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Computer Industry CPI

Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Technology Policy, including R&D, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Health IT & Technology Procurement: Emerging technologies: Blockchain, cloud computing, 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI regulatory governance, facial recognition policy, quantum computing, privacy legislation, and weather modeling; implementation of H.R. 6227, S. 3143, the National Quantum Initiative Act (P.L. 115-368); H.R. 1837, the Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology Program (QUEST) Act; H.R. 1866, Quantum Network Infrastructure Act; implementation of S. 2200, the National Integrated Drought Information System Reauthorization Act of 2018; Reform of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996; S. 797, the Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (PACT) Act; H.R. 1934, Promoting US International Leadership in 5G Act; S. 224, the Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act; draft Endless Frontier Act; provisions relating to manufacturing and research in the U.S. semiconductor industry. Supply chain security / DHS ICT Supply Chain Task Force; Encryption policy; provisions related to state and local funding for cybersecurity planning, defense and response activities; Pending "Know Your Customer IaaS" Executive Order. Information Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain Security proposed rulemaking. Federal guidelines for vaccine credentialing development and solutions.

Contacted: Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Energy, Dept of; State, Dept of (DOS); Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA); White House Office; Intl Trade Administration (ITA); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Natl Security Council (NSC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

Bills named: S. 3143 (117th), H.R. 1866 (117th), S. 2200 (117th), H.R. 6227 (117th), H.R. 1934 (117th), H.R. 1837 (117th), S. 797 (117th), S. 224 (117th)

Environment/Superfund ENV

Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to the Environment: Carbon emissions pricing issues, including carbon tax; U.S. participation in Paris Climate Accord.

Contacted: Natl Security Council (NSC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); SENATE; Energy, Dept of; State, Dept of (DOS); Treasury, Dept of; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA); Natl Economic Council (NEC)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to International Trade Including Multilateral & Bilateral Trade Agreements: Digital Trade: U.S.- Kenya FTA; The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCTA); US-Japan FTA, US-EU FTA, US-UK FTA, WTO; US-UK FTA on 5G and Open RAN. Bilateral Trade Issues: China 301 investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, China World Trade Organization (WTO) compliance; China market access; India data localization; Indonesia Generalized System of Preferences (GSP).

Contacted: State, Dept of (DOS); Energy, Dept of; Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST); Natl Economic Council (NEC); White House Office; Intl Trade Administration (ITA); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Natl Security Council (NSC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); SENATE; Treasury, Dept of

Defense DEF

Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Defense Matters: Implementation of H.R. 6395, S.4049 the William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for FY21, including provisions concerning the U.S. semiconductor industry, 5G Development, Cybersecurity (Cyberspace Solarium Commission recommendations), Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Printed Circuit Boards.

Contacted: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Natl Security Council (NSC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); White House Office; State, Dept of (DOS); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST); Energy, Dept of; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Treasury, Dept of; Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA); SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 6395 (117th), S. 4049 (117th)

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV

Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Civil Rights: H.R. 1280, "The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021"

Contacted: Natl Economic Council (NEC); Energy, Dept of; Intl Trade Administration (ITA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Treasury, Dept of; Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST); State, Dept of (DOS); Natl Security Council (NSC); SENATE; Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); White House Office

Bills named: H.R. 1280 (117th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Domestic and International Tax, including Tax Treaties: "Made in America Tax Plan"; "Overhauling International Tax framework"; Implementation of U.S. Treasury regulations and follow on issues from H.R. 1, "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," TCJA, Public Law No. 115-97; Proposed regulations on "Classification of Cloud Transactions and Transactions Involving Digital Content" new section 1.861-19 and amendment of -18 regulations. Global Digital Taxes, e.g. DSTs; U.S. Treasury guidelines and related regulations on OECD "Addressing Tax Challenges of Digitalization" and BEPS 2.0; implementation of OECD Base Erosion Profit-Shifting (BEPS) recommendations. "Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act", and companion bill; "The Remote and Mobile Workers Relief Act." Bilateral income tax treaties pending before the Senate, e.g., Chile and relevant treaties under negotiation.

Contacted: White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE; Intl Trade Administration (ITA); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Natl Security Council (NSC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); State, Dept of (DOS); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Treasury, Dept of; Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST); Energy, Dept of

Bills named: H.R. 1 (117th)

Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT

Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Intellectual Property, including Patents, Copyright, and Trademarks: Patent Eligible Subject Matter Legislation; draft Digital Copyright Act of 2021; Transitional Covered Business Method Patent Review Proceeding.

Contacted: State, Dept of (DOS); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Natl Security Council (NSC); Natl Economic Council (NEC); White House Office; Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA); Energy, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Budget/Appropriations BUD

Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Budget & Appropriations Matters: Draft FY2022 appropriations provisions relating to quantum computing, technology modernization, 5G, energy and smart grid investments, and semiconductor incentives; H.R. 1319, P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan, including funding for the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF); funding for and implementation of the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act (CHIPS for America Act); Draft FY2022 Energy and Water Appropriations re: Quantum Computing, Artificial Intelligence, TMF, High Performance Computing, Cyber Security, and Federal Agency IT Modernization.

Contacted: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); SENATE; Natl Security Council (NSC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA); State, Dept of (DOS); Energy, Dept of; Treasury, Dept of; White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Bills named: H.R. 1319 (117th)

Government Issues GOV

Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Government Issues: Provisions related to the Presidential Transition Act, Hatch Act, Federal Vacancies Act, and enhanced financial divestiture and reporting for senior Executive Branch officials.

Contacted: SENATE; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA); White House Office; Treasury, Dept of; Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST); Intl Trade Administration (ITA); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Natl Security Council (NSC); State, Dept of (DOS); Energy, Dept of

Education EDU

Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Education, Workforce Training & Related Matters: Workforce Development Initiative -- Ideas for Apprenticeships, career-focused education, and certification programs; Higher Education Act reauthorization; S. 2557, the Student Aid Improvement Act; S. 839, H.R. 3497, the Jumpstart Our Businesses By Supporting Students Act (JOBS Act); Federal Work Study Experimental Site Initiative; Draft Reauthorizing the National Apprenticeship Act, Increasing Federal Support for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). Implementation of H.R. 2353, The Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act. H. R. 4674, the College Affordability Act.

Contacted: Treasury, Dept of; Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST); White House Office; Intl Trade Administration (ITA); Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); State, Dept of (DOS); SENATE; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Energy, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Natl Security Council (NSC)

Bills named: S. 839 (117th), H.R. 2353 (117th), S. 2557 (117th), H.R. 3497 (117th), H.R. 4674 (117th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Labor, Workplace & Benefits Policy: The Equality Act H.R. 5, and S. 393; The American Dream and Promise Act of 2021, H.R. 6, and S.264, The Dream Act of 2021; H.R. 1440, Fairness for All Act; U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, H.R.1177, and S.348; Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021, H.R. 426, and S. 251. Health Care reform. Paid Family and Medical Leave.

Contacted: Treasury, Dept of; State, Dept of (DOS); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); SENATE; Natl Security Council (NSC); Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Energy, Dept of; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); White House Office; Intl Trade Administration (ITA); Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)

Bills named: S. 251 (117th), S. 264 (117th), H.R. 5 (117th), H.R. 1177 (117th), S. 348 (117th), H.R. 6 (117th), S. 393 (117th), H.R. 1440 (117th), H.R. 426 (117th)