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LOBBYING REPORT

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

1. Registrant Name Organization/Lobbying Firm Self Employed Individual
CGCN GROUP, LLC

2. Address

Address1
1307 New York Ave., NW Suite 600
 Address2
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City
Washington
 State
DC
 Zip Code
20005
 Country
USA

3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)

City
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State
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Zip Code
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Country
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4a. Contact Name b. Telephone Number c. E-mail
​Mr.
​Steve Clark
​2026280028
​lauren@cgcn.com
5. Senate ID#
​76992-1002781
7. Client Name Self Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentality
​BSA, The Software Alliance (Formerly BSA Business Software Alliance, Inc)
6. House ID#
​361180093
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
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13
12. Lobbying 13. Organizations
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:
Less than $5,000
Less than $5,000
$5,000 or more $
​30,000.00
$5,000 or more $
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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: Mike Nielsen
 Date
10/21/2024 2:59:18 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 CPI

16. Specific lobbying issues

Issues related to modernization of government technology generally, and specifically HR 4891 - Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act, S. 2871 - Multi-Cloud Innovation and Advancement Act, HR 5887 - Government Service Delivery Improvement Act and FedRAMP

Issues pertaining to Cybersecurity generally, and specifically, H.R. 1360 - Cybersecurity Literacy Act, H.R.4552 - Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023, S.2251 - Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023

Issues pertaining to the development of Artificial Intelligence generally, and specifically, H.R. 4223 - National AI Commission Act, S. 3205 - Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act, S. 3312: Artificial Intelligence Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act of 2023, H.R.6936 - Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act, S. 2714 - CREATE AI Act, S. 4495 - PREPARED for AI Act, S. 4875 - NO FAKES Act

Issues pertaining to government procurement of software generally,
and including, H.R. 1059 - SECURE Notarization Act of 2023, S. 931 - Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act, S.3594 - SHARE IT Act, S. 4066 - FIT Procurement Act

Comprehensive federal privacy legislation, H.R. 8818 - American Privacy Rights Act of 2024

Issues pertaining to content moderation and Section 230 generally including, but not limited to S. 483 - Internet Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (PACT) Act, S. 1865 - TAG Act, S. 1409/H.R. 7891 Kids Online Safety Act - pertaining to Business-to-business software business models as they relate to the online content moderation of minors.


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
Sam
Geduldig
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Jay
Cranford
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John
Stipicevic
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Scott
Riplinger
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Martha
Miller
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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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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

Issues pertaining to market access for software products and services in international markets including, but not limited to, provisions related to intellectual property protection and market access for software products and services.

Issues pertaining to international trade agreements including, but not limited to, provisions relating to IP protection and enforcement, electronic commerce, services and government procurement.



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
Sam
Geduldig
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Jay
Cranford
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John
Stipicevic
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Scott
Riplinger
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Martha
Miller
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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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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

National Defense Authorization Act generally, and including H.R. 2760 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, H.R. 8070 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, S. 4638 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.


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
Sam
Geduldig
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Jay
Cranford
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John
Stipicevic
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Scott
Riplinger
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Martha
Miller
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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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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 pertaining to intellectual property rights including, but not limited to, patent protection and enforcement, copyright protection and enforcement in international markets.

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
Jay
Cranford
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Sam
Geduldig
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John
Stipicevic
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Scott
Riplinger
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Martha
Miller
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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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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

Issues pertaining to Workforce Development and retraining issues.

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
Jay
Cranford
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Sam
Geduldig
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John
Stipicevic
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Scott
Riplinger
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Martha
Miller
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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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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

Issues related to intelligence community surveillance of electronic communications.

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
Jay
Cranford
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Sam
Geduldig
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John
Stipicevic
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Scott
Riplinger
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Martha
Miller
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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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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

Domestic law enforcement access to digital evidence generally, and specifically, H.R. 3089 - NDO Fairness 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
Jay
Cranford
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Sam
Geduldig
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John
Stipicevic
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Scott
Riplinger
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Martha
Miller
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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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Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.

20. Client new address

Address
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Zip Code
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21. Client new principal place of business (if different than line 20)

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22. New General description of client’s business or activities

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LOBBYIST UPDATE

23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client

First Name
Last Name
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Last Name
Suffix
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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:

Name Address Principal Place of Business
(city and state or country)
Street Address
City State/Province Zip Country
City
State Country

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:

Name Address Principal place of business
(city and state or country) 		Amount of contribution for lobbying activities Ownership percentage in client
Street Address
City State/Province Country
City
State Country
%

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?

Lobbyist Name Description of Offense(s)