4/17. The House Commerce Committee (HCC) passed HR 1580 [LOC | WW | PDF], an untitled bill "To affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance", by voice voice, without amendment. However, the bill is different from the earlier discussion draft.

Rep. Greg Walden (R-OR) and others introduced this bill on April 17. However, the HCC's Subcommittee on Communications and Technology (SCT) passed a discussion draft on April 10, 2013. See, story titled "House Subcommittee Approves Bill Regarding Promoting a Global Internet Free from Government Control" in TLJ Daily E-Mail Alert No. 2,550, April 11, 2013.

The discussion draft passed by the SCT stated that "It is the policy of the United States to promote a global Internet free from government control and to preserve and advance the successful multistakeholder model that governs the Internet."

The bill passed by the full Committee states that "It is the policy of the United States to preserve and advance the successful multistakeholder model that governs the Internet." That is, the bill dropped the reference to an "Internet free from government control".

Some SCT members and outside groups argued that the language of the discussion draft would have implicated the Federal Communications Commissions' network neutrality rules and its open proceeding regarding an IP transition. See, story titled "House Commerce Subcommittee Begins Mark Up of Internet Freedom Resolution" in TLJ Daily E-Mail Alert No. 2,549, April 10, 2013.

Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), Chairman of the HCC, stated in a release that "Last Congress, both chambers passed a resolution directing our delegation at the World Conference on International Telecommunications ‘to promote a global Internet free from government control.’ That resolution helped unite the United States and more than 50 other countries in opposing treaty proposals that would subject the Internet to regulation at the hands of a United Nations agency and facilitate Internet censorship by foreign governments. Such threats unfortunately continue to grow".

The 112th Congress passed SConRes 50. See, stories titled "House Passes Internet Governance Resolution" in TLJ Daily E-Mail Alert No. 2,483, December 5, 2013, "Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves Internet Governance Resolution" in TLJ Daily E-Mail Alert No. 2,452, September 20, 2012, and "House Approves Resolution Opposing International Internet Regulation" and "Ambassador Kramer Addresses Upcoming WCIT" in TLJ Daily E-Mail Alert No. 2,420, August 4, 2012.

Ed Black, head of the Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA), stated in a release that "We appreciate the committee's effort to clarify that this legislation is directed at international concerns such as current attempts by Internet restricting countries to impose inter-governmental control over the content on the Internet. The legislation as now evolved should minimize any misuse of this policy statement here at home."

Gary Shapiro, head of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), stated in a release that HCC passage of this bill is "an important step in the defense of a free and open Internet. This bipartisan vote sends a strong message against government attempts to censor and control the Internet. We ask Congress to pass this measure as quickly as possible. And we urge all nations to recognize that freedom from government interference is precisely responsible for making the Internet the world's greatest engine of human progress."

4/16. Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) and others introduced S 743 [LOC | WW], a bill that would allow states to collect sales taxes on online transactions.

On February 14, 2013, Sen. Enzi introduced S 336 [LOC | WW]. Both bills carry the title "Marketplace Fairness Act".

S 743 has not yet been referred to any committee. Nevertheless, Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), the Senate Majority Leader, announced that he will move this bill to the full Senate, without any committee hearings or markup, next week.

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) is the ranking Republican on the Senate Finance Committee (SFC), which would have jurisdiction over the bill if Sen. Reid were not attempting to circumvent the committee process.

Sen. Hatch stated in a release that this bill "just isn't ready yet. Bringing legislation of such far-reaching consequences to the floor of the Senate when the Finance Committee hasn't even held a hearing or a markup on it isn't the way we should be doing business around here. I've heard concerns from Senators on both sides of this issue that we need more time and this bill needs greater scrutiny before moving ahead. One thing is certain, however, this legislation must be subject to a thorough open debate and amendment process."

The other original cosponsors of this bill are Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL), Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-TN), and Sen. Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND).

On March 22 the Senate passed a non-binding item -- an amendment to SConRes 8, a budget resolution -- regarding S 336, by a vote of 75-24. See, Roll Call No. 62.

That amendment stated that "The Chairman of the Committee on the Budget of the Senate may revise the allocations of a committee or committees, aggregates, and other appropriate levels in this resolution for one or more bills, joint resolutions, amendments, motions, or conference reports related to allowing States to enforce State and local use tax laws and collect taxes already owed under State law on remote sales by the amounts provided in such legislation for those purposes, provided that such legislation would not increase the deficit over either the period of the total of fiscal years 2013 through 2018 or the period of the total of fiscal years 2013 through 2023."

4/11. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Sen. Christopher Coons (D-DE) introduced S 712 [LOC | WW], the "Patents for Humanity Program Improvement Act of 2013", a bill to make the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's (USPTO) acceleration certificates alienable.

The two introduced a substantially identical bill, S 3652 [LOC | WW], near the end of the 112th Congress. See, story titled "Sen. Leahy Introduces a Bill to Make USPTO Acceleration Certificates Alienable" in TLJ Daily E-Mail Alert No. 2,487, December 10, 2012.

Patent applications and other proceedings take time. The USPTO created a program in February of 2012 under which it grants "acceleration certificates" to patent applicants, owners and licensees, based upon value judgments regarding USPTO policy goals, who have used patented technologies to "address humanitarian needs". See, notice in the Federal Register, Vol. 77, No. 26, Wednesday, February 8, 2012, Pages 6544-6548.

However, the USPTO program does not allow those awarded "acceleration certificates" to sell or otherwise alienate these "certificates" to others.

This bill would confirm the USPTO program, make these certificates alienable, and thereby create a market for preferential treatment at the USPTO.

The December 10, 2012 TLJ story contains a more detailed description of the USPTO program. See, subsection titled "USPTO Acceleration Certificates Program". That story also offers the analysis that both the USPTO's program, and the proposal contained in Sen. Leahy's bill, lie outside of the mission of the Constitutionally ordained patent system, which is to secure for limited times to inventors the exclusive right to their discoveries. See, subsection titled "Commentary".

Sen. Leahy stated in the Senate on April 11, 2013 that "limited exclusive rights for inventors incentivize research and development", and that "These limited rights can also be applied to incentivize research and discoveries that advance humanitarian needs." See, Congressional Record, April 11, 2013, at Page 2592.

He continued that his bill "improves on a program created by the" USPTO by making "these acceleration certificates transferrable."

He added that "It is a straightforward, cost-neutral bill that will strengthen this useful program. When Congress can establish policies that provide business incentives for humanitarian endeavors, it should not hesitate to act. I urge the Senate to work swiftly to pass this legislation."

Sen. Coons (at right) stated in a release that "As we continue the important task of modernizing our nation's patent system, this bill would expand the program's value by incentivizing first-time inventors and researchers to confront the humanitarian challenges of our time".

This bill was referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC).

4/12. Kenichiro Sasae, Ambassor of Japan, sent a letter to Demetrios Marantas, the acting U.S. Trade Representative, in which he stated that "Prime Minister of Japan, Mr. Shinzo Abe, has formally announced his decision to seek participation in the TPP negotions."

Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) stated in a release that "This is encouraging news. Japan's participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks presents an extraordinary opportunity that could open up huge new markets to American goods and services. With Japan included, the TPP would account for nearly 40 percent of the global economy and provide a major shot in the arm to America's manufacturing, business and agriculture industries. It will mean more jobs and faster growth in Montana and all across America."

"The TPP has to be a high-standard agreement in order for it to live up to its promise, and Japan needs to meet those standards as the negotiations progress. By accepting more U.S. beef exports, Japan showed it is willing to take the kind of steps this agreement requires. We will set a high bar moving forward and work closely with the administration to ensure the TPP works for American businesses, ranchers, farmers and workers."

Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) stated in a release that "This is an important and welcome development. American goods and products have faced market access barriers to Japan for decades. Japan's entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership is an historic opportunity to open up one of the world’s largest export markets to the benefit of both of our countries. By supporting Japan's entry into the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the Administration must believe that Japan has the ability and political will to meet the high-standard, comprehensive commitments that have long defined U.S. trade agreements. I sincerely hope that is the case. I look forward to consulting closely with the Administration to ensure that our negotiations with Japan achieve real market access for American goods and services."

Rep. Dave Camp (R-MI), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee (HWMC), stated in a release that "I intend to continue my intensive consultations with the Administration on the TPP agreement. The bottom line is Japan must address its longstanding tariff and non-tariff barriers to U.S. exports – in particular on autos, insurance, and agriculture. I will not support Japan’s entry into TPP unless we obtain airtight assurances that Japan’s participation in the TPP negotiations will neither diminish the comprehensive and ambitious nature of these negotiations nor delay the goal of concluding the negotiations this year."

Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA), Chairman of the HWMC's Subcommittee on Trade, stated in this release that "Japan's participation in the TPP could greatly benefit U.S. companies, workers, farmers, and ranchers, but only if Japan meaningfully addresses its barriers to U.S. exports, particularly in the agriculture sector. I will work closely with USTR as this process continues. Japan must be prepared to meet TPP's highly ambitious and comprehensive obligations without slowing down the negotiations.”

4/11. Former Rep. David Dreier (R-CA) wrote an opinion piece that the Wall Street Journal published on April 12, 2013, titled "China Belongs in the Pacific Trade Talks".

Dreier (at right) served in the House for 32 years, through the 112th Congress, including as Chairman of the House Rules Committee.

He wrote that "Japan's impending entry into the TPP means that the deal's participants already account for 40% of global gross domestic product. Yet an obvious and vital participant is still missing: China."

"China's growing political and economic power generates two reactions among its neighbors. One is a desire, which the U.S. shares, for close economic and trade links to Asia's largest economy. The other is a desire among Asian nations for close security ties with Washington, as a hedge against Chinese policies that many fear may turn increasingly aggressive." But, Dreier argued that the TPP "shouldn't be about hedging".

"China can ultimately be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the TPP and its high standards on investment, services and intellectual property. Yet the country's leaders don't currently see their interests that way. This is an important moment. The U.S. must find ways to talk to a wide spectrum of stakeholders in China -- from entrepreneurs to Communist Party officials -- on TPP and a shared future as leaders in global trade."

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The House will meet at 10:00 AM for morning hour, and at 12:00 NOON for legislative business. The House will begin consideration of HR 624 [LOC | WW], the "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act" or CISPA. See, Rep. Cantor's schedule.

9:00 AM - 12:15 PM. The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau will host an event titled "Workshop: Bill Shock and Cramming". Free. Open to the public. See, notice. Location: FCC, Commission Meeting Room, 445 12th St., SW.

10:00 AM. The House Science Committee (HSC) will hold a hearing on the FY 2014 budget for science agencies. The witness will be John Holden, Director of the EOP's Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). See, HSC notice. Location: Room 2318, Rayburn Building.

10:00 AM. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) will hold an executive business meeting to consider the nomination of Sylvia Burwell to be Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). See, notice. Location: Room 342, Dirksen Building.

10:00 AM. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) will hold a hearing on the FY 2014 budget for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The witness will be Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. See, notice. Location: Room 342, Dirksen Building.

12:00 NOON - 1:30 PM. The American Bar Association (ABA) will host an on site and webcast panel discussion titled "Flying Eyes in the Domestic Skies: Balancing Security, Surveillance, and Privacy with the Amazing New Technologies for Unmanned Aerial Systems". The speakers will be Missy Cummings (MIT), Gretchen West (Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International), Kirk Shaffer (Crowell & Moring), and Mark Borowski. The price is $15. Lunch will be served. No CLE credits. See, notice. Location: Crowell & Moring, 1001 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.

2:00 PM. The House Financial Services Committee's (HFSC) Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations will hold a hearing titled "Examining the SEC’s Failure to Implement Title II of the JOBS Act and its Impact on Economic Growth". The witness will be SEC Commissioner Elisse Walter. The 112th Congress enacted HR 3606 [LOC | WW], the "Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act", or JOBS Act. Title II is the "Access to Capital for Job Creators Act", which amends Section 4 of the Securities Act of 1933, which is codified at 15 U.S.C. § 77d, to, among other things, remove the regulatory ban that prevents small privately held companies from using advertisements to solicit investors. The SEC has ignored the JOBS Act's requirement that the SEC write implementing regulations by July 4, 2012. Title III, which is not the subject of this hearing, contains the crowd funding provisions. Although, the SEC has failed to write implementing regulations for that too. See, HFSC notice and HFSC memorandum [2 pages in PDF]. Location: Room 2128, Rayburn Building.

2:00 PM. The House Science Committee's (HSC) Subcommittee on Research will hold a hearing on the FY 2014 budget for the National Science Foundation (NSF). The witnesses will be Cora Marrett (acting NSF Director) and Dan Arvizu (Chairman of the National Science Board). See, notice. Location: Room 2318, Rayburn Building.

2:00 PM. The Department of State's (DOS) International Telecommunication Advisory Committee (ITAC) will meet to discuss preparation for the ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC 2014). See, notice in the Federal Register, Vol. 78, No. 57, March 25, 2013, at Pages 17992-17993. Location: DOS.

2:30 PM. The Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC) will hold a hearing titled "Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation". Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano will testify. See, notice. Location: Room 226, Dirksen Building.

6:00 - 8:15 PM. The Federal Communications Bar Association's (FCBA) Transactional Practice Committee will host an event titled "Nuts and Bolts of Applications for Approval of Assignments or Transfers of Wireline Authorizations and Wireless Licenses". Registrations and cancellations are due by 12:00 NOON on April 16. Prices vary. CLE credits. No webcast. See, notice. Location: Mayer Brown, 1999 K St., NW.

6:00 - 9:15 PM. The DC Bar Association will host the first part of a two part event titled "Preserving Intellectual Property Rights in Government Contracts Series: A Beginner's Guide". The speakers will be David Bloch (Winston & Strawn), Richard Gray (Department of Defense), John Lucas (Department of Energy), James McEwen (Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation). The price to attend ranges from $89 to $129. CLE credits. For more information, call 202-626-3488. The DC Bar has a history of barring reporters from its events. See, notice. Location: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K St., NW.

6:30 PM. The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) will host an event titled "Digital Patriots Dinner". The speakers will include Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS) and Rep. Jared Polis (D-CO). The reception will begin at 6:30 PM. Dinner will begin at 7:30 PM. Location: Mayflower Renaissance Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave., NW.

The House will meet at 9:00 AM for legislative business. The House will complete its consideration of HR 624 [LOC | WW], the "Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act" or CISPA. See, Rep. Cantor's schedule.

9:00 AM. The House Intelligence Committee (HIC) will hold a closed hearing titled "Ongoing Intelligence Activities". See, notice. Location: Room HVC-304, Capitol Visitor Center.

9:30 AM. The House Commerce Committee's (HCC) Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade will hold a hearing on HR __ [LOC | WW | PDF], a yet to be introduced bill titled the "Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2013". This bill states that it is the sense of the Congress that the US should remove barriers to foreign direct investment in the US. See, HCC notice. Location: Room 2322, Rayburn Building.

10:00 AM. The House Small Business Committee's (HSBC) Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access will hold a hearing titled "Innovation as a Catalyst for New Jobs". The witnesses will be Julie Kirk (Startup Maryland), Steve Johnson (CreatiVasc), Jack Roach (Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing and Technology), and Michael McGeary (Hattery Labs). Webcast. See, notice. Location: Room 2360, Rayburn Building.

RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 10. 10:00 AM. The House Appropriations Committee's (HAC) Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies will hold a hearing on the Department of Justice (DOJ). Attorney General Eric Holder will testify. See, notice. Location: Room 2359, Rayburn Building.

10:00 AM. The Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC) will hold an executive business meeting. The agenda includes consideration of S 607 [LOC | WW], the "Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013", and the nomination of Gregory Phillips (USCA/10thCir). See, notice. Webcast. Location: Room 226, Dirksen Building.

10:30 AM. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will host an event titled "open meeting". See, tentative agenda and story titled "FCC Releases Tentative Agenda for April 18 Meeting" in TLJ Daily E-Mail Alert No. 2,542, March 27, 2013. Location: FCC, Commission Meeting Room, TW-C305, 445 12th St., SW.

1:00 - 5:30 PM. The Department of Commerce's (DOC) Bureau of the Census's Census Scientific Advisory Committee will hold a webcast meeting. See, notice in the Federal Register, Vol. 78, No. 62, April 1, 2013, at Page 19446.

2:30 PM. The Senate Intelligence Committee (SIC) will hold a closed hearing on undisclosed matters. See, notice. Location: Room 219, Hart Building.

6:00 - 9:15 PM. The DC Bar Association will host the second part of a two part event titled "Preserving Intellectual Property Rights in Government Contracts Series: A Beginner's Guide". The speakers will be David Bloch (Winston & Strawn), Richard Gray (Department of Defense), John Lucas (Department of Energy), James McEwen (Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation). The price to attend ranges from $89 to $129. CLE credits. For more information, call 202-626-3488. The DC Bar has a history of barring reporters from its events. See, notice. Location: DC Bar Conference Center, 1101 K St., NW.

The House will meet at 11:00 AM. Rep. Cantor's schedule states that "no votes are expected in the House".

The Senate will not meet.

Supreme Court conference day. See, Supreme Court calendar.

8:30 AM - 1:30 PM. The George Mason University's (GMU) Information Economy Project will host an event titled "From Monopoly to Competition or Competition to Monopoly? U.S. Broadband Markets in 2013". The keynote speaker will be Joshua Wright (FTC Commissioner). The first panel is titled "Competition and Monopoly in Broadband Markets". The speakers will be Eli Noam (Columbia Business School), Babette Boliek (Pepperdine University School of Law) and Marius Schwartz (Georgetown University). The second panel is titled "The Social Value of Ultra-Fast Broadband". The speakers will be Robert Kenny (Communications Chambers) and Scott Wallsten (Technology Policy Institute). The luncheon speaker will be Robert Crandall (Brookings Institution). Breakfast will be served at 8:00 AM. Lunch will be served at 12:00 NOON. Free. Open to the public. See, registration page. Location: Hazel Hall 215, GMU law school, 3301 Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA.

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The Department of Commerce's (DOC) National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Smart Grid Advisory Committee will meet. See, notice in the Federal Register, Vol. 78, No. 58, March 26, 2013, at Page 18322. Location: NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD.

9:00 - 10:00 AM. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host an event titled "Silicon Valley vs. South America". The speakers will be Garrett Johnson (SendHub) and Carl Meacham (CSIS). Free. Open to the public. See, notice. Location: CSIS, 4th floor Conference Room, 1800 K St., NW.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will host an event titled "Distracted Driving Technology Showcase". See, notice. Location: FCC, Commission Meeting Room.

12:15 - 1:30 PM. Federal Communications Bar Association's (FCBA) International Telecommunications Committee will host a brown bag lunch titled "Satellite 101: An Overview of Regulatory Considerations Involving Satellites". The speakers will include Robert Nelson (Chief Engineer of the FCC's, International Bureau) and Tom Tycz (Goldberg Godles). Location: Mintz Levin, 701 Pennsylvania Ave., NW.

4:00 - 5:00 PM. The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) will host an on site and webcast event titled "What is Abenomics? Current and Future Steps of Japanese Economic Revival". The speakers will be Taro Aso (Deputy Prime Minister of Japan, Minister of Finance, and Minister of State for Financial Services), John Hamre (CSIS), and Michael Green (Georgetown University). Free. Attendance at the on site event is by invitation only. Webcast. See, notice. Location: CSIS, 1800 K St., NW.

Day one of a four day conference hosted by the NTCA titled "2013 NTCA Legislative and Policy Conference". See, notice. Location: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave., NW.

The Senate will meet at 2:00 PM. The schedule lists consideration of the motion to proceed to S 743 [LOC | WW], a bill to authorize states to tax online transactions.

Day two of a four day conference hosted by the NTCA titled "2013 NTCA Legislative and Policy Conference". See, notice. Location: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave., NW.

Deadline to submit reply comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in response to its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) [34 pages in PDF] regarding rates for telecommunications services in prisons. The FCC adopted this NPRM on December 24, 2012, and released the text on December 28. It is FCC 12-167 in WC Docket No. 12-375. See, notice in the Federal Register, Vol. 78, No. 14, January 22, 2013, at Pages 4369-4376.

Deadline to submit to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) relies to oppositions to petitions to deny AT&T's acquisition of Atlantic Tele-Network's U.S. retail wireless operations. See, AT&T release of January 22, 2013, and FCC Public Notice [5 pages in PDF], DA 13-352 in WT Docket No. 13-54.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Auction 94 is scheduled to begin.

Day three of a four day conference hosted by the NTCA titled "2013 NTCA Legislative and Policy Conference". See, notice. Location: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave., NW.

9:30 AM. The Department of Commerce's (DOC) Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) Sensors and Instrumentation Technical Advisory Committee will hold a partially closed meeting. See, notice in the Federal Register, Vol. 78, No. 63, April 2, 2013, at Pages 19638-19639. Location: DOC, Hoover Building, Room 6087B, 14th Street between Constitution and Pennsylvania Avenues, NW.

RESCHEDULED FROM APRIL 16. 10:00 AM. The Senate Judiciary Committee's (SJC) Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights will hold a hearing titled "Drone Wars: The Constitutional and Counterterrorism Implications of Targeted Killing". See, notice. Location: Room 226, Dirksen Building.

12:00 NOON - 1:30 PM. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will hold an event at which FCC Commissioners' wireless legal advisors will meet with representatives of regulated entities. The participants will include Renee Gregory (Legal Advisor to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski), Louis Peraertz (Legal Advisor to Commissioner Mignon Clyburn), David Goldman (Legal Advisor to Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel), and Courtney Reinhard (Wireless Legal Advisor to Commissioner Ajit Pai). Prices vary. CLE credits. No webcast. The FCBA states that this is an event of its Wireless Telecommunications Committee. Location: Arnold & Porter, 555 12th St., NW.

1:00 - 5:00 PM. The Copyright Office (CO) will hold a hearing on proposals to create a resale royalty right in the United States. See, notice in the Federal Register, Vol. 78, No. 61, March 29, 2013, at Pages 19326-19329. See also, story titled "Copyright Office to Hold Hearing on Resale Royalty Right" in TLJ Daily E-Mail Alert No. 2,543, April 1, 2013. Location: CO Hearing Room, LM-408 of the Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave., SE.

TIME CHANGE. 2:15 - 3:45 PM. The American Bar Association (ABA) will host a webcast and teleconferenced panel discussion titled "Cyber Security and Critical Infrastructure". The speakers will be Tommy Ross (office of Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV)), Bob Schwentker (North Carolina Electric Membership Corporation), Lisa Sotto (Hunton & Williams), and Christy Walsh (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission). Prices vary. CLE credits. See, notice.

Day four of a four day conference hosted by the NTCA titled "2013 NTCA Legislative and Policy Conference". See, notice. Location: Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill, 400 New Jersey Ave., NW.

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. The American Bar Association (ABA) will host an event titled "Trademark Day: Behind the Scenes at USPTO". Prices vary. See, notice. Location: Trademark Office, USPTO, Alexandria, VA.

2:30 PM. The Senate Commerce Committee (SCC) will hold a hearing titled "A Status Update on the Development of Voluntary Do-Not-Track Standards". See, notice. Webcast. Location: Room 253, Russell Building.

6:00 - 8:15 PM. The Federal Communications Bar Association (FCBA) will host an event titled "Introduction to Legislative Drafting in the House of Representatives". Prices vary. CLE credits. See, notice. Location: __.

9:00 - 10:30 AM. The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF) will host a panel discussion titled "What's on the Agenda for the New FCC?". The speakers will be Robert Atkinson (ITIF), Christopher McCabe (CTIA), and Gigi Sohn (Public Knowledge). See, notice. Location: ITIF/ITIC, Suite 610A, 1101 K St., NW.

10:00 AM. The House Judiciary Committee's (HJC) Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations will hold a hearing titled "The Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA), Part 2: Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance". The witnesses will be __. See, notice. Location: Room 2141, Rayburn Building.

10:00 AM. The Senate Judiciary Committee (SJC) will hold an executive business meeting. The agenda includes consideration of S 607 [LOC | WW], the "Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013". See, notice. Webcast. Location: Room 226, Dirksen Building.

10:30 AM. The Senate Commerce Committee's (SCC) Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet will hold a hearing titled "The State of Wireless Communications". See, notice. Webcast. Location: Room 226, Dirksen Building.

1:00 PM. The US Telecom will host a webcast seminar titled "The Future of the Connected Living Room". The speaker will be Michael Wolf (NextMarket Insights and Forbes). Free. Open to the public. See, notice.

TIME? The House Commerce Committee's (HCC) Subcommittee on Communications and Technology will hold a hearing on the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) lifeline universal service tax and subsidy program. The witnesses will be __. See, story titled "House Commerce Committee Republicans Write FCC Regarding Growth, Waste and Abuse in Lifeline Subsidy Program" in TLJ Daily E-Mail Alert No. 2,542, March 27, 2013. Location: Room __, Rayburn Building.

TIME?. The American Bar Association (ABA) will host a webcast panel discussion titled "Implementation of Satellite Export Control Reform Legislation". The speakers will be Patricia Cooper, Sam Black, and Matthew Kleiman. No CLE credits. See, notice.