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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 30 Ritchie Avenue |
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City | Silver Spring |
State | MD |
Zip Code | 20910 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 401103609-12
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6. House ID# 428750001
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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: Mark Stanley |
Date | 7/24/2024 7:00:48 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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
American Innovation and Choice Online Act (S.2992 in 117th Congress); Open App Markets Act (S.2710 in 117th Congress); Ending Platform Monopolies Act (H.R.3825 in 117th Congress)Support of strengthening antitrust laws
S. 2033, American Innovation and Choice Online ActExpanding antitrust remedies for online platforms
S. , Open App Markets Act Promoting Competition in Platform App Stores
S. 1073, America ActPreventing Platforms from owning more than one type of digital advertising service
Increasing Antitrust EnforcementEncouraging FTC to continue its enforcement and bring new enforcement cases
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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 |
Emily |
Peterson-Cassin |
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Sean |
Vitka |
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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
Application of the Fair Credit Reporting Act to information bought and sold by data brokersModernizing privacy protections for consumers
S.1418, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection ActSecuring the privacy of kids online
H. Res. 3935, FAA Reauthorization ActLanguage undoing a good FAA rule
FTC-2022-0053; Federal Trade Commission Rule on Commercial Surveillance and Data SecurityPotential rule regarding commercial surveillance and data security practices that harm consumers
H.Res. 8818, American Privacy Rights ActEstablishes a federal privacy baseline for treatment of covered data
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Credit Card Late Fees Congressional Review Act EffortEffort to overturn the CFPB's late fees rule using the Congressional Review Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
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 |
Sean |
Vitka |
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Emily |
Peterson-Cassin |
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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
United States support for the Open Technology Fund.Support increasing cybersecurity and privacy efforts by the Open Technology Fund
H. Res. ___, Financial Services and General Government FY 24 funding packageProvides funding for certain agencies in FY 24
H. Res. ___, Commerce, Science, Justice and Related Agencies FY 24 funding packageProvides funding for certain agencies in FY 24
Financial Services and General Government Funding FY 25Provides funding for certain agencies in FY 25
Commerce, Science, Justice and Related Agencies funding FY 25Provides funding for certain agencies in FY 25
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 |
Sean |
Vitka |
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Emily |
Peterson-Cassin |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.Res 7440, Financial Services Innovation ActEstablishes a new governance regime for financial services providers
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Emily |
Peterson-Cassin |
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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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
"Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act (H.R.4639); Government Surveillance Reform Act (S.3234/H.R.6262); Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (H.R.6570).
The FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act (H.R.6611/S.3351); Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (H.R.7888)
""Support statutory protections for the privacy of people in the United States and against government acquisition of Fourth Amendment-protected
information"
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 |
Sean |
Vitka |
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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 INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Prohibiting federal agencies from undermining encryptionProtecting against agency efforts to request or require entities undermine end-to-end encryption provided to users
"Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act (H.R.4639); Government Surveillance Reform Act (S.3234/H.R.6262); Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (H.R.6570).
The FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act (H.R.6611/S.3351); Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (H.R.7888)
""Support statutory protections for the privacy of people in the United States and against government acquisition of Fourth Amendment-protected
information"
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 |
Sean |
Vitka |
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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 LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
"Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act (H.R.4639); Government Surveillance Reform Act (S.3234/H.R.6262); Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (H.R.6570).
The FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act (H.R.6611/S.3351); Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (H.R.7888)
""Support statutory protections for the privacy of people in the United States and against government acquisition of Fourth Amendment-protected
information"
Prohibiting federal agencies from undermining encryptionProtecting against agency efforts to request or require entities undermine end-to-end encryption provided to users
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 |
Sean |
Vitka |
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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
Proceeding on Reestablishing Open Internet ProtectionsProtections against efforts that undermine a free and open Internet
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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 |
Sean |
Vitka |
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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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Prohibiting federal agencies from undermining encryptionProtecting against agency efforts to request or require entities undermine end-to-end encryption provided to users
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 |
Sean |
Vitka |
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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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
"Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act (H.R.4639); Government Surveillance Reform Act (S.3234/H.R.6262); Protect Liberty and End Warrantless Surveillance Act (H.R.6570).
The FISA Reform and Reauthorization Act (H.R.6611/S.3351); Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act (H.R.7888)
""Support statutory protections for the privacy of people in the United States and against government acquisition of Fourth Amendment-protected
information"
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 |
Sean |
Vitka |
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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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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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