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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 | 440 First St., NW |
Address2 | Suite 820 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 11958-12
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6. House ID# 326830000
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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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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: Stephen Roberts, Attorney & Agent for Filer |
Date | 10/20/2023 2:43:34 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
Proposed domestic and international corporate tax changes: S.866, American Innovation and Jobs Act; H.R. 2673, American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act of 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 |
Andrew |
Szente |
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Nicole |
Jefferson |
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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
Issues related to service contract language, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), 5G, smart military installations, supply chain, and cloud computing; funding for Department of Defense IT programs: implementation of S.4543, James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023.
Department of Defense procurement reform, information storage, analysis, and modernizing government technology; appropriations request related to multi-cloud capability (no specific legislation).
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 |
Erin |
Ennis |
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Eva |
Hampl |
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Andrew |
Szente |
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Nicole |
Jefferson |
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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 relating to improving patent quality and reducing unnecessary and abusive patent litigation: Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership ("PREVAIL") Act (Senate and House).
Issues relating to improving USPTO policies and operations and to improve patent quality: S.4734, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2022.
Issues relating to modernizing the ITC process and protecting American industries from unfair foreign competition: H.R. 3535, Advancing Americas Interests Act.
Issues relating to addressing standard essential patents (no specific legislation).
Issues relating to protecting intellectual property rights in international forums (no specific legislation).
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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Howard |
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Szente |
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Nicole |
Jefferson |
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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 related to digital divide, education technology and oversight of procurement issues (no specific legislation).
Increased focus and reforms regarding STEM education issues (no specific legislation).
Funding for public-private partnerships to support after-school STEM programs (no specific legislation).
Issues related to funding for historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and minority serving institutions (MSIs) (no specific legislation).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Daniel |
Walsh |
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Nicole |
Jefferson |
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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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to efficient government operations and IT modernization, including interoperability, cloud computing, datacenter consolidation, cybersecurity and telework (no specific legislation).
Issues related to efficient government contracting, use of procurement best practices, vendor terms and conditions, and workforce management (no specific legislation).
Issues relating to financing and implementation of Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act - Pub. L. 113-291 and Modernizing Government Technology Act - Pub. L. No. 115-91.
Efforts to modernize legislative branch (no specific legislation).
Implementation of domestic preferences (no specific legislation).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
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 |
Eva |
Hampl |
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Daniel |
Walsh |
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Andrew |
Szente |
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Nicole |
Jefferson |
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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
Issues related to supply chain security, information technology programs, cybersecurity procurement, data breach notification and cybersecurity resiliency; issues related to funding for cybersecurity for critical infrastructure and enterprise cybersecurity (no specific legislation).
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 |
Eva |
Hampl |
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Andrew |
Szente |
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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
Issues relating to comprehensive immigration reform and related issues, including a pathway to legal status, H1B visas, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (no specific legislation).
Issues related to transit through ports of entry (no specific legislation).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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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Howard |
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Andrew |
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Francesca |
Jordan |
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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
Supply chain workforce diversity issues (no specific legislation).
Enhanced diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including LGBTQ workplace equality (no specific legislation).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
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Howard |
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of CHIPS Act and related issues regarding semiconductors, including supply chain (no specific legislation).
Issues related to financing and increasing rural broadband penetration and adoption and digital divide, including broadband expansion as part of an infrastructure package (no specific legislation).
Issues related to emerging technology including artificial intelligence (AI), smart cities, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT), telecommunications, spectrum, radio access standards, and high-performance, quantum, and edge computing: implementation of USA Telecommunications Act; implementation of Secure and Trusted Communications Network Act, Pub. L. No. 116-124; implementation of Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020, Pub. L. No. 116-129; implementation of Pub. L. No. 116-283, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (CHIPS Act).
Issues related to process surrounding Entity List, Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (no specific legislation).
Issues related to consumer privacy protection and data breaches, including the EU-U.S. privacy shield: H.R. 1165, Data Privacy Act of 2023.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)
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 |
Erin |
Ennis |
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Eva |
Hampl |
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Francesca |
Jordan |
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Andrew |
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Nicole |
Jefferson |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to climate and the regulation and reporting of carbon emissions, including IT energy efficiency, reporting and use of renewable energy (no specific legislation).
Issues related to IT product materials, components, and waste, including recycling, reuse, classification and transport (no specific legislation).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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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Howard |
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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 regarding international trade and supply chain issues: S.1421, COOL Online Act / H.R. 217, Country of Origin Labeling Requirement Act.
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)
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 |
Erin |
Ennis |
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Andrew |
Szente |
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Eva |
Hampl |
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Nicole |
Jefferson |
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Francesca |
Jordan |
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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
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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)
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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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