MARY MUSACCHIA

H.R. 1736; S. 627; H.R. 4297; S.2020; Bills related to extending and enhancing the research and development tax credit. Matters pertaining to software and services taxation classifications. Matters related to classification of ASP-delivered software for purposes of manufacturing deduction.

H.R. 463 and S. 664; Investment in America Act of 2003; To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the research credit, to increase the rates of the alternative incremental credit, and to provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses; Section 2, permanently extending the research and development credit.

H.R. 463 and S. 664; Investment in America Act of 2003; To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the research credit, to increase the rates of the alternative incremental credit, and to provide an alternative simplified credit for qualified research expenses; Section 2, permanently extending the research and development credit.

H.R. 2215; 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act; Title III, Intellectual Property, Subtitle A, Patent and Trademark Authorization; authorizing funding for USPTO to develop electronic filing and processing of patent and trademark applications; mandates USPTO to create a 5 year stategic plan; addressing a more effective patent reexamination process. Subtitle B, Intellectual Property and High Technology Technical Amendments; Subtitle D, Madrid Protocol Implementation; to amend the Trademark Act of 1946 to provide for the registration and protection of trademarks used in commerce in order to carry out provisions of certain international conventions. Discussed aspects of Business Method Patents.

H.R. 3009, To extend the Andean Trade Preference Act, to grant additional trade benefits under that Act, and for otehr purposes; sections dealing with trade promotion authority (fast-track procedures).

S. 2201 A bill to protect the online privacy of individuals who use the Internet; matters relating to application of the legislation to businesses dealing with businesses. H.R. 4678, To protect and enhance consumer privacy relating to personally identifiable information.

H.R. 5005, To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; discussed sections on risk-sharing and indemnification, re: the SAFETY Act. Discussed funding for CIAO (Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office). S. 1733, A bill to develop and implement a unified electronic data system to enhance access to information that is relevant to determine whether to issue a visa or admit an alien to the U.S., discussed data system. S. 1900, A bill to protect against cyberterrorism and cybercrime, and for other purposes, discussed all aspects.

H.R. 5005, To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; discussed sections on risk-sharing and indemnification, re: the SAFETY Act. Discussed funding for CIAO (Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office). S. 1733, A bill to develop and implement a unified electronic data system to enhance access to information that is relevant to determine whether to issue a visa or admit an alien to the U.S., discussed data system. S. 1900, A bill to protect against cyberterrorism and cybercrime, and for other purposes, discussed all aspects.

H.R. 5005, To establish the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes; discussed sections on risk-sharing and indemnification, re: the SAFETY Act. Discussed funding for CIAO (Critical Infrastructure Assurance Office). S. 1733, A bill to develop and implement a unified electronic data system to enhance access to information that is relevant to determine whether to issue a visa or admit an alien to the U.S., discussed data system. S. 1900, A bill to protect against cyberterrorism and cybercrime, and for other purposes, discussed all aspects.

S. 2201 A bill to protect the online privacy of individuals who use the Internet; matters relating to application of the legislation to businesses dealing with businesses. H.R. 4678, To protect and enhance consumer privacy relating to personally identifiable information.