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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1440 G Street NW |
Address2 | 10th Floor, Suite 134 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | San Carlos |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 94070 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401105057-12
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6. House ID# 444450001
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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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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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| 12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
| 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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Method A.
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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Brian C. Conklin |
Date | 10/19/2020 8:27:19 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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
FinTech Issues.
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 |
Alison |
Jones |
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1999-2000 Assistant to Senator Paul Coverdell, 2001-2002 Assistant to the Deputy to the President for Legislative Affairs, 2002-2004 Presidential Nominations Manager in the Executive Office of the President |
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Brian |
Conklin |
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2001-2002 Special Assistant to the President, 2004-2007 Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs |
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Tonya |
Williams |
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2008-2011 Chief of Staff to Representative G.K. Butterfield, 2011-2016 Director of Legislative Affairs in the Office of the Vice President |
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Jeffrey |
Dressler |
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2013-2015 Professional Staff Member for the House Foreign Affairs Committee, 2015-2017 National Security Advisor to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, 2017-2019 National Security Advisor to Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan |
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Lauren |
Valainis |
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2011-2012 Staff Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2012-2013 Press Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2013-2017 Scheduler to Congressman Jeff Duncan |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
SoftBank Group Corp., as the parent of SB Group US, Inc., has an interest in the outcome of all issues lobbied.
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
Workforce, AI, Automation, Innovation, Privacy/Data, Life Sciences, Energy Tax Credits.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Alison |
Jones |
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1999-2000 Assistant to Senator Paul Coverdell, 2001-2002 Assistant to the Deputy to the President for Legislative Affairs, 2002-2004 Presidential Nominations Manager in the Executive Office of the President |
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Brian |
Conklin |
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2001-2002 Special Assistant to the President, 2004-2007 Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs |
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Tonya |
Williams |
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2008-2011 Chief of Staff to Representative G.K. Butterfield, 2011-2016 Director of Legislative Affairs in the Office of the Vice President |
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Jeffrey |
Dressler |
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2013-2015 Professional Staff Member for the House Foreign Affairs Committee, 2015-2017 National Security Advisor to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, 2017-2019 National Security Advisor to Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan |
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Lauren |
Valainis |
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2011-2012 Staff Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2012-2013 Press Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2013-2017 Scheduler to Congressman Jeff Duncan |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
SoftBank Group Corp., as the parent of SB Group US, Inc., has an interest in the outcome of all issues lobbied.
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
Digital Infrastructure.
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 |
Alison |
Jones |
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1999-2000 Assistant to Senator Paul Coverdell, 2001-2002 Assistant to the Deputy to the President for Legislative Affairs, 2002-2004 Presidential Nominations Manager in the Executive Office of the President |
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Brian |
Conklin |
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2001-2002 Special Assistant to the President, 2004-2007 Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs |
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Tonya |
Williams |
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2008-2011 Chief of Staff to Representative G.K. Butterfield, 2011-2016 Director of Legislative Affairs in the Office of the Vice President |
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Jeffrey |
Dressler |
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2013-2015 Professional Staff Member for the House Foreign Affairs Committee, 2015-2017 National Security Advisor to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, 2017-2019 National Security Advisor to Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan |
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Lauren |
Valainis |
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2011-2012 Staff Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2012-2013 Press Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2013-2017 Scheduler to Congressman Jeff Duncan |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
SoftBank Group Corp., as the parent of SB Group US, Inc., has an interest in the outcome of all issues lobbied.
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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Autonomous Vehicles, Passengerless Autonomous Vehicle Standards, NHTSA Regulation Reform, Advanced Technology, Innovation and Mobility.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
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 |
Alison |
Jones |
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1999-2000 Assistant to Senator Paul Coverdell, 2001-2002 Assistant to the Deputy to the President for Legislative Affairs, 2002-2004 Presidential Nominations Manager in the Executive Office of the President |
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Brian |
Conklin |
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2001-2002 Special Assistant to the President, 2004-2007 Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs |
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Tonya |
Williams |
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2008-2011 Chief of Staff to Representative G.K. Butterfield, 2011-2016 Director of Legislative Affairs in the Office of the Vice President |
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Jeffrey |
Dressler |
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2013-2015 Professional Staff Member for the House Foreign Affairs Committee, 2015-2017 National Security Advisor to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, 2017-2019 National Security Advisor to Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan |
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Lauren |
Valainis |
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2011-2012 Staff Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2012-2013 Press Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2013-2017 Scheduler to Congressman Jeff Duncan |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
SoftBank Group Corp., as the parent of SB Group US, Inc., has an interest in the outcome of all issues lobbied.
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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Economic Stimulus Legislation.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Office of the Vice President of the United States, Executive Office of the President (EOP)
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 |
Lauren |
Valainis |
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2011-2012 Staff Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2012-2013 Press Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2013-2017 Scheduler to Congressman Jeff Duncan |
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Jeffrey |
Dressler |
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2013-2015 Professional Staff Member for the House Foreign Affairs Committee, 2015-2017 National Security Advisor to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, 2017-2019 National Security Advisor to Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan |
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Tonya |
Williams |
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2008-2011 Chief of Staff to Representative G.K. Butterfield, 2011-2016 Director of Legislative Affairs in the Office of the Vice President |
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Alison |
Jones |
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1999-2000 Assistant to Senator Paul Coverdell, 2001-2002 Assistant to the Deputy to the President for Legislative Affairs, 2002-2004 Presidential Nominations Manager in the Executive Office of the President |
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Brian |
Conklin |
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2001-2002 Special Assistant to the President, 2004-2007 Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
SoftBank Group Corp., as the parent of SB Group US, Inc., has an interest in the outcome of all issues lobbied.
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
Investment Tax Credit.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Brian |
Conklin |
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2001-2002 Special Assistant to the President, 2004-2007 Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs |
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Alison |
Jones |
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1999-2000 Assistant to Senator Paul Coverdell, 2001-2002 Assistant to the Deputy to the President for Legislative Affairs, 2002-2004 Presidential Nominations Manager in the Executive Office of the President |
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Tonya |
Williams |
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2008-2011 Chief of Staff to Representative G.K. Butterfield, 2011-2016 Director of Legislative Affairs in the Office of the Vice President |
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Jeffrey |
Dressler |
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2013-2015 Professional Staff Member for the House Foreign Affairs Committee, 2015-2017 National Security Advisor to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, 2017-2019 National Security Advisor to Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan |
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Lauren |
Valainis |
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2011-2012 Staff Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2012-2013 Press Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2013-2017 Scheduler to Congressman Jeff Duncan |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
SoftBank Group Corp., as the parent of SB Group US, Inc., has an interest in the outcome of all issues lobbied.
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
Issues related to Title XVII Innovative Technology Loan Guarantee Program, HR 7491, Energy Tax Credit Direct Payment 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 |
Brian |
Conklin |
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2001-2002 Special Assistant to the President, 2004-2007 Deputy Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs |
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Lauren |
Valainis |
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2011-2012 Staff Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2012-2013 Press Assistant to Congressman Jeff Duncan, 2013-2017 Scheduler to Congressman Jeff Duncan |
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Jeffrey |
Dressler |
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2013-2015 Professional Staff Member for the House Foreign Affairs Committee, 2015-2017 National Security Advisor to House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, 2017-2019 National Security Advisor to Speaker of the House Paul D. Ryan |
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Tonya |
Williams |
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2008-2011 Chief of Staff to Representative G.K. Butterfield, 2011-2016 Director of Legislative Affairs in the Office of the Vice President |
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Alison |
Jones |
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1999-2000 Assistant to Senator Paul Coverdell, 2001-2002 Assistant to the Deputy to the President for Legislative Affairs, 2002-2004 Presidential Nominations Manager in the Executive Office of the President |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
SoftBank Group Corp., as the parent of SB Group US, Inc., has an interest in the outcome of all issues lobbied.
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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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
27. Add the following 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?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |