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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 1307 New York Ave., NW 6th Floor |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 76992-1002781
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6. House ID# 361180093
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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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: Steve Clark |
Date | 10/20/2022 10:12:34 AM |
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
Issues related to modernization of government technology, HR 1319 - American Rescue Plan, S. 1260 - Endless Frontier Act, H.R. 2731 - Endless Frontiers Act
Issues pertaining to US-EU Privacy Shield Agreement for data transfers
Issues pertaining to export controls
Issues pertaining to Cybersecurity generally, and specifically, to S. 223 - Invest in Child Safety Act, H.R. 1251 - Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021, S. 658 National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act, Cyber Shield Act, S. 1350 National Risk Management Act, S. 1316 - Cyber Response and Recovery Act, H.R. 3138 - State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act, H.R. 4028 - Information and Communications Technology Strategy Act, H.R. 4032 - Open the RAN Outreach Act, H.R. 4045 - FUTURE Networks Act, H.R. 4046 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, H.R. 4067 - Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, S. 2875 - Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, S. 3600 - Strengthening American Cybersecurity Act, S. 3897 - Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2022
Issues pertaining to the development of Artificial Intelligence generally, H.R.4468 - Artificial Intelligence for Agency Impact Act, H.R. 4469 - AI in Counterterrorism Oversight Enhancement Act, S. 2559 - Deepfake Task Force Act
Issues pertaining to government procurement of software generally including, but not limited to, H.R.21 - FedRAMP Authorization Act, H.R. 3919 - Secure Equipment Act of 2021, S. 4908 - Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act, S. 4913 - Securing Open-Source Software Act, S.4930 - Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act
Comprehensive federal privacy legislation, specifically to S.81 - Public Health Emergency Privacy Act, Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, H.R. 2668 - Consumer Protection and Recovery Act, H.R. 4258 - Improving Digital Identity Act, S. 3330 - DETOUR Act, H.R. 8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act, S. 4495 - Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Surveillance Act
Issues pertaining to content moderation and Section 230 generally including, but not limited to S. 299 - SAFE TECH Act, S. 797 - Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (PACT) Act, H.R. 2000 - Stop Shielding Culpable Platforms Act, H.R. 2154 - Protecting Americans from Dangerous Algorithms Act, H.R. 3184 - Civil Rights Modernization Act of 2021, S. 3538 - Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act
Issues relating to broadband infrastructure - ensuring access to high-speed internet and up-to-date computers, H.R. 3386 - Smart Cities and Communities Act
Issues relating to 5G networks, including open Radio Access Network
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 |
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Clark |
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Sam |
Geduldig |
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Jay |
Cranford |
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Mike |
Nielsen |
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John |
Stipicevic |
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Aaron |
Szabo |
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Alex |
Renjel |
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Scott |
Riplinger |
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Amber |
Kirchhoefer |
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Tim |
Pataki |
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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
Issues pertaining to intellectual property rights including, but not limited to, patent protection and enforcement, copyright protection, enforcement in international markets, and antitrust, S. 3197 - Platform Competition and Opportunity Act of 2021, S. 2992 - American Innovation and Choice Online Act
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 |
Steve |
Clark |
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Sam |
Geduldig |
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Jay |
Cranford |
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Mike |
Nielsen |
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Aaron |
Szabo |
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Alex |
Renjel |
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Scott |
Riplinger |
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Amber |
Kirchhoefer |
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John |
Stipicevic |
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Tim |
Pataki |
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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
Data Breach.
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 |
Steve |
Clark |
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Sam |
Geduldig |
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Jay |
Cranford |
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Mike |
Nielsen |
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John |
Stipicevic |
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Aaron |
Szabo |
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Alex |
Renjel |
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Scott |
Riplinger |
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Amber |
Kirchhoefer |
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Tim |
Pataki |
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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
Issues pertaining to market access for software products and services in international markets including, but not limited to, provisions related to intellectual property protection and market access for software products and services
Issues pertaining to international trade agreements including, but not limited to, provisions relating to IP protection and enforcement, electronic commerce, services and government procurement. S. 604 - Democratic Technology Partnership Act, H.R. 3052 - Digital Trade for Development Act
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 |
Steve |
Clark |
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Sam |
Geduldig |
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Jay |
Cranford |
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Mike |
Nielsen |
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John |
Stipicevic |
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Aaron |
Szabo |
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Alex |
Renjel |
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Scott |
Riplinger |
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Amber |
Kirchhoefer |
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Tim |
Pataki |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to computer science education generally, S. 1297 - STEM RESTART Act
Issues pertaining to Workforce Development and retraining issues, S. 163 - Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act, H.R. 720 - CHANCE in TECH Act
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 |
Steve |
Clark |
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Sam |
Geduldig |
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Mike |
Nielsen |
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Jay |
Cranford |
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John |
Stipicevic |
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Aaron |
Szabo |
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Alex |
Renjel |
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Scott |
Riplinger |
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Amber |
Kirchhoefer |
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Tim |
Pataki |
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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
National Defense Authorization Act.
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 |
Steve |
Clark |
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Sam |
Geduldig |
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Mike |
Nielsen |
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Jay |
Cranford |
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John |
Stipicevic |
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Aaron |
Szabo |
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Alex |
Renjel |
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Scott |
Riplinger |
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Amber |
Kirchhoefer |
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Tim |
Pataki |
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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
Immigration issues related to high-skilled workers, H.R. 3648 Equal Access to Green Cards (EAGLES) Act of 2021.
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 |
Steve |
Clark |
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Sam |
Geduldig |
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Mike |
Nielsen |
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Jay |
Cranford |
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John |
Stipicevic |
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Aaron |
Szabo |
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Alex |
Renjel |
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Scott |
Riplinger |
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Amber |
Kirchhoefer |
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Tim |
Pataki |
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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 INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to intelligence community surveillance of electronic communications.
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 |
Steve |
Clark |
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Sam |
Geduldig |
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Mike |
Nielsen |
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Jay |
Cranford |
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John |
Stipicevic |
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Aaron |
Szabo |
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Alex |
Renjel |
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Scott |
Riplinger |
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Amber |
Kirchhoefer |
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Tim |
Pataki |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Domestic law enforcement access to digital evidence.
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 |
Steve |
Clark |
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Sam |
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Mike |
Nielsen |
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Jay |
Cranford |
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John |
Stipicevic |
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Aaron |
Szabo |
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Alex |
Renjel |
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Scott |
Riplinger |
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Amber |
Kirchhoefer |
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Tim |
Pataki |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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