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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1299 Pennsylvania Ave, NW |
Address2 | Suite 800 |
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Menlo Park |
State | CA |
Zip Code | 94025 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 400458207-12
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6. House ID# 408140000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
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. | ||||||||
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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Greg Maurer |
Date | 4/20/2018 3:30:54 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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discussions regarding general intellectual property issues, including copyright reform; Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act (H.R. 890); The Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 (H.R. 1695); Music Modernization Act of 2017 (H.R. 4706).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Copyright Office, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)
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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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Erin |
Egan |
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Nkechi |
Iheme |
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See prior reports |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
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
Discussion regarding cyber security, data security, encryption, platform integrity, and terrorism.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, State - Dept of (DOS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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Erin |
Egan |
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Nkechi |
Iheme |
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See prior reports. |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
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
Discussions regarding comprehensive reform of immigration system, including temporary high-tech worker visas and employment-based permanent residency; Protecting Our Border Communities Act of 2017 (H.R. 920); Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act (S. 354); Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); Protect and Grow American Jobs Act (H.R. 170); H1-B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017 (S.180); Executive Order 13769 and amendments.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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Erin |
Egan |
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Nkechi |
Iheme |
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See prior reports. |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
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
Discussions regarding need to reform government surveillance programs, including additional substantive and procedural privacy protections and providing more transparency around national security-related orders; issues related to storage and access to electronic communications and encryption; International Communications Privacy Act (S.1671) (H.R. 3718); Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, Section 702; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (H.R. 2810).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), State - Dept of (DOS), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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Erin |
Egan |
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Nkechi |
Iheme |
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See prior reports |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
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
Issues related to funding for the mutual legal assistance treaty MLAT process, appropriations, ECPA Reform; Email Privacy Act (H.R. 387), and the CLOUD Act (H.R. 4943).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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Erin |
Egan |
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Nkechi |
Iheme |
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See prior reports |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
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 MIA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Education regarding Internet security policy and Internet privacy issues, federal privacy legislation, and freedom of expression on the Internet, including connectivity, spectrum and access issues; Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act of 2017 (H.R. 2520).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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Erin |
Egan |
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Nkechi |
Iheme |
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See prior reports |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
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
Discussions regarding corporate tax issues and international tax policy; Preserving Taxpayer's Rights Act (H.R. 3220); H.R.1, Tax Reform Act of 2017 (Public Law No. 115-97).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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Erin |
Egan |
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Nkechi |
Iheme |
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See prior reports |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
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
Discussions regarding free trade agreements; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); data localization and cross-border trade flows; trade promotion authority; and digital trade.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), White House Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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Erin |
Egan |
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Nkechi |
Iheme |
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See prior reports |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues and discussions related to technology and the Internet including privacy, security, and research; online advertising, content and platform transparency efforts; Honest Ads Act (S. 1989); discussions regarding H.R. 5190: Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2018; diversity and improving education in science, technology and engineering; protecting children and online safety; The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 (SESTA) (S. 1693) (H.R. 1865); Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2017 (H.R. 459); Section 230 of the Communications Decent Act; Online Safety Modernization Act of 2017 (H.R. 3067); general discussions on data breach; and discussions regarding net neutrality and connectivity.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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 |
Greg |
Maurer |
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See prior reports |
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Brian |
Rice |
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See prior reports |
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Myriah |
Jordan |
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See prior reports |
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Chris |
Herndon |
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See prior reports |
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Catlin |
O'Neill |
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See prior reports |
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Erin |
Egan |
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Nkechi |
Iheme |
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See prior reports. |
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Sandra |
Luff |
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Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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
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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