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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 901 K Street, NW |
Address2 | 11th Floor |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Redmond |
State | WA |
Zip Code | 98052 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 25204-12
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6. House ID# 311740000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2020 |
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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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: Todd Payne |
Date | 10/20/2020 2:11:42 PM |
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
Licensing, competition, trade, and government procurement in the software industry.
Health IT procurement; health reform and related IT issues.
Private sector preparedness; cyber research and development.
Standards and interoperability.
Competitiveness and high-tech sector.
Policy issues in cloud computing.
Open government, government IT modernization, open data, and technology choice.
Supply chain security efforts within US government.
Cybersecurity policies, legislation, protecting critical infrastructure, and International Cybersecurity norms.
Legislative proposals related to government surveillance and a data collection, including issues of transparency and FISA reform.
Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations.
Trade and trade agreements.
Issues related to the EU US Privacy Shield agreement.
Expanding access to K-12 computer science education.
Issues related to the Privacy and Civil Liberty Review Board.
Issues related to proposed changes to electronic communications transactional records (ECTRs).
Issues related to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Data breach legislation.
Shared Services of agencies' internal business support.
Smart Spaces/Smart Infrastructure.
S. 847, Commercial Facial Recognition Privacy Act of 2019.
S. 2878, Facial Recognition Technology Warrant Act of 2019.
Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act.
Issues related to privacy; Federal privacy legislation.
S. 2968, Consumer Online Privacy Rights Act
S. 4626, Setting an American Framework to Ensure Data Access, Transparency, and Accountability Act or SAFE DATA Act.
Issues related to the commercial and government use of facial recognition.
S. 1084, DETOUR Act.
H.R. 3941, FedRAMP Authorization Act.
H.R 5901, Modernization Centers of Excellence Program Act.
Issues related to IT and COVID response and relief.
Issues related to IT support for agency/mission resiliency due to COVID.
Actions and guidance related to securing the information and communications technology and services supply chain.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Energy - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), General Services Administration (GSA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Interior - Dept of (DOI), Labor - Dept of (DOL), U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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 |
Allyson |
Knox |
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Frank |
Cavaliere |
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Paula |
Boyd |
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Matt |
Gelman |
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Fred |
Humphries |
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Susan |
Mann |
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John |
Sampson |
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Frank |
Torres |
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Stephanie |
Peters |
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Paul |
Caron |
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Allison |
Halataei |
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Daniel |
Lerner |
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Chan |
Park |
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Peter |
Villano |
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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
Software copyright and related issues.
Copyright Office modernization.
S. 1273, H.R, 2426, Copyright Alternatives in Small Claims Enforcement, CASE Act.
Software patents and related policy.
Subject matter eligibility under patent law.
Intellectual property and related intermediary liability provisions in trade agreements.
Review of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
S. 3449, H.R. 6196, Trademark Modernization Act of 2020.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Treasury - 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 |
Frank |
Cavaliere |
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Matt |
Gelman |
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Fred |
Humphries |
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Susan |
Mann |
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Stephanie |
Peters |
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Allison |
Halataei |
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Chan |
Park |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Child online safety and gaming issues.
H.R 5376, S. 3007, Eliminate Network Distribution of Child Exploitation Act.
Intermediary liability.
S. 3398, EARN IT Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), White House Office
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 |
Frank |
Cavaliere |
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Matt |
Gelman |
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Fred |
Humphries |
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Stephanie |
Peters |
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Allyson |
Knox |
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Caroline |
Curtin |
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Allison |
Halataei |
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Chan |
Park |
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Susan |
Mann |
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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
Public Law 114-95, Every Student Succeeds Act.
Promoting excellence in technology, education, standards, and science.
Promoting excellence in education through K-12 reforms.
STEM for youth, and Youth Spark.
Expanding access to K-12 computer science education.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Education - Dept of, Natl Science Foundation (NSF)
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 |
Frank |
Cavaliere |
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Matt |
Gelman |
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Fred |
Humphries |
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Stephanie |
Peters |
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Allyson |
Knox |
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Allison |
Halataei |
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Chan |
Park |
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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. 1044, Fairness for High -Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019.
S. 386, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019.
High-skilled immigration reforms.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS)
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 |
Frank |
Cavaliere |
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Matt |
Gelman |
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Fred |
Humphries |
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Stephanie |
Peters |
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Allison |
Halataei |
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Chan |
Park |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Innovation and competitiveness; science development; technical computing; basic research priorities.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics education (STEM) issues.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST)
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 |
Frank |
Cavaliere |
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Matt |
Gelman |
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Allyson |
Knox |
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Fred |
Humphries |
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Stephanie |
Peters |
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Allison |
Halataei |
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Chan |
Park |
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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. 4549, American Innovation and Competitiveness Act of 2019
S. 3995, The Remote and Mobile Worker Relief Act of 2020
S. 4318, American Workers, Families, and Employers Assistance Act 2020
Transfer pricing, treaty, foreign tax credit, stranded worker, international tax, and foreign tax issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
Frank |
Cavaliere |
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Fred |
Humphries |
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Tom |
Roesser |
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Matt |
Gelman |
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Stephanie |
Peters |
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Allison |
Halataei |
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Chan |
Park |
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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
Unlicensed Spectrum.
6 GHz.
5G.
Rural Broadband.
Broadband Mapping.
Broadband Funding.
C-Band Spectrum.
Robocalling.
Siting and permitting.
H.R. 6624, USA Telecommunications Act.
USA Telecom Act.
H.R. 748, CARES Act.
H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act.
H.R. 2692, Broadband Conduit Act.
H.R. 2741, LIFT America Act.
H.R. 6800, HEROES Act.
H.R. 6563, Emergency Educational Connections Act.
H.R. 6395, National Defense Authorization Act.
H.R. 6491, E-Bridge Act.
H.R. 6456, Serving Rural Americas Act.
H.R. 7447, To direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, and for other purposes (RDOF).
H.R. 7302, To make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, and for other purposes.
S. 3569, Keeping Critical Connections Act.
S. 1167, Digital Equity Act.
S. 1699, Streamline Act.
S. 1988, Speed Act.
S. 4201, To direct the Federal Communications Commission to take certain actions to accelerate the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase I auction, and for other purposes (RDOF).
S. 3832, Endless Frontier.
S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act.
S. 3189, A bill to use proceeds from spectrum auctions to support supply chain innovation and multilateral security.
FCC Appropriations.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
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 |
Paula |
Boyd |
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Frank |
Cavaliere |
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Matt |
Gelman |
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Fred |
Humphries |
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Stephanie |
Peters |
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Allison |
Halataei |
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Chan |
Park |
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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
US-China Trade Relations.
WTO Digital Trade Discussions.
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).
Digital trade policies in trade agreements.
Export Controls.
Tariffs.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), U.S. Copyright Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Treasury - 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 |
Stephanie |
Peters |
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Frank |
Cavaliere |
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Matt |
Gelman |
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Fred |
Humphries |
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Susan |
Mann |
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Allison |
Halataei |
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Chan |
Park |
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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
Energy Efficiency.
Climate change policies.
Renewable and advanced energy policies.
Grid reliability and resilience issues.
Carbon Pricing.
Clean Energy and Carbon Removal R&D
H.R. 7092, Great American Outdoors Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Energy - Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
Frank |
Cavaliere |
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Matt |
Gelman |
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Fred |
Humphries |
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Stephanie |
Peters |
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Allison |
Halataei |
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Chan |
Park |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Competition law and policy.
S. 4239, Workforce Recovery and Training Services Act of 2020.
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 |
Frank |
Cavaliere |
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Stephanie |
Peters |
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Matt |
Gelman |
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Humphries |
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Allison |
Halataei |
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Chan |
Park |
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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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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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