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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 975 F Street NW |
Address2 | Suite 250 |
| City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
| City | McLean |
State | VA |
Zip Code | 22101-2309 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400493431-48
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6. House ID# 410050003
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2016 |
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 |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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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: ELIZABETH FRAZEE |
Date | 4/12/2016 10:48:12 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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
issues related to Remote Online Sales Tax, S. 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 and related proposals in the House of Representatives
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 |
Elizabeth |
Frazee |
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Legislative Counsel - Rep.Goodlatte/Press Sec.House E&C |
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Alyssa |
Gowens Betz |
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Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
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Rachel |
Wolbers |
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Legislative Counsel - Rep. Blake Farenthold |
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
Issues related to data protection and privacy, data flows, Internet of Things, cloud computing, online advertising, cybersecurity, and consumer protection 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 |
Elizabeth |
Frazee |
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Legislative Counsel - Rep.Goodlatte/Press Sec.House E&C |
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Alyssa |
Gowens Betz |
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Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
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Rachel |
Wolbers |
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Legislative Counsel - Rep. Blake Farenthold |
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Sarah |
Dumont-Merchak |
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Senate Banking Committee professional staff member, Rep. Bill McCollum, senior banking associate, Rep. Bob Barr, deputy legislative director, House Banking and Financial Services staff member |
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 related to intellectual property: including: copyright, copyright office and music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act) ITC reform, patent litigation reform (including: the Innovation Act H.R. 9 and related patent litigation reform in the Senate including S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015 and S.2733), Trade Secrets; First Sale issues (including H.R. 869, You Own Devices Act), Copyright Office Modernization
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), U.S. Copyright 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 |
Elizabeth |
Frazee |
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Legislative Counsel - Rep.Goodlatte/Press Sec.House E&C |
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Alyssa |
Gowens Betz |
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Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
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Rachel |
Wolbers |
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Legislative Counsel - Rep. Blake Farenthold |
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Sarah |
Dumont-Merchak |
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Senate Banking Committee professional staff member, Rep. Bill McCollum, senior banking associate, Rep. Bob Barr, deputy legislative director, House Banking and Financial Services staff member |
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
Issues related to Communications Act Update, the Internet of Things, broadband, device accessibility, net neutrality, Internet governance, and ICANN (including generic top-level domain names).
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 |
Elizabeth |
Frazee |
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Legislative Counsel - Rep.Goodlatte/Press Sec.House E&C |
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Alyssa |
Gowens Betz |
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Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
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Rachel |
Wolbers |
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Legislative Counsel - Rep. Blake Farenthold |
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Sarah |
Dumont-Merchak |
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Senate Banking Committee professional staff member, Rep. Bill McCollum, senior banking associate, Rep. Bob Barr, deputy legislative director, House Banking and Financial Services staff member |
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 POS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to postal reform
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 |
Elizabeth |
Frazee |
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Alyssa |
Gowens Betz |
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Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
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Rachel |
Wolbers |
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Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Blake Farenthold |
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
Issues related to high-skilled immigration
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 |
Elizabeth |
Frazee |
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Legislative Counsel and Director - Rep. Bob Goodlatte/Press Secretary House E&C |
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Alyssa |
Gowens Betz |
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Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
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Rachel |
Wolbers |
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Legislative Counsel - Rep. Blake Farenthold |
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
General trade issues, bilateral trade agreements, and cross-border data flows
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 |
Elizabeth |
Frazee |
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Legislative Counsel and Director - Rep. Bob Goodlatte/Press Secretary House E&C |
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Alyssa |
Gowens Betz |
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Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
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Rachel |
Wolbers |
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Legislative Counsel - Rep. Blake Farenthold |
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
Issues related to encryption, including H.R. 4651, the Digital Security Commission Act of 2016. Issues related to cybersecurity
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 |
Elizabeth |
Frazee |
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Legislative director and counsel, Rep. Bob Goodlatte, press secretary Rep. Tom Bliley, press secretary, House Energy and Commerce Committee |
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Alyssa |
Gowens-Betz |
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Legislative Counsel to former Rep. Mel Watt |
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Rachel |
Wolbers |
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Legislative Counsel to Rep. Blake Farenthold (TX) |
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Sarah |
Dumont-Merchak |
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Senate Banking Committee professional staff member, Rep. Bill McCollum, senior banking associate, Rep. Bob Barr, deputy legislative director, House Banking and Financial Services staff member |
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
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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