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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 | 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 |
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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: Christina Montgomery |
Date | 10/21/2024 9:16:37 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:
FY2025 appropriations provisions relating to technology modernization, semiconductor incentives, quantum computing, paid family and medical leave, the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute, the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource, and the National Science Foundation.
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 |
Frank |
Christinzio |
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Jason |
Kanter |
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Pelletier |
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Patrick |
Bailey |
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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:
Artificial Intelligence (AI), general purpose AI and foundation models, open source AI, AI regulatory guidance, AI bias, AI and the workforce, AI use and implementation by federal agencies; cloud computing, secure cloud policy; quantum computing; federal agency IT modernization; privacy legislation; S. 3312, Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023; H.R. 5077, S. 2714, CREATE AI Act of 2023; S. 2770, Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act; H.R. 3106, Preventing Deepfakes of Intimate Images Act; H.R. 6936, S. 3205, Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2023; S. 4178, Future of Artificial Intelligence Innovation Act of 2024; H.R. 9403, Expanding AI Voices Act; H.R. 9211 LIFT AI Act; H.R. 9215, Workforce for AI Trust Act; H.R. 9402, NSF AI Education Act; H.R. 8818, American Privacy Rights Act of 2024; H.R. 7891, S. 1409, Kids Online Safety Act; H.R. 7890, S. 1418, Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act; H.R. 6213, National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act; S. 4932, Department of Energy Quantum Leadership Act of 2024; S. 2228, Building Chips in America Act; implementation of Public Law no. 115-368, the National Quantum Initiative Act; implementation and issues related to Public Law no. 117-167, CHIPS and Science Act; National AI Research Resource Task Force; NIST AI Risk Management Framework; Executive Order 14110, Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.
National Cybersecurity Strategy implementation plan efforts on harmonization, secure by design, secure software liability proposals, migration to memory safety programming languages, and open-source software security; encryption policy; post quantum cryptography; cyber incident reporting policy; cybersecurity workforce development strategy; reasonable data security practices language and liability protections; international cybersecurity coordination; critical infrastructure designation and cybersecurity obligations; AI security; 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; Executive Order 13984, Taking Additional Steps to Address the National Emergency with Respect to Significant Malicious Cyber-Enabled Activities; Cybersecurity Framework 2.0.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), State - Dept of (DOS), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Federal Reserve System, Treasury - Dept of, Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Natl Security Council (NSC)
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 |
Frances |
Roskam |
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Greg |
Proseus |
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Jeffrey |
Brown |
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Kathryn |
Ignaszewski |
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Mason |
Molesky |
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Pelletier |
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Patrick |
Bailey |
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Ryan |
Hagemann |
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Yelena |
Vaynberg |
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Frank |
Cristinzio |
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John |
Lange |
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Ryan |
Rajan |
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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:
H.R. 8070, the Service Member Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 and S. 4638, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 provisions relating to assured semiconductors, technology modernization, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing; H.R. 7935, S. 4105, Defense Quantum Acceleration 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 |
Pat |
Pelletier |
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Patrick |
Bailey |
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Ryan |
Hagemann |
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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; advancing skills-based hiring including federal contracts; increasing federal support for Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs); cybersecurity workforce/skills development policy; quantum computing workforce/skills development policy; artificial intelligence and the future of work; H.R. 7887, Allowing Contractors to Choose Employees for Select Skills Act; H.R. 6791, Artificial Intelligence Literacy Act; H.R. 6585, Bipartisan Workforce Pell Act; H.R. 6655, A Stronger Workforce for America Act; H.R. 793, S. 161, Jumpstart Our Businesses By Supporting Students 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 |
Yelena |
Vaynberg |
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Pelletier |
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Greg |
Proseus |
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Frances |
Roskam |
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Ryan |
Rajan |
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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:
H-1B visas and high-skilled immigration; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals; H.R. 15, S. 5, Equality Act.
Paid family and medical leave; H.R. 1843, Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023; Sec. 324 of Public Law no. 117-328 (SECURE 2.0 provisions related to Treasury Guidance on Rollovers).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Treasury - 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 |
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, notably Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income, or GILTI Minimum Tax; H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024; Public Law no. 117-169, Inflation Reduction Act, implementation and regulations.
Global Digital Taxes, e.g. DSTs; U.S. Treasury guidelines and related regulations on OECD, Addressing Tax Challenges of Digitalization, and BEPS 2.0; United Nations tax convention and Terms of Reference.
T.D. 9959, Final Regulations on foreign tax credits; REG-120653-22, CHIPS Act advanced manufacturing tax credit; Notice 2023-63 and Notice 2024-12 on application of Section 174 on R&D expenses.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of, White House Office, 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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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:
Provisions related to cross-border data transfers and enforceable digital trade.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), 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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Ryan |
Rajan |
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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
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Government Issues:
Federal government adoption of AI; S. 4495, Promoting Responsible Evaluation and Procurement to Advance Readiness for Enterprise-wide Deployment (PREPARED) for AI 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 |
Frank |
Cristinzio |
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John |
Lange |
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Patrick |
Bailey |
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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
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Copyright/Patent/Trademark:
Artificial intelligence and intellectual property; S. 4875, NO FAKES Act; draft Preventing Abuse of Digital Replicas Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)
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 |
Marcus |
Williams |
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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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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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