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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 7035 Ridge Road |
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City | Hanover |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 21076 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 61037-12
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6. House ID# 353770000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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. | ||||||||
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: Megan Troy |
Date | 4/22/2024 2:11:35 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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Funding for the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (SCRP); review of the Build America Buy America guidelines for Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program; the role of fiber optic equipment in the security of communications networks; effect of permitting requirements in draft designation of Chumash National Marine Sanctuary on submarine cables; funding for Affordable Connectivity Program; spectrum auction authority reauthorization; role of certain providers in foreign telecommunications networks.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), 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 |
Grace |
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U.S. Ambassador & Head of Delegation to ITU World Radiocommunication Conf. 2019, State Dept. (2019-20); Special Asst. to President for Tech, Telecom & Cybersecurity Policy (2017-19); Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. House Subcmte on Comm. & Tech (2013-17). |
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
Funding for the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (SCRP); review of the Build America Buy America guidelines for Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program; the role of fiber optic equipment in the security of communications networks; role of certain providers in foreign telecommunications networks; resiliency of submarine networks.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), White House Office, State - Dept of (DOS)
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 |
Grace |
Koh |
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U.S. Ambassador & Head of Delegation to ITU World Radiocommunication Conf. 2019, State Dept. (2019-20); Special Asst. to President for Tech, Telecom & Cybersecurity Policy (2017-19); Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. House Subcmte on Comm. & Tech (2013-17). |
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
Funding for the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (SCRP); review of the Build America Buy America guidelines for Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program; the role of fiber optic equipment in the security of communications networks; authorizing legislation for the International Development Finance Corporation; impact of trade barriers on telecommunications equipment manufacturers; role of certain providers in foreign telecommunications networks.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), 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 |
Grace |
Koh |
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U.S. Ambassador & Head of Delegation to ITU World Radiocommunication Conf. 2019, State Dept. (2019-20); Special Asst. to President for Tech, Telecom & Cybersecurity Policy (2017-19); Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. House Subcmte on Comm. & Tech (2013-17). |
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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Authorizing legislation for the International Development Finance Corporation; impact of trade barriers on telecommunications equipment manufacturers; role of certain providers in foreign telecommunications networks.
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 |
Grace |
Koh |
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U.S. Ambassador & Head of Delegation to ITU World Radiocommunication Conf. 2019, State Dept. (2019-20); Special Asst. to President for Tech, Telecom & Cybersecurity Policy (2017-19); Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. House Subcmte on Comm. & Tech (2013-17). |
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
R&D expenses in 2024 revised tax bill.
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 |
Grace |
Koh |
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U.S. Ambassador & Head of Delegation to ITU World Radiocommunication Conf. 2019, State Dept. (2019-20); Special Asst. to President for Tech, Telecom & Cybersecurity Policy (2017-19); Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. House Subcmte on Comm. & Tech (2013-17). |
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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
R&D expenses in 2024 revised tax bill.
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 |
Grace |
Koh |
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U.S. Ambassador & Head of Delegation to ITU World Radiocommunication Conf. 2019, State Dept. (2019-20); Special Asst. to President for Tech, Telecom & Cybersecurity Policy (2017-19); Deputy Chief Counsel, U.S. House Subcmte on Comm. & Tech (2013-17). |
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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21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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
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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2 | 4 | 6 |
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?
Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |