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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | SEVEN PARKWAY CENTER, #755 |
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City | PITTSBURGH |
State | PA |
Zip Code | 15220 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 54528-12
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6. House ID# 349900000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2021 |
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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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. | ||||||||
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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: MATTHEW M. POLKA |
Date | 4/20/2021 10:06:38 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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 205 - Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act of 2021 (introduced 01/05/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.596 - ACCESS Act (introduced 01/28/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.113 - BROWSER Act of 2021 (introduced 01/28/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.120 - Safe Connections Act of 2021 (introduced 01/28/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.678 - PHONE Act of 2021 (introduced 02/01/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.163 - Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act (introduced 02/02/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.781 - Veterans Telecommunication Protection Act (introduced 02/03/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.870 - National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021 (introduced 02/05/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.279 - National Broadband Plan for the Future Act of 2021 (introduced 02/08/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1032 - Telecommunications Skilled Workforce Act (introduced 02/11/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.990 - Block Foreign-Funded Political Ads Act (introduced 02/11/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1038 - Enhancing Administrative Reviews for Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 02/15/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1039 - Coastal Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 02/15/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1042 - Protecting Critical Infrastructure Act (introduced 02/15/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1044 - Broadband - Measuring Availability and Aligning Policies Task Force Act (introduced 02/15/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1046 - Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act (introduced 02/15/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1047 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act of 2021 (introduced 02/15/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1049 - Expediting Federal Broadband Deployment Reviews Act (introduced 02/15/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1051 - BROADBAND Leadership Act (introduced 02/15/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1061 - CABLE Expansion Act (introduced 02/15/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1064 - Cable Transparency Act (introduced 02/15/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1069 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure Act of 2021 (introduced 02/15/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1084 - Brownfields Broadband Deployment Act (introduced 02/15/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1103 - CABLE Competition Act (introduced 02/18/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1141 - Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act (introduced 02/18/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1148 - CABLE Leadership Act (introduced 02/18/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1250 - Emergency Reporting Act (introduced 02/23/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.357 - DART Act of 2021 (introduced 02/23/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.390 - Emergency Reporting Act (introduced 02/23/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (introduced 02/24/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.436 - American Broadband Buildout Act of 2021 (introduced 02/24/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.466 - Kelsey Smith Act (introduced 02/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1555 - Broadband Consumer Transparency Act of 2021 (introduced 02/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.592 - Broadband Reserve Fund Act of 2021 (introduced 03/04/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.608 - Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2021 (introduced 03/04/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1672 - To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to provide for the establishment of a program to expand access to broadband service, and for other purposes. (introduced 03/09/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.696 - Connected Rural Schools Act (introduced 03/10/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1721 - To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse, and for other purposes. (introduced 03/09/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1783 - To make high-speed broadband internet service accessible and affordable to all Americans, and for other purposes. (introduced 03/11/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
H.R.1848 - To rebuild and modernize the Nation's infrastructure to expand access to broadband and Next Generation 9-1-1, rehabilitate drinking water infrastructure, modernize the electric grid and energy supply infrastructure, redevelop brownfields, strengthen health care infrastructure, create jobs, and protect public health and the environment, and for other purposes. (introduced 03/11/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.698 - HOTSPOTS Act (introduced 03/11/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.741 - Broadband Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act of 2021 (introduced 03/11/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act (introduced 03/15/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.835 - Connecting Communities Post Disasters Act of 2021 (introduced 03/18/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.919 - Data Care Act of 2021 (introduced 03/23/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.922 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act of 2021 (introduced 03/23/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
S.979 - A bill to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to authorize additional funds for the Emergency Broadband Connectivity Fund, to provide grants to States and Tribal Entities to strengthen the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier, to provide for Federal coordination between the National Lifeline Eligibility Verifier and the National Accuracy Clearinghouse, and for other purposes. (introduced 03/25/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
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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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
H.R.1856 - To repeal certain provisions of the Communications Act of 1934, title 17 of the United States Code, and certain regulations, to allow for interim carriage of television broadcast signals, and for other purposes. (introduced 03/11/2021) - all provisions related to communications providers
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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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
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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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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)
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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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