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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1771 N STREET, NW |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20036 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 26650-12
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6. House ID# 302620000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2012 |
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 | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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: Gordon H. Smith, Chief Executive Officer |
Date | 07/20/2012 |
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to the inclusion of radio receiver chips in mobile phones.
Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's sports blackout rule.
Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's consideration of carriage rules for digital television signals.
Issues relating to regulation of rates for political advertising on television and radio.
Issues relating to public warning, the Emergency Alert System and the Integrated Public Alert Warning System.
Issues relating to proposals which would allow cable and satellite television companies to offer out-of-market broadcast programming.
Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership.
Issues relating to a tax incentive program to foster new entrant/small business ownership of communications outlets.
Issues relating to rules governing low power FM radio stations.
H.Con.Res.42, Creativity and Innovation Resolution, All provisions
H.R.12, American Jobs Act of 2011, Provisions relating to spectrum
H.R.607, Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011, Provisions relating to spectrum
H.R.911, Spectrum Inventory and Auction Act of 2011, All provisions
H.R.1622, Spectrum Innovation Act, All provisions
H.R.2146, Digital Accountability and Transparency Act, Provisions relating to restrictions on government employees attending meetings and conferences
H.R.2482, The Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, All provisions
H.R.2520, Spectrum for Innovation Act of 2011, Provisions relating to spectrum
H.R.2903, Federal Emergency Management Agency Reauthorization Act of 2011, Provisions relating to the modernization of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System
H.R.2904, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2011, Provisions relating to the modernization of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System
H.R.3309, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2012, All provisions
H.R.3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, Provisions relating to obligations on operators of critical infrastructure
H.R.3563, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2011, Provisions relating to the modernization of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System
H.R.3630, Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012, Provisions relating to spectrum
H.R.3675, Next Generation Television Marketplace Act, All provisions
H.R.4469, Four Corners Television Access Act of 2012, All provisions
H.R.5855, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013, Provisions relating to the inclusion of radio receiver chips in mobile phones
S.415, Spectrum Optimization Act, All provisions
S.455, Reforming Airwaves by Developing Incentives and Opportunistic Sharing (RADIOS) Act, All provisions
S.627, Budget Control Act of 2011, Provisions relating to spectrum
S.911, Strengthening Public-safety and Enhancing Communications Through Reform, Utilization, and Modernization (SPECTRUM) Act, All provisions
S.1040, Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011, All provisions
S.1549, American Jobs Act of 2011, Provisions relating to spectrum
S.1784, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2011, All provisions
S.1789, 21st Century Postal Service Act, Provisions relating to restrictions on government employees attending meetings and conferences
S.2008, Next Generation Television Marketplace Act of 2011, All provisions
S.2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012, Provisions relating to obligations on operators of critical infrastructure
S.2151, Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act of 2012 (SECURE IT), Provisions relating to obligations on operators of critical infrastructure
S.2319, Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2012, Provisions relating to the modernization of the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System
S.3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013, Provisions relating to the inclusion of radio receiver chips in mobile phones
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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Smith |
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Chris |
Ornelas |
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Kelly |
Cole |
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Myra |
Dandridge |
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Jamie |
Gillespie |
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Scott |
Goodwin |
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Michael |
Hershey |
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Ben |
Ivins |
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Curtis |
LeGeyt |
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Matt |
Everson |
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Jane |
Mago |
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Mike |
Mullen |
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Suzanne |
Head |
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Jerianne |
Timmerman |
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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 ADV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues relating to online privacy and expanded Federal Trade Commission oversight of advertising.
Issues concerning the Federal Communications Commission's regulation of sponsorship identification.
H.R.6020, House Financial Services Appropriations, Provisions relating to the placement of broadcaster public files online
S.3295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, Provision relating to prohibition on any college or university's use of federal funds on marketing or advertising
S.3301, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013, Provisions relating to the placement of broadcaster public files online
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Government Accountability Office (GAO)
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 |
Kelly |
Cole |
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Myra |
Dandridge |
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Jamie |
Gillespie |
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Michael |
Hershey |
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Mike |
Mullen |
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Jane |
Mago |
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Jerianne |
Timmerman |
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Matt |
Everson |
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Curtis |
LeGeyt |
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Gordon H. |
Smith |
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Chris |
Ornelas |
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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 a broadcaster treaty pending at the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Issues relating to a treaty on the rights of performers in audiovisual works pending at the World Intellectual Property Organization.
Issues relating to radio streaming.
H.Con.Res.21, Supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, All provisions
H.R.3261, Stop Online Piracy Act, All provisions
H.R.3782, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, All provisions
S.Con.Res.7, A concurrent resolution supporting the Local Radio Freedom Act, All provisions
S.968, Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011, All provisions
S.978, A bill to amend the criminal penalty provision for criminal infringement of a copyright, and for other purposes, All provisions
S.2029, Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act, All provisions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 |
Kelly |
Cole |
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Myra |
Dandridge |
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Gordon H. |
Smith |
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Jamie |
Gillespie |
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Michael |
Hershey |
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Ben |
Ivins |
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Jane |
Mago |
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Mike |
Mullen |
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Chris |
Ornelas |
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Suzanne |
Head |
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Jerianne |
Timmerman |
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Scott |
Goodwin |
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Matt |
Everson |
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Curtis |
LeGeyt |
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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)
Internet Address: http://www.nab.org/about/nabBoard.asp
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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 |