3rd Quarter - Report

TECHNOLOGY NETWORK AKA TECHNET for TECHNOLOGY NETWORK AKA TECHNET

Period 3rd Quarter 2024 Filed Oct 17, 2024 Signed by Russell H. Miller

Official filing
Firm
TECHNOLOGY NETWORK AKA TECHNET
Client
TECHNOLOGY NETWORK AKA TECHNET
Income
—
Expenses
$610,000
Expense method
A: Lobbying Disclosure Act definitions

What was lobbied

17 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Defense DEF

National Defense Authorization Act; Artificial Intelligence; Issues related to Digital Repair

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGHAN DORN —
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —
EBBIE YAZDANI —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW

Funding for the Intellectual Property Enforcement Program

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —
EBBIE YAZDANI —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Education EDU

Computer science and STEM education, Implementation of CHIPS and Science Act, General education and workforce issues, HR 4174 Computer Science for All Act of 2023;

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —
EBBIE YAZDANI —

Contacted: Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); SENATE; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Natl Economic Council (NEC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; State, Dept of (DOS); White House Office

Bills named: H.R. 4174 (118th)

Immigration IMM

Immigration reform, H-1B Visas, Startup visa for Entrepreneurs, Green card exemptions for PH.D and Masters degree holders, STEM-OPT, Visa recapture, Elimination of per country Green card caps, Permanent solution for Dreamers; S 1667/HR 3442, Protecting Children of Long-Term Visa Holders Act of 2023; HR 3599 Dignity Act of 2023; Modernization of Schedule A

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —
EBBIE YAZDANI —

Contacted: Labor, Dept of (DOL); White House Office; SENATE; Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Natl Economic Council (NEC); State, Dept of (DOS); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 3442 (118th), H.R. 3599 (118th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Raising the 1099-K reporting threshold, R&D expensing, International digital taxes, On demand or gig economy tax issues, HR 190 Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act; American Families and Jobs Act; S. 1761 Red Tape Reduction Act; HR 3530 Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act; HR 488/S.26 Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments Act; HR 7024 Tax Relief for American Families Act

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —
EBBIE YAZDANI —

Contacted: SENATE; White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Natl Economic Council (NEC); State, Dept of (DOS)

Bills named: H.R. 488 (118th), H.R. 7024 (118th), S. 1761 (118th), H.R. 3530 (118th), S. 26 (118th), H.R. 190 (118th)

Banking BAN

Regulation of financial technology, Access to financial data; Digital Assets; Credit Card Competition Act of 2023

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —

Contacted: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Energy/Nuclear ENG

Permitting reform, climate change, Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act; Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023; permitting reform; renewable energy; Hydrogen fuel cells; energy innovation funding; S. 4664 Department of Energy AI Act, S. 3732 AI Environmental Impacts Act; S. 2228 - Building Chips in America Act of 2023

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGHAN DORN —
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —
ANDREW HUDSON New Continuation of former positions: Counsel, U.S. Department of Justice Office of Legal Policy (2017-2019), General Counsel, Office of Senator Tom Cotton (2019-2021), Chief Counsel, Office of Senator Tom Cotton (2021-2024)

Contacted: Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); SENATE; Energy, Dept of; Natl Economic Council (NEC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office

Bills named: S. 4664 (118th), S. 2228 (118th), S. 3732 (118th)

Telecommunications TEC

Buy America requirements; Artificial Intelligence; Facial Recognition; Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; Spectrum auction authority; Data Privacy; FCC Nominees; H.R. 5077 - Creating Resources for Every American to Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act (S. 2714 CREATE AI ACT); American Privacy Rights Act; S. 2770 - Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act; Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act; S.4569/H.R. 8989 - Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGHAN DORN —
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —
EBBIE YAZDANI —

Contacted: White House Office; SENATE; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Natl Economic Council (NEC); State, Dept of (DOS); Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)

Bills named: S. 2714 (118th), S. 2770 (118th), H.R. 5077 (118th), H.R. 8989 (118th), S. 4569 (118th)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Digital Trade; Privacy Shield; Cross border data flows; Indo-Pacific Economic Framework; Tariffs on imports from China; S 686, the RESTRICT Act; S 1732, Know Your App Act; S. 1421 COOL Online Act; de minimis; H.R. 7520 - Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024; Joint Statement Initiative on E-Commerce; Issues Related to Supply Chain Resilience; Digital Services Taxes; H.R. 7979 - End China's De Minimis Abuse Act

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —
ANDREW HUDSON New Law Clerk, Senate Committee on the Judiciary (2014), Law Clerk, Office of Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) (2014), Legislative Counsel, Office of Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) (2015-2017), Legislative Counsel, Senate Committee on the Judiciary (2015-2017)
EBBIE YAZDANI —

Contacted: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); State, Dept of (DOS); White House Office; SENATE; Natl Economic Council (NEC); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 7520 (118th), H.R. 7979 (118th), S. 1421 (118th)

Transportation TRA

Buy America requirements, Autonomous vehicles, Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, Drones, Lithium ion batteries and products, Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization; S 1669 - AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2023; Connected Vehicles; H.R. 3413 - AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act; H.R. 9402/S 4394 - NSF AI Education Act, S. 4596 - AI Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGHAN DORN —
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —

Contacted: Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Transportation, Dept of (DOT); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); SENATE; Natl Economic Council (NEC)

Bills named: H.R. 9402 (118th), S. 4596 (118th), H.R. 3413 (118th)

Computer Industry CPI

Cybersecurity issues, Data breaches, Artificial Intelligence, Facial Recognition, Semiconductor supply chains, Antitrust issues, Federal data privacy legislation; Quantum Computing; Digital Repair; Section 230; National AI Research Resource; Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act; S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act; S. 1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act; S. 2033 - American Innovation and Choice Online Act; European Unions Digital Markets Act; Fake Online Reviews and Testimonials; Data brokers; EU AI Act; HR 7520 - Protecting Americans' Data from Foreign Adversaries Act; FTC Impersonation Rule; S.2073 - Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGHAN DORN —
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —
ANDREW HUDSON New Continuation of former positions: Chief Counsel, Senate Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism (2021-2024), Legislative Director, Office of Senator Tom Cotton (2023-2024)
EBBIE YAZDANI —

Contacted: White House Office; Justice, Dept of (DOJ); State, Dept of (DOS); Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB); SENATE; Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Natl Economic Council (NEC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)

Bills named: S. 2033 (118th), S. 1418 (118th), S. 1409 (118th), S. 2073 (118th), H.R. 7520 (118th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

Worker classification issues, On demand or gig economy issues, U.S. Department of Labor proposed rule to clarify employee and independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act, H Res 72 Recognizing the contributions of gig workers and independent contractors to the American economy, Non-compete agreements; workforce training and Portable Benefits; HR 5513 - Modern Worker Empowerment Act; H.J. Res. 116; S. 3792 - Technology Workforce Framework Act

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGHAN DORN —
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Natl Economic Council (NEC); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)

Bills named: H.Res. 72 (118th), H.J.Res. 116 (118th), H.R. 5513 (118th), S. 3792 (118th)

Health Issues HCR

Telehealth issues, Health data interoperability rules, S 1001, Telehealth Expansion Act; Health breach notification rule

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —
EBBIE YAZDANI —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN

Access to capital

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —

Contacted: White House Office; SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Budget/Appropriations BUD

Add Funding for Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs; STEM Programs; Workforce Training; Department of Energy Innovation and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
EBBIE YAZDANI —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

Science/Technology SCI

Implementation of CHIPS and Science Act; Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs; National AI Research Resource (NAIRR); Spectrum and National Security Act; H.R. 9402/S 4394 - NSF AI Education Act, S. 4596 - AI Public Awareness and Education Campaign Act; S. 4236/H.R. 9475 - AI Grand Challenges Act, H.R. 8673/S. 4639 - Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act, S. 4178 - Future of AI Innovation Act, H.R. 9497 - AI Advancement and Reliability Act. The U.S. AI Safety Institute. Implementation of CHIPS and Science Act, and S. 2228 - Building Chips in America Act of 2023

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
MEGHAN DORN —
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —
ANDREW HUDSON New —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Economic Development Administration; Commerce, Dept of (DOC)

Bills named: H.R. 9497 (118th), S. 4639 (118th), H.R. 8673 (118th), H.R. 9475 (118th), S. 2228 (118th), S. 4596 (118th), S. 4178 (118th), S. 4236 (118th), H.R. 9402 (118th)

Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT

Issues Related to Inter Partes Review; Issues Related to Standard Essential Patents; S. 2220, the PREVAIL Act

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
CARL KIMBALL HOLSHOUSER —
EBBIE YAZDANI —

Contacted: Patent & Trademark Office (PTO); SENATE

Bills named: S. 2220 (118th)

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