TECHNOLOGY NETWORK AKA TECHNET for TECHNOLOGY NETWORK AKA TECHNET
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Cantwell Ensign Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 - for passage of energy tax incentives. H.R. 3221, S. Amdt 4419, Ensign Amendment (Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008) - for passage of energy tax incentives. H.R. 5140, S. Amdt 3983 - advocated passage of amendment in support of Section C tax provisions that would extend renewable energy tax incentives.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MULLINS | — |
| MICHAEL PLATT | — |
Telecommunications TEC
H.R. 5353, The Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008 - support passage. FCC White Spaces proceeding Monitor Internet issues including Open Internet, broadband data gathering, and 700 MHz auction.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MULLINS | — |
| MICHAEL PLATT | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007, continued advocacy to pass. H.R. 1908, Patent Reform Act of 2007, continued expressing support for legislation in anticipation of House-Senate conference.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MULLINS | — |
| MICHAEL PLATT | — |
| BRET WINCUP | — |
Science/Technology SCI
H.R. 5353, The Internet Freedom Preservation Act of 2008. FCC White Spaces proceeding. Monitor Internet issues including open internet, broadband data gathering and 700 MHz auction. H.R. 2776, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007; H.R. 5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008 - for passage of energy tax incentives. H.R. 3221, S. Amdt 4419, Ensign Amendment (Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008) - for passage of energy tax incentives. H.R. 5140, S. Amdt 3983, advocated passge of amendment in support of Section C tax provision that would extend renewable energy tax incentives. Appropriations of programs authorized under America COMPETES Act of 2007 (PL 110-69) - track to prepare for advocacy supporting funding education and science programs. S. 2`191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 - research and track progress of bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MULLINS | — |
| MICHAEL PLATT | — |
Education EDU
Appropriation of programs authorized under America COMPETES Act of 2007 (PL 110-69) - track to prepare for advocacy supporting funding education and science programs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MULLINS | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Trade Promotion Authority Extension - support. Korea Free Trade Agreement - support. Colombia, Chile and South Korea Foreign Trade Agreements - track status, develop strategy to advocate for passage.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MULLINS | — |
| MICHAEL PLATT | — |
Computer Industry CPI
S. 1348, Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2007, high skilled immigration reform. Prospective legislation to recapture previously authorized but unused eb green cards, to provide a stem exemption for graduate students from US universities, and to lift the per-country limit on green card applicants.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH MULLINS | — |
| MICHAEL PLATT | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.