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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Address1 | 600 14th STREET, NW |
Address2 | Suite 300 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005-2012 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 19877-12
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6. House ID# 311230000
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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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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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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: Christopher A. Padilla |
Date | 6/26/2024 5:46:07 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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Budget & Appropriations Matters:
FY2024 appropriations provisions relating to higher education, skills training, quantum computing, technology modernization, semiconductor incentives, the National Science Foundation, National Science Foundation funding for Minority Serving Institution scholarships focused upon quantum computing, and the Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology Program; Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023.
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 |
Frank |
Cristinzio |
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Jeffrey |
Brown |
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Adrienne |
Rhone |
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Pelletier |
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John |
Lange |
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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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Technology Policy, including R&D, Cybersecurity, Privacy, Health IT & Technology Procurement:
Emerging technologies: Blockchain, cloud computing, 5G, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Al regulatory governance, general purpose AI and foundation models, AI bias, facial recognition policy, open data, quantum computing, privacy legislation, and weather modeling; implementation and reauthorization of Public Law no. 115-68, the National Quantum Initiative Act; H.R. 1837, Quantum User Expansion for Science and Technology Program (QUEST) Act; H.R. 1866, Quantum Network Infrastructure Act; Public Law no. 117-263 provisions related to the FedRAMP Authorization Act; H.R. 8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA); S. 4629, Federal Data Center Enhancement Act; H.R. 1695, S. 931, Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act; H.R. 1748, Quantum in Practice Act; implementation and issues related to Public Law no. 117-167, CHIPS and Science Act.
Supply chain security; Encryption policy; provisions related to state and local funding for cybersecurity planning, defense, and response activities; Executive Order 14028, Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity provisions on software bill of materials, zero trust and cloud security architecture and standards to improve software supply chain security; cyber incident reporting policy; Cybersecurity Framework 2.0; AI security; cybersecurity workforce development strategy; SEC incident reporting proposed rule; reasonable data security practices language and liability protections; international cybersecurity coordination; critical infrastructure designation and cybersecurity obligations; national cybersecurity strategy; S. 4913, Secure Open Source Software Act.
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), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Energy - Dept of, Army - Dept of (Other), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Federal Reserve System, Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), General Services Administration (GSA), Treasury - Dept of, 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 |
Frank |
Cristinzio |
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Jeffrey |
Brown |
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Joshua |
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Marcus |
Williams |
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Ryan |
Hagemann |
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Kathryn |
Ignaszewski |
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Mason |
Molesky |
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Yelena |
Vaynberg |
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Linda |
Evans |
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Patrick |
Bailey |
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Pat |
Pelletier |
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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
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Defense Matters:
Public Law no. 117-263, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 provisions related to Federal IT Systems, FedRAMP, Software Bill of Materials, and Federal Secure Cloud Improvement and Jobs Act of 2021.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), General Services Administration (GSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), 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 |
Adrienne |
Rhone |
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Mason |
Molesky |
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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
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Education, Workforce Training & Related Matters:
Workforce and Economic Development Initiatives: Modernizing apprenticeships, creating multiple career pathways, and digital credentials; H.R. 793, S. 161, Jumpstart Our Businesses By Supporting Students Act (JOBS Act); increasing federal support for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs); cybersecurity workforce/skills development policy; advancing skills based hiring, including on federal contracts.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Yelena |
Vaynberg |
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Pat |
Pelletier |
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Labor, Workplace & Benefits Policy:
S. 365, Dream Act of 2023; H-1B visas and high-skilled immigration; potential H-1B modernization rule; Equality Act; American Dream and Promise Act.
Paid family and medical leave.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), 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 |
Proseus |
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Jason |
Kanter |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Domestic and International Tax, including Tax Treaties:
Tax proposals related to Build Back Better Act; Final Foreign Tax Credit Regulations T.D. 9959, 87 Fed. Reg. 276; H.R. 5371, S. 1077, Permanently Preserving America's Investment in Manufacturing Act.
Global Digital Taxes, e.g. DSTs; U.S. Treasury guidelines and related regulations on OECD, Addressing Tax Challenges of Digitalization, and BEPS 2.0.
Public Law no. 117-169, Inflation Reduction Act, implementation and regulations.
S. 866, American Innovation and Jobs Act of 2023 (R&D expensing).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
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 |
Linda |
Evans |
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Pelletier |
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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
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to International Trade Including Multilateral & Bilateral Trade Agreements:
Digital Trade: African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA); US-Japan FTA, US-EU FTA, US-UK FTA.
Bilateral Trade Issues: China World Trade Organization (WTO) compliance; China market access; India data localization.
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework discussions and provisions related to cross-border data transfers.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Commerce - Dept of (DOC), 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 |
Michael |
DiPaula-Coyle |
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Hera |
Abbasi |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Civil Rights Matters, e.g., policing reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Greg |
Proseus |
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Pat |
Pelletier |
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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
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?
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