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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 | 1155 F Street NW, Suite 1025 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 19536-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
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
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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: Greg Slater, Director, Global Trade and Competition Policy |
Date | 07/20/2011 |
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
-Meetings with hill staff to discuss pending trade agreements.
-Advocated KORUS agreement, particularly the strong IP and standard-setting provisions
-International trade and the Trans-Pacific Partnership -Free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), 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 |
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Triplette |
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Peter |
Muller |
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Brian |
Huseman |
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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
HR 2161 Idea Act of 2011. Issues related to H1B Visas and Green Cards. Lobbied in support of Rep. Lofgrens high-skilled immigration bill. Met with House and Senate staff regarding other immigration legislation that is being drafted.
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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Muller |
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Ryan |
Triplette |
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Peter |
Cleveland |
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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
-S23, the Patent Reform Act of 2010 :Sought changes to the willful infringement, damages post grant review provisions
-HR 1249, the Patent Reform Act of 2010: Sought changes to the inter partes reexamination provisions
-Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeiting Act
-Trade Secrets Act/Customs Authority
-Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011
S. 968
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Ryan |
Triplette |
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Peter |
Muller |
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David |
Simon |
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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
-S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011
S. 8; S.413 legislation to improve Americas cyber security. Specific topics include supply chain management definition of covered critical infrastructure.
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 |
Ryan |
Triplette |
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Peter |
Muller |
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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
-Advocated increased funding for STEM programs
-The Enhancing Education Through Technology program (EETT) authorized in part D of Title II of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.)
-S.716 - the Innovation Inspiration school grant program (i3) - The purpose is to provide STEM grants for rural and underserved communities. We lobbyied to incorporate funding flexibility in the legislation so that it would include broadband and technology as an allowable expense for the grant.
-S.1178 ATTAIN Act- the expansion of online and blended learning and promote technology initiatives based on a blended funding model
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 |
Ryan |
Triplette |
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Eric |
Weaver |
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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
R&D Tax Credit. Legislation Repatriation and Deferral. Extension and expansion of alternative simplified research& development tax credit (HR 942);issues related to corporate tax reform& including lowering the corporate tax rate;international tax reform issues
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 |
Ryan |
Triplette |
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Noushin |
Jahanian |
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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
FLSA 29 U.S.C. 213 revise the FLSA by modernizing the Computer Professional exemption so that it aligns with the expanded roles being performed by computer professionals today and has room to continue to grow along with the industry; and establishing an Inside Sales Exemption. The law currently provides an exemption for sales employees who spend more than half of their time outside in sales calls.
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 |
Eric |
Weaver |
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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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Basic research funding: house and senate
-Exascale Computing Initiative H.R. 2354 funding for exascale computing initiative funding in the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill.
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 |
Doug |
Comer |
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Peter |
Muller |
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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
EPA Tailoring and Reporting Rules
Tailoring Rule: Seek adjustments to make New Source Review more feasible for semiconductor industry.
Reporting Rule: Seek final rule that is more feasible for semiconductor industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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 |
Stephen |
Harper |
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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
S.911, Strengthening Public Safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization Act;
S.28, Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act; S.415, Spectrum Optimization Act; S.455, RADIOS Act;S.522, Spectrum Relocation Improvement Act of 201; KBH, S.___, WISE Act; H.R. 911, Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 201;net neutrality legislation; Incentive auction legislation
-Incentive auctions as part of the High Tech Spectrum Coalition.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Peter |
Pitsch |
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Ryan |
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Marjorie |
Dickman |
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Peter |
Cleveland |
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Peter |
Muller |
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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
Reducing impact of international encryption regulation; Seeking zero tariff agreement and Customs definition for Multi-Component integrated circuits; Information Technology Agreement expansion initiative; Export control reforms/issues includes areas like Administrations export control reform initiative, encryption, and munitions controls.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Natl Security Council (NSC), White House Office, Natl Security Agency (NSA), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Rose |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Implementation of ACA
Expanded health IT for pilot programs
Meidcal Device Tax
Electronic Health Records - interoperability, securing the allocated funds, liability protection
1. HHS CMS 1518 reimbursement for personal connected devices under the Affordable Care Act. Comments on Medicare Program on proposed changes to hospital inpatient propective.
Payment system- The importance of home and personal connected health. ecare- in reducing hospital
2.IRS medical device excise tax: Notice 2010-89: to exempt personal connections
3.HHS- ONC ARRA Meaningful Use Stage 2- Federal Health IT Strategic Plan
4.HHS CMS 1345 implementation of ACA Accountable Care Organizations. Shared Savings Program.
Advocating for a more developed rule for remote patient monitoring and telehealth establishing quality matrics and critical for usuage. Advocating for more home health technology pilots
5.Dept of Commerce supporting EHRs as an export
6. Reccomendation to OMB for Competiveness and Innovation Initiative
a. Mainstream Telehealth
b. Adopt rigurous Primary health records for Government Employers
c. Imbed innovative approach to governement solutions through innovation training
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Alice |
Borrelli |
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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
-S. 799, the Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights; General discussions with hill staff regarding privacy legislation; The BEST PRACTICES Act, HR 611, and other federal privacy legislation; Electronic Communication Privacy Act; Cloud computing legislation. Advocating for the passage of comprehensive privacy leglislation
The BEST PRACTICES Act, HR 611, and other federal privacy legislation.
Electronic Communications Privacy Act
Privacy legislation
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Muller |
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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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