Reported covered position: Legislative Aide to Congressman Specter
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Online Communications and Geolocation Protection Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 983 - Online Communications and Privacy Act, lobbied entire bill on Government access to consumers' stored content and communications; S. 607 - ECPA Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill on Government access to consumers' stored content and communications.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
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TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC via TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 983 - Online Communications and Privacy Act, lobbied entire bill on Government access to consumers' stored content and communications; S. 607 - ECPA Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill on Government access to consumers' stored content and communications.
H.R. 6245 - The bipartisan Saving High-tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act , lobbied entire bill to protect American tech companies from frivolous patent lawsuits that cost jobs and resources. The SHIELD Act will put the financial burden on so-called patent trolls that buy patents solely to sue the American tech startups that created the product
Source: Senate LDA
H.R. 983 - Online Communications and Privacy Act, lobbied entire bill on Government access to consumers' stored content and communications; S. 607 - ECPA Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill on Government access to consumers' stored content and communications.
Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 6245 - The bipartisan Saving High-tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes (SHIELD) Act , lobbied entire bill to protect American tech companies from frivolous patent lawsuits that cost jobs and resources. The SHIELD Act will put the financial burden on so-called patent trolls that buy patents solely to sue the American tech startups that created the product
Marketplace Equity Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Cloud computing, including Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks;S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill regarding the impact to the information and communication technology sector from provisions of the proposal and compared the legislation to the scope of a possible Executive Order; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), advocated in support of the entire bill for sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities. S. 2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 3342, The SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve information security; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill that requires companies possessing personal data to protect information and to report breaches; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied the entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property; H.R. 3179, The Marketplace Equity Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve the States' rights to enforce the collection of State sales and use tax laws; Lobbied on general issues related to cybersecurity, including a proposal to offer a volunatary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers, cyber threats, FISMA reform, and data breach; Lobbied on general issues related to innovation.
Marketplace Equity Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Cloud computing, including: Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing, and securing networks; Consumer privacy, including: access, control, and use of consumer data; S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, the entire bill, which enhances the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S.; H.R. 3179/S. 1832, The Marketplace Equity Act, the entire bill, which would empower states to tax their residents' online purchases; S. 3185, STAR Act of 2012, the entire bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain immigration benefits for aliens with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and for other purposes; H.R. 8, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), the entire bill, which averts the fiscal cliff by making permanent the 2001/2003 tax rates for individuals with taxable incomes less than $400,000 and couples less than $450,000, extending dozens of temporary tax provisions, permanently patching the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), and delaying the implementation of across-the-board spending cuts known as budget sequestration; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, the entire bill, which would preempt state data breach laws and replace them with a national standard; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, the entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes; S. 3127, The Startup Act 2.0, the entire bill aimed at jump-starting the economy through the creation and growth of new businesses by outlining a five-prong approach to job creation based on the proven track record of entrepreneurs; H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act of 2012, the entire bill, which would allocate immigrant visas for advanced graduates of a limited set of STEM degree programs, would offer a limited number of visas for families through the "V" non-immigrant visa program, and would eliminate the long-standing Diversity Visa program that makes immigrant visas available to certain individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the U.S.; Senators Kyl-Whitehouse Concept proposal to offer a volunatary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers; General issues related to the White House Cybersecurity Executive Order; General issues related to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) reform; and data breach; General issues related to innovation; General issues related to Big Data; General issues related to the House Science and National Lab Caucus.
Marketplace Equity Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Cloud computing, including Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill regarding the impact to the information and communication technology sector from provisions of the proposal and compared the legislation to the scope of a possible Executive Order; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), advocated in support of the entire bill for sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities. S. 2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 3342, The SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve information security; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill that requires companies possessing personal data to protect information and to report breaches; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied the entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property; H.R. 3179, The Marketplace Equity Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve the States' rights to enforce the collection of State sales and use tax laws; Lobbied on general issues related to cybersecurity, including a proposal to offer a volunatary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers, cyber threats, FISMA reform, and data breach; Lobbied on general issues related to innovation.
Stop Online Piracy Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Stop Online Piracy Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Stop Online Piracy Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Cloud computing, including Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks;S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill regarding the impact to the information and communication technology sector from provisions of the proposal and compared the legislation to the scope of a possible Executive Order; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), advocated in support of the entire bill for sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities. S. 2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 3342, The SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve information security; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill that requires companies possessing personal data to protect information and to report breaches; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied the entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property; H.R. 3179, The Marketplace Equity Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve the States' rights to enforce the collection of State sales and use tax laws; Lobbied on general issues related to cybersecurity, including a proposal to offer a volunatary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers, cyber threats, FISMA reform, and data breach; Lobbied on general issues related to innovation.
Stop Online Piracy Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Cloud computing, including Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill regarding the impact to the information and communication technology sector from provisions of the proposal and compared the legislation to the scope of a possible Executive Order; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), advocated in support of the entire bill for sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities. S. 2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 3342, The SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve information security; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill that requires companies possessing personal data to protect information and to report breaches; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied the entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property; H.R. 3179, The Marketplace Equity Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve the States' rights to enforce the collection of State sales and use tax laws; Lobbied on general issues related to cybersecurity, including a proposal to offer a volunatary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers, cyber threats, FISMA reform, and data breach; Lobbied on general issues related to innovation.
Stop Online Piracy Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing & securing networks; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 3342, The SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve information security; S. 3414, lobbied on the impact to the information and communication technology sector from provisions of a cybersecurity proposal; Lobbied cybersecurity issues as it relates to Energy & the Smart Grid; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill that would preempt state data breach laws in favor of a national data breach law; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill to require reporting on the capacity of foreign countries to combat cybercrime and to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the implications of burden on online businesses to perform international intellectual property enforcement without due process under bill intended to combat theft of U.S. intellectual property; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the implications of burden on online businesses to perform international intellectual property enforcement without due process under bill intended to prevent theft of intellectual property; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites; S. 801, Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill to amend chapter 113 of title 40, United States Code, to require executive agency participation in real-time transparency of investment projects and to require performance and governance reviews of all cost overruns on Federal information technology investment projects; Lobbied the Kyl-Whitehouse Concept Proposal related to cybersecurity, which would allow a voluntary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers; Lobbied on legislative plans for cybersecurity and cyber issues, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; and, data breach; Lobbied on various issues related to technological innovation; S. 1222, DATA Act, lobbied on the entire bill to advocate for revisions to the proposal to address data management and data quality issues; H.R. 5326, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, Section 516, opposed to provisions that will limit access to technology; S. 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, evaluated provision for impact on ICTY sector; H.R. 6012, evaluated entire bill that would authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide to owners of certain intellectual property rights information on, and unredacted samples and images of, semiconductor chip products suspected of being imported in violation of the rights of the owner of a registered mark or the owner of a mask work; and S. 241, Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act of 2011, evaluated proposal for impact on federal contractors.
PRECISE Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
PRECISE Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
To authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide to owners of certain intellectual property rights information on, and unredacted samples and images of, semiconductor chip products suspected of being imported in violation of the rights of the owner of a registered mark or the owner of a mask work.
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing & securing networks; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 3342, The SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve information security; S. 3414, lobbied on the impact to the information and communication technology sector from provisions of a cybersecurity proposal; Lobbied cybersecurity issues as it relates to Energy & the Smart Grid; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill that would preempt state data breach laws in favor of a national data breach law; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill to require reporting on the capacity of foreign countries to combat cybercrime and to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the implications of burden on online businesses to perform international intellectual property enforcement without due process under bill intended to combat theft of U.S. intellectual property; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the implications of burden on online businesses to perform international intellectual property enforcement without due process under bill intended to prevent theft of intellectual property; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites; S. 801, Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill to amend chapter 113 of title 40, United States Code, to require executive agency participation in real-time transparency of investment projects and to require performance and governance reviews of all cost overruns on Federal information technology investment projects; Lobbied the Kyl-Whitehouse Concept Proposal related to cybersecurity, which would allow a voluntary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers; Lobbied on legislative plans for cybersecurity and cyber issues, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; and, data breach; Lobbied on various issues related to technological innovation; S. 1222, DATA Act, lobbied on the entire bill to advocate for revisions to the proposal to address data management and data quality issues; H.R. 5326, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, Section 516, opposed to provisions that will limit access to technology; S. 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, evaluated provision for impact on ICTY sector; H.R. 6012, evaluated entire bill that would authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide to owners of certain intellectual property rights information on, and unredacted samples and images of, semiconductor chip products suspected of being imported in violation of the rights of the owner of a registered mark or the owner of a mask work; and S. 241, Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act of 2011, evaluated proposal for impact on federal contractors.
STEM Jobs Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Cloud computing, including: Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing, and securing networks; Consumer privacy, including: access, control, and use of consumer data; S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, the entire bill, which enhances the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S.; H.R. 3179/S. 1832, The Marketplace Equity Act, the entire bill, which would empower states to tax their residents' online purchases; S. 3185, STAR Act of 2012, the entire bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain immigration benefits for aliens with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and for other purposes; H.R. 8, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), the entire bill, which averts the fiscal cliff by making permanent the 2001/2003 tax rates for individuals with taxable incomes less than $400,000 and couples less than $450,000, extending dozens of temporary tax provisions, permanently patching the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), and delaying the implementation of across-the-board spending cuts known as budget sequestration; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, the entire bill, which would preempt state data breach laws and replace them with a national standard; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, the entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes; S. 3127, The Startup Act 2.0, the entire bill aimed at jump-starting the economy through the creation and growth of new businesses by outlining a five-prong approach to job creation based on the proven track record of entrepreneurs; H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act of 2012, the entire bill, which would allocate immigrant visas for advanced graduates of a limited set of STEM degree programs, would offer a limited number of visas for families through the "V" non-immigrant visa program, and would eliminate the long-standing Diversity Visa program that makes immigrant visas available to certain individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the U.S.; Senators Kyl-Whitehouse Concept proposal to offer a volunatary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers; General issues related to the White House Cybersecurity Executive Order; General issues related to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) reform; and data breach; General issues related to innovation; General issues related to Big Data; General issues related to the House Science and National Lab Caucus.
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Cloud computing, including: Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing, and securing networks; Consumer privacy, including: access, control, and use of consumer data; S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, the entire bill, which enhances the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S.; H.R. 3179/S. 1832, The Marketplace Equity Act, the entire bill, which would empower states to tax their residents' online purchases; S. 3185, STAR Act of 2012, the entire bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain immigration benefits for aliens with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and for other purposes; H.R. 8, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), the entire bill, which averts the fiscal cliff by making permanent the 2001/2003 tax rates for individuals with taxable incomes less than $400,000 and couples less than $450,000, extending dozens of temporary tax provisions, permanently patching the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), and delaying the implementation of across-the-board spending cuts known as budget sequestration; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, the entire bill, which would preempt state data breach laws and replace them with a national standard; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, the entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes; S. 3127, The Startup Act 2.0, the entire bill aimed at jump-starting the economy through the creation and growth of new businesses by outlining a five-prong approach to job creation based on the proven track record of entrepreneurs; H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act of 2012, the entire bill, which would allocate immigrant visas for advanced graduates of a limited set of STEM degree programs, would offer a limited number of visas for families through the "V" non-immigrant visa program, and would eliminate the long-standing Diversity Visa program that makes immigrant visas available to certain individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the U.S.; Senators Kyl-Whitehouse Concept proposal to offer a volunatary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers; General issues related to the White House Cybersecurity Executive Order; General issues related to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) reform; and data breach; General issues related to innovation; General issues related to Big Data; General issues related to the House Science and National Lab Caucus.
American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Cloud computing, including Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill regarding the impact to the information and communication technology sector from provisions of the proposal and compared the legislation to the scope of a possible Executive Order; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), advocated in support of the entire bill for sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities. S. 2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 3342, The SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve information security; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill that requires companies possessing personal data to protect information and to report breaches; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied the entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property; H.R. 3179, The Marketplace Equity Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve the States' rights to enforce the collection of State sales and use tax laws; Lobbied on general issues related to cybersecurity, including a proposal to offer a volunatary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers, cyber threats, FISMA reform, and data breach; Lobbied on general issues related to innovation.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing & securing networks; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 3342, The SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve information security; S. 3414, lobbied on the impact to the information and communication technology sector from provisions of a cybersecurity proposal; Lobbied cybersecurity issues as it relates to Energy & the Smart Grid; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill that would preempt state data breach laws in favor of a national data breach law; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill to require reporting on the capacity of foreign countries to combat cybercrime and to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the implications of burden on online businesses to perform international intellectual property enforcement without due process under bill intended to combat theft of U.S. intellectual property; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the implications of burden on online businesses to perform international intellectual property enforcement without due process under bill intended to prevent theft of intellectual property; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites; S. 801, Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill to amend chapter 113 of title 40, United States Code, to require executive agency participation in real-time transparency of investment projects and to require performance and governance reviews of all cost overruns on Federal information technology investment projects; Lobbied the Kyl-Whitehouse Concept Proposal related to cybersecurity, which would allow a voluntary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers; Lobbied on legislative plans for cybersecurity and cyber issues, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; and, data breach; Lobbied on various issues related to technological innovation; S. 1222, DATA Act, lobbied on the entire bill to advocate for revisions to the proposal to address data management and data quality issues; H.R. 5326, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, Section 516, opposed to provisions that will limit access to technology; S. 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, evaluated provision for impact on ICTY sector; H.R. 6012, evaluated entire bill that would authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide to owners of certain intellectual property rights information on, and unredacted samples and images of, semiconductor chip products suspected of being imported in violation of the rights of the owner of a registered mark or the owner of a mask work; and S. 241, Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act of 2011, evaluated proposal for impact on federal contractors.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Cloud computing, including: Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing, and securing networks; Consumer privacy, including: access, control, and use of consumer data; S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, the entire bill, which enhances the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S.; H.R. 3179/S. 1832, The Marketplace Equity Act, the entire bill, which would empower states to tax their residents' online purchases; S. 3185, STAR Act of 2012, the entire bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain immigration benefits for aliens with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and for other purposes; H.R. 8, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), the entire bill, which averts the fiscal cliff by making permanent the 2001/2003 tax rates for individuals with taxable incomes less than $400,000 and couples less than $450,000, extending dozens of temporary tax provisions, permanently patching the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), and delaying the implementation of across-the-board spending cuts known as budget sequestration; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, the entire bill, which would preempt state data breach laws and replace them with a national standard; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, the entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes; S. 3127, The Startup Act 2.0, the entire bill aimed at jump-starting the economy through the creation and growth of new businesses by outlining a five-prong approach to job creation based on the proven track record of entrepreneurs; H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act of 2012, the entire bill, which would allocate immigrant visas for advanced graduates of a limited set of STEM degree programs, would offer a limited number of visas for families through the "V" non-immigrant visa program, and would eliminate the long-standing Diversity Visa program that makes immigrant visas available to certain individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the U.S.; Senators Kyl-Whitehouse Concept proposal to offer a volunatary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers; General issues related to the White House Cybersecurity Executive Order; General issues related to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) reform; and data breach; General issues related to innovation; General issues related to Big Data; General issues related to the House Science and National Lab Caucus.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Cloud computing, including Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks;S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill regarding the impact to the information and communication technology sector from provisions of the proposal and compared the legislation to the scope of a possible Executive Order; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), advocated in support of the entire bill for sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities. S. 2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 3342, The SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve information security; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill that requires companies possessing personal data to protect information and to report breaches; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied the entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property; H.R. 3179, The Marketplace Equity Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve the States' rights to enforce the collection of State sales and use tax laws; Lobbied on general issues related to cybersecurity, including a proposal to offer a volunatary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers, cyber threats, FISMA reform, and data breach; Lobbied on general issues related to innovation.
Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding cybersecurity with regard to government, private sector, and international community; S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with a focus on Title II (sections 242-253) with focus on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with attention to updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and Improving Cybersecurity through a public-private partnership, and a legislative proposal; Lobbied issues pertaining to cloud computing; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with focus on data breach/security requirements; Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues; S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, lobbied entire bill relating to regulation of industry wide collection and use of data; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all sections of the bill with a focus on legislation that would reallocate the 700Mhz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 256 American Opportunity Act, lobbied all sections pertaining to investors and venture funds that invest in small businesses ability to receive a tax credit; S. 913 Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied all sections regarding FTC's requirement of prescribing regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of Amendments of 2011, lobbied all iessues regarding improving the provisions relating to the prvacy of electronic communications; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S. H.R. 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied issues to foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with meaningful choices about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all sections with regards to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the FTC; Lobbied issues pertaining to consumer privacy and privacy legislation;
Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
Data Accountability and Trust Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding cybersecurity with regard to government, private sector, and international community; S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with a focus on Title II (sections 242-253) with focus on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with attention to updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and Improving Cybersecurity through a public-private partnership, and a legislative proposal; Lobbied issues pertaining to cloud computing; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with focus on data breach/security requirements; Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues; S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, lobbied entire bill relating to regulation of industry wide collection and use of data; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all sections of the bill with a focus on legislation that would reallocate the 700Mhz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 256 American Opportunity Act, lobbied all sections pertaining to investors and venture funds that invest in small businesses ability to receive a tax credit; S. 913 Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied all sections regarding FTC's requirement of prescribing regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of Amendments of 2011, lobbied all iessues regarding improving the provisions relating to the prvacy of electronic communications; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S. H.R. 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied issues to foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with meaningful choices about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all sections with regards to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the FTC; Lobbied issues pertaining to consumer privacy and privacy legislation;
Data Accountability and Trust Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2012
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
SAFE Data Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
Stop Online Piracy Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill on protection against online copyright theft and combatting foreign websites that are devoted to online piracy; S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on protection against online copyright theft.
Stop Online Piracy Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill on protection against online copyright theft and combatting foreign websites that are devoted to online piracy; S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on protection against online copyright theft.
BEST PRACTICES Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
BEST PRACTICES Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding cybersecurity with regard to government, private sector, and international community; S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with a focus on Title II (sections 242-253) with focus on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with attention to updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and Improving Cybersecurity through a public-private partnership, and a legislative proposal; Lobbied issues pertaining to cloud computing; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with focus on data breach/security requirements; Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues; S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, lobbied entire bill relating to regulation of industry wide collection and use of data; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all sections of the bill with a focus on legislation that would reallocate the 700Mhz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 256 American Opportunity Act, lobbied all sections pertaining to investors and venture funds that invest in small businesses ability to receive a tax credit; S. 913 Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied all sections regarding FTC's requirement of prescribing regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of Amendments of 2011, lobbied all iessues regarding improving the provisions relating to the prvacy of electronic communications; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S. H.R. 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied issues to foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with meaningful choices about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all sections with regards to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the FTC; Lobbied issues pertaining to consumer privacy and privacy legislation;
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding cybersecurity with regard to government, private sector, and international community; S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with a focus on Title II (sections 242-253) with focus on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with attention to updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and Improving Cybersecurity through a public-private partnership, and a legislative proposal; Lobbied issues pertaining to cloud computing; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with focus on data breach/security requirements; Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues; S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, lobbied entire bill relating to regulation of industry wide collection and use of data; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all sections of the bill with a focus on legislation that would reallocate the 700Mhz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 256 American Opportunity Act, lobbied all sections pertaining to investors and venture funds that invest in small businesses ability to receive a tax credit; S. 913 Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied all sections regarding FTC's requirement of prescribing regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of Amendments of 2011, lobbied all iessues regarding improving the provisions relating to the prvacy of electronic communications; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S. H.R. 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied issues to foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with meaningful choices about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all sections with regards to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the FTC; Lobbied issues pertaining to consumer privacy and privacy legislation;
Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2011
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 911 SPECTRUM Act, lobbied the entire bill on proposed amendment regarding device interoperability; Lobbied issues pertaining to Spectrum Policy Reform and possible mandate for FM tuner chips in mobile devices; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments, lobbied entire bill on updating ECPA to account for changes in technology; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and common criteria;
Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding cybersecurity with regard to government, private sector, and international community; S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with a focus on Title II (sections 242-253) with focus on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with attention to updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and Improving Cybersecurity through a public-private partnership, and a legislative proposal; Lobbied issues pertaining to cloud computing; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with focus on data breach/security requirements; Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues; S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, lobbied entire bill relating to regulation of industry wide collection and use of data; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all sections of the bill with a focus on legislation that would reallocate the 700Mhz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 256 American Opportunity Act, lobbied all sections pertaining to investors and venture funds that invest in small businesses ability to receive a tax credit; S. 913 Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied all sections regarding FTC's requirement of prescribing regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of Amendments of 2011, lobbied all iessues regarding improving the provisions relating to the prvacy of electronic communications; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S. H.R. 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied issues to foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with meaningful choices about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all sections with regards to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the FTC; Lobbied issues pertaining to consumer privacy and privacy legislation;
Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 911 SPECTRUM Act, lobbied on Title I, Section 101, regarding allocation of D-Block; Lobbied on issues relating to spectrum auctions and incentives for broadcast spectrum and unlicensed spectrum; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all portions of the bill pertaining to the reallocation of 700 MHz D Block specturm to public safety
American Dream Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Data Accountability and Trust Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
To repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Secure Federal File Sharing Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes.
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
BEST PRACTICES Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbying activities on H.R. 5777 BEST Practices Act, pertaining to consumer online privacy;
BEST PRACTICES Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 5777 BEST Practices Act, lobbied the entire bill on consumer online privacy; S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset, lobbied Title II Sections 242(d)(2),(f)(1) and (g), 244(b) and (c), 245(a), 246(b) and (c), 247-253 on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; S. 3742 Data Security and Breach Notification, lobbied entire bill supporting all provisions; S. 773 Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied Title I Section 101, Title II Sections 201-202, 204-205, 207-210, Ttitle III Sections 301-302 and Title IV on the requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; H.R. 5136 National Defense Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 1701-1704, 1711 on the management of security of critical infrastructure and supply chain management; S. 3454 National Defesnse Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Section 815 regarding supply chain management; Lobbied isues on the private-public partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity; Lobbied on Identity Management Issues, especially the public-private partnership in various aspects of identity management and the role of the commercial sector in identity authentication;
Data Breach Notification Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Data Breach Notification Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intellectual property rights - all provisions HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, lobbied Title XV all sections on Conflict Minerals, and amendment Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally;
Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Twenty-First Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset, lobbied Title II and Sections 3, 102, 106, 241, 242, 245-253, 301, 402, 503, pertaining to supply chain management as it relates to cybersecurity and the regulatory framework in the government and private sector; S. 921 US Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on federal information security management reform; Lobbied on a proposal of FM tuner chip mandates for all mobile devices; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on net neutrality, spectrum reform (deployment of more spectrum for mobile broadband) and USF reform (focuson on anchor institutions);
Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 5777 BEST Practices Act, lobbied the entire bill on consumer online privacy; S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset, lobbied Title II Sections 242(d)(2),(f)(1) and (g), 244(b) and (c), 245(a), 246(b) and (c), 247-253 on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; S. 3742 Data Security and Breach Notification, lobbied entire bill supporting all provisions; S. 773 Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied Title I Section 101, Title II Sections 201-202, 204-205, 207-210, Ttitle III Sections 301-302 and Title IV on the requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; H.R. 5136 National Defense Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 1701-1704, 1711 on the management of security of critical infrastructure and supply chain management; S. 3454 National Defesnse Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Section 815 regarding supply chain management; Lobbied isues on the private-public partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity; Lobbied on Identity Management Issues, especially the public-private partnership in various aspects of identity management and the role of the commercial sector in identity authentication;
Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Secure Federal File Sharing Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 5777 BEST Practices Act, lobbied the entire bill on consumer online privacy; S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset, lobbied Title II Sections 242(d)(2),(f)(1) and (g), 244(b) and (c), 245(a), 246(b) and (c), 247-253 on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; S. 3742 Data Security and Breach Notification, lobbied entire bill supporting all provisions; S. 773 Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied Title I Section 101, Title II Sections 201-202, 204-205, 207-210, Ttitle III Sections 301-302 and Title IV on the requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; H.R. 5136 National Defense Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 1701-1704, 1711 on the management of security of critical infrastructure and supply chain management; S. 3454 National Defesnse Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Section 815 regarding supply chain management; Lobbied isues on the private-public partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity; Lobbied on Identity Management Issues, especially the public-private partnership in various aspects of identity management and the role of the commercial sector in identity authentication;
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve Boundary Modification Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S.380 Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, lobbied the entire bill on creating a judicial process for ISPs to block websites trafficking in pirated content; Anti-counterfitting Trade Agreement, lobbied on ISP liability issues and incorporation of DMCA protections for intermediaries;
Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
Lobbying activity on S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, on creating a judicial process for ISPs to block websites trafficking in pirated content; Lobbied on teh Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, ISP liability issues and incorporation of DMCA protections for intermediaries;
DREAM Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Cybersecurity Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 5777 BEST Practices Act, lobbied the entire bill on consumer online privacy; S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset, lobbied Title II Sections 242(d)(2),(f)(1) and (g), 244(b) and (c), 245(a), 246(b) and (c), 247-253 on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; S. 3742 Data Security and Breach Notification, lobbied entire bill supporting all provisions; S. 773 Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied Title I Section 101, Title II Sections 201-202, 204-205, 207-210, Ttitle III Sections 301-302 and Title IV on the requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; H.R. 5136 National Defense Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 1701-1704, 1711 on the management of security of critical infrastructure and supply chain management; S. 3454 National Defesnse Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Section 815 regarding supply chain management; Lobbied isues on the private-public partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity; Lobbied on Identity Management Issues, especially the public-private partnership in various aspects of identity management and the role of the commercial sector in identity authentication;
Cybersecurity Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Cybersecurity Act of 2010
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
U.S. ICE Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
U.S. ICE Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset, lobbied Title II and Sections 3, 102, 106, 241, 242, 245-253, 301, 402, 503, pertaining to supply chain management as it relates to cybersecurity and the regulatory framework in the government and private sector; S. 921 US Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on federal information security management reform; Lobbied on a proposal of FM tuner chip mandates for all mobile devices; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on net neutrality, spectrum reform (deployment of more spectrum for mobile broadband) and USF reform (focuson on anchor institutions);
U.S. ICE Act of 2009
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Overseas Voting Education and Reform, Safeguarding Every American's Vote Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Overseas Voting Education and Reform, Safeguarding Every American's Vote Act
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to permit foreign jewelry manufacturers who purchase precious metals produced in the United States for use in the manufacture of jewelry abroad to pay import duties on the value of the imported jewelry articles less the value of all United States origin precious metals incorporated in the article.
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
H.R. 5777 BEST Practices Act, lobbied the entire bill on consumer online privacy; S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset, lobbied Title II Sections 242(d)(2),(f)(1) and (g), 244(b) and (c), 245(a), 246(b) and (c), 247-253 on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; S. 3742 Data Security and Breach Notification, lobbied entire bill supporting all provisions; S. 773 Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied Title I Section 101, Title II Sections 201-202, 204-205, 207-210, Ttitle III Sections 301-302 and Title IV on the requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; H.R. 5136 National Defense Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 1701-1704, 1711 on the management of security of critical infrastructure and supply chain management; S. 3454 National Defesnse Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Section 815 regarding supply chain management; Lobbied isues on the private-public partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity; Lobbied on Identity Management Issues, especially the public-private partnership in various aspects of identity management and the role of the commercial sector in identity authentication;
To amend the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States to permit foreign jewelry manufacturers who purchase precious metals produced in the United States for use in the manufacture of jewelry abroad to pay import duties on the value of the imported jewelry articles less the value of all United States origin precious metals incorporated in the article.
Client: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC · Firm: TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC.
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Lobbied on issues pertaining to Cloud Computing and advancing adoption of cloud computing; securing networks; Lobbied on issues pertaining to Big Data and Government facilitation of Big Data technologies and talent.
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Information Systems Agency, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Administration, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Secretary of Defense, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
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2012 · third_quarter · 3A
Cloud computing, including Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks;S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill regarding the impact to the information and communication technology sector from provisions of the proposal and compared the legislation to the scope of a possible Executive Order; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), advocated in support of the entire bill for sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities. S. 2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 3342, The SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve information security; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill that requires companies possessing personal data to protect information and to report breaches; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied the entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property; H.R. 3179, The Marketplace Equity Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve the States' rights to enforce the collection of State sales and use tax laws; Lobbied on general issues related to cybersecurity, including a proposal to offer a volunatary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers, cyber threats, FISMA reform, and data breach; Lobbied on general issues related to innovation.
Lobbied on issues related to consumer privacy, including access, control, and use of consumer data;
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Cloud computing, including: Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing, and securing networks; Consumer privacy, including: access, control, and use of consumer data; S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, the entire bill, which enhances the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S.; H.R. 3179/S. 1832, The Marketplace Equity Act, the entire bill, which would empower states to tax their residents' online purchases; S. 3185, STAR Act of 2012, the entire bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain immigration benefits for aliens with advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics and for other purposes; H.R. 8, The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA), the entire bill, which averts the fiscal cliff by making permanent the 2001/2003 tax rates for individuals with taxable incomes less than $400,000 and couples less than $450,000, extending dozens of temporary tax provisions, permanently patching the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT), and delaying the implementation of across-the-board spending cuts known as budget sequestration; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, the entire bill, which would preempt state data breach laws and replace them with a national standard; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, the entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities, and for other purposes; S. 3127, The Startup Act 2.0, the entire bill aimed at jump-starting the economy through the creation and growth of new businesses by outlining a five-prong approach to job creation based on the proven track record of entrepreneurs; H.R. 6429, STEM Jobs Act of 2012, the entire bill, which would allocate immigrant visas for advanced graduates of a limited set of STEM degree programs, would offer a limited number of visas for families through the "V" non-immigrant visa program, and would eliminate the long-standing Diversity Visa program that makes immigrant visas available to certain individuals from countries with low rates of immigration to the U.S.; Senators Kyl-Whitehouse Concept proposal to offer a volunatary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers; General issues related to the White House Cybersecurity Executive Order; General issues related to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) reform; and data breach; General issues related to innovation; General issues related to Big Data; General issues related to the House Science and National Lab Caucus.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2012 · third_quarter · 3A
Cloud computing, including Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill regarding the impact to the information and communication technology sector from provisions of the proposal and compared the legislation to the scope of a possible Executive Order; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), advocated in support of the entire bill for sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities. S. 2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 3342, The SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve information security; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill that requires companies possessing personal data to protect information and to report breaches; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied the entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property; H.R. 3179, The Marketplace Equity Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve the States' rights to enforce the collection of State sales and use tax laws; Lobbied on general issues related to cybersecurity, including a proposal to offer a volunatary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers, cyber threats, FISMA reform, and data breach; Lobbied on general issues related to innovation.
Lobbied on issues related to consumer privacy, including access, control, and use of consumer data;
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Lobbied on issues related to consumer privacy, including access, control, and use of consumer data;
Cloud computing, including Government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill regarding the impact to the information and communication technology sector from provisions of the proposal and compared the legislation to the scope of a possible Executive Order; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), advocated in support of the entire bill for sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Lobbied issues related to consumer privacy, specifically access, control, and use of consumer data.
Lobbied on government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing & securing networks; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 3342, The SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill to improve information security; S. 3414, lobbied on the impact to the information and communication technology sector from provisions of a cybersecurity proposal; Lobbied cybersecurity issues as it relates to Energy & the Smart Grid; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual; S. 3333, Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill that would preempt state data breach laws in favor of a national data breach law; S. 1469, International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied the entire bill to require reporting on the capacity of foreign countries to combat cybercrime and to develop action plans to improve the capacity of certain countries to combat cybercrime; H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied entire bill to provide for the sharing of certain cyber threat intelligence and cyber threat information between the intelligence community and cybersecurity entities; S. 799, The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission; H.R. 3261, The Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the implications of burden on online businesses to perform international intellectual property enforcement without due process under bill intended to combat theft of U.S. intellectual property; S. 968, The Protect IP Act, lobbied the implications of burden on online businesses to perform international intellectual property enforcement without due process under bill intended to prevent theft of intellectual property; S. 2029, The Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied entire bill to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites; S. 801, Information Technology Investment Management Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill to amend chapter 113 of title 40, United States Code, to require executive agency participation in real-time transparency of investment projects and to require performance and governance reviews of all cost overruns on Federal information technology investment projects; Lobbied the Kyl-Whitehouse Concept Proposal related to cybersecurity, which would allow a voluntary opt-in regulation of critical infrastructure in exchange for limited liability protection for critical infrastructure providers; Lobbied on legislative plans for cybersecurity and cyber issues, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; and, data breach; Lobbied on various issues related to technological innovation; S. 1222, DATA Act, lobbied on the entire bill to advocate for revisions to the proposal to address data management and data quality issues; H.R. 5326, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, Section 516, opposed to provisions that will limit access to technology; S. 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, evaluated provision for impact on ICTY sector; H.R. 6012, evaluated entire bill that would authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide to owners of certain intellectual property rights information on, and unredacted samples and images of, semiconductor chip products suspected of being imported in violation of the rights of the owner of a registered mark or the owner of a mask work; and S. 241, Non-Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection Act of 2011, evaluated proposal for impact on federal contractors.
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2012 · first_quarter · 1A
S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act, lobbied entire bill regarding consumer consent for use of location-based services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to consumer privacy, including: access, control, and use of consumer data.
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied on issues pertaining to cloud computing, including: government adoption and facilitation of cloud computing and securing networks; H.R. 3630,Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act, lobbied Title VI, which pertains to authorizing incentive auctions of broadcast spectrum and creating an interoperable public safety network, on the merits of creating an interoperable public safety network; S. 3756, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied the entire bill that would reallocate the 700 MHz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders to inform on the importance of a public safety network; S. 913, Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill that would require the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual, and for other purposes; S. 1011, Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to improve the provisions relating to the privacy of electronic communications to update the bill to include cloud computing; S. 1207, Data Security and Breach Notification Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes, to encourage the passage of a national data breach law; H.R. 942, American Research and Competitveness Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to urge amendment of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the research credit through 2012 and to increase and make permanent the alternative simplified research credit; S. 2105, The Cybersecurity Act of 2012, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Management Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 2151, SECURE IT Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber security posture of the U.S. to underscore the importance of information sharing; cyber R&D and reform of the Federal Information Security Mangment Act to enhancing the U.S. cyber security posture; S. 799, Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill intended to establish a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes in order to avoid technology mandates; HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to promote prosperity, creativity, entrepreneurship, and innovation by combating the theft of U.S. property, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 968, Protect IP Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to prevent online threats to economic creativity and theft of intellectual property, and for other purpose to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; S. 2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, lobbied the entire bill intended to amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to address unfair trade practices relating to infringement of copyrights and trademarks by certain Internet sites, and for other purposes in order to discuss implications of burden on online businesses to perform international IP enforcement without due process; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity, including: cyber threats; FISMA reform; data breach; Lobbied on general issues pertaining to innovation, including TechAmerica's and Congressional High Tech Caucus priorities; H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act, lobbied entire bill that included Federal Information Security Management updates; H.R. 3523, Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Protection Act, lobbied in support of entire bill on cybersecurity information sharing; H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2012, lobbied entire bill regarding cybersecurity: Department of Homeland Security authorities; critical infrastruction protection; information sharing; research and development; and S. 4021, Internet and Cybersecurity Safety Standards Act, lobbied the entire bill on internet safety.
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2011 · fourth_quarter · 4A
HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill on protection against online copyright theft and combatting foreign websites that are devoted to online piracy; S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on protection against online copyright theft.
S. 911, Spectrum Act, Title III, lobbied on incentive auctions; Lobbied on issues pertaining to spectrum policy, specifically incentive auctions for broadcast spectrum and unlicensed spectrum.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 911, Spectrum Act, Title III, lobbied on incentive auctions; Lobbied on issues pertaining to spectrum policy, specifically incentive auctions for broadcast spectrum and unlicensed spectrum.
HR 3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, lobbied the entire bill on protection against online copyright theft and combatting foreign websites that are devoted to online piracy; S. 968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill on protection against online copyright theft.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to cyber security and government, private sector and the international community and comprehensive cybersecurity legislation; S. 412 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on Title II on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership, and the regulation of critical infrastructure, update to FISMA and workforce enhancement; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; S. 1434 Data Security Act of 2011, lobbied entire law on national data breach; S. 1408 Data Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on national data breach; S. 1469 International Cybercrime Reporting and Cooperation Act, lobbied entire bill with attention to international approach to preventing and combating cybercrime; S. 1011 ECPA Amendments Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 3 and 5 pertaining to warrant requirement for law enforcement access to consumer data; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied all parts of the bill, attention to the enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the United States; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all portions of the bill regarding a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes; HR 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied all portions of the bill, regarding the foster of transparency about the commercial use of personal information, provide consumers with meaningful choice about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information, and for other purposes; HR 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill on data breach and security requirements; HR 1136 Exectutive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on upates to FISMA and creation of cyber office in the white house; HR 2096 Cybersecurity Enahanement Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on cybersecurity workforce enhancement; HR 1841 Data Accountability and Trust Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on National Data Breach laws; HR 2577 SAFE Data Act, lobbied the entire bill on national data breach legislation; HR 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; Lobbied on cybersecutiry issues pertaining to: white house cybersecurity legislative proposal, national data breach laws, education and awarenes, international co-opeartion, improvements of identification of critical infrastructure incentives, innovation and the internet green paper, and updates to FISMA; Lobbied on issues pertaining to cybersecurity; specifically, the public-private partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity issues, the White House Cybersecurity Legislative Proposal and White House International Strategy for Cyberspace, and general discussions on cloud security; Lobbied on issues pertaining to internet governance and input into improvements of the Internet Governance Forum while maintaining a multistakeholder/non negotiating forum for dialogue;
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 911 SPECTRUM Act, lobbied the entire bill on proposed amendment regarding device interoperability; Lobbied issues pertaining to Spectrum Policy Reform and possible mandate for FM tuner chips in mobile devices; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments, lobbied entire bill on updating ECPA to account for changes in technology; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and common criteria;
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding cybersecurity with regard to government, private sector, and international community; S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with a focus on Title II (sections 242-253) with focus on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with attention to updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act; S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and Improving Cybersecurity through a public-private partnership, and a legislative proposal; Lobbied issues pertaining to cloud computing; S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with focus on data breach/security requirements; Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues; S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, lobbied entire bill relating to regulation of industry wide collection and use of data; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all sections of the bill with a focus on legislation that would reallocate the 700Mhz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders; S. 256 American Opportunity Act, lobbied all sections pertaining to investors and venture funds that invest in small businesses ability to receive a tax credit; S. 913 Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied all sections regarding FTC's requirement of prescribing regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual; S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of Amendments of 2011, lobbied all iessues regarding improving the provisions relating to the prvacy of electronic communications; S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S. H.R. 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied issues to foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with meaningful choices about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information; S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all sections with regards to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the FTC; Lobbied issues pertaining to consumer privacy and privacy legislation;
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Lobbied on Telecommunications reform regarding spectrum reform, deployment of more spectrum for mobile broadband;
Lobbied the reform of the Electronics Communication Privacy Act regarded stored communications and geolocation;
Lobbying activities regarding bill titled Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act for ISPs to block websites trafficking in pirated content; Lobbied the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, regarding ISP liability issues and incorporation of DMCA protections for intermediaries;
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Lobbying activities on H.R. 5777 BEST Practices Act, pertaining to consumer online privacy;
Lobbying activity includes work on the proposed FM tuner chip mandate for all mobile devices; Lobbying activity includes work on telecommunications reform regarding net neutrality, spectrum reform, USF reform;
Lobbying activity on S. 3804, Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, on creating a judicial process for ISPs to block websites trafficking in pirated content; Lobbied on teh Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, ISP liability issues and incorporation of DMCA protections for intermediaries;
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 5777 BEST Practices Act, lobbied the entire bill on consumer online privacy; S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset, lobbied Title II Sections 242(d)(2),(f)(1) and (g), 244(b) and (c), 245(a), 246(b) and (c), 247-253 on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership; S. 3742 Data Security and Breach Notification, lobbied entire bill supporting all provisions; S. 773 Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied Title I Section 101, Title II Sections 201-202, 204-205, 207-210, Ttitle III Sections 301-302 and Title IV on the requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; H.R. 5136 National Defense Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Sections 1701-1704, 1711 on the management of security of critical infrastructure and supply chain management; S. 3454 National Defesnse Authorization Act of 2011, lobbied Section 815 regarding supply chain management; Lobbied isues on the private-public partnership in various aspects of cybersecurity; Lobbied on Identity Management Issues, especially the public-private partnership in various aspects of identity management and the role of the commercial sector in identity authentication;
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intellectual property rights - all provisions HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, lobbied Title XV all sections on Conflict Minerals, and amendment Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally;
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
S. 1223, Location Privacy Protection Act, lobbied entire bill regarding consumer consent for use of location-based services; Lobbied on issues pertaining to consumer privacy, including: access, control, and use of consumer data.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
S. 911 SPECTRUM Act, lobbied on Title I, Section 101, regarding allocation of D-Block; Lobbied on issues relating to spectrum auctions and incentives for broadcast spectrum and unlicensed spectrum; S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all portions of the bill pertaining to the reallocation of 700 MHz D Block specturm to public safety
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
S. 23 America Invents Act, lobbied entire bill to reform PTO, patent litigation issues, fee setting and false marketing; H.R. 1249 America Invents Act, lobbied entire bill to reform PTO, patent litigation issues, fee setting and false marketing; S. 968 Protecting Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act, lobbied entire bill with a focus on a judical process for ISPs to block websites trafficing in pirated content;
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Lobbied issues regarding consumer privacy; Lobbied "Do Not Track Privacy", and a mechanism to protect consumers privacy;
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
S.380 Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act, lobbied the entire bill on creating a judicial process for ISPs to block websites trafficking in pirated content; Anti-counterfitting Trade Agreement, lobbied on ISP liability issues and incorporation of DMCA protections for intermediaries;
S. 3480 Protecting Cyber Space as a National Asset, lobbied Title II and Sections 3, 102, 106, 241, 242, 245-253, 301, 402, 503, pertaining to supply chain management as it relates to cybersecurity and the regulatory framework in the government and private sector; S. 921 US Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on federal information security management reform; Lobbied on a proposal of FM tuner chip mandates for all mobile devices; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on net neutrality, spectrum reform (deployment of more spectrum for mobile broadband) and USF reform (focuson on anchor institutions);
Filing targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
H.R. 2221, Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied the entire bill on Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
HR.4900, Federal Information Security Amendment Act, lobbied the entire bill on cyber security; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act, Title IV, Subtitle I, Sec. 4901, Sec. 989G of the Conference Report, provisions regarding FTC authority expansion, Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our technology industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; H.R. 4098, Secure Federal File Sharing Act, Section 4 Peer to Peer file sharing; H.R. 1751, American Dream Act, lobbied the entire bill, support inclusion of the Dream Act in comprehensive immigration reform legislation; H.R. 5116/H.R. 5325, America COMPETES Reauthorization Act of 2010, lobbied the entire bill funding for Scientific Research, support of entire legislation; opposed efforts to lower authorization levels and length of authorization; opposed motion to recommit; H.R 4213, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title II extension of expiring provisions, Subtitle C: Business Tax Relief, Title IV Revenue Offsets, Subtitle A - Foreign Provisions, Provisions relating to the renewal of the R&D tax credit and look-thru treatment of payments between related controlled foreign corporations, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; H.R. 5486, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes, Sanders-Grassley amendment on Temporary visas, Title V Tax Provisions, Subtitle A: Small Business Tax IncentivesProvisions relating to small business tax incentives, Opposed amendment that would prevent use of temporary visa programs by companies that have laid off workers; HR 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief, Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; Small Business Jobs Act, Title II Tax Provisions, Subtitle A Small Business Relief Provisions relating to small business tax incentives; HR 5649, Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2010, lobbied all provisions of the bill relating to the taxation of digital goods; H.R. 5136, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2011, lobbied entire bill, focus on Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions/Supply Chain Risk Management; S.1631, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009, Title I Customs Facilitation all sections, Title II -Customs Facilitation, Trade Enforcement and Transparency - all provisions, Chapter 3 - Import related protection of intelectual property rights - all provisions; S. 3304, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, Title I, Internet accessibility provisions; S. 3480, Protecting Cyberspace As a National Asset Act of 2010, lobbied Title II and Sections. 3; 102; 106;241;242;245;246;247;248;249;250;251;252;253;301;402;503 regarding supply chain management as it relates to cyber security, and the regulatory framework for cybersecurity in the government and private sector; S. 1490, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to security and data breach of personal information; S. 773, Cyber Security Act of 2009, lobbied the bill in its entirety regarding requirements relating to the practice of cybersecurity in the public and private sector; S.921, United States Information and Communications Enhancement Act of 2009 lobbied the entire Bill with particular attention on cyber security and Federal Information Security Management Act; S.139, Data Breach Notification Act lobbied the entire bill with particular attention to Cyber Security and Data Breach; S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010, Sections related to expansion of FTC jurisdictions; Sarbox 404(b) exemptions for small businesses, Concern over how repeal of Magnusson-Moss protections would affect our industry; supported provisions related to creating a permanent exemption from Sarbox 404(b) for small businesses; opposed provisions related to fraud for Intermediaries surrounding trademark violations; S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Immigration Reform, support inclusion of the DREAM Act in compreheive immigration reform legislation; S. 3484, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2011, lobbied the entire bill with specific reference to the Cyber security provisions/Information Technology provisions/Acquisition-Procurement provisions; Presidential Directive of August 13, 2009, lobbied on the reform of the US Export Control System, Dual Use Export Controls, and Munitions Items Export Controls Prospective IP-enabled legislation, lobbied on federal jurisdiction over IP-enabled services; Prospective online commerce privacy legislation, provisions regarding a Federal e-commerce privacy regime; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, application of ACTA to Internet Companies; Internet section of ACTA and provisions regarding Internet copyright policy; general support for non-Internet sections of ACTA; Immigration reform, green cards for STEM grads, recapture of unused visas, enforcement mechanisms for temporary visa programs, including Hs and Ls; Privacy and Social Networking sites, lobbying Congress and educated them on business models surrounding social networking, and the need to have tech neutrality on privacy legislation; Draft Boucher-Stearns Privacy Legislation, lobbied on the impact of privacy legislation on high tech companies; International taxation revenue raisers, lobbied on the impact of budget proposals and legislative proposals on companies operating internationally; Smart Grid/Energy, lobbied on self-certification of Energy Star for Consumer Products; S.292, Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2009, lobbied to repeal the imposition of withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; H.R. 275, lobbied to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities; S.920 ,Information Technology Investment Oversight Enhancement and Waste Prevention Act of 2009, lobbied the entire bill on Federal IT Investment; Chief Information Officer Solutions and Partners III (CIOSP3), lobbied for contracting vehicle for information technology services; National Defense Authorization Act, Section 804 - demonstration authority for alternative acquisition process for defense information technology programs, and provided acquisition reform recommendations; Lobbied on acquisition-procurement reform by providing recommendations on how to change the current status because currently the procurement procedures are too costly and slow, recommendations included ways to get technology in industry faster; Telecommunications Reform, lobbied on legislation being worked on by key House and Senate Committees related to telecommunications reform, specific issues including use of spectrum, net neutrality, jurisdiction over IP-enabled services, Universal Service Fund and DMCA reform;
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office