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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 1100 G St. NW |
Address2 | Suite 800 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 10296-12
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6. House ID# 330150000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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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| 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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Julia Strow |
Date | 10/20/2023 12:25:33 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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
House of Representatives
General lobbying related to the FCC 12 GHz Band NPRM, WT Docket No. 20-443, GN Docket No. 17-183.
General lobbying related to the FCC Future of USF proceeding, WC Docket No. 21-476.
General lobbying related to the FCC Universal Service Contribution Methodology, WC Docket No. 06-122.
General lobbying related to streamlining broadband and infrastructure deployment including gaining access to the public rights-of-way (pole attachments and railroad crossings)
Lobbying related to HR 3557, the American Broadband Deployment Act
General lobbying related to the expansion of the FCCs Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
General lobbying related to S.2427, the FAIR Contributions Act.
General lobbying related to HR 1812, the Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023
Lobbying related to HR 889, Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act
Lobbying related to HR 1189, Undersea Cable Control Act
Senate
Support of the nominations of Anna Gomez, Geoffrey Starks, and Brendan Carr to become commissioners at the Federal Communications Commission.
General lobbying related to the FCC 12 GHz Band NPRM, WT Docket No. 20-443, GN Docket No. 17-183.
General lobbying related to the FCC Future of USF proceeding, WC Docket No. 21-476.
General lobbying related to the FCC Universal Service Contribution Methodology, WC Docket No. 06-122.
General lobbying related to S.2427 FAIR Contributions Act.
General lobbying related to S. 975, the Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act of 2023
Lobbying related to S. 341, the Broadband Grant Tax Treatment Act.
General lobbying related to streamlining broadband and infrastructure deployment including gaining access to the public rights-of-way (pole attachments and railroad crossings)
General lobbying related to the expansion of the FCCs Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
General lobbying related to mitigation of illegal robocalls.
Federal
White House: Meeting with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act leaders on broadband programs, including Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment Program, Affordable Connectivity Program, and lowering the barriers for broadband infrastructure companies to access poles and cross railroads.
NTIA: General lobbying and outreach on the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program covering issues related to open access wholesale competition, fiber and future-proof technology, and streamlining approval process for applications, construction permits, and fees.
NTIA: Comments filed in response to NTIAs Request for Comment on the development and implementation of a National Spectrum Strategy for the United States.
FCC Dockets Filed In From July 1 - September 30 (in reverse chronological order)
23-158: Shared Use of the 42-42.5 GHz Band
23-134: Amendment of the Schedule of Application Fees Set Forth in Sections 1.1102 through 1.1109 of the Commissions Rules
23-119: Review of International Section 214 Authorizations to Assess Evolving National Security, Law Enforcement, Foreign Policy, and Trade Policy Risks, Order and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
22-352: Expanding Flexible Use of the 12.7-13.25 GHz Band for Mobile Broadband or Other Expanded Use
22-2: Empowering Broadband Consumers Through Transparency
20-443: Expanding Flexible Use of the 12.2-12.7 GHz Band
17-97: Call Authentication Trust Anchor
17-59: Advanced Methods to Target and Eliminate Unlawful Robocalls
14-177: Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz For Mobile Radio Service
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Congressman 1997-01/2/2009 |
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Kronenberg |
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Caroline |
Olsen |
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Director, Communications & Legislative Affairs |
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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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) |