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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 20 F STREET, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 800 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 7554-12
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6. House ID# 315850000
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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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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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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: Anne O. Riser |
Date | 10/20/2020 10:12:25 AM |
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 related to encryption
Issues related to modernization of the Electronic Communications Privacy Act and the Email Privacy Act
Issues pertaining to US-EU Privacy Shield Agreement for data transfers
Issues pertaining to export controls
Issues pertaining to Cybersecurity generally and specifically the Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act (H.R. 1592) and IoT Cybersecurity Improvement Act (S. 734 | H.R. 1668), SMART Challenge Grant Program (S. 1939), Smart Cities Bill (H.R. 2636 | S. 1398), Cybersecurity State Coordinator Act of 2020 (S. 3207), Safe Communities Act (H.R.5667), Safeguarding Americans' Private Records Act of 2020 (H.R.5675), CISA Director Reform Act (H.R. 5679), Grid Security Research and Development Act (H.R. 5760), State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act (H.R. 5823), EARN IT (S. 3398), Kids Internet Design and Safety Act (S. 3411), Network Security Trade Act of 2020 (S. 3394), S. 1457 SUPPLY CHAIN Act, S. 1939 | HR 3388 SMART Challenge Grant Program, H.R. 4008 No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act, S. 2316 MICROCHIPS Act, S. 3189 Utilizing Strategic Allied Telecommunications Act, S.3712 - A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to establish national cybersecurity grand challenges, S. 2664 Cyber Shield Act
Issues pertaining to the development of Artificial Intelligence generally and specifically, the Algorithmic Accountability Act (S. 1108), Commercial Facial Recognition Privacy Act (S. 847), and HRes. 153, Supporting the development of guidelines for ethical development of artificial intelligence: Ethical Development of AI, Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act (S. 1558), AI in Government Act (H.R. 2575 | S. 1363), Growing AI Through Research Act (S. 2202), S. 2878 Facial Recognition Technology Warrant Act, H.R. 5680 Cybersecurity Vulnerability Identification and Notification Act of 2020
Issues pertaining to government procurement of software generally including, but not limited to, lowest-price-technically-acceptable (LPTA) procurement of software, and source code disclosure in procurement. The United States 5G Leadership Act (S. 1625), Secure 5G and Beyond Act (H.R. 2881 | S. 893), SUPPLY CHAIN Act (S. 1457), Federal Agency Customer Experience Act (H.R. 2586 | S. 1275), Federal CIO Authorization Act (H.R. 247), Utilizing Strategic Allied Telecommunications Act (S. 3189), To prohibit the sharing of United States intelligence with countries that permit operation of Huawei fifth generation telecommunications technology within their borders (H.R. 5661|S.3153)
Comprehensive federal privacy legislation, specifically Privacy Bill of Rights Act (S. 1214), Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance (DATA) Privacy Act (S. 847), Social Media Privacy Protection and Consumer Rights Act of 2019 (S. 189), American Data Dissemination (ADD) Act of 2019 (S. 142), Deceptive Experiences to Online Users Reduction (DETOUR) Act (S. 1084), Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act (H.R. 2013), and Corporate Executive Accountability Act (S. 1010), Bill requiring SEC to promulgate regulations relating to disclosure of certain commercial data (S. 1951), Browser Act (S. 1116), Digital Accountability and Transparency to Advance (DATA) Privacy Act (S. 583), Creating Advanced Streamlined Electronic Services for Constituents (CASES) Act (H.R. 1079 | S. 435)
Issue pertaining to the paycheck protection loan (PPL) program in section 1106(a)(4) of the CARES Act (H.R. 748) to include payments made by a PPL borrower under licensing or leasing agreements for business software or cloud computing services, the HEROS Act, broadband connectivity, government IT modernization, and workforce and education
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), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office, Small Business Administration (SBA)
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 |
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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
Issues pertaining to intellectual property rights including, but not limited to, patent protection and enforcement, copyright protection and enforcement in international markets
Issues related to reform of patent litigation, S.4632 - Online Content Policy Modernization Act
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), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), 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 |
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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
Issues relating to computer science education generally and specifically Building Blocks of STEM Act (S. 737 | H.R. 1665), STEM Opportunities Act (H.R. 2528)
Issues pertaining to Workforce Development and retraining issues, the CHANCE in Tech Act (H.R. 1733 | S. 777) and Start Up Act (S. 328), and Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2019 (H.R. 3564), 21st Century SKILLS Act (S. 1911), Cyber Ready Workforce Act (H.R. 2721 | S. 1466), Dream Act of 2019 (S. 874), Classroom to Careers Act of 2019 (S. 830), American Dream and Promise Act (H.R. 6), Equality Act (H.R. 5 | S. 788), Industries of the Future Act of 2020 (S.3191), Supporting Minority STEM Student to Career Act (H.R.5784), Veteran STEM Scholarship Enhancement Act (H.R.5772), Supporting the goals and ideals of Engineers Week (H.Res. 849), Ronald V. Dellums Memorial Fellowship for Women of Color in STEAM and National Security Act (H.R.5922), Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act (S. 3355)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Data Breach
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 |
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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
Immigration issues related to high-skilled workers, Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act (H.R. 1044 | S. 386)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
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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 INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to intelligence community surveillance of electronic communications
Issues related to reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance 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), State - Dept of (DOS), 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 |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Domestic law enforcement access to digital evidence
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
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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
Issues pertaining to market access for software products and services in international markets including, but not limited to, provisions related to intellectual property protection and market access for software products and services
Issues pertaining to international trade agreements including, but not limited to, provisions relating to IP protection and enforcement, electronic commerce, services and government procurement. USMCA Implementation
Reclaiming Congressional Trade Authority Act (S. 899)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
DoD Software Acquisition Bill (H.R. 3093), NDAA (H.R. 2500 | S. 1790)
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
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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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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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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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