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Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

H.R. 5040 - Export Control Reform Act of 2018; H.R. 4311 / S. 2098 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act Customs Classifications Export Controls and Enforcement / China, NAFTA / Technology Safeguards Agreement - US/Brazil NAFTA, China

Contacted: Federal Communications Commission (FCC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Bills named: H.R. 4311 (115th), S. 2098 (115th), H.R. 5040 (115th)

Defense DEF

H.R. 695 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2018 - reviewing for cyber workforce provisions

Contacted: SENATE; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Bills named: H.R. 695 (115th)

Aerospace AER

Export Controls and Enforcement / China, NAFTA / Technology Safeguards Agreement - US/Brazil

Contacted: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Telecommunications TEC

H.R. 4943 / S. 2383 - CLOUD Act - Creates a new process to allow law enforcement to gain access to data stored abroad H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 - Removes state and civil immunity under Sec. 230 of the Communications Decency Act for specific behavior linked to sex trafficking S. 1682 - AIRWAVES Act - Requires the FCC and NTIA to identify new bands for commercial spectrum and requires the FCC to hold spectrum auctions in specific bands

Contacted: Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Bills named: S. 1693 (115th), S. 1682 (115th), S. 2383 (115th), H.R. 1865 (115th), H.R. 4943 (115th)

Immigration IMM

Monitored general issue of DACA rule being reversed while legislators looked to codify a solution for minor immigrants brought to the US illegaly H.R. 3775- Immigration in the National Interest Act / S. 354 - Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act or the RAISE Act - Creates a points-based merit immigration system that gives priority to immigrants who have the skills and abilities needed to contribute to the U.S. economy H.R. 2579 Broader Options for Americans Act - this was the vehicle used for debate for immigration reform related amendments in the Senate. The amendments focused on border security and a fix for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program; S. 2344 Immigration Innovation Act of 2018 - to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize additional visas for well-educated aliens to live and work in the U.S.

Contacted: U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Bills named: H.R. 3775 (115th), H.R. 2579 (115th), S. 2344 (115th), S. 354 (115th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

H.R. 3174 / S. 1518 --CHANCE in Tech Act (technology apprenticeships); Requires the Dept. of Labor to fund intermediaries to facilitate tech-specific apprenticeships H.R. 2353 - Strengthening Career and Technical Education Act (to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins CTE Act) H.R. 1393 / S. 540 - Mobile Workforce State Income Tax Simplification Act (a bill establishing a national standard on income tax requirement for mobile employees and employers)

Contacted: SENATE; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); U.S. Customs & Border Protection; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Bills named: H.R. 2353 (115th), S. 1518 (115th), S. 540 (115th), H.R. 3174 (115th), H.R. 1393 (115th)

Computer Industry CPI

H.R. 2825 Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2017 - to reauthorize the DHS and reorganize the cybersecurity responsibilities H.R. 3393- New Collar Jobs Act of 2017- To increase cybersecurity education and job growth, and for other purposes

Contacted: Federal Communications Commission (FCC); SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Bills named: H.R. 3393 (115th), H.R. 2825 (115th)

Homeland Security HOM

Pilot Proposal to DHS that would have CompTIA provide certifications at a discounted rate to users of the FedVTE program.

Contacted: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); U.S. Customs & Border Protection; SENATE; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)