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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 601 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, North Building |
Address2 | Ste. 600 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 19376-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
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
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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: Benjamin Aderson, Association Counsel and Secretary |
Date | 07/20/2011 |
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues;
Lobbied on program management issues pertaining to acquisition issues, communication capabilities;
Lobbied on issues pertaining to actions against countries that are manipulating curriencies;
Lobbied issues pertaining to IT management reforms;
Lobbied issues on Federal Information Security Management Act reform;
Lobbied on issues relating to industry bid/no-bid and contractor decisions;
Lobbied issues relating to government procurement and contractor impacts;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), U.S. SENATE, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. SENATE
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 |
Jennifer |
Kerber |
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Grkavac |
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Allen |
Hodgkins |
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Vicki |
Hadfield |
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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
S. 911 SPECTRUM Act, lobbied the entire bill on proposed amendment regarding device interoperability;
Lobbied issues pertaining to Spectrum Policy Reform and possible mandate for FM tuner chips in mobile devices;
S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments, lobbied entire bill on updating ECPA to account for changes in technology; Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and common criteria;
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
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Chris |
Wilson |
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Allen |
Hodgkins |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 23 America Invents Act, lobbied entire bill to reform PTO, patent litigation issues, fee setting and false marketing;
H.R. 1249 America Invents Act, lobbied entire bill to reform PTO, patent litigation issues, fee setting and false marketing;
S. 968 Protecting Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act, lobbied entire bill with a focus on a judical process for ISPs to block websites trafficing in pirated content;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
Chris |
Wilson |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2161 IDEA Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill with focus on high-skilled immigration;
Lobbied issues relating to high-skilled visas and TechAmerica's Immigration Principels;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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 |
Randi |
Meyers |
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Liesyl |
Franz |
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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
H.R. 942 The American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill pertaining to permanent and stronger R&D credit and extension of credit;
H.R. 674 To amend the IRC 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities, lobbied the entire bill;
S. 89 Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011, lobbied legislation related to 3% withholding;
S. 164 Withholding Tax Relief Act of 2011, lobbied legislation related to 3% withholding;
S. 493 SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of 2011, lobbied for general support for legislation and amendments related to repeal of section 1099 and 3% withholding requirements;
H.R. 4 Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange Subsidy Overpayments Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill;
H.R. 1834 The Freedom to Invest Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill to allow companies to repatriate overseas earnings at a reduced rate to encourage US investment;
S. 971/H.R. 1860 Digital Goods and Services Tax Fairness Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill on the prohibition of a state or local jurisdiction from imposing multiple or discriminatory taxes on or with respect to the sale or use of digital goods or services delivered or transferred electronically to a customer;
H.R. 1439 Business Activity Tax Simplification Act, lobbied the entire bill on expansion of federal prohibition against state taxation of interstate commerce;
H.R. 1070 Small Company Capital Formation Act of 2011, lobbied entire bill, regarding amendment of Securities Act of 1933 to direct the SEC to exempt from its regulation a class of securities;
Lobbied general issues of repatriation by discussing benefits of a repatriation tax holiday on US economy;
Lobbied general tax reform;
Lobbied for federal legislation regarding state taxation, expressing concern surrounding impact federal legislation allowing states to expand taxation of out-of-state retailers;
Lobbied issues pertaining to the President's proposed budget, in support for provisions such as a R&D credit but with concern over revenue raising provisions;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Marie |
Lee |
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Kevin |
Richards |
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Allen |
Hodgkins |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2004 The Technology Security and Antiboycott Act, lobbied Titles I - III on providing export administration authorization and provisions for export controls and sanctions;
Lobbied on National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) promoting the strategy to policymakers on the importance of an industry led strategy;
Lobbied issues pertaining to trade between U.S. and China in support of China policies on encryption, government procurement and internet security;
Lobbied issues concerning export control reform and priority issues for ITAR;
S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State - Dept of (DOS), Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Jennifer |
Kerber |
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Olga |
Grkavac |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbied on issues regarding Smart Grid and Smart Meters;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Energy - Dept of
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 |
Eric |
Ebenstein |
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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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 21 Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act, lobbied the entire bill regarding cybersecurity with regard to government, private sector, and international community;
S. 413 Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with a focus on Title II (sections 242-253) with focus on cybersecurity for industry, public-private partnership;
H.R. 1136 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with attention to updates to the Federal Information Security and Management Act;
S. 1207 Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements;
H.R. 1707 Data Accountability and Trust Act, lobbied entire bill regarding data breach/security requirements;
Lobbied issues pertaining to cybersecurity and Improving Cybersecurity through a public-private partnership, and a legislative proposal;
Lobbied issues pertaining to cloud computing;
S. 1151 Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011, lobbied the entire bill with focus on data breach/security requirements;
Lobbied on issues pertaining to promotion of cloud computing, prohibiting technology mandates in cloud computing policies or legislation, and other security issues;
S. 799 Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act, lobbied entire bill relating to regulation of industry wide collection and use of data;
S. 3756 Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, lobbied all sections of the bill with a focus on legislation that would reallocate the 700Mhz D Block spectrum to public safety to support operation of a proposed nationwide wireless broadband networks for first responders;
S. 256 American Opportunity Act, lobbied all sections pertaining to investors and venture funds that invest in small businesses ability to receive a tax credit;
S. 913 Do Not Track Act of 2011, lobbied all sections regarding FTC's requirement of prescribing regulations regarding the collection and use of personal information obtained by tracking the online activity of an individual;
S. 1011 Electronic Communications Privacy Act of Amendments of 2011, lobbied all iessues regarding improving the provisions relating to the prvacy of electronic communications;
S. 413 Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2011, lobbied issues pertaining to amending the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and other laws to enhance the security and resiliency of the cyber and communications infrastructure of the U.S.
H.R. 611 Best Practices Act, lobbied issues to foster transparency about the commercial use of personal information and provide consumers with meaningful choices about the collection, use, and disclosure of such information;
S. 799 The Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011, lobbied all sections with regards to the establishment of a regulatory framework for the comprehensive protection of personal data for individuals under the aegis of the FTC;
Lobbied issues pertaining to consumer privacy and privacy legislation;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Liesyl |
Franz |
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Randi |
Meyers |
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Richards |
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Chris |
Wilson |
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 639 Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2011, lobbied issues that require the U.S. to impose trade remedies if a country undervalues its currency;
Lobbied issues pertaining to U.S. trade with China on policies for encryption, indigenous innovation, government procurement and internet security;
Lobbied issues pertaining to Free Trade Agreements in Korea, Panama and Columbia;
Lobbied issues regarding Export Control reform;
Lobbied issues of the TPP Agreement;
Lobbied issues regarding ITA Expansion;
Lobbied U.S. - EU regulatory coordination to enhance trade;
Lobbied issues pertaining to rare earth minerals;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Vicki |
Hadfield |
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Allen |
Hodgkins |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbied issues relating to sustainable acquisition and regulatory development;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Office of Management & Budget (OMB), General Services Administration (GSA)
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 |
Vicki |
Hadfield |
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1540 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, lobbied all of Title VIII;
Lobbied issues pertaining to usage of Trusted Foundries;
Lobbied issues to logistics of modernizations;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Defense - Dept of (DOD)
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 |
Allen |
Hodgkins |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 1473 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act 2011, lobbied Division A and B on 2011 appropriations;
H.R. 2219 Appropriations for the Department of Defense for fiscal year 2012; lobbied the McCollum Amendment;
H.R. 2055 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2012, lobbied McCollum Amendment;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
Allen |
Hodgkins |
III |
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Grkavac |
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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 MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbied issues relating to conflict minerals, specifically Section 1502 Dodd Frank law, regarding proposed rules on conflict minerals;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Small Business Adminstration (SBA)
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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