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Science/Technology SCI

Innovation and competitiveness; science development; technical computing; basic research priorities. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education (STEM) issues.

Contacted: Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); SENATE; Natl Science Foundation (NSF); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST); Executive Office of the President (EOP); Office of Management & Budget (OMB)

Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP

Online Child Safety and video gaming issues. H.R. 2732, S. 1207, Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technolgies (EARN IT) Act. Intermediary liability. S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act. S. 1418, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection 2.0 Reform Act. S. 2708, Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction Act.

Contacted: Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); SENATE; Federal Communications Commission (FCC); White House Office; Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Federal Trade Commission (FTC)

Bills named: S. 1207 (118th), H.R. 2732 (118th), S. 1418 (118th), S. 2708 (118th), S. 1409 (118th)

Education EDU

Public Law 114-95, Every Student Succeeds Act. Promoting excellence in technology, education, standards, and science. Promoting excellence in education through K-12 reforms. STEM for youth, and Youth Spark. Expanding access to K-12 computer science education. Cybersecurity skill and talent pipelines.

Contacted: Natl Science Foundation (NSF); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Education, Dept of

Immigration IMM

High-skilled immigration reforms. Legislation on Dreamers.

Contacted: Office of Management & Budget (OMB); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); State, Dept of (DOS); Executive Office of the President (EOP)

Computer Industry CPI

Licensing, competition, trade, and government procurement. Health IT procurement; health reform and related IT issues. Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development. Standards and interoperability. Competitiveness and high-tech sector. Policy issues in cloud computing. Open government, government IT modernization, open data, and technology choice. Supply chain security efforts within US government. Cybersecurity policies, legislation, protecting critical infrastructure, and International Cybersecurity norms. Legislative proposals related to government surveillance and data collection, including issues of transparency, FISA Section 702 reforms and ECPA reform. H.R. 3089, NDO Fairness Act. Appropriations. Trade and trade agreements. Issues related to the EU US Privacy Shield agreement. Expanding access to K-12 computer science education. Issues related to the Privacy and Civil Liberty Review Board. Issues related to proposed changes to electronic communications transactional records (ECTRs). Issues related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), including Facial Recognition. Data breach legislation. Smart Spaces/Smart Infrastructure. Issues related to privacy; Federal privacy legislation. Issues related to children's privacy and safety. American Data Privacy and Protection Act (no bill number). Issues related to IT procurement, digital transformation, and modernization. Actions and guidance related to securing the information and communications technology and services supply chain. H.R. 5628, Algorithmic Accountability Act. Open-Source Software Security. Unsubscribe Act (no bill number). National Community College Cybersecurity Challenge Act (no bill number). S. 931, H.R. 1695, Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act.

Contacted: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC); Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA); Interior, Dept of (DOI); State, Dept of (DOS); Office of Management & Budget (OMB); Federal Trade Commission (FTC); Labor, Dept of (DOL); Defense, Dept of (DOD); U.S. Postal Service (USPS); Energy, Dept of; Executive Office of the President (EOP); Natl Science Foundation (NSF); General Services Administration (GSA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Transportation, Dept of (DOT); Treasury, Dept of; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); SENATE; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)

Bills named: H.R. 1695 (118th), S. 931 (118th), H.R. 5628 (118th), H.R. 3089 (118th)

Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT

Software copyright and related policy issues. Software patents and related policy issues. S. 2220, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act. S. 2934,SHOP SAFE Act. S. 2140, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023.

Contacted: U.S. Copyright Office; Treasury, Dept of; SENATE; Justice, Dept of (DOJ); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Patent & Trademark Office (PTO); Executive Office of the President (EOP); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

Bills named: S. 2220 (118th), S. 2140 (118th), S. 2934 (118th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

S. 866, the American Innovation and Jobs Act. H.R. 2673, American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023. H.R. 3938, The Build It In America Act. United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act". (No bill number). Corporate tax, transfer pricing, treaty, foreign tax credit, mobile worker, international tax, and foreign tax issues. Administrations Fiscal Year 2023 and 2024 Revenue Proposals relating to corporate and international taxation.

Contacted: Internal Revenue Service (IRS); Treasury, Dept of; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: S. 866 (118th), H.R. 2673 (118th), H.R. 3938 (118th)

Telecommunications TEC

Unlicensed Spectrum. Mid band spectrum - 6 GHz. Broadband Adoption. H.R. 1339, Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act. Funding for Next Generation 9-1-1. Regulatory framework for earth stations. H.R. 1338, Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act. Funding for cybersecurity solutions for schools and libraries. Robocalling. H.R. 3565, Spectrum Auction Reauthorization of 2023. Funding for the American Connectivity Program. S. 2492, H.R. 4858, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act (CVTAA). Website accessibility.

Contacted: Executive Office of the President (EOP); Federal Communications Commission (FCC); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); State, Dept of (DOS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 1339 (118th), H.R. 4858 (118th), H.R. 1338 (118th), S. 2492 (118th), H.R. 3565 (118th)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Digital Trade Policies in Trade Agreements. U.S.-China Trade Relations.

Contacted: Natl Security Council (NSC); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Patent & Trademark Office (PTO); SENATE; State, Dept of (DOS); Treasury, Dept of; U.S. Copyright Office

Environment/Superfund ENV

Climate change policies. Renewable, energy storage, and advanced clean energy policies. Grid reliability, resilience and digitization. Carbon pricing. Clean energy, carbon reduction & carbon removal R&D. Nature based carbon removal solutions & standards. Direct air capture & other net negative engineered carbon removal policies. U.S. Reentry in Paris Climate Agreement. U.S. Nationally Determined Contribution.

Contacted: SENATE; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); State, Dept of (DOS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Security Council (NSC); Executive Office of the President (EOP); Energy, Dept of

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

Open App Markets Act (no bill number). Competition Policy and antitrust enforcement.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Defense DEF

H.R. 2670, S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act of 2024. H.R. 3932, S. 2103 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. Defense Appropriations. Quantum Computing. H.R 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act. Cybersecurity: Focused on procurement and adoption of zero trust at DoD. Space: Focused on adoption of commercial space capabilities. Artificial Intelligence: Focused on DoD policy and adoption of AI. Mixed Reality: Focused on DoD procurement of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Defense, Dept of (DOD)

Bills named: H.R. 3932 (118th), S. 2226 (118th), S. 2103 (118th), H.R. 2670 (118th), H.R. 4365 (118th)

Transportation TRA

Cascadia High Speed Rail Funding opportunities.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES