2025 first_quarter Filing

Issues relating to domestic and international corporate tax; H.R. 1990, American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2025 (and Senate companion, when introduced); implementation of 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (P.L. No. 115-97).

Issues relating to patent litigation and processes, protecting and modernizing intellectual property rights, and USPTO policies and operations; issues relating to "PREVAIL" Act (Senate and House), Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023, and Advancing Americas Interests Act (118th Congress); S.708/H.R. 1574, the RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025.

Issues relating to increasing access to technology, connectivity, and STEM education programs (no specific legislation).

Issues relating to artificial intelligence, semiconductor supply chain requirements, telecom infrastructure, data privacy protections, cloud computing, emerging technology, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and cryptographic module validation program (no specific legislation); implementation of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (CHIPS Act).

Issues regarding regulation and reporting of carbon emissions, grid infrastructure modernization, IT energy efficiency requirements, and circular economy (no specific legislation).

Issues relating to DOD technology enhancements and modernization, DOD procurement and service contract requirements, and funding for DOD IT programs, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, and cloud computing programs; issues relating to annual National Defense Authorization Act; implementation of Pub. L. No. 118-31, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.

Issues relating to efficient government operations, procurement practices, and IT modernization (no specific legislation).