565 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 6920 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
SUCCESS for BEAD 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 2666 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act - all sections. S.2983 - Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act - all sections. S.3259 - The RECAPTURE Act of 2025 - all sections. S.3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S.3565 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 6920 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 438 - Cyber PIVOTT Act - all sections. S. 559 - AIMM Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1347 - AIMM Act - all sections. H.R. 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. S. 2610 - Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. H.R. 4950 - Data BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 5311 - CABLE Expansion Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
ALIGN 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 438 - Cyber PIVOTT Act - all sections. S. 559 - AIMM Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1347 - AIMM Act - all sections. H.R. 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. S. 2610 - Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. H.R. 4950 - Data BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 5311 - CABLE Expansion Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Foreign Robocall Elimination 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 2666 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act - all sections. S.2983 - Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act - all sections. S.3259 - The RECAPTURE Act of 2025 - all sections. S.3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S.3565 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 6920 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Extending Expired Cybersecurity Authorities 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 2666 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act - all sections. S.2983 - Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act - all sections. S.3259 - The RECAPTURE Act of 2025 - all sections. S.3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S.3565 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 6920 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
RECAPTURE 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 2666 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act - all sections. S.2983 - Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act - all sections. S.3259 - The RECAPTURE Act of 2025 - all sections. S.3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S.3565 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 6920 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 2666 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act - all sections. S.2983 - Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act - all sections. S.3259 - The RECAPTURE Act of 2025 - all sections. S.3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S.3565 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 6920 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
SUCCESS for BEAD 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 2666 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act - all sections. S.2983 - Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act - all sections. S.3259 - The RECAPTURE Act of 2025 - all sections. S.3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S.3565 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 6920 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Cyber PIVOTT Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 438 - Cyber PIVOTT Act - all sections. S. 559 - AIMM Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1347 - AIMM Act - all sections. H.R. 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
AIMM 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 438 - Cyber PIVOTT Act - all sections. S. 559 - AIMM Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1347 - AIMM Act - all sections. H.R. 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 2666 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act - all sections. S.2983 - Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act - all sections. S.3259 - The RECAPTURE Act of 2025 - all sections. S.3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S.3565 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 6920 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 438 - Cyber PIVOTT Act - all sections. S. 559 - AIMM Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1347 - AIMM Act - all sections. H.R. 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Broadband Grant Tax Treatment 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 manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections.
Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. S. 2610 - Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. H.R. 4950 - Data BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 5311 - CABLE Expansion Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Rural Broadband Protection Act of 2025
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 438 - Cyber PIVOTT Act - all sections. S. 559 - AIMM Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1347 - AIMM Act - all sections. H.R. 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for House of Representatives, Office of the Majority Leader for fiscal year 2024.
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for House of Representatives, Office of the Minority Whip for fiscal year 2024.
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Thomas H. Griffin for acts of valor as a member of the Army during the Vietnam War.
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
To provide for the issuance of a Manatee Semipostal Stamp.
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Hydrogen Aviation Strategy 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Protecting Dogs Subjected to Experiments 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. S. 2610 - Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. H.R. 4950 - Data BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 5311 - CABLE Expansion Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 2666 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act - all sections. S.2983 - Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act - all sections. S.3259 - The RECAPTURE Act of 2025 - all sections. S.3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S.3565 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 6920 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
No Tax Breaks for Radical Corporate Activism Act of 2023
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
RED Tape Act of 2023
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Agriculture Innovation Act of 2023
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
Broadband Incentives for Communities 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: S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. S. 4049 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 3283 - Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R.- 3299 - DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 7015 - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success - all sections. H.R. 9340 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
E-BRIDGE 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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1752 - E-BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 3075 - Veterans Telecommunications Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 7015 - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success (CAREERS) Act - all sections. H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023
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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024- a proposed amendment to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program and Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Program. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. S. 4297 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R.815 - Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 3283 - Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R.- 3299 - DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023
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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1752 - E-BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 3075 - Veterans Telecommunications Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 7015 - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success (CAREERS) Act - all sections. H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
ALIGN 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 manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 4360 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections.
ALIGN 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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024- a proposed amendment to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program and Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Program. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. S. 4297 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R.815 - Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 3283 - Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R.- 3299 - DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
ALIGN 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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1752 - E-BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 3075 - Veterans Telecommunications Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 7015 - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success (CAREERS) Act - all sections. H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
ALIGN 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 manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 4360 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections.
AIM 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 manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 4360 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections.
AIM 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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1752 - E-BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 3075 - Veterans Telecommunications Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 7015 - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success (CAREERS) Act - all sections. H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
AIM 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 manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 4360 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections.
Veterans’ Telecommunication Protection 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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1752 - E-BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 3075 - Veterans Telecommunications Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 7015 - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success (CAREERS) Act - all sections. H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
Facilitating DIGITAL Applications 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: S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. S. 4049 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 3283 - Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R.- 3299 - DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 7015 - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success - all sections. H.R. 9340 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
Facilitating DIGITAL Applications 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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024- a proposed amendment to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program and Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Program. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. S. 4297 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R.815 - Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 3283 - Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R.- 3299 - DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act of 2023
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: S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. S. 4049 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 3283 - Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R.- 3299 - DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 7015 - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success - all sections. H.R. 9340 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, no issues or 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: S. 5003 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing 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 issues or 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 association focused on FY2027 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses.
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 issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program; Community Connect Program; Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program; and reauthorization of the Farm Bill.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2026 · 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 manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, no issues or 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 4448 - Accelerating Broadband Permits Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2289 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 8413 - SECURE Data Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
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 association focused on FY2027 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues. Compliance costs of certain rulemakings, and other aspects of rural communications operations. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues.
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: Legislation related to an exemption of certain Securities Exchange Act shareholder registration thresholds for certain Universal Service Fund recipients.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program; Community Connect Program; Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program; and reauthorization of the Farm Bill.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing 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 issues or 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 issues or 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
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
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: Legislation related to an exemption of certain Securities Exchange Act shareholder registration thresholds for certain Universal Service Fund recipients.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing 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 issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program; Community Connect Program; Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program; and reauthorization of the Farm Bill.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, no issues or 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 issues or 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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 2855 - CLOSE THE GAP Act - all sections. S. 3084 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. S. 3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S. 3858 - SIREN Act of 2026 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 8144 - The Quality Broadband for Connected Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 8145 - The Expanding Access to Distance Learning and Telemedicine Act - all sections. H.R. 8146 - The Rural Utilities Service Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 8147 - The Prioritizing Rural Broadband Affordability Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP Interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation related to refunds for customers during utility outages. Legislation related to the Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act.
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 association focused on FY2027 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues. Compliance costs of certain rulemakings, and other aspects of rural communications operations. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues.
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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2025 · 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, the association focused on FY2026 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues. Compliance costs of certain rulemakings, and other aspects of rural communications operations. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues. NTIAs administration of the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment Program.
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: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 2666 - Foreign Robocall Elimination Act - all sections. S.2983 - Protecting America from Cyber Threats Act - all sections. S.3259 - The RECAPTURE Act of 2025 - all sections. S.3268 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. S.3565 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 5419 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6046 - Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act - all sections. H.R. 6920 - The SUCCESS For Bead Act of 2025 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
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 issues or 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 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 issues or 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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislation and regulations related to bonus depreciation.
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: Legislation related to an exemption of certain Securities Exchange Act shareholder registration thresholds for certain Universal Service Fund recipients.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program; Community Connect Program; Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program; and reauthorization of the Farm Bill.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
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 association focused on FY2026 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues. Compliance costs of certain rulemakings, and other aspects of rural communications operations. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues. NTIAs administration of the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment Program.
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. S. 2610 - Streamlining Rural Broadband Act of 2025 - all sections. H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. H.R. 4950 - Data BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 5311 - CABLE Expansion Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution and distribution systems. Legislation to reauthorize the Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Act. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Legislation on the minimum speeds for the Community Connect program. Legislation on reforms to the distance learning grant program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
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 issues or 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 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 issues or 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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment 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 association focused on the following: Legislation related to an exemption of certain Securities Exchange Act shareholder registration thresholds for certain Universal Service Fund recipients.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislation related to broadband technical assistance for USDA broadband programs.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2025 · 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, the association focused on FY2026 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues. Compliance costs of certain rulemakings, and other aspects of rural communications operations. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues. NTIAs administration of the Broadband, Equity, Access and Deployment Program.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2025 · 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, the association focused on FY2025 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues. Compliance costs of certain rulemakings, and other aspects of rural communications operations. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 4360 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill.
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 issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2024 · 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, the association focused on FY2024 and FY2025 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues, The Affordable Connectivity Program, compliance costs of certain rulemakings, and other aspects of rural communications operations. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues. Supporting full funding for the Federal Communications Commissions Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
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 issues or 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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
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 issues or 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 association focused on FY2024 Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues, The Affordable Connectivity Program and other aspects of rural communications operations. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues. Supporting full funding for the Federal Communications Commissions Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
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 issues or 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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing 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 issues or 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 association focused on the following: FY2024 Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues, the Affordable Connectivity Program and other aspects of rural communications operations. National Telecommunications and Information Association related to coordination with other federal agencies regarding rural broadband deployment. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues. Supporting full funding for the Federal Communications Commissions Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
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 issues or 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 association focused on the following: FY2024 Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues, the Affordable Connectivity Program and other aspects of rural communications operations. National Telecommunications and Information Association related to coordination with other federal agencies regarding rural broadband deployment. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues. Federal Election Commission related to requirements of the Federal Election Campaign Act that the solicitation of contributions from member corporations stockholders and executive or administrative personnel, and the families of such stockholders or personnel, by trade associations must be separately and specifically approved by the member corporation involved prior to such solicitation. Supporting full funding for the Federal Communications Commissions Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2022 · 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: S. 4529 - Tribal Connect Act - all sections. S. 4763 - GRID Broadband Act - all sections. S. 5137 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution systems, performance testing, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDAs ReConnect Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to middle mile funding for broadband service. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the inclusion of the Spectrum Innovation Act in the omnibus. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Emergency Connectivity Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to expanded broadband deployment at HBCU/MSIs.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
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 association focused on the following: Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to FY2022 and FY2023 tied to the following: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and permitting issues USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules and priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues and other aspects of rural communications operations National Telecommunications and Information Association related to coordination with other federal agencies regarding rural broadband deployment
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2022 · 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, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
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 issues or 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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 1651 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3119 - ReConnecting Rural America Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 4032 - Lowering Broadband Costs for Consumers Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Legislation to streamline the deployment of telecommunications or broadband service facilities in public rights- of-way and the rights-of-way of railroad carriers. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
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 issues or 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 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 issues or 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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislation related to an exemption of certain Securities Exchange Act shareholder registration thresholds for certain Universal Service Fund recipients.
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 issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislation related to broadband technical assistance for USDA broadband programs.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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: S. 98 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 187 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 438 - Cyber PIVOTT Act - all sections. S. 559 - AIMM Act - all sections. S. 674 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1261 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections. H.R. 574 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 1347 - AIMM Act - all sections. H.R. 1579 - Broadband Buildout Accountability Act - all sections. H.R. 1870 - SPEED for BEAD Act - all sections. H.R. 1873 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections H.R. 2399 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative, regulatory issues, and an amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the Broadband, Equity, Access & Deployment Program. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
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 issues or 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 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 issues or 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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, no issues or 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: Legislation related to an exemption of certain Securities Exchange Act shareholder registration thresholds for certain Universal Service Fund recipients.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislation related to broadband technical assistance for USDA broadband programs.
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 issues or 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: Draft legislation to allow a trade association to solicit contributions from members without the approval of the member corporation - 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, the association focused on FY2025 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues, The Affordable Connectivity Program, compliance costs of certain rulemakings, and other aspects of rural communications operations. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues. Supporting full funding for the Federal Communications Commissions Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill.
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: S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 4049 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing 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 issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing 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 issues or 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: Draft legislation to allow a trade association to solicit contributions from members without the approval of the member corporation - all sections.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 4360 - ACCESS Rural America 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: S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. S. 4049 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 3283 - Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R.- 3299 - DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 7015 - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success - all sections. H.R. 9340 - Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
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 association focused on FY2025 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues, The Affordable Connectivity Program, compliance costs of certain rulemakings, and other aspects of rural communications operations. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues. Supporting full funding for the Federal Communications Commissions Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 4360 - ACCESS Rural America 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 association focused on the following: Draft legislation to allow a trade association to solicit contributions from members without the approval of the member corporation - 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, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 275 - Rural Broadband Protection Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 1939 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024- a proposed amendment to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program and Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Program. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. S. 4297 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R.815 - Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 3283 - Facilitating DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R.- 3299 - DIGITAL Applications Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill.
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 issues or 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 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 issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill.
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: Draft legislation to allow a trade association to solicit contributions from members without the approval of the member corporation - 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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 3565 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1752 - E-BRIDGE Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 3075 - Veterans Telecommunications Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6915 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. H.R. 6929 - Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act of 2024 - all sections. H.R. 7015 - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success (CAREERS) Act - all sections. H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program.
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 association focused on FY2024 Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues, The Affordable Connectivity Program, compliance costs of certain rulemakings, and other aspects of rural communications operations. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues. Supporting full funding for the Federal Communications Commissions Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing 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 issues or 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 manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 4360 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 4360 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing 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 issues or 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 issues or 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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislation and regulatory issues related to precision agriculture.
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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 722 - Tomorrows Workforce Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1077 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all sections. S. 3321 - Lowering Broadband Costs For Consumers Act - all sections. S. 3242 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1477 - Tomorrows Workforce Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 3280 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks (TRUSTED Broadband) Act - all sections. H.R. 3295 - Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership (BROADBAND Leadership) Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R. 3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6189 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. H.R. 6534 - Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act - all sections. Draft Bill - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - all sections. Draft Bill - Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success Act - all sections. Draft Bill - Broadband RAIL Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation and regulatory issues related to utility poles. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program. Legislation related to broadband deployment in right-of-way used by railroads. Legislation to provide broadband workforce development grants.
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 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 issues or 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 issues or 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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 722 - Tomorrows Workforce Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. S. 2542 - LAST ACRE Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1477 - Tomorrows Workforce Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 3280 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks (TRUSTED Broadband) Act - all sections. H.R. 3295 - Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership (BROADBAND Leadership) Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R. 3298 - Broadband Expansion And Deployment Fee Equity and Efficiency (BEAD FEES) Act - all sections. H.R. 3309 - Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining (Standard FEES) Act - all sections. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 4141 - To provide that certain communications projects are not subject to requirements to prepare certain environmental or historical preservation reviews, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to middle mile funding for broadband service. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation and regulatory issues related to utility poles. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program. Regulatory issues related to the Buy America requirements. Legislation related to broadband deployment in right-of-way used by railroads. Legislation to provide broadband workforce development grants. Legislation related to wildfire wireless resiliency.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislation and regulatory issues related to precision agriculture.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: H.R.4360 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. Legislation to permanently extend bonus depreciation.
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 association focused on FY2024 Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to the following: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and funding for administrative expenses. USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules, priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status, and deployment of symmetrical service. Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues, the Affordable Connectivity Program and other aspects of rural communications operations. National Telecommunications and Information Association related to coordination with other federal agencies regarding rural broadband deployment. Department of Interior related to coordination with other agencies and staffing for improving securing rights-of-way, permitting and other communications deployment issues. Supporting full funding for the Federal Communications Commissions Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 issues or 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 manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: H.R.4360 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. Legislation to permanently extend bonus depreciation.
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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
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: S.2016 - CONNECT for Health Act - all sections.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislation and regulatory issues related to precision agriculture.
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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. S. 975 - The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 1117 - ALIGN Act - all sections. S. 1232 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1245 - Defend Our Networks Act - all sections. S. 1642 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 1241 - Broadband Incentives for Communities Act - all sections. H.R. 1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 2406 - ALIGN Act - all sections. H.R. 2552 - Community Broadband Act - all sections. H.R. 2788 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. H.R. 3279 - The Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act - all sections. H.R. 3280 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks (TRUSTED Broadband) Act - all sections. H.R. 3283 - Facilitating the Deployment of Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications (Facilitation DIGITAL Applications) Act - all sections. H.R. 3287 - Cable Access for Broadband and Local Economic Leadership (CABLE Leadership) Act - all sections. H.R. 3288 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment - all sections. H.R. 3289 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment - all sections. H.R. 3291 - Proportional Reviews for Broadband Deployment - all sections. H.R. 3292 - Brownfields Broadband Deployment - all sections. H.R. 3293 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment - all sections. H.R. 3294 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment - all sections. H.R. 3295 - Barriers and Regulatory Obstacles Avoids Deployment of Broadband Access and Needs Deregulatory Leadership (BROADBAND Leadership) Act - all sections. H.R. 3297 - Reducing Barriers for Broadband on Federal Lands Act - all sections. H.R. 3298 - Broadband Expansion And Deployment Fee Equity and Efficiency (BEAD FEES) Act - all sections. H.R. 3299 - Deploying Infrastructure with Greater Internet Transactions And Legacy Applications (DIGITAL Applications) Act - all sections. H.R. 3300 - 5G Using Previously Granted Rulings that Accelerate Deployment Everywhere (5G UPGRADE) Act - all sections. H.R. 3301 - Connecting Communities Post Disaster - all sections. H.R. 3307 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency - all sections. H.R. 3309 - Standard Fees to Expedite Evaluation and Streamlining (Standard FEES) Act - all sections. H.R. 3311 - Coastal Broadband Deployment - all sections. H.R. 3313 - Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment - all sections. H.R. 3319 - Broadband Resiliency and Flexible Investment - all sections. H.R. 3323 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act - all sections. H.R. 3330 - Connecting and Building Lines for Expedited Expansion (CABLE Expansion) Act - all sections. H.R. 3340 - Granting Remaining Applications Not Treated Efficiently or Delayed (GRANTED) - all sections. H.R. 3342 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment for Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED for Broadband Infrastructure) Act - all sections. H.R. 3343 - Federal Broadband Deployment Tracking - all sections. H.R. 3353 - Cable Transparency - all sections. H.R. 3557 - American Broadband Deployment Act of 2023 - all sections. H.R. 3964 - Rural Broadband Modernization Act - all sections. H.R. 4227 - ReConnecting Rural America Act - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to middle mile funding for broadband service. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation and regulatory issues related to utility poles. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program. Regulatory issues related to the Buy America requirements. Legislation related to broadband deployment in right-of-way used by railroads. Legislation to provide broadband workforce development grants. Legislation related to wildfire wireless resiliency.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to relieving reporting requirements of the Exchange Act on small, rural broadband providers.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislation that would establish a community partnership application scoring scheme under the ReConnect Program. Legislation and regulatory issues related to precision agriculture.
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: S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act - all sections. S. 341 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. S. 513 - Insure Cybersecurity Act - all sections. S. 856 - Funding Affordable Internet with Reliable Contributions Act - all sections. H.R. 889 - The Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R.1812 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023 - all sections. Legislation to reform the Universal Service Fund contribution system. Legislation to require the Federal Communications Commission to study and report on the feasibility of funding the Universal Service Fund through contributions from edge providers. Legislation to make permanent the allowance for depreciation and amortization for determining income limitations on the tax deductions for business interest. Legislation to permanently extend bonus depreciation. Legislation to require a more thorough vetting and verification process for internet service providers seeking to participate in the FCCs high-cost programs. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS telecom/broadband loan and grant programs, including the ReConnect Program and reauthorization of the Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to middle mile funding for broadband service. Legislative and regulatory issues related to patent trolls. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC spectrum reauthorization. Regulatory issues related to updating the Universal Service Fund, including updating distribution and contribution systems, coordination among programs, and buildout obligations. Legislation related to paying tribes for the value of spectrum rights. Legislation to update USDAs Community Connect Program. Legislation to streamline siting process for telecommunications service facilities. Legislation to streamline siting processes for personal wireless service facilities. Legislation to streamline the consideration of requests by State and local governments for modification of certain existing wireless facilities. Regulatory issues related to community broadband networks. Regulatory issues related to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Regulatory issues related to interagency communication between the FCC, USDA, NTIA, and Treasury. Legislation and regulatory issues related to utility poles. Regulatory issues related to cybersecurity. Legislation to streamline long-form Rural Digital Opportunity Fund applications. Legislation and regulatory issues related to the FCCs E-Rate Program. Regulatory issues related to the Buy America requirements.
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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
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 issues or 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 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 issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, no issues or 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 issues or 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 issues or 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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
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 association focused on the following: Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to FY2022 and FY2023 tied to the following: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and permitting issues USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules and priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues and other aspects of rural communications operations National Telecommunications and Information Association related to coordination with other federal agencies regarding rural broadband deployment
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 1077 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1166 - Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now Act - all sections. S. 4689 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. S. 5021 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. H.R. 2558 - Accelerate Long-Term Investment Growth Now Act - all sections. H.R. 5371 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act- all sections. H.R. 9445 - ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 9449 - Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act - all sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing 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 issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, no issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon. H.R. 4374 - Broadband Connections for Rural America Act - all sections.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing 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 issues or 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 issues or 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: S. 2427 - The FAIR Contributions Act - all sections. S. 3236 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. S. 4529 - Tribal Connect Act - all sections. S. 4763 - GRID Broadband Act - all sections. H.R. 678 - PHONE Act - all sections. H.R. 1650 - To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with services offered by edge providers, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4374 Broadband Connections for Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 6314 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 8152 --- American Data Privacy and Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 8575 - FAIR Contributions Act - all sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF, including contributions, performance testing, coordination among programs, buildout obligations, vetting providers prior to allocating USF support, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, and the FCCs Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio, including the 2023 Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDAs ReConnect Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to supply chain security. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to middle mile funding for broadband 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 issues or 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 manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 4689, ACCESS Rural America Act - all sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Legislative and regulatory issues related to Sec. 118 of the IRC.
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 association focused on the following: Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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: S. 1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 - all telecom related sections. S. 2427 - The FAIR Contributions Act - all sections. S. 3236 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 1650 - To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with services offered by edge providers, and for other purposes - all sections. H.R. 4374 Broadband Connections for Rural America Act - all sections. H.R. 5400 - Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act-all sections H.R. 6314 - Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act - all sections. H.R. 7624 - Spectrum Innovation Act of 2022 - all sections. H.R. 8152 --- American Data Privacy and Protection Act - all sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF, including contributions, performance testing, coordination among programs, buildout obligations, vetting providers prior to allocating USF support, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, USACs HUB filing system, and the FCCs Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio, including the 2023 Farm Bill. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDAs ReConnect Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to supply chain security. Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the funding shortfall for the Secure and Trusted Communications Reimbursement Program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to middle mile funding for broadband service. Legislative and regulatory issues related to network resilience. An amicus brief related to the constitutionality of the Universal Service Fund.
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 issues or 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 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 issues or 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 association focused on the following: Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to FY2022 and FY2023 tied to the following: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and permitting issues USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules and priority for providers based on form of organization or commercial status Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues and other aspects of rural communications operations National Telecommunications and Information Association related to coordination with other federal agencies regarding rural broadband deployment Regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 1077 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. S. 1166 - Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act - all sections. H.R. 2558 - Accelerate Long-term Investment Growth Now (ALIGN) Act - all sections. H.R. 5371 - Permanently Preserving Americas Investment in Manufacturing Act - all sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Legislative and regulatory issues related to Sec. 118 of the IRC.
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, no issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE