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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 4121 WILSON BOULEVARD |
Address2 | TENTH FLOOR |
City | ARLINGTON |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22203 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28674-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Jill Canfield, General Counsel, VP of Policy |
Date | 10/19/2021 6:19:27 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
The association follows the federal budget and appropriations process as it relates to agencies, and their respective policies, that have jurisdiction over rural telecommunications matters. Primarily the association monitors the Federal Communications Commission(FCC), the National Telecommunications and Information Administration(NTIA), and the Rural Utilities Service(RUS), and the budget, programs, and policies of each. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following:
Public Law No: 116-136 - Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act - all broadband sections.
Public Law No: 116-260 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - all broadband sections.
H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022 - all broadband and telecom sections.
Appropriations discussions regarding the perspective of rural broadband providers as they relate to FY2022 tied to the following:
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Rural Utilities Service telecommunications and broadband loan and grant programs funding and permitting issues
USDA ReConnect program, including coordination with other rural broadband program rules
Federal Communications Commission oversight of Universal Service Fund and related policies such as broadband availability mapping, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, as well as policies tied to supply chain issues and other aspects of rural communications operations
National Telecommunications and Information Association related to coordination with other federal agencies regarding rural broadband deployment
Regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Lively |
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Jorde |
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Molly |
O'Leary |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
The association bases its approaches on whether or not policies are flexible in their application to rural carriers that have different needs and capabilities and that have far different economies of scale and competitive opportunities than larger carriers. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following:
Draft legislation related to reforming the Universal Service Fund contribution system.
Draft legislation to establish vetting process for applicants for broadband funding.
Draft legislation related to state broadband offices.
S. 436 - American Broadband Buildout Act - all sections.
S. 922 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 - all sections.
S. 1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act - all sections.
S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act
S. 1695 - Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility Act - all sections.
S. 1885 - The Rural Connectivity Advancement Program Act of 2021 - all sections.
S. 2071 - BRIDGE Act - all sections.
S. 2330 - Assisting Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 - all sections.
S. 2398 - Sustainable Highways Innovation Act - all sections.
S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021 - all sections.
S. 2427 - The FAIR Contributions Act - all sections.
S. 2499 - SAFE DATA Act - all sections.
S. 2875 - Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021 - all sections.
S. 2911 - American Broadband Buildout to Eliminate Americas Digital Divide Act of 2021 - all sections.
S. 2970 - Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - all sections.
H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act - all broadband sections.
H.R. 1650 - To require the Federal Communications Commission to study the current and projected demands on rural broadband networks associated with services offered by edge providers, and for other purposes - all sections.
H.R. 2183 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 - all sections.
H.R. 2398 - Broadband Speed Act - all sections.
H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act - all sections.
H.R. 3193 - E-BRIDGE Act - all sections.
H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act - all sections.
H.R. 3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - all broadband sections.
H.R. 3919 - Secure Equipment Act of 2021 - all sections.
H.R. 4028 - Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act - all sections.
H.R. 4029 - Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers, or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act (TEAM TELECOM Act) - all sections.
H.R. 4032 - Open RAN Outreach Act - all sections.
H.R. 4045 - Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act (FUTURE Networks Act) - all sections.
H.R. 4046 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act - all sections.
H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act - all sections.
H.R. 4067 - Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021 - all sections.
H.R. 4374 - Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act - all sections.
H.R. 5400 - Preventing Disruptions to Universal Service Funds Act - all sections.
H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021 - all sections.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to USF, including contributions, performance testing, coordination among programs, buildout obligations, eligible telecommunications carrier designation, USACs HUB filing system, and the FCCs Rural Digital Opportunity Fund.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDA/RUS Telecom Loan Portfolio.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to the USDAs ReConnect Program.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to spectrum allocation.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to IP interconnection.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband mapping.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to the provision of video service, including retransmission consent reform.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to state and local role in supporting broadband deployment.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to supply chain security.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to telecommunications workforce.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to maintaining broadband access during emergencies.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to broadband permitting applications.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code INS
16. Specific lobbying issues
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Group Health Plan to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact its ability to continue providing its high quality Retirement Security Plans to members, their employees, and the association staff at affordable rates and on reasonable terms and conditions. During the reporting period, no issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
The association monitors initiatives tied to rural and community economic development which typically have a direct connection to the type and level of communications services that may be available in a rural community or market area, and that are often important to the survival of such communities and market areas. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following:
S. 1113 - Accelerating Rural Broadband Deployment Act - all sections.
H.R. 1047 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2021 - all sections.
H.R. 1049 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act - all sections.
H.R. 1069 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021 - all sections.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to infrastructure spending.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to federal permitting.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, the association focused on the following:
S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act - all sections.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to tax breaks and other financial incentives to promote broadband deployment.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
The association monitors and reacts to policy concepts that may impact the ability of its members to function in an operationally sound and successful manner as well as measures that may affect the ultimate transfer of such businesses. During the reporting period, no issues or introduced measures in this category were focused upon.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
The association monitors agriculture policy as it relates to agencies that have jurisdiction over programs and funding for rural telecommunications, primarily the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). During the reporting period, the association focused on the following:
H.R. 3369 - Broadband for Rural America Act - all sections.
H.R. 4374 - Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act - all sections.
Legislative and regulatory issues related to authorizing all USDA Rural Development programs to support broadband infrastructure deployment.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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