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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
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NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2017 · 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 infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
Source: Senate LDA
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
Financial CHOICE Act of 2017
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.584 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act - All sections. H.R.5 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.10 - The Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 - Section 497. H.R.33 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-107-204, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Section 404. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-112-106, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - Section 12(g).
Financial CHOICE Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service(RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to FY2018 tied to the following: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals S.1603 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. S.1662 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act - Section 497, Subtitle T. H.R.3267 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3268 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3280 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3354 - omnibus appropriations act - Division A, Title I; Division B, Title III; Division C, Title I; Division D, Title V.
PSC Oversight Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
PSC Oversight Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
American Health Care Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: H.R. 1628 - American Health Care Act.
American Health Care Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: H.R. 1628 - Health Care Freedom Act - All sections. H.R. 1628 - Graham, Cassidy, Heller, Johnson Amendment to the American Health Care Act - All sections.
American Health Care Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: H.R. 1628 - American Health Care Act - All sections. H.R. 1628 - the Better Care Reconciliation Act, All sections.
NIST Small Business Cybersecurity 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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
Public Lands Telecommunications 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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service(RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to FY2018 tied to the following: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations National Telecommunications and Information Administration on rural communications policy Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals H.R. 244 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 - Division A regarding RUS and related programs or directives, Division B regarding NTIA and related programs or directives, Division E regarding FCC and related programs or directives.
BROWSER Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
Gigabit Opportunity 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.1013 - Gigabit Opportunity Act - All sections. H.R.2870 - Gigabit Opportunity Act - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to gigabit opportunity zones. Broadband Infrastructure Finance innovation draft - investment tax credits and tax exclusions.
Small Business 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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
Small Business 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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017
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. 19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S. Res. 242 - Deployment of 5G Networks - All sections. S.1676 - B-CROP Act - All sections. S. 1809 - Moving FIRST Act - All Sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2903 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal support for interexchange providers (IXPs) and interconnection with IXPs. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of telehealth. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reserving television white spaces for unlicensed use. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the FCC moving USF monies to the US Treasury. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal broadband grants and financing, including a unified federal broadband benchmark. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of video, including retransmission consent and compulsory copyright.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service(RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to FY2018 tied to the following: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals S.1603 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. S.1662 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act - Section 497, Subtitle T. H.R.3267 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3268 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3280 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3354 - omnibus appropriations act - Division A, Title I; Division B, Title III; Division C, Title I; Division D, Title V.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service(RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to FY2018 tied to the following: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals S.1603 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. S.1662 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act - Section 497, Subtitle T. H.R.3267 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3268 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3280 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3354 - omnibus appropriations act - Division A, Title I; Division B, Title III; Division C, Title I; Division D, Title V.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service(RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to FY2018 tied to the following: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals S.1603 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. S.1662 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act - Section 497, Subtitle T. H.R.3267 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3268 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3280 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3354 - omnibus appropriations act - Division A, Title I; Division B, Title III; Division C, Title I; Division D, Title V.
Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017
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.584 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act - All sections. H.R.5 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.10 - The Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 - Section 497. H.R.33 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-107-204, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Section 404. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-112-106, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - Section 12(g).
Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017
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.584 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act - All sections. H.R.5 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.33 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-107-204, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Section 404. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-112-106, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - section 12(g).
Rightsizing Pension Premiums Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: H.R. 3596 - Rightsizing Pension Premiums Act of 2017 - All sections.
Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act of 2017
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: H.R.3787 - Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act of 2017 - All sections.
Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017
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. 19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S. Res. 242 - Deployment of 5G Networks - All sections. S.1676 - B-CROP Act - All sections. S. 1809 - Moving FIRST Act - All Sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2903 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal support for interexchange providers (IXPs) and interconnection with IXPs. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of telehealth. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reserving television white spaces for unlicensed use. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the FCC moving USF monies to the US Treasury. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal broadband grants and financing, including a unified federal broadband benchmark. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of video, including retransmission consent and compulsory copyright.
Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017
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.584 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act - All sections. H.R.5 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.10 - The Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 - Section 497. H.R.33 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-107-204, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Section 404. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-112-106, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - Section 12(g).
Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017
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.584 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act - All sections. H.R.5 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.33 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-107-204, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Section 404. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-112-106, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - section 12(g).
Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 270 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R. 761 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017 - All sections.
New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
Gigabit Opportunity 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.1013 - Gigabit Opportunity Act - All sections. H.R.2870 - Gigabit Opportunity Act - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to gigabit opportunity zones. Broadband Infrastructure Finance innovation draft - investment tax credits and tax exclusions.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service(RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to FY2018 tied to the following: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals S.1603 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. S.1662 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act - Section 497, Subtitle T. H.R.3267 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3268 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3280 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3354 - omnibus appropriations act - Division A, Title I; Division B, Title III; Division C, Title I; Division D, Title V.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service(RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to FY2018 tied to the following: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals S.1603 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. S.1662 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act - Section 497, Subtitle T. H.R.3267 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3268 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3280 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3354 - omnibus appropriations act - Division A, Title I; Division B, Title III; Division C, Title I; Division D, Title V.
B-CROP 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. 19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S. Res. 242 - Deployment of 5G Networks - All sections. S.1676 - B-CROP Act - All sections. S. 1809 - Moving FIRST Act - All Sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2903 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal support for interexchange providers (IXPs) and interconnection with IXPs. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of telehealth. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reserving television white spaces for unlicensed use. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the FCC moving USF monies to the US Treasury. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal broadband grants and financing, including a unified federal broadband benchmark. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of video, including retransmission consent and compulsory copyright.
Moving FIRST 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. 19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S. Res. 242 - Deployment of 5G Networks - All sections. S.1676 - B-CROP Act - All sections. S. 1809 - Moving FIRST Act - All Sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2903 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal support for interexchange providers (IXPs) and interconnection with IXPs. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of telehealth. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reserving television white spaces for unlicensed use. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the FCC moving USF monies to the US Treasury. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal broadband grants and financing, including a unified federal broadband benchmark. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of video, including retransmission consent and compulsory copyright.
MOBILE NOW 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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
MOBILE NOW 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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
MOBILE NOW 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. 19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S. Res. 242 - Deployment of 5G Networks - All sections. S.1676 - B-CROP Act - All sections. S. 1809 - Moving FIRST Act - All Sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2903 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal support for interexchange providers (IXPs) and interconnection with IXPs. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of telehealth. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reserving television white spaces for unlicensed use. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the FCC moving USF monies to the US Treasury. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal broadband grants and financing, including a unified federal broadband benchmark. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of video, including retransmission consent and compulsory copyright.
Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S. 270 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R. 761 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017 - All sections.
Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
PSC Oversight Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
PSC Oversight Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements 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.584 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act - All sections. H.R.5 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.10 - The Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 - Section 497. H.R.33 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-107-204, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Section 404. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-112-106, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - Section 12(g).
Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements 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.584 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act - All sections. H.R.5 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.33 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-107-204, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Section 404. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-112-106, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - section 12(g).
NIST Small Business Cybersecurity 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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
NIST Small Business Cybersecurity 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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs.
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017
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. 19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S. Res. 242 - Deployment of 5G Networks - All sections. S.1676 - B-CROP Act - All sections. S. 1809 - Moving FIRST Act - All Sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2903 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal support for interexchange providers (IXPs) and interconnection with IXPs. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of telehealth. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reserving television white spaces for unlicensed use. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the FCC moving USF monies to the US Treasury. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal broadband grants and financing, including a unified federal broadband benchmark. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of video, including retransmission consent and compulsory copyright.
Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
Restoring Internet Freedom Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate about a strategy to deploy fifth generation mobile networks (5G networks) and next-generation wireless and wired technologies to promote economic development and digital innovation throughout the United States.
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. 19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S. Res. 242 - Deployment of 5G Networks - All sections. S.1676 - B-CROP Act - All sections. S. 1809 - Moving FIRST Act - All Sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2903 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal support for interexchange providers (IXPs) and interconnection with IXPs. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of telehealth. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reserving television white spaces for unlicensed use. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the FCC moving USF monies to the US Treasury. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal broadband grants and financing, including a unified federal broadband benchmark. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of video, including retransmission consent and compulsory copyright.
FAST 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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
FAST 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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
FAST 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. 19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S. Res. 242 - Deployment of 5G Networks - All sections. S.1676 - B-CROP Act - All sections. S. 1809 - Moving FIRST Act - All Sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2903 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal support for interexchange providers (IXPs) and interconnection with IXPs. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of telehealth. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reserving television white spaces for unlicensed use. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the FCC moving USF monies to the US Treasury. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal broadband grants and financing, including a unified federal broadband benchmark. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of video, including retransmission consent and compulsory copyright.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service(RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to: - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property - Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations - Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals S.2956 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). S.3067 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 501, 502, 633. H.R.5054 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). H.R.5485 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 631, 636, and section dealing with trade association prior approvals under FEC rules.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service(RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to: - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property - Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations - Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals S.2956 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). S.3067 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 501, 502, 633. H.R.5054 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). H.R.5485 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 631, 636, and section dealing with trade association prior approvals under FEC rules.
Move America Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: New draft of Congresss S.1186 - Move America Act of 2015 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
Move America Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: S.1186 - Move America Act of 2015 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service(RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to: - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property - Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations - Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals S.2956 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). S.3067 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 501, 502, 633. H.R.5054 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). H.R.5485 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 631, 636, and section dealing with trade association prior approvals under FEC rules.
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service(RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to: - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property - Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations - Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals S.2956 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). S.3067 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 501, 502, 633. H.R.5054 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). H.R.5485 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 631, 636, and section dealing with trade association prior approvals under FEC rules.
B-CROP Act of 2016
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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
Restoring Access to Medication and Improving Health Savings Act of 2016
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: H.R.1270 - Restoring Access to Medication Act, Titles 1 and 2. H.R.4469 - Health Savings Act, Titles 3 and 4. H.R.5284 - The Worlds Greatest Healthcare Plan Act, Sections 101 and 102. H.R.5445 - The Health Care Security Act of 2016, Sections 3 and 4. S.2499 - Health Savings Act, Titles 3 and 4.
Protecting Cyber Networks 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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI (Federal Permitting Improvement sections). H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act - All sections. H.R.1641 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act - All sections. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2583 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R. 3638 - Family Telephone Connection Protection Act - All sections. H.R.3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. S.280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act - All sections. S.417 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2163 - Streamlining and Investing In Broadband Infrastructure Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC CHAIRMAN PROPOSAL TO UNLOCK THE SET-TOP BOX: CREATING CHOICE & INNOVATION. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services, released 04/01/2016. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II.
Federal Spectrum Incentive Act of 2015
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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI (Federal Permitting Improvement sections). H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act - All sections. H.R.1641 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act - All sections. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2583 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R. 3638 - Family Telephone Connection Protection Act - All sections. H.R.3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. S.280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act - All sections. S.417 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2163 - Streamlining and Investing In Broadband Infrastructure Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC CHAIRMAN PROPOSAL TO UNLOCK THE SET-TOP BOX: CREATING CHOICE & INNOVATION. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services, released 04/01/2016. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II.
Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015
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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2583 - The Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.6336 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. S.177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. S.253 - Communications Act Update Act of 2016 - H. Amdt.1434. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. S.1353 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. S.3189 - Connecting Rural Americans to Care Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadcast television standards.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Presidents FY17 Budget Proposal - Sections pertaining to the Affordable Care Act Cadillac tax. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 - Sections pertaining to the Affordable Care Act Cadillac tax. H.R.4442 - CONNECT for Health Act - All sections. H.R.4469 - Health Savings Act - All sections. H.R. 4832 - Health Savings Protection Act - All sections. S.2484 - CONNECT for Health Act - All sections. S. 2499 - Health Savings Act - Sections pertaining to Health Accounts. S. 2698 - Preserving Consumer Health Accounts Act - All sections.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2583 - The Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.6336 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. S.177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. S.253 - Communications Act Update Act of 2016 - H. Amdt.1434. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. S.1353 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. S.3189 - Connecting Rural Americans to Care Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadcast television standards.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016
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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI (Federal Permitting Improvement sections). H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act - All sections. H.R.1641 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act - All sections. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2583 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R. 3638 - Family Telephone Connection Protection Act - All sections. H.R.3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. S.280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act - All sections. S.417 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2163 - Streamlining and Investing In Broadband Infrastructure Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC CHAIRMAN PROPOSAL TO UNLOCK THE SET-TOP BOX: CREATING CHOICE & INNOVATION. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services, released 04/01/2016. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
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: H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act - All Sections. H.R. 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 2075 - American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 - All Sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to business tax reform.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act - All Sections. H.R. 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 2075 - American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 - All Sections.
Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act - All Sections. H.R. 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 2075 - American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 - All Sections.
FAST 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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2583 - The Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.6336 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. S.177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. S.253 - Communications Act Update Act of 2016 - H. Amdt.1434. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. S.1353 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. S.3189 - Connecting Rural Americans to Care Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadcast television standards.
FAST 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: H.R. 22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R. 2583 - The Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. S.253 - Communications Act Update Act of 2016 - H.Amdt.1434 - All sections. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. S.3189 - Connecting Rural Americans to Care Act - All Sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
FAST 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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI (Federal Permitting Improvement sections). H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act - All sections. H.R.1641 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act - All sections. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2583 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R. 3638 - Family Telephone Connection Protection Act - All sections. H.R.3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. S.280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act - All sections. S.417 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2163 - Streamlining and Investing In Broadband Infrastructure Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC CHAIRMAN PROPOSAL TO UNLOCK THE SET-TOP BOX: CREATING CHOICE & INNOVATION. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services, released 04/01/2016. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II.
Data Security Act of 2015
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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2583 - The Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.6336 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. S.177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. S.253 - Communications Act Update Act of 2016 - H. Amdt.1434. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. S.1353 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. S.3189 - Connecting Rural Americans to Care Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadcast television standards.
Data Security Act of 2015
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: H.R. 22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R. 2583 - The Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. S.253 - Communications Act Update Act of 2016 - H.Amdt.1434 - All sections. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. S.3189 - Connecting Rural Americans to Care Act - All Sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
Data Security Act of 2015
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: H.R.266 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2576 - Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act - Title II (Rural Healthcare Connectivity). H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.4889 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.5525 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016 - All sections. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2533 - Karis Law - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.2770 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio.
Data Security Act of 2015
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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI (Federal Permitting Improvement sections). H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act - All sections. H.R.1641 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act - All sections. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2583 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R. 3638 - Family Telephone Connection Protection Act - All sections. H.R.3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. S.280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act - All sections. S.417 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2163 - Streamlining and Investing In Broadband Infrastructure Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC CHAIRMAN PROPOSAL TO UNLOCK THE SET-TOP BOX: CREATING CHOICE & INNOVATION. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services, released 04/01/2016. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II.
Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2016
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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI (Federal Permitting Improvement sections). H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act - All sections. H.R.1641 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act - All sections. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2583 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R. 3638 - Family Telephone Connection Protection Act - All sections. H.R.3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. S.280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act - All sections. S.417 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2163 - Streamlining and Investing In Broadband Infrastructure Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC CHAIRMAN PROPOSAL TO UNLOCK THE SET-TOP BOX: CREATING CHOICE & INNOVATION. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services, released 04/01/2016. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II.
Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2016
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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2583 - The Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.6336 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. S.177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. S.253 - Communications Act Update Act of 2016 - H. Amdt.1434. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. S.1353 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. S.3189 - Connecting Rural Americans to Care Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadcast television standards.
Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2016
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: H.R. 22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R. 2583 - The Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. S.253 - Communications Act Update Act of 2016 - H.Amdt.1434 - All sections. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. S.3189 - Connecting Rural Americans to Care Act - All Sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2016
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: H.R.266 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2576 - Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act - Title II (Rural Healthcare Connectivity). H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.4889 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.5525 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016 - All sections. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2533 - Karis Law - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.2770 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio.
Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century 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: H.R.266 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2576 - Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act - Title II (Rural Healthcare Connectivity). H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.4889 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.5525 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016 - All sections. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2533 - Karis Law - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.2770 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio.
Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015
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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2583 - The Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.6336 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. S.177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. S.253 - Communications Act Update Act of 2016 - H. Amdt.1434. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. S.1353 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. S.3189 - Connecting Rural Americans to Care Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadcast television standards.
Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015
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: H.R. 22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R. 2583 - The Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. S.253 - Communications Act Update Act of 2016 - H.Amdt.1434 - All sections. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. S.3189 - Connecting Rural Americans to Care Act - All Sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015
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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI (Federal Permitting Improvement sections). H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act - All sections. H.R.1641 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act - All sections. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2583 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R. 3638 - Family Telephone Connection Protection Act - All sections. H.R.3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. S.280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act - All sections. S.417 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2163 - Streamlining and Investing In Broadband Infrastructure Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC CHAIRMAN PROPOSAL TO UNLOCK THE SET-TOP BOX: CREATING CHOICE & INNOVATION. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services, released 04/01/2016. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II.
End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2015
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: H.R.266 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2576 - Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act - Title II (Rural Healthcare Connectivity). H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.4889 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.5525 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016 - All sections. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2533 - Karis Law - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.2770 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio.
No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access 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: H.R.266 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2576 - Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act - Title II (Rural Healthcare Connectivity). H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.4889 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.5525 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016 - All sections. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2533 - Karis Law - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.2770 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio.
No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access 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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI (Federal Permitting Improvement sections). H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act - All sections. H.R.1641 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act - All sections. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2583 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R. 3638 - Family Telephone Connection Protection Act - All sections. H.R.3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. S.280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act - All sections. S.417 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2163 - Streamlining and Investing In Broadband Infrastructure Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC CHAIRMAN PROPOSAL TO UNLOCK THE SET-TOP BOX: CREATING CHOICE & INNOVATION. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services, released 04/01/2016. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II.
Right to Counsel and Taxpayer Protection Act
Client: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION · Firm: NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: H.R. 2955 - The Pension and Budget Integrity Act, All sections.
Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015
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: H.R.266 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2576 - Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act - Title II (Rural Healthcare Connectivity). H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.4889 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.5525 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016 - All sections. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2533 - Karis Law - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.2770 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio.
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: Legislative and regulatory issues related to tax credits for broadband.
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, the association focused on the following: H.R. 3596 - Rightsizing Pension Premiums Act of 2017 - 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: H.R.3787 - Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act of 2017 - 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. 19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S. Res. 242 - Deployment of 5G Networks - All sections. S.1676 - B-CROP Act - All sections. S. 1809 - Moving FIRST Act - All Sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2903 - Rural Reasonable and Comparable Wireless Access Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal support for interexchange providers (IXPs) and interconnection with IXPs. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of telehealth. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reserving television white spaces for unlicensed use. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the FCC moving USF monies to the US Treasury. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal broadband grants and financing, including a unified federal broadband benchmark. Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of video, including retransmission consent and compulsory copyright.
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: H.R. 1628 - Health Care Freedom Act - All sections. H.R. 1628 - Graham, Cassidy, Heller, Johnson Amendment to the American Health Care Act - All sections.
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service(RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to FY2018 tied to the following: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals S.1603 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. S.1662 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R. 10 - Financial CHOICE Act - Section 497, Subtitle T. H.R.3267 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3268 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3280 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 - All sections. H.R.3354 - omnibus appropriations act - Division A, Title I; Division B, Title III; Division C, Title I; Division D, Title V.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2017 · 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: New draft of Congresss S.1186 - Move America Act of 2015 - All sections. 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 FY2018 tied to the following: U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations National Telecommunications and Information Administration on rural communications policy Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals H.R. 244 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 - Division A regarding RUS and related programs or directives, Division B regarding NTIA and related programs or directives, Division E regarding FCC and related programs or directives.
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: H.R. 1628 - American Health Care Act - All sections. H.R. 1628 - the Better Care Reconciliation 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: S.584 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act - All sections. H.R.5 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.10 - The Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 - Section 497. H.R.33 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-107-204, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Section 404. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-112-106, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - Section 12(g).
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 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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.875 - A bill to require the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study and submit a report on filing requirements under the Universal Service Fund programs - All sections. S.993 - Restoring Internet Freedom Act - All sections. New draft of prior Congress S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.800 - New Deal Rural Broadband Act of 2017 - All Sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2105 - NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.2425 - Public Lands Telecommunications Act - All sections. H.R.2520 - BROWSER Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted May 18, 2017 concerning the rate floor for voice service in rural areas. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
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.1013 - Gigabit Opportunity Act - All sections. H.R.2870 - Gigabit Opportunity Act - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to gigabit opportunity zones. Broadband Infrastructure Finance innovation draft - investment tax credits and tax exclusions.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2017 · 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 the following: Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to: - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications Loan and Grant program funding; applicant review and approval sequencing; and applicant compliance with related National Environmental Protection Act and National Historic Preservation Act requirements - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Business Cooperative Service Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant Program - U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service budgets and policies for permitting access to federal lands and property - Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies as well as policies tied to other aspects of rural communications operations - Federal Election Commission regulations dealing with solicitation prior approvals S.2956 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). S.3067 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 501, 502, 633. H.R.5054 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). H.R.5485 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 631, 636, and section dealing with trade association prior approvals under FEC rules.
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: H.R. 1628 - American Health Care 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, the association focused on the following: S. 270 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R. 761 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2017 - 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: S.584 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act - All sections. H.R.5 - Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.33 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2017 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-107-204, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Section 404. Legislative and regulatory issues related to PL-112-106, Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - section 12(g).
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: Legislative and regulatory issues related to gigabit opportunity zones.
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: S.1186 - Move America Act of 2015 - All sections. 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.19 - MOBILE NOW Act - All sections. S. 96 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. S.228 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2017 - All sections. S.277 - Rural Telecommunications and Broadband Service Act of 2017 - All sections. S.421 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. S.770 - MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.288 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.460 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1139 - PSC Oversight Act of 2017 - All sections. H.R.1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment, and Auditing Act of 2017 - All sections. S.J.Res.34 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. H.J.Res.86 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services" - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative, regulatory and executive issues related to the national infrastructure conversation.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: H.R. 4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 - All sections. S. 3240 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 - All sections. Retirement Improvements and Savings Enhancements (RISE) Act of 2016 - Sections - Title I and II. Chairmans Modification of the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 - Section II, E.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period, no 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: H.R.5054 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). H.R.5485 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 631, 636, and section dealing with trade association prior approvals under FEC rules. S.2956 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). S.3067 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 501, 502, 633.
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: P.L.12-106 - Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - Section 501. P.L. 107-204 - Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Section 404. P.L. 112-158 - Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - Section 12(g).
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: H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act - All Sections. H.R. 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 2075 - American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 - 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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2583 - The Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.6336 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. S.177 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. S.253 - Communications Act Update Act of 2016 - H. Amdt.1434. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.961 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. S.1353 - Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. S.3189 - Connecting Rural Americans to Care Act - All sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF contributions. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting. Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadcast television standards.
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: H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act - All Sections. H.R. 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 2075 - American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 - All Sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to business tax reform.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2016 · 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: H.R.5054 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). H.R.5485 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 631, 636, and section dealing with trade association prior approvals under FEC rules. S.2956 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). S.3067 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 501, 502, 633.
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 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: H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act - All Sections. H.R. 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 2075 - American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 - 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: P.L.12-106 - Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act - Section 501. P.L 112-158 - Securities Exchange Act of 1934 - Section 12(g). P.L. 107-204 - Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 - Section 404.
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 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: H.R. 22 - FAST Act - Title XLI. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R. 2583 - The Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. S.253 - Communications Act Update Act of 2016 - H.Amdt.1434 - All sections. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. S.3189 - Connecting Rural Americans to Care Act - All Sections. S.3408 - B-CROP Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio. Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: H.R. 4955 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 - All sections. S. 3240 - Pension and Budget Integrity Act of 2016 - All sections. Retirement Improvements and Savings Enhancements (RISE) Act of 2016 - Sections - Title I and II. Chairmans Modification of the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act of 2016 - Section II, E.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, 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: H.R.5054 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). H.R.5485 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 631, 636, and section dealing with trade association prior approvals under FEC rules. S.2956 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 - Title III (Rural Development Programs). S.3067 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017 - Sections 501, 502, 633.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2016 · 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, the association focused on the following: Presidents FY17 Budget Proposal - Sections pertaining to the Affordable Care Act Cadillac tax. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 - Sections pertaining to the Affordable Care Act Cadillac tax. H.R.4442 - CONNECT for Health Act - All sections. H.R.4469 - Health Savings Act - All sections. H.R. 4832 - Health Savings Protection Act - All sections. S.2484 - CONNECT for Health Act - All sections. S. 2499 - Health Savings Act - Sections pertaining to Health Accounts. S. 2698 - Preserving Consumer Health Accounts Act - All sections.
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC),the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Presidents FY17 Budget Proposal and yet unintroduced developing appropriations bills - Issues tied to the Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications program; the Rural Business-Cooperative Service Economic Development program; the National Forest Service operations budget; the Federal Communications Commission, Universal Service Fund, and spectrum matters; and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R.9 - Innovation Act - All sections. S.1137 - PATENT Act - All sections.
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI (Federal Permitting Improvement sections). H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act - All sections. H.R.1641 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2583 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act - All sections. S.280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act - All sections. S.417 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2015 · 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 following introduced measures were focused upon: H.R.119 - Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2295 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Federal Communications Commission funding and actions. H.R.3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Rural Business Cooperative Service and Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and rural development financing. H.Con.Res27 - Concurrent Resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 - Sections 406 & 813. S.399 - Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 - All sections. S.1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Rural Business Cooperative Service and Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and rural development financing. S.1910 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Federal Communications Commission funding and actions. S.Con.Res11 - Concurrent Resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 - Sections 3105 & 6211.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R.279 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service - All sections. H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act - All sections. H.R.1712 - Freedom from Internet Tax Act - All sections. H.R.1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2048 - USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2583 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2589 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on its Internet website changes to the rules of the Commission not later than 24 hours after adoption - All sections. H.R.2592 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on the website of the Commission documents to be voted on by the Commission - All sections. H.R.2593 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require identification and description on the website of the Federal Communications Commission of items to be decided on authority delegated by the Commission - All sections. H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. S.280 - Digital Learning Equity Act - All sections. S.417 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. S.1123 - USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 - All sections. S.1182 - A bill to exempt application of JSA attribution rule in case of existing agreements - All sections. S.Con.Res.17 - Regulating Sensibility Through Oversight Restoration (RESTORE) Resolution of 2015 - All sections.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2015 · 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 following introduced measures were focused upon. S. Con. Res. 11 - Senate Budget Resolution An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 - Sec. 412. S. 399 - To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting, and for other purposes - All Sections. H. Con. Res. 27 - House Budget Resolution to establish the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 - Secs. 408 & 813. H.R. 119 - To amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 to increase transparency in Federal budgeting, and for other purposes - All Sections.
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION via NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: S. 1431 - Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act - all sections. S.1478, PACES Act - all sections. S.1599 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act - all sections. S. 1720, Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 - all sections. S.2125 - Public Safety and Economic Security Communications Act of 2014 - all sections. S.Res.157 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas - all sections. H.R.624 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - all sections. H.R. 3086 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act - all sections. H.R. 3309, Innovation Act - all sections. H.R.3361 - Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act - all sections. H.R. 3719 - Video CHOICE Act - all sections. H.R.4435 - Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 - Sec 819. H.R.4752 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service - all sections. H.R. 5771 - Tax Increase Prevent Act - sec. 179. H.R. 5728 - STELA Reauthorization Act of 2014 - all sections H.Res.536 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that telephone service must be improved in rural areas of the United States and that no entity may unreasonably discriminate against telephone users in those areas - all sections.
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: H.R.266 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. H.R.2576 - Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act - Title II (Rural Healthcare Connectivity). H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.4889 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. H.R.5064 - Improving Small Business Cyber Security Act of 2016 - All sections. H.R.5525 - End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016 - All sections. S.421 - FCC Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2533 - Karis Law - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2558 - Spoofing Prevention Act - All sections. S.2607 - DIGIT Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act - All sections. S.2770 - Kelsey Smith Act, to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services - All sections. S.3024 - Small Business Cyber Security Improvements Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted February 18, 2016: Expanding Consumers Video Navigation Choices, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted March 31, 2016: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Order adopted March 23, 2016 concerning USF support for rate-of-return carriers. Legislative and regulatory issues related to reforming the USF Lifeline program. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FirstNet implementation. Legislative and regulatory issues related to USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio.
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: H.R.1270 - Restoring Access to Medication Act, Titles 1 and 2. H.R.4469 - Health Savings Act, Titles 3 and 4. H.R.5284 - The Worlds Greatest Healthcare Plan Act, Sections 101 and 102. H.R.5445 - The Health Care Security Act of 2016, Sections 3 and 4. S.2499 - Health Savings Act, Titles 3 and 4.
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 offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: H.R. 2955 - The Pension and Budget Integrity Act, All sections.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period, no issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following: Presidents FY17 Budget Proposal - Sections pertaining to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
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 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: H.R.9 - Innovation Act - All sections. S.1137 - PATENT 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: H.R.22 - FAST Act - Title XLI (Federal Permitting Improvement sections). H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act - All sections. H.R.1641 - Federal Spectrum Incentive Act - All sections. H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Division N. H.R.2205 - Data Security Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2583 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2666 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R. 3638 - Family Telephone Connection Protection Act - All sections. H.R.3805 - Broadband Conduit Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4596 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act - All sections. H.R.4884 - CURB Lifeline Act of 2016 - All sections. S.280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act - All sections. S.417 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2163 - Streamlining and Investing In Broadband Infrastructure Act - All sections. S.2283 - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2555 - Mobile Now Act - All sections. S.2644 - FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016 - All sections. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC CHAIRMAN PROPOSAL TO UNLOCK THE SET-TOP BOX: CREATING CHOICE & INNOVATION. Legislative and regulatory issues related to FCC Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services, released 04/01/2016. Legislative and regulatory issues related to implementing Connect America Fund Phase II.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period, no issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, White House Office
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC),the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period the following introduced measures were focused upon: H.R.719 (Public Law 114-53) - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 - All sections. H.R.1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 - Title X-Spectrum Pipeline. H.R.2029 Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2016 - amended to become the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113) - Sections - Division A-Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, Title III USDA Rural Development Programs under the Rural Utilities Service and the Rural Business Cooperative Service specifically relating to communications and economic development. Division E-Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016, Title V Independent Agencies - Federal Communications Commission and Universal Service Fund related provisions. Division N-Cybersecurity Act 2015 - All sections. Division P-Tax-related Provisions Sec. 1, Title I High Cost Employer Sponsored Health Coverage Excise Tax Provisions, Sec. 101, Delay of excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage. H.R.2250 - Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-96) - All sections. H.R.2295 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Federal Communications Commission funding and actions. H.R.3049 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Rural Business Cooperative Service and Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and rural development financing. S.1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Rural Business Cooperative Service and Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and rural development financing. S.1910 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act 2016 - Sections relating to Federal Communications Commission funding and actions.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bill: H.R.1314 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 - Section 501.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bill: H.R. 2029 - Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2016 - amended to become the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113) - Division P-Tax-related Provisions Sec. 1, Title I High Cost Employer Sponsored Health Coverage Excise Tax Provisions, Sec. 101, Delay of excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period the association focused on the following introduced bill: H.R.2029 - Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2016 - amended to become the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (Public Law 114-113) - Division P-Tax-related Provisions Sec. 1, Title I High Cost Employer Sponsored Health Coverage Excise Tax Provisions, Sec. 101, Delay of excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
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 the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R.235 - Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act - All sections. H.R.879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans' Health Plans Act - All Sections. H.R.2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All sections. S.431 - Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act - All sections. S.2045 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - All sections. S.2075 - American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 - All sections.
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act - All sections. H.R.1731 - National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.1770 - Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2566 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2583 - Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.2589 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on its Internet website changes to the rules of the Commission not later than 24 hours after adoption - All sections. H.R.2592 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission to publish on the website of the Commission documents to be voted on by the Commission - All sections. H.R.2593 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require identification and description on the website of the Federal Communications Commission of items to be decided on authority delegated by the Commission - All sections. H.R.3103 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.3152 - Rural Broadband Initiative Act - All sections. S.417 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All sections. S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - All sections. S.827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All sections. S.1123 - USA FREEDOM Act of 2015 - 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 introduced bills: S.2116 - Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Act - All sections.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R.9 - Innovation Act - All sections. H.R.22 - DRIVE Act - All sections. H.R.2045 - Targeting Rogue and Opaque Letters Act of 2015 - All sections. H.R.3236 - Surface Transportation and Veterans Health Care Choice Improvement Act of 2015 - All sections. S.280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act - All Sections S.1137 - PATENT Act - All sections.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC),the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period the following introduced measures were focused upon: H.R.119 - Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 - All sections. H.Con.Res27 - Concurrent Resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 - Sections 406 & 813. S.399 - Budget and Accounting Transparency Act of 2015 - All sections. S.Con.Res11 - Concurrent Resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 - Sections 3105 & 6211.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
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 introduced bills: H.R.9 - Innovation Act - All sections. S.280 - Federal Permitting Improvement Act - All sections. S.1137 - PATENT Act - All sections.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R. 879 - Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act - All sections. H.R. 2050 - Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - 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 and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R.527 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act of 2015 - 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 introduced bills: H.R.9 - Innovation Act - All Sections.
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: S. 240 - Community Broadband Act of 2015 - All Sections. S.253 - Federal Communications Commission Consolidated Reporting Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 268 - Rebuild America Act - Section 104. S. 417 - Rural Spectrum Accessibility Act of 2015 - All Sections. S.456 - Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 - All Sections. S.734 - USF Equitable Distribution Act of 2015 - All Sections. S.754 - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 - All Sections. S. 827 - Improving Rural Call Quality and Reliability Act of 2015 - All Sections. H.R.234 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act - All Sections. H.R.279 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to limit the authority of the Federal Communications Commission over providers of broadband Internet access service. - All Sections. H.R.1106 - States' Rights Municipal Broadband Act of 2015 - All Sections. H.R.1560 - Protecting Cyber Networks Act - All Sections. H.R.1712 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to exempt providers of broadband Internet access service from Federal universal service contributions. - All Sections.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
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 offering its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following introduced bills: H.R. 5771 - Tax Increase Prevention Act - sections pertaining to retirement plans. S. 1270 - Secure Annuities for Employee Retirement Act - all sections.
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period the following introduced measures were focused upon. H.R. 83 (PL 113-235) - FY2015 Omnibus; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act - all sections under the Agriculture Title dealing with the Rural Utilities Service Telecommunications program and related financing programs and the Financial Services Title dealing with Federal Communications Funding and related programs. H.J.Res 130 (PL 113-202) FY2015 Continuing Resolution, (through December 13, 2014) - all sections. H.J.Res. 131 (PL 113-203) - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes (until December 17, 2014) - all sections.
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period no introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE