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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 | 601 Massachusetts Ave., NW STE. 300 West |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 19571-12
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6. House ID# 335350000
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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. | ||||||||
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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: Melissa Foxman |
Date | 7/19/2018 11:49:32 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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
Advocate on behalf of First Amendment rights in relation to media regulation. Promote entertainment industry ratings and parental control technology. Protect against video game sale content regulation, specifically by promoting enforcement rating-related age appropriate guidelines for the retail industry. Monitor H.R. 1865 - Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017 and S. 1693 - Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017. Monitor H.R. 3067 - Online Safety Modernization Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Education - 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 |
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O'Hanlon |
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Nika |
Nour |
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Melissa |
Foxman |
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Erik |
Huey |
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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
Advocate protecting entertainment software intellectual property, including patent protections. Advocate on behalf of efforts to stop domestic and international infringement of entertainment software. Monitor legislation to reform the Copyright Office. S. 1010 and H.R. 1695 - Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act. Monitor S. 1390 - The Stronger Patents Act of 2017.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), U.S. Copyright 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 |
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O'Hanlon |
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Nika |
Nour |
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Melissa |
Foxman |
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Erik |
Huey |
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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
Support efforts to encourage development of free and fair trade agreements, including NAFTA renegotiation. Monitor tariff decisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 |
Kevin |
O'Hanlon |
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Nika |
Nour |
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Melissa |
Foxman |
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Erik |
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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
Support efforts to improve the H-1B visa program and develop a high-skilled domestic workforce through STEAM and STEM education. Monitor H.R. 170 - Protect and Grow American Jobs Act; S. 1040 - State Sponsored Visa Pilot Program; S. 180 and H.R. 1303 - The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act; S. 1720 - Reforming American Immigration for a Strong Economy Act; S. 1852 - the Solution for Undocumented Children through Careers, Employment, Education, and Defending our Nation Act; and H.R. 4760 - Securing America's Future Act.
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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O'Hanlon |
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Nika |
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Foxman |
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Erik |
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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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discuss educational outreach programs and career opportunities relating to STEM and STEAM education.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - 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 |
Kevin |
O'Hanlon |
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Nika |
Nour |
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Foxman |
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Erik |
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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
Monitor issues related to online privacy and advertising, broadband, data security, data breach, cyber security, internet competition, Internet of Things, encryption, and open data. Monitor: H.R. 387 - Email Communications Privacy Act; S. 1654 - Email Communications Privacy Modernization Act of 2017; S. 1671 and H.R. 3718 -- International Communications Privacy Act of 2017; H.R. 2520 - Broadband Privacy Act; H.R. 1224 - NIST Cybersecurity Framework, Assessment and Auditing Act; S. 1157 and H.R. 2481 - Protecting Our Ability to Counter Hacking (PATCH) Act; S. 760 - OPEN Government Data Act; S. 88 and H.R. 686 - Developing Innovation and Growing the Internet of Things (DIGIT) Act; S. 1691 - Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act; S. 2020 and H.R. 4163 - Cyber Shield Act of 2017; S. 2217 and H.R. 4625 - Future of Artificial Intelligence Act; S. 1682 - Advancing Innovation and Reinvigorating Widespread Access to Viable Electromagnetic Spectrum (AIRWAVES) Act; S. 1988 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment on Broadband Technology Act (SPEED Act); and S. 2639 - Customer Online Notification for Stopping Edge-provider Network Transgressions Act (CONSENT Act).
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 |
Kevin |
O'Hanlon |
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Nika |
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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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
Discuss privacy, e-commerce, and advertising issues related to online games and mobile apps, including evolution of industry's voluntary rating system to address new technologies. Monitor H.R. 1097 - Unsubscribe Act
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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O'Hanlon |
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Nika |
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Melissa |
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Erik |
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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 SPO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Review legislation for possible impact on esports.
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 |
Erik |
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Kevin |
O'Hanlon |
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Melissa |
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Nika |
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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
Monitor legislation related to technical education programs and funding for STEM and STEAM education. Monitor S. 848 - Reigniting Opportunity for Innovators Act
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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Nika |
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Erik |
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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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