NICOLE JEFFERSON

Issues regarding international trade, trade agreements, and supply chain: S.1421, COOL Online Act/H.R. 217, Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act.

Issues regarding regulation and reporting of carbon emissions, renewable energy, 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: S.4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025; implementation of Pub. L. No. 118-31, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024.

Issues relating to artificial intelligence, semiconductor supply chain requirements, telecom infrastructure, data privacy protections, cloud computing and emerging technology: implementation of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (CHIPS Act); USA Telecommunications Act; Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act, Pub. L. No. 116-124; Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020, Pub. L. No. 116-129; Pub. L. No. 116-283; H.R. 1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023; H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act. Issues related to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and cryptographic module validation program (no specific legislation).

Issues relating to comprehensive immigration reform, HB1 visas, and border security at ports of entry (no specific legislation).

Issues relating to domestic and international corporate tax: S.866, American Innovation and Jobs Act; H.R. 2673, American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 2023; H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.