------------------------------------------------------ TELECOMMUNICATIONS related term(s) Public Broadcasting Amendments Dept. of Justice: create Active Shooter Alert Communications Network (H.R. 6538), consideration (H. Res. 1224), H5990 [13JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve breast imaging services, create telemammography pilot program, and expand veterans' access to clinical trials (S. 2533), S1754 [23MR] FCC: allow domestic violence survivors to separate mobile phone lines from shared plans involving abusers, help survivors enroll in Lifeline Program, and ensure calls or texts to hotlines do not appear on call logs (S. 120), S1257 [17MR] ------ensure just and reasonable charges for telephone and advanced communications services in correctional and detention facilities (S. 1541), S9724 [21DE] ------issue rule providing that certain low power television stations may be accorded primary status as Class A television licensees (S. 3405), S9725 [21DE] Medicare: extend certain telehealth flexibilities relative to coronavirus emergency (H.R. 4040), consideration (H. Res. 1256), H7181 [27JY] SBA: improve certain programs to better assist small business customers in accessing broadband technology (S. 3906), S5166, S5167, S5504 [28SE] Bills and resolutions Assistive Technology Act: reauthorize (see H.R. 9028), H8313 [29SE] Bureau of Prisons: improve treatment of Federal prisoners who are primary caretaker parents (see S. 5206), S7034 [7DE] (see H.R. 9494), H9688 [12DE] Business and industry: prohibit all transactions from TikTok, Inc., or other social media companies in, or under influence of, certain foreign countries of concern (see S. 5245), S7134 [13DE] (see H.R. 9508), H9729 [13DE] Corp. for Public Broadcasting: prohibit Federal funding (see H.R. 6691), H1113 [9FE] Courts: provide for video teleconferencing for certain criminal proceedings (see H.R. 6472), H294 [21JA] ------provide liability protection for sharing of information on robocalls and other illegal calls by or with consortium that traces back origin of such calls and for receipt of such information by consortium (see H.R. 7598), H4575 [27AP] ------require notice of criminal surveillance orders be eventually provided to targets, reform use of non-disclosure orders to providers, and prohibit indefinite sealing of criminal surveillance orders (see S. 3888), S1288 [22MR] (see H.R. 7214), H3863 [24MR] Crime: prohibit people from intentionally impeding 9-8-8 suicide and crisis lifeline telephone number (see H.R. 9158), H8385 [7OC] ------prohibit use of mail or interstate communications to assist suicide (see H.R. 9260), H8422 [31OC] Dept. of Agriculture: modify conditions of funding for distance learning, telemedicine, and broadband program of Rural Utilities Service (see S. 3587), S546 [7FE] (see H.R. 7060), H3712 [11MR] ------permit video or telephone certifications under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 6781), H1130 [18FE] ------reauthorize and improve ReConnect loan and grant program (see S. 5137), S6857 [29NO] Dept. of Commerce: carry out grant and revolving loan program to provide funding for projects to increase resiliency and energy efficiency of communications networks (see H.R. 8178), H5822 [22JN] ------reauthorize First Responder Network Authority (see H.R. 6768), H1130 [18FE] Dept. of Defense: transfer warehoused weapons, equipment, and additional defense support capabilities originally intended for Afghan Security Forces to Ukraine in response to Russian invasion (see S. 3780), S1059 [8MR] Dept. of Education: allow States and local educational agencies to use existing Federal grant money to make physical safety improvements to school campus facilities (see H.R. 8009), H5445 [9JN] Dept. of HHS: establish home-based telemental health care demonstration program to increase mental health services in rural medically underserved populations and in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations (see S. 3937), S1803 [28MR] ------establish Mental Health Licensure Portability Program to award grants to incentivize interstate mental health provider networks (see S. 4058), S2092 [7AP] ------establish uniform data standards, strengthen data sharing processes between public health entities, and establish grant program to develop best practices on soliciting demographic information (see S. 3913), S1774 [24MR] (see H.R. 8481), H7066 [21JY] ------facilitate provision of telehealth services through interstate recognition of health care professional licenses (see H.R. 7097), H3775 [16MR] ------permit employers to treat benefits for telehealth services offered under group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits (see H.R. 7353), H4073 [31MR] Dept. of Homeland Security: prohibit employees or contractors from downloading or using TikTok video app on any information technology issued (see H.R. 6837), H1146 [25FE] Dept. of HUD: include reasonable costs for high-speed Internet service in utility allowances for families residing in public housing (see H.R. 8077), H5609 [15JN] Dept. of Justice: create Active Shooter Alert Communications Network (see S. 4968), S5052 [27SE] (see H.R. 6538), H329 [1FE] ------create Active Shooter Alert Communications Network (H.R. 6538), consideration (see H. Res. 1224), H6334 [13JY] ------establish Green Alert communications network throughout U.S. to help locate missing at-risk veterans and coordinate with other Federal, State, and local agencies on Green Alert plans (see H.R. 9590), H9902 [15DE] ------reauthorize Missing Americans Alert Program also known as Kevin and Avonte's Law (see S. 4885), S4822 [19SE] (see H.R. 8907), H7965 [19SE] ------require electronic communication service providers and remote computing services to report unlawful sale and distribution of controlled substances (see S. 4858), S4638 [15SE] ------require electronic communication service providers and remote computing services to report unlawful sale and distribution of counterfeit substances and certain controlled substances (see S. 5297), S7311 [19DE] Dept. of Labor: expand definition of supportive services to include mental health treatment, substance use disorder treatment, and Internet access (see H.R. 7406), H4191 [5AP] Dept. of the Interior: reinstate pre-pandemic in-office work policies in order to receive certain supplemental emergency relief funds (see H.R. 7199), H3862 [24MR] Dept. of the Treasury: place foreign telecommunications companies engaged in economic or industrial espionage on Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List (see S. 5239), S7101 [12DE] (see H.R. 9490), H9688 [12DE] Depts. of Agriculture and the Interior: support establishment and improvement of communications sites on or near Federal lands through retention and use of rental fees associated with such sites (see H.R. 6982), H1373 [8MR] Depts. of Defense and State: enter contracts with satellite- based companies to provide or propagate Internet and mobile services in countries where U.S. is engaged in or supporting contingency operations (see S. 3775), S1059 [8MR] Digital Literacy and Equity Commission: establish (see H.R. 6373), H77 [12JA] Disabled: ensure people with disabilities have full access to mainstream communication products and services necessary to participate equally in professional, educational, recreational, and civic contexts (see S. 2), S6778 [17NO] (see H.R. 9516), H9729 [13DE] Disasters: develop strategy to ensure health, safety, and welfare of U.S. population in case of catastrophic incidents disabling critical infrastructure or significantly disrupting critical functions of modern society (see S. 4521), S3270 [13JY] ------require President supplement disaster response plans in case of catastrophic incidents disabling critical infrastructure or significantly disrupting critical functions of modern society (see S. 4888), S4856 [20SE] Executive Office of the President: require President to develop national strategy to close digital divide and plan to implement such strategy (see S. 4767), S4044 [4AU] (see H.R. 8679), H7552 [5AU] FCC: add drones and surveillance technology produced or provided by DJI Technologies to list of covered communications equipment or services that pose national security risks (see S. 3563), S497 [2FE] (see H.R. 6572), H916 [2FE] ------allow domestic violence survivors to separate mobile phone lines from shared plans involving abusers, help survivors enroll in Lifeline Program, and ensure calls or texts to hotlines do not appear on call logs (see H.R. 7132), H3826 [17MR] ------allow greater flexibility in data communications in amateur radio service (see H.R. 9664), H9983 [21DE] ------allow State or Federal correctional facilities to utilize jamming equipment to prevent contraband cell phone use in prisons (see S. 4699), S3860 [2AU] (see H.R. 8645), H7544 [2AU] ------classify broadband as telecommunications service (see S. 4676), S3782 [28JY] (see H.R. 8573), H7404 [28JY] ------conduct study and report to Congress on feasibility of funding Universal Service Fund through contributions supplied by Internet edge providers (see H.R. 8575), H7404 [28JY] ------direct Technological Advisory Council to prepare report on 9-1-1 disability alerting system (see S. 4180), S2449 [11MY] ------ensure rural communications providers have resources to replace communications equipment and services to protect their networks from Chinese Communist Party espionage (see S. 4820), S4541 [12SE] ------establish council to make recommendations on ways to increase security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks (see S. 3988), S1936 [4AP] ------establish vetting process for prospective applicants for high-cost Universal Service Program funding (see S. 4126), S2275 [3MY] ------evaluate and consider impact of telecommunications network equipment supply chain on deployment of universal service (see S. 3692), S785 [17FE] ------extend authority to grant license or construction permit through system of competitive bidding (see H.R. 7783), H5009 [16MY] ------improve access by Indian Tribes to support from universal service programs (see S. 5001), S5226 [28SE] (see H.R. 9343), H8587 [17NO] ------issue rules for provision of emergency connectivity service (see H.R. 9569), H9901 [15DE] ------make available additional frequencies in 3.1-3.45 gigahertz band for non-Federal use, shared Federal and non- Federal use, or combination (see S. 4117), S2219 [28AP] (see H.R. 7624), H4607 [28AP] ------modernize and streamline satellite licensing rules (see H.R. 9463), H8872 [8DE] ------permit State attorneys general to recover forfeiture penalties for certain Telephone Consumer Protection Act violations (see H.R. 8306), H5939 [7JY] ------prohibit application of private land use restrictions to amateur service communications without reasonable accommodations (see H.R. 9670), H10055 [22DE] ------prohibit granting license or U.S. access for non- geostationary orbit satellite system if license or access would be held by entity that produces covered communications equipment or service (see H.R. 9464), H8872 [8DE] ------prohibit schools and public libraries that receive universal service support from blocking Internet access to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer resources (see H.R. 8249), H5923 [28JN] ------prohibit use of automated telephone equipment to send unsolicited text messages (see H.R. 8334), H5974 [12JY] ------publish list of entities that hold authorizations, licenses, or other grants of authority issued by Commission and that have certain foreign ownership (see H.R. 9236), H8413 [25OC] ------repeal limitation on multiple ownership of radio and television stations and prohibit limit of common ownership of daily newspapers and full-power broadcast stations (see S. 4796), S4479 [7SE] ------specify additional sources from which radio station licensee must obtain information to enable licensee to announce that foreign governmental entity has paid for broadcast (see S. 4713), S3861 [2AU] (see H.R. 9180), H8395 [14OC] Federal agencies and departments: establish certain reporting and other requirements relative to telecommunications equipment and services produced or provided by certain entities (see H.R. 8520), H7169 [26JY] ------reinstate pre-pandemic telework policies (see H.R. 7201), H3862 [24MR] Federal Infrastructure Bank: establish (see H.R. 8682), H7556 [9AU] Financial Literacy and Education Commission: study impact of language barriers to financial health and require website and toll-free telephone number to be provided in most commonly spoken languages in U.S. (see H.R. 8880), H7964 [19SE] Firearms: remove certain immunity for online firearms marketplaces (see H.R. 7819), H5173 [18MY] Foreign countries: promote and protect Internet freedom in countries where freedom of information is under threat (see S. 3764), S1015 [7MR] ------require development of strategy to promote use of secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide (see H.R. 8503), H7168 [26JY] FTC: conduct education campaign to inform public about resources available when their safety and security has been violated online (see H.R. 6786), H1130 [18FE] ------establish Bureau of Digital Services Oversight and Safety (see H.R. 6796), H1131 [18FE] ------increase consumer choice by requiring large online communications platforms to make services interoperable with other platforms, make user data portable, and allow third- party services to manage account settings (see S. 4309), S2708 [25MY] ------revise ``do-not-call'' registry regulations to prohibit politically-oriented recorded message telephone calls (see H.R. 6606), H976 [4FE] FTC and NSF: support research about impact of digital communication platforms on society by providing privacy- protected, secure pathways for independent research on data held by large social media companies (see S. 5339), S9778 [21DE] Information technology: apply to social media platforms certain laws prohibiting provision of material support or resources to foreign terrorist organizations (see H.R. 6918), H1301 [3MR] ------clarify that online platforms may be held responsible for content they promote on their platforms (see H.R. 9695), H10534 [27DE] ------limit immunity of providers and users of interactive computer services, ensure reasonable, non-discriminatory access to online communications platforms, and prohibit political censorship (see H.R. 7613), H4607 [28AP] ------promote competition and reduce gatekeeper power in app economy, increase choice and quality, and reduce costs for consumers (see H.R. 7030), H1422 [9MR] International Development Finance Corp.: prioritize support to projects that increase digital infrastructure and connectivity (see H.R. 8938), H8065 [21SE] Internet: revoke immunity for removal of lawful political content by large interactive computer service providers (see H.R. 8612), H7538 [29JY] IRS: require employees teleworking due to pandemic precautions to return to full-time, in-office work until backlog of 2020 tax returns has been eliminated (see S. 3727), S950 [2MR] (see H.R. 8742), H7720 [23AU] Medicare: allow for furnishing of audio-only telehealth services (see H.R. 8515), H7169 [26JY] ------expand scope of practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services (see H.R. 8491), H7168 [26JY] ------extend certain telehealth flexibilities relative to coronavirus emergency (H.R. 4040), consideration (see H. Res. 1256), H7168 [26JY] ------extend certain telehealth services and evaluate impact of telehealth services on beneficiaries (see S. 3593), S574 [8FE] (see H.R. 7573), H4509 [26AP] ------extend certain telehealth services and requirements (see H.R. 8489), H7168 [26JY] ------extend telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics (see H.R. 8506), H7169 [26JY] ------permit use of telehealth for purposes of recertification of eligibility for hospice care (see H.R. 8505), H7169 [26JY] ------protect access to telehealth services in rural and underserved communities (see H.R. 7876), H5214 [24MY] ------remove geographic requirements and expand originating site for telehealth services (see H.R. 8493), H7168 [26JY] ------remove in-person requirements for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology (see S. 4965), S5052 [27SE] (see H.R. 8497), H7168 [26JY] Mental health: clarify applicability of certain parity provisions to mental health and substance use disorder telehealth benefits (see H.R. 8229), H5918 [24JN] Morality and ethics: define ``obscenity'' under Communications Act (see S. 5260), S7199 [14DE] National Public Radio: eliminate taxpayer funding (see H.R. 8919), H8009 [20SE] National security: designate critical infrastructures (see H.R. 9337), H8587 [17NO] National ``Slam the Scam'' Day: designate (see S. Res. 543), S1119 [10MR] National Telecommunications and Information Administration: make grants to establish or expand Internet exchange facilities to improve broadband infrastructure in rural areas (see H.R. 7112), H3825 [17MR] ------request President transmit documents to House of Representatives relative to activities relative to broadband service (see H. Res. 1271), H7170 [26JY] National Weather Service: upgrade communications service (see H.R. 7361), H4126 [1AP] Native Americans: preserve Tribal and Native Hawaiian access to spectrum over Tribal lands and expedite deployment of telecommunication services for critical government services, national emergencies, voting, and census (see S. 5321), S9625 [20DE] NIST: conduct research on public safety communication coordination standards among wildland firefighters and fire management response officials (see H.R. 6410), H198 [14JA] Privacy: update privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy while meeting law enforcement needs (see H.R. 9656), H9983 [21DE] Public utilities: recognize access to safe and affordable public services as basic human rights (see H. Res. 1364), H7965 [19SE] Rural areas: invest in rural broadband infrastructure and recognize importance to rural communities (see H. Res. 885), H301 [25JA] Rural Telehealth Access Task Force: establish to determine how to address barriers to adoption of telehealth technology and access to broadband Internet access service in rural areas (see H.R. 8169), H5821 [22JN] SBA: improve certain programs to better assist small business customers in accessing broadband technology (see S. 3906), S1749 [23MR] SEC: amend certain security registration thresholds under Securities Exchange Act (see H.R. 6750), H1123 [15FE] ------revise shareholder threshold for registration under Securities Exchange Act for issuers that receive support through certain Federal universal service support mechanisms (see S. 4689), S3804 [1AU] (see H.R. 9445), H8800 [6DE] Smart phones: prohibit service providers from providing service on phones reported stolen, require anti-theft functionality and identification numbers, and to prohibit alteration or removal of such identification numbers (see H.R. 7362), H4126 [1AP] Space policy: facilitate access to electromagnetic spectrum for commercial space launches and commercial space reentries (see H.R. 8288), H5935 [5JY] Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: establish office to coordinate work on behavioral health crisis care and improve National Suicide Prevention Lifeline program (see S. 4871), S4638 [15SE] ------improve implementation of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (see H.R. 7116), H3826 [17MR] (see H.R. 7232), H3894 [28MR] ------require States receiving block grant for substance use prevention and treatment to describe efforts to promote work to improve mental health and well-being (see H.R. 8523), H7254 [27JY] Taxation: exclude certain broadband grants from gross income (see S. 5021), S5541 [29SE] (see H.R. 9449), H8823 [7DE] ------modify rules applicable to using private activity bonds for broadband projects (see H.R. 8099), H5644 [16JN] Technology: require disclosure of camera or recording capability in certain Internet-connected devices (see S. 5127), S6779 [17NO] Telehealth Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 805), S5226 [28SE] (see H. Res. 1352), H7841 [14SE] Television: provide greater access to in-State television network broadcast programming for cable and satellite subscribers in certain Wisconsin counties (see S. 4788), S4440 [6SE] TikTok, Inc.: prohibit from accessing U.S. citizens' user data from within China and block installation of TikTok app on Government devices (see H.R. 8772), H7738 [6SE] 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act: update (see S. 5121), S6779 [17NO] (see H.R. 9333), H8587 [17NO] U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide continued support for all agents, end crisis at southwest border, and denounce false claims and allegations against border agents in Del Rio, TX (see H. Res. 1255), H7169 [26JY] Veterans: enhance penalties for convictions for conspiracy to commit telemarketing or email marketing fraud committed against veterans (see H.R. 9282), H8441 [10NO] World Wi-Fi Day: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1189), H5684 [17JN] Cost Estimates Broadband Internet Connections for Rural America Act (H.R. 4374): CBO, E242 [9MR] Factsheets America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act: AFL-CIO, H821 [2FE] Letters Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act: Alan Morgan, National Rural Health Association, H7193 [27JY] ------Nathan Baugh, National Association of Rural Health Clinics, H7194 [27JY] America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act: Dan Mauer, Communications Workers of America (organization), H821 [2FE] ------Representative David Scott, Committee on Agriculture (House), E114 [4FE] ------Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson, Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House), E114 [4FE] ------Representative Pallone, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), E114 [4FE] ------Scott N. Paul, Alliance for American Manufacturing, H822 [2FE] ------Thomas Conway, United Steelworkers (organization), H821 [2FE] ------William Samuel, AFL-CIO, H820 [2FE] Open App Markets Act: Benjamin Ismail and Charlie Smith, GreatFire (organization), S536 [7FE] ------several organizations, S535 [7FE] Lists Votes recorded by proxy on Bice amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H943 [3FE] Votes recorded by proxy on Bonamici amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H937 [3FE] Votes recorded by proxy on Castro amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H939 [3FE] Votes recorded by proxy on Crenshaw amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H940 [3FE] Votes recorded by proxy on Garamendi amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H941 [3FE] Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1224, consideration of H.R. 6538, Active Shooter Alert Act, H5993 [13JY] Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1254, consideration of H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act, H7182 [27JY] Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1289, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4346, increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives and science, technology, research, and innovation investments, H7273 [28JY] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 1218, Data Mapping To Save Moms' Lives Act, H4180 [5AP] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 1934, Promoting U.S. International Leadership in 5G Act, H6606 [14JY] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 2501, Spectrum Coordination Act, H4181 [5AP] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 3344, Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act, H4557 [27AP] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act, H7223 [27JY] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H962 [4FE] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 5754, Patient Advocate Tracker Act, H5083 [17MY] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 6538, Active Shooter Alert Act, H5810 [22JN], H6288 [13JY] Votes recorded by proxy on Jayapal amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H939, H942 [3FE] Votes recorded by proxy on Johnson of Texas amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre- Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H936 [3FE] Votes recorded by proxy on Levin of Michigan amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre- Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H961 [4FE] Votes recorded by proxy on Lofgren amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H938 [3FE] Votes recorded by proxy on McCaul motion to recommit H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H962 [4FE] Votes recorded by proxy on Perry amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H943 [3FE] Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1224, consideration of H.R. 6538, Active Shooter Alert Act, H5991 [13JY] Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1254, consideration of H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID- 19 Act, H7182 [27JY] Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1289, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4346, increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives and science, technology, research, and innovation investments, H7272 [28JY] Votes recorded by proxy on S. 658, National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act, H1314 [7MR] Votes recorded by proxy on S. 2533, Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act, H5171 [18MY] Votes recorded by proxy on Schweikert motion to recommit H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act, H7222 [27JY] Votes recorded by proxy on Senate amendment to H.R. 4346, increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives and science, technology, research, and innovation investments, H7387 [28JY] Votes recorded by proxy on Steel amendment to H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act, H960 [4FE] Messages National Emergency Relative to Risk Mitigation in Communications Equipment and Services Marketplace and Its Supply Chain: President Biden, S2490 [12MY], H4877 [12MY] Motions FCC: incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into broadband health maps (S. 198), S7149 [13DE] Medicare: extend certain telehealth flexibilities relative to coronavirus emergency (H.R. 4040), H7197 [27JY] Notices Estimated budget effects of H.R. 4081, Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act, H8217 [28SE] Estimated budget effects of H.R. 7132, Safe Connections Act, H7163 [26JY] Remarks in House Armed Forces: allow servicemembers who receive orders for permanent change of station but then receive emergency stop order to terminate telephone, multi-channel video, or Internet access service contracts without penalty, H7766 [13SE], H9966 [21DE] Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to Cuba, E743 [15JY] Buneta, Tina: Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International Director of the Year award recipient, E1024 [4OC] Bureau of Prisons: address deficiencies and make necessary upgrades to security camera and radio systems to ensure health and safety of employees and inmates (S. 2899), H9825, H9826- H9828 [14DE] Computers: impact of expansion of affordable high-speed Internet, H4809 [11MY] Congress: accomplishments of 117th Congress, H8501 [15NO], H8517 [16NO] Dept. of Agriculture: bolster certain rural broadband programs (H.R. 4374), E242 [9MR] Dept. of Commerce: codify Institute for Telecommunication Sciences and establish initiative to support development of emergency communication and tracking technologies (H.R. 4990), H7184, H7185 [27JY] ------submit report to Congress examining cybersecurity of mobile service networks, H827 [2FE] Dept. of HHS: permit employers to treat benefits for telehealth services offered under group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits (H.R. 7353), H7993 [20SE] Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize work with cybersecurity consortia for training (S. 658), H1312, H1313 [7MR] Dept. of Justice: create Active Shooter Alert Communications Network (H.R. 6538), H5701-H5707 [21JN], H5993-H6001 [13JY], E651 [22JN], E748 [18JY], E751 [19JY] ------create Active Shooter Alert Communications Network (H.R. 6538), consideration (H. Res. 1224), H5983-H5993 [13JY], E789 [27JY] Dept. of State: enhance U.S. representation and leadership at international standards-setting bodies setting standards for 5th and future generations mobile telecommunications systems and infrastructure (H.R. 1934), H5707-H5709 [21JN], E656 [22JN] ------support U.S. international cyber diplomacy by establishing Ambassador to lead cyber diplomacy efforts, rejecting Internet censorship, and including Internet freedoms in human rights reports (H.R. 1251), H4421 [7AP] Dept. of Transportation: create supplemental grants to States for distracted driving prevention and provide States applying for such grants with eligibility decision explanation, E379 [11AP] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: authorize to send electronic notice to claimants, H1233 [2MR] ------consider mass texting as way to notify veterans about VA services, H265, H266 [20JA] ------improve ability of veterans to electronically submit complaints about delivery of health care services (H.R. 5754), H4997 [16MY] ------improve breast imaging services, create telemammography pilot program, and expand veterans' access to clinical trials (S. 2533), H5112-H5115 [18MY] Distracted Driving Awareness Month: observance, E379 [11AP] Economy: invest in science, technology, research, and innovation to improve competitiveness of U.S. in global economy, H334, H340, H342, H346, H347, H348-H905, H911 [2FE], H922, H923, H925-H944 [3FE], H949, H950, H951-H963, H965, H966 [4FE], H982 [7FE], H1015, H1065 [8FE], H1078, H1089 [9FE], H1217, H1218, H1261 [2MR], H1298 [3MR], H3975, H4002 [30MR], H4022, H4046- H4053, H4055 [31MR], H4201 [6AP], H4581 [28AP], H4902 [12MY], H5195 [19MY], H5466 [13JN], H5492 [14JN], H5549 [15JN], H6942, H6943, H6944 [21JY], H7237 [27JY], H7259, H7263, H7264, H7265- H7387, H7400, H7402 [28JY], H7411 [29JY], E99, E100, E103, E107 [3FE], E112, E113, E114, E115 [4FE], E126 [8FE], E805 [29JY] Europe: prioritize efforts and enhance coordination among U.S. agencies to encourage Central and Eastern European countries to improve telecommunications networks security (H.R. 3344), H4461 [26AP], H4538-H4541 [27AP], E442 [29AP] FAA: delay implementation of 5G telecommunication services near certain airports, H207 [18JA] FCC: allow domestic violence survivors to separate mobile phone lines from shared plans involving abusers, help survivors enroll in Lifeline Program, and ensure calls or texts to hotlines do not appear on call logs (H.R. 7132), H7103-H7106 [26JY], H7197, H7223 [27JY] ------designate 9-8-8 as universal telephone number for national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operated through National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line, H5813 [22JN], H6876 [19JY], H6903 [20JY], H6926 [21JY] ------ensure just and reasonable charges for telephone and advanced communications services in correctional and detention facilities (S. 1541), H10026-H10028 [22DE] ------incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into broadband health maps (H.R. 1218), H4133, H4134 [4AP], H4157 [5AP], E355 [5AP] ------incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into broadband health maps (S. 198), H8735, H8736 [5DE], H8773 [6DE], E1286 [14DE] ------issue rule providing that certain low power television stations may be accorded primary status as Class A television licensees (S. 3405), H10028, H10029 [22DE] ------make available additional frequencies in 3.1-3.45 gigahertz band for non-Federal use, shared Federal and non- Federal use, or combination (H.R. 7624), H7106-H7112 [26JY], H7197, H7223 [27JY] ------prohibit revenue-sharing agreements for Internet service providers and multi-tenant environments, require disclosure of exclusive marketing arrangements, and close loopholes relative to indoor cable wiring regulations, H7974 [20SE] ------provide reports for enrollment in Lifeline program (H.R. 4275), H8471, H8472 [14NO], H8566 [17NO], E1160 [17NO] Federal agencies and departments: establish certain reporting and other requirements relative to telecommunications equipment and services produced or provided by certain entities (H.R. 8520), H7902-H7904 [19SE], H7984 [20SE], H8020 [21SE], E959 [21SE] ------reinstate pre-pandemic telework policies, H5088 [17MY] Foreign countries: require development of strategy to promote use of secure telecommunications infrastructure worldwide (H.R. 8503), H7900-H7902 [19SE], H7984 [20SE] FTC: increase consumer protections relative to free trial, automatic renewal, and negative option offers for subscription-based services, H4513 [27AP] GAO: submit report to Congress determining best methods for Dept. of Veterans Affairs to notify veterans of automatic enrollment in patient enrollment system, H265, H266 [20JA] Information technology: make high-speed broadband Internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, H29 [11JA] Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: impact, H5195 [19MY], H7791 [14SE], H7975 [20SE] Medicare: extend certain telehealth flexibilities relative to coronavirus emergency (H.R. 4040), H6943 [21JY], H7189-H7197 [27JY] ------extend certain telehealth flexibilities relative to coronavirus emergency (H.R. 4040), consideration (H. Res. 1256), H7177-H7182 [27JY] ------extend certain telehealth services and requirements (H.R. 8489), H7193, H7195 [27JY] ------extend telehealth services for federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics (H.R. 8506), H7192, H7193, H7194 [27JY] ------include analysis of racial and ethnic minorities when reporting on telehealth utilizations, H1413 [9MR] ------protect access to telehealth services in rural and underserved communities (H.R. 7876), H7193 [27JY] ------remove geographic requirements and expand originating site for telehealth services (H.R. 8493), H7192, H7194 [27JY] ------remove in-person requirements for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology (H.R. 8497), H7194 [27JY] Mental health: ensure provision of high-quality service through National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, H5787 [22JN] National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week: observance, E384 [14AP] National Weather Service: upgrade communications service (H.R. 7361), H7097, H7098 [26JY], H7197, H7223 [27JY] OMB: reclassify public safety telecommunicators (9-1-1 operators and dispatchers) as protective service occupations within Standard Occupational Classification system, E730 [14JY] Public utilities: recognize access to safe and affordable public services as basic human rights (H. Res. 1364), H8020 [21SE] Safety: tribute to public safety telecommunicators (9-1-1 operators and dispatchers), E384 [14AP] South Dakota: tribute to individuals for contributions to rural broadband industry, H7788 [14SE] Technology: require disclosure of camera or recording capability in certain Internet-connected devices (H.R. 4081), H8153, H8154 [28SE], H8280 [29SE] ------require National Telecommunications and Information Administration and FCC to update memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination (H.R. 2501), H4134-H4136 [4AP] U.S. Customs and Border Protection: provide continued support for all agents, end crisis at southwest border, and denounce false claims and allegations against border agents in Del Rio, TX (H. Res. 1255), H7137-H7140 [26JY] Remarks in Senate Congress: accomplishments of 117th Congress, S4005, S4006 [4AU], S4051 [6AU], S4417 [6SE], S4959-S4961 [22SE], S5116 [28SE] Dept. of Agriculture: rural broadband programs funding, S2987 [16JN] Dept. of Defense: transfer warehoused weapons, equipment, and additional defense support capabilities originally intended for Afghan Security Forces to Ukraine in response to Russian invasion, S1728 [23MR] ------urge increase in production of munitions and weapons systems, S2201 [28AP] Dept. of HHS: establish uniform data standards, strengthen data sharing processes between public health entities, and establish grant program to develop best practices on soliciting demographic information (S. 3913), S1775 [24MR] Dept. of Homeland Security: authorize work with cybersecurity consortia for training (S. 658), S2083 [7AP] ------authorize work with cybersecurity consortia for training (S. 658), House amendment, S2083 [7AP] Dept. of Justice: create Active Shooter Alert Communications Network (S. 4968), S5055 [27SE] ------reauthorize Missing Americans Alert Program also known as Kevin and Avonte's Law (S. 4885), S5031 [22SE] Dept. of Labor: convene interagency working group to develop recommendations and issue guidance to address workforce needs of telecommunications industry (S. 163), S2988 [16JN] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve ability of veterans to electronically submit complaints about delivery of health care services (H.R. 5754), S4519, S4520 [8SE] ------improve breast imaging services, create telemammography pilot program, and expand veterans' access to clinical trials (S. 2533), S1754-S1756 [23MR], S1961 [5AP] Economy: invest in science, technology, research, and innovation to improve competitiveness of U.S. in global economy, S503, S513 [3FE], S530, S533 [7FE], S564 [8FE], S770 [17FE], S1036 [8MR], S1237 [17MR], S1262 [21MR], S1274, S1279, S1280 [22MR], S1719, S1733, S1734, S1739-S1741, S1747 [23MR], S1758, S1761, S1767-S1769 [24MR], S1789, S1793, S1798, S1799 [28MR], S1812, S1827 [29MR], S2002-S2004, S2031-S2033 [6AP], S2103-S2105 [7AP], S2118, S2119 [25AP], S2197 [27AP], S2201, S2205 [28AP], S2240 [2MY], S2255 [3MY], S2312-S2326 [4MY], S2347 [5MY], S2466 [12MY], S3194 [11JY], S3253 [13JY], S3343, S3347, S3350- S3357, S3360-S3362 [19JY], S3505, S3510, S3513, S3527, S3529 [20JY], S3582, S3588, S3598-S3600 [21JY], S3619, S3624-S3628 [25JY], S3661-S3665, S3668-S3669, S3674-S3679, S3685-S3689 [26JY], S3707, S3710-S3716, S3720, S3728-S3731 [27JY], S3768- S3770 [28JY], S6972 [6DE] FCC: allow domestic violence survivors to separate mobile phone lines from shared plans involving abusers, help survivors enroll in Lifeline Program, and ensure calls or texts to hotlines do not appear on call logs (H.R. 7132), S6770 [17NO] ------allow domestic violence survivors to separate mobile phone lines from shared plans involving abusers, help survivors enroll in Lifeline Program, and ensure calls or texts to hotlines do not appear on call logs (S. 120), S1246-S1248 [17MR] ------designate 9-8-8 as universal telephone number for national suicide prevention and mental health crisis hotline system operated through National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line, S3359 [19JY] ------ensure just and reasonable charges for telephone and advanced communications services in correctional and detention facilities (S. 1541), S9724 [21DE] ------incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into broadband health maps (S. 198), S958 [2MR] ------incorporate data on maternal health outcomes into broadband health maps (S. 198), House amendment, S7149 [13DE] ------issue rule providing that certain low power television stations may be accorded primary status as Class A television licensees (S. 3405), S9724, S9725 [21DE] ------make available additional frequencies in 3.1-3.45 gigahertz band for non-Federal use, shared Federal and non- Federal use, or combination (S. 4117), S2988 [16JN] ------provide funds to assess availability, accelerate deployment, and improve sustainability of advanced communications services and communications infrastructure in rural areas, S2988 [16JN] ------reform Universal Service Fund contribution system (S. 3236), S2988 [16JN] Federal agencies and departments: oversight of Federal rural broadband programs, S9715 [21DE] Federal employees: prohibit downloading or using of TikTok video app or any successor application on any device issued by the U.S. or government corporation (S. 1143), S7189 [14DE], S7220 [15DE] Foreign countries: promote and protect Internet freedom in countries where freedom of information is under threat (S. 3764), S1009 [7MR] Foreign policy: revitalize and reassert U.S. leadership, investment, and engagement in Indo-Pacific region and globally, S2567-S2569 [18MY] Information technology: promote competition and reduce gatekeeper power in app economy, increase choice and quality, and reduce costs for consumers (S. 2710), S535-S537 [7FE], S6953 [5DE], S7280 [19DE], S9748 [21DE] ------revoke immunity for removal of lawful political content by large interactive computer service providers (S. 2972), S273 [18JA] ------strengthen transparency in process online platforms use to moderate content, S768 [17FE] Medicare: expand access to telehealth services, S2356 [5MY] Mental health: ensure provision of high-quality service through National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (S. 2425), S3078 [22JN], S3359 [19JY] National ``Slam the Scam'' Day: designate (S. Res. 543), S1131 [10MR] National Telecommunications and Information Administration: assessment of broadband access expansion programs, S2988 [16JN] Olympic Games: support diplomatic boycott of 2022 Winter Games in China, encourage U.S. athletes, and condemn International Olympic Committee for failure to choose host country that recognizes and respects human rights, S560-S562 [8FE] Research: require counterintelligence review to certify recipients of U.S. competitiveness investment incentive funding have national security protections in place to prohibit misappropriation and theft of such resources, S2317 [4MY] SBA: improve certain programs to better assist small business customers in accessing broadband technology (S. 3906), S5166, S5167 [28SE] Technology: require National Telecommunications and Information Administration and FCC to update memorandum of understanding on spectrum coordination (S. 1472), S2988 [16JN] Telehealth Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 805), S5164, S5165 [28SE] Reports filed Abandoning Online Censorship (AOC) Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 874) (H. Rept. 117-305), H4712 [3MY] Active Shooter Alert Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6538) (H. Rept. 117-379), H5733 [21JN] Beat China by Harnessing Important, National Airwaves for 5G Act Implementation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. Rept. 117-79), S706 [15FE] Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1628), S7251 [15DE] Consideration of H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1256) (H. Rept. 117- 444), H7168 [26JY] Consideration of H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 900) (H. Rept. 117-241), H916 [2FE] Consideration of H.R. 6538, Active Shooter Alert Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1224) (H. Rept. 117-405), H6334 [13JY] Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 4346, Increase Semiconductor Manufacturing Incentives and Science, Technology, Research, and Innovation Investments: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1289) (H. Rept. 117-445), H7254 [27JY] Data Mapping To Save Moms' Lives Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 198) (S. Rept. 117- 65), S523 [3FE] ------Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1218) (H. Rept. 117-286), H4071 [31MR] Deepfake Task Force Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2559) (S. Rept. 117-114), S2663 [24MY] Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 117-552), H8494 [14NO] Funding Affordable Internet With Reliable (FAIR) Contributions Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2427), S7030 [7DE] Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4081) (H. Rept. 117-509), H8219 [28SE] Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) Codification Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4990) (H. Rept. 117-437), H7167 [26JY] Just and Reasonable Communications Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 1541), S7251 [15DE] Low Power Protection Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3405), S7251 [15DE] Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (S. 2533), S1118 [10MR] National Suicide Hotline Designation Act Implementation: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Tranportation (Senate) (S. Rept. 117-69), S612 [9FE] National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act: Committee on Science, Space, and Technology (House) (H.R. 7361) (H. Rept. 117-412), H6622 [14JY] Network Equipment Transparency (NET) Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3692), S9625 [20DE] Next Generation Telecommunications Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 3014), S7030 [7DE] No TikTok on Government Devices Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 1143) (S. Rept. 117-256), S7198 [14DE] NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4046) (H. Rept. 117-668), H10545 [30DE] Open App Markets Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 2710), S785 [17FE] Request President To Transmit Documents to House Relative to National Telecommunications and Information Administration Activities Relative to Broadband Service: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. 1271) (H. Rept. 117-512), H8219 [28SE] Safe Connections Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 7132) (H. Rept. 117-438), H7167 [26JY] Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act: Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (Senate) (S. 3906), S2707 [25MY] Spectrum Coordination Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 2501) (H. Rept. 117-287), H4071 [31MR] Spectrum Innovation Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 7624) (H. Rept. 117-429), H7072 [22JY] Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 163) (S. Rept. 117- 75), S706 [15FE] Tables Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 7132, Safe Connections Act, H7163 [26JY] Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 7624, Spectrum Innovation Act, H7253 [27JY] Texts of H. Res. 1224, consideration of H.R. 6538, Active Shooter Alert Act, H5983 [13JY] H. Res. 1256, consideration of H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act, H7177 [27JY] H. Res. 1289, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 4346, increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives and science, technology, research, and innovation investments, H7265 [28JY] H.R. 1218, Data Mapping To Save Moms' Lives Act, H4133 [4AP] H.R. 1934, Promoting U.S. International Leadership in 5G Act, H5707 [21JN] H.R. 2501, Spectrum Coordination Act, H4134 [4AP] H.R. 3344, Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act, H4538- H4540 [27AP] H.R. 4040, Advancing Telehealth Beyond COVID-19 Act, H7189 [27JY] H.R. 4081, Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act, H8153 [28SE], H8280 [29SE] H.R. 4275, Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act, H8471 [14NO], H8566 [17NO] H.R. 4346, increase semiconductor manufacturing incentives and science, technology, research, and innovation investments, H7273-H7374 [28JY] H.R. 4990, Institute for Telecommunication Sciences (ITS) Codification Act, H7184 [27JY] H.R. 5754, Patient Advocate Tracker Act, H4997 [16MY] H.R. 6538, Active Shooter Alert Act, H5701 [21JN], H5993 [13JY] H.R. 7132, Safe Connections Act, H7103-H7105 [26JY], H7202- H7204, H7227-H7229 [27JY] H.R. 7361, National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act, H7097 [26JY], H7204, H7230 [27JY] H.R. 7624, Spectrum Innovation Act, H7106-H7110 [26JY], H7205- H7209, H7230-H7234 [27JY] H.R. 8503, Securing Global Telecommunications Act, H7900 [19SE], H7989 [20SE] H.R. 8520, Countering Untrusted Telecommunications Abroad Act, H7902 [19SE], H7990 [20SE] S. 120, Safe Connections Act, S1246-S1248 [17MR] S. 198, Data Mapping To Save Moms' Lives Act, S958 [2MR], H8735 [5DE], H8774 [6DE] S. 658, National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act, H1312 [7MR] S. 1143, No TikTok on Government Devices Act, S7189 [14DE] S. 1541, Just and Reasonable Communications Act, S9724 [21DE], H10026 [22DE] S. 2533, Making Advances in Mammography and Medical Options for Veterans Act, S1754 [23MR], H5113 [18MY] S. 2899, Prison Camera Reform Act, H9826 [14DE] S. 3405, Low Power Protection Act, S9725 [21DE], H10028 [22DE] S. 3587, Connect Unserved Americans Act, S547 [7FE] S. 3906, Small Business Broadband and Emerging Information Technology Enhancement Act, S5167 [28SE] S. 4885, Dept. of Justice Missing Americans Alert Program also known as Kevin and Avonte's Law reauthorization, S5031 [22SE] S. 5137, Rural Internet Improvement Act, S6859-S6861 [29NO] S. Res. 543, National ``Slam the Scam'' Day, S1124 [10MR] S. Res. 805, Telehealth Awareness Week, S5230 [28SE]