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Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act or the PRESS Act This bill prohibits the federal government from compelling journalists and providers of telecommunications services (e.g., phone and internet companies) to disclose certain protected information, except in limited circumstances such as to prevent terrorism or imminent violence. Specifically, the bill protects from disclosure any information identifying a source, as well as any records, contents of a communication, documents, or information obtained or created by journalists in the course of their work. Further, the bill protects specified third parties, such as telecommunications carriers or social media companies, from being compelled to provide testimony or any document consisting of a record, information, or other communication that is stored by the third party on behalf of a journalist.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7927-7928)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4330.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7927-7930)
Ms. Jackson Lee moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 268.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 117-354.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Sources: Congress.gov
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
S.2457/H.R.4330 - PRESS Act. Support a federal shield law for journalists.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S 1601 / HR 3169 - Future of Local News Act. Support the strengthening of local news and studying the state of local news. S 2457 / HR 4330 - PRESS Act. Support the broad definition of "covered journalist."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues related to preventing the compelled disclosure of sources by journalists to government officials. Issues relating to broadcast use within the 6GHz band. Issues relating to broadcast use within the C-Band. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. Issues relating to disclosure of foreign government-sponsored programming. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to federal infrastructure funding for broadcast stations. Issues relating to market modification for the carriage of broadcast signals. Issues relating to pirate radio stations. Issues relating to protecting journalists from compelled disclosure of their sources. Issues relating to radio geo-targeting. Issues relating to radio receivers and accessibility in the automobile dash. Issues relating to regulatory fees paid by broadcasters to fund the FCC. Issues relating to television guard bands. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. Issues relating to the true reporting of retransmission consent fees paid by customers of multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs). Issues relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. H.R. 1754, MEDIA Diversity Act of 2021, All provisions. H.R. 1856, Modern Television Act of 2021, All provisions. H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Provisions relating to FCC Appropriations, the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act and the Local Journalism Sustainability Act. H.R. 3169, Future of Local News Act, All provisions. H.R. 3940, Local Journalism Sustainability Act, All provisions. H.R. 4208, Section 331 Obligation Clarification Act, All provisions. H.R. 4330, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, All provisions. H.R. 4857, Journalist Protection Act, All provisions. H.R. 4871, Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2021, All provisions. H.R. 5393, Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2021, All provisions. H.R. 5486, Simplifying Management, Reallocation, and Transfer of Spectrum Act, Provisions relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. H.R. 69, Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, All provisions. H.R. 6982, Public Lands Telecommunications Act, Provisions relating to rental fees charged to broadcasters. H.R. 7783, Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act of 2022, All provisions. H.R. 8254, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. H.R. 9180, Identifying Propaganda on Our Airwaves Act, All provisions. H.R. 9333, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2022, Provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television. H.Res. 277, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity, All provisions. S. 623, Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, All provisions. S. 673, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2021, All provisions. S. 1260. United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, Provisions relating to broadcast licenses. S. 1601, Future of Local News Act of 2021, All provisions. S. 1628, Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act, Provisions related to broadcasters. S. 2031, Promoting Rights and Online Speech Protections to Ensure Every Consumer is Heard Act, All provisions. S. 2093, For the People Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. S. 2220, Section 331 Obligation Clarification Act, All provisions. S. 2434, Local Journalism Sustainability Act, All provisions. S. 2456, Broadcast VOICES Act, All provisions. S. 2457, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, All provisions. S. 2528, Journalist Protection Act, All provisions. S. 3014, Next Generation Telecommunications Act, Provisions relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. S. 307, A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants for travel promotion, and for other purposes, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. S. 3288, NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021Provisions relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. S. 3405, Low Power Protection Act, All provisions. S. 3663, Kids Online Safety Act, Provisions related to broadcasters. S. 4685, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2023, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. S. 4713, A bill to authorize the Federal Communications Commission to specify additional sources from which a radio station licensee must obtain information to enable the licensee to announce that a foreign governmental entity has paid for a broadcast, All provisions. S. 4796, Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2022, All provisions. S. 5121, Communications, Video, and Technology Accessibility Act of 2022, Provisions relating to closed captioning on broadcast television. S.Res. 73, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity, All provisions.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 4330, PRESS Act, all provisions H.R. 8864, SLAPP Protection Act of 2022 Location data brokers, location data surveillance
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor congressional oversight over law enforcement and first amendment issues, including H.R.7072, the NDO Fairness Act and H.R. 4330, the PRESS Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| Referred to |
| July 1, 2021 |
| July 1, 2021 |
| Democratic |
| KY |
| Mary Gay Scanlon | Democratic | PA |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| Val Butler Demings | Democratic | FL |
Client expense: $2,880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (HR 2845, S 2838)Support the legislation OLC Sunlight Act (S. 3858) and DOJ OLC Transparency Act (S 3858)Transparency around DOJ OLC Opinions PLUM Act (HR 2043, S 857)Transparency around agency appointments Modernization of Senate Rules and Policies (not introduced)Modernization of the Senate Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying Act (PRESS Act) (HR 4330, S 2457)Journalist shield law Protecting our Democracy Act (PODA) (HR 5314, S 2921)Inclusion of various transparency + accountability provisions House Modernization Committee Resolution (not introduced)Strengthening Congress Senate Unionization Resolution (not introduced)Congressional Unionization Legislation on Transparency for White House Staff Pay Reporting (not introduced)Transparency around White House Staff Pay
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Informed Members of Congress of FBIs Raid of News Organization Project Veritas Founder, Journalist James OKeefe, and on FBI/DOJs Additional Surveillance Tactics on Project Veritas. Lobbied for protections for journalists found in H.R.4330, the PRESS Act. Lobbied for H.R.7072, the NDO Fairness Act, which would limit the ability of courts to enter nondisclosure orders.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Informed Members of Congress of FBIs Raid of News Organization Project Veritas Founder, Journalist James OKeefe, and on FBI/DOJs Additional Surveillance Tactics on Project Veritas. Lobbied for protections for journalists found in H.R.4330, the PRESS Act. Lobbied for H.R.7072, the NDO Fairness Act, which would limit the ability of courts to enter nondisclosure orders.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Protect the 1st lobbied in favor of legislation that would protect Americans First Amendment freedoms, including: H.R. 4330/S. 2457, the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying (PRESS) Act; and S. 797, the PACT Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Constitution
Lobbied for the PRESS Act HR 4330 and S 2457 which is media shield legislation. Also lobbied for the PACT Act, S 797 dealing with Section 230 of the CDA.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Press Act ( HR 4330 and S 2457). Would give journalists a statutory privilege to refrain from revealing confidential news sources. PACT Act ( S 797) making changes to section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Save Oak Flat Act ( S.915 and HR 1884)The bills would preserve Oak Flat, a religious site for the Apache Native Americans.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Media (information/publishing)
H.R. 4330 An act to maintain the free flow of information to the public by establishing appropriate limits on the federally compelled disclosure of information obtained as part of engaging in journalism, and for other purposes; discussion draft of H.R. 4857, S. 2528 "The Journalist Protection Act"; H.R. 1735, S.673 "The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act"; H.R. 7185 "Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act"; S.2992, H.R. 3816 "American Innovation and Choice Online Act"; S.2710 "Open App Markets Act"
Client expense: $298,857 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues relating to broadcast use within the 6GHz band. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard. Issues relating to radio receivers and accessibility in the automobile dash. Issues relating to broadcast use within the C-Band. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to regulatory fees paid by broadcasters to fund the FCC. Issues relating to protecting journalists from compelled disclosure of their sources. Issues relating to radio geo-targeting. Issues relating to federal infrastructure funding for broadcast stations. Issues relating to market modification for the carriage of broadcast signals. Issues relating to pirate radio stations. Issues relating to preventing the compelled disclosure of sources by journalists to government officials. Issues relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. Issues relating to television guard bands, a.k.a. white spaces. Issues relating to the Federal Communications Commission's rules governing broadcast ownership. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to the true reporting of retransmission consent fees paid by customers of multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs). Issues relating to proposals to require broadcast licensees to conduce independent research on the foreign governmental status of program sponsors. Issues relating to the Department of Justice's review of television broadcast station transactions. H.R. 69, Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, All provisions. H.Res. 277, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity, All provisions. H.R. 1856, Modern Television Act of 2021, All provisions. H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. H.R. 3169, Future of Local News Act, All provisions. H.R. 3940, Local Journalism Sustainability Act, All provisions. H.R. 4208, Section 331 Obligation Clarification Act, All provisions. H.R. 4330, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, All provisions. H.R. 4857, Journalist Protection Act, All provisions. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, Provisions relating to support of broadcast journalism. H.R. 5393, Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2021, All provisions. H.R. 5486, Simplifying Management, Reallocation, and Transfer of Spectrum Act, Provisions relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. H.R. 6982, Public Lands Telecommunications Act, Provisions relating to rental fees charged to broadcasters. H.R. 7783, Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act of 2022, All provisions. H.R. 8254, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. S.Res. 73, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity, All provisions. S. 307. A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants for travel promotion, and for other purposes, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. S. 623, Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, All provisions. S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, Provisions related to broadcast licenses. S. 1601, Future of Local News Act of 2021, All provisions. S. 2031, Promoting Rights and Online Speech Protections to Ensure Every Consumer is Heard Act, All provisions. S. 2093, For the People Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. S. 2220, Section 331 Obligation Clarification Act, All provisions. S. 2434, Local Journalism Sustainability Act, All provisions. S. 2457,Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, All provisions. S. 2528, Journalist Protection Act, All provisions. S. 3014, Next Generation Telecommunications ActProvisions relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. S. 3288, NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. S. 3405, Low Power Protection Act, All provisions. S. 4685, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2023, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. S. 4713, A bill to authorize the Federal Communications Commission to specify additional sources from which a radio station licensee must obtain information to enable the licensee to announce that a foreign governmental entity has paid for a broadcast,All provisions. S. 4796, Local News and Broadcast Media Preservation Act of 2022, All provisions. H.R. 1754, MEDIA Diversity Act of 2021, All provisions. H.R. 4871, Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2021, All provisions. S. 673, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2021, All provisions. S. 2456, Broadcast VOICES Act, All provisions.
Client expense: $2,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Government Issues
- Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (HR 2845, S 2838), Support the legislation - OLC Sunlight Act (S. 3858) and DOJ OLC Transparency Act (S 3858), Transparency around DOJ OLC Opinions - PLUM Act (HR 2043, S 857), Transparency around agency appointments - Modernization of Senate Rules and Policies (not introduced), Modernization of the Senate - Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying Act (PRESS Act) (HR 4330, S 2457), Journalist shield law - Protecting our Democracy Act (PODA) (HR 5314, S 2921), Inclusion of various transparency + accountability provisions - House Modernization Committee Resolution (not introduced), Strengthening Congress - Senate Unionization Resolution (not introduced), Congressional Unionization - Legislation on Transparency for White House Staff Pay Reporting (not introduced), Transparency around White House Staff Pay - January 6th Accountability - House Investigations for accountability
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Government Issues
- Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (HR 2845, S 2838), Support the legislation - OLC Sunlight Act (S. 3858) and DOJ OLC Transparency Act (S 3858), Transparency around DOJ OLC Opinions - PLUM Act (HR 2043, S 857), Transparency around agency appointments - Modernization of Senate Rules and Policies (not introduced), Modernization of the Senate - Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying Act (PRESS Act) (HR 4330, S 2457), Journalist shield law - Protecting our Democracy Act (PODA) (HR 5314, S 2921), Inclusion of various transparency + accountability provisions - Unnamed legislation to eliminate duplicative agency reports, Strengthening Congress - House Modernization Committee Resolution (not introduced), Strengthening Congress - House Unionization Resolution (H. Res. 915), Congressional Unionization - Senate Unionization Resolution (not introduced), Congressional Unionization - Legislation on Transparency for White House Staff Pay Reporting (not introduced), Transparency around White House Staff Pay
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Government Issues
- Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (HR 2845, S 2838), Support the legislation - OLC Sunlight Act (S. 3858) and DOJ OLC Transparency Act (S 3858), Transparency around DOJ OLC Opinions - PLUM Act (HR 2043, S 857), Transparency around agency appointments - Modernization of Senate Rules and Policies (not introduced), Modernization of the Senate - Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying Act (PRESS Act) (HR 4330, S 2457), Journalist shield law - Protecting our Democracy Act (PODA) (HR 5314, S 2921), Inclusion of various transparency + accountability provisions - House Modernization Committee Resolution (not introduced), Strengthening Congress - Senate Unionization Resolution (not introduced), Congressional Unionization - Legislation on Transparency for White House Staff Pay Reporting (not introduced), Transparency around White House Staff Pay
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Government Issues
- Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (HR 2845, S 2838), Support the legislation - OLC Sunlight Act (S. 3858) and DOJ OLC Transparency Act (S 3858), Transparency around DOJ OLC Opinions - PLUM Act (HR 2043, S 857), Transparency around agency appointments - Modernization of Senate Rules and Policies (not introduced), Modernization of the Senate - Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying Act (PRESS Act) (HR 4330, S 2457), Journalist shield law - Protecting our Democracy Act (PODA) (HR 5314, S 2921), Inclusion of various transparency + accountability provisions - Unnamed legislation to eliminate duplicative agency reports, Strengthening Congress - House Modernization Committee Resolution (not introduced), Strengthening Congress - House Unionization Resolution (H. Res. 915), Congressional Unionization - Senate Unionization Resolution (not introduced), Congressional Unionization - Legislation on Transparency for White House Staff Pay Reporting (not introduced), Transparency around White House Staff Pay
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Protect the 1st lobbied in favor of legislation that would protect Americans First Amendment freedoms, including: H.R. 4330/S. 2457, the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying (PRESS) Act; and S. 797, the PACT Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Monitor congressional oversight over law enforcement and first amendment issues, including H.R. 7072, the NDO Fairness Act and H.R. 4330, the PRESS Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Press Act ( HR 4330 and S 2457). Would give journalists a statutory privilege to refrain from revealing confidential news sources. PACT Act ( S 797) making changes to section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Save Oak Flat Act ( S.915 and HR 1884)The bills would preserve Oak Flat, a religious site for the Apache Native Americans.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
S. 673, Journalism Competition & Preservation Act; H. Con. Res. 33/S Con. Res. 9, the Local Freedom Act (LFRA); HR 4330, the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying; and issues related to daylight savings time and the Sunshine Protection Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (HR 2845, S 2838)Support the legislation OLC Sunlight Act (S. 3858) and DOJ OLC Transparency Act (S 3858)Transparency around DOJ OLC Opinions PLUM Act (HR 2043, S 857)Transparency around agency appointments Modernization of Senate Rules and Policies (not introduced)Modernization of the Senate Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying Act (PRESS Act) (HR 4330, S 2457)Journalist shield law Protecting our Democracy Act (PODA) (HR 5314, S 2921)Inclusion of various transparency + accountability provisions House Modernization Committee Resolution (not introduced)Strengthening Congress Senate Unionization Resolution (not introduced)Congressional Unionization Legislation on Transparency for White House Staff Pay Reporting (not introduced)Transparency around White House Staff Pay
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Constitution
Lobbied for the PRESS Act HR 4330 and S 2457 which is media shield legislation. Also lobbied for the PACT Act, S 797 dealing with Section 230 of the CDA.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Protect the 1st lobbied in favor of legislation that would protect Americans First Amendment freedoms, including: H.R. 4330/S. 2457, the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying (PRESS) Act; and S. 797, the PACT Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Protect the 1st lobbied in favor of legislation that would protect Americans First Amendment freedoms, including: H.R. 4330/S. 2457, the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying (PRESS) Act; and S. 797, the PACT Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Government Issues
- Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (HR 2845, S 2838), Support the legislation - OLC Sunlight Act (S. 3858) and DOJ OLC Transparency Act (S 3858), Transparency around DOJ OLC Opinions - PLUM Act (HR 2043, S 857), Transparency around agency appointments - Modernization of Senate Rules and Policies (not introduced), Modernization of the Senate - Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying Act (PRESS Act) (HR 4330, S 2457), Journalist shield law - Protecting our Democracy Act (PODA) (HR 5314, S 2921), Inclusion of various transparency + accountability provisions - Unnamed legislation to eliminate duplicative agency reports, Strengthening Congress - House Modernization Committee Resolution (not introduced), Strengthening Congress - House Unionization Resolution (H. Res. 915), Congressional Unionization - Senate Unionization Resolution (not introduced), Congressional Unionization - Legislation on Transparency for White House Staff Pay Reporting (not introduced), Transparency around White House Staff Pay
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Government Issues
- Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (HR 2845, S 2838), Support the legislation - OLC Sunlight Act (S. 3858) and DOJ OLC Transparency Act (S 3858), Transparency around DOJ OLC Opinions - PLUM Act (HR 2043, S 857), Transparency around agency appointments - Modernization of Senate Rules and Policies (not introduced), Modernization of the Senate - Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying Act (PRESS Act) (HR 4330, S 2457), Journalist shield law - Protecting our Democracy Act (PODA) (HR 5314, S 2921), Inclusion of various transparency + accountability provisions - Unnamed legislation to eliminate duplicative agency reports, Strengthening Congress - House Modernization Committee Resolution (not introduced), Strengthening Congress - House Unionization Resolution (H. Res. 915), Congressional Unionization - Senate Unionization Resolution (not introduced), Congressional Unionization - Legislation on Transparency for White House Staff Pay Reporting (not introduced), Transparency around White House Staff Pay
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues relating to broadcast use within the 6GHz band. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard. Issues relating to radio receivers and accessibility in the automobile dash. Issues relating to broadcast use within the C-Band. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to regulatory fees paid by broadcasters to fund the FCC. Issues relating to protecting journalists from compelled disclosure of their sources. Issues relating to radio geo-targeting. Issues relating to federal infrastructure funding for broadcast stations. Issues relating to market modification for the carriage of broadcast signals. Issues relating to pirate radio stations. Issues related to preventing the compelled disclosure of sources by journalists to government officials. Issues relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. Issues relating to television guard bands, a.k.a. white spaces. H.R. 69Sunshine Protection Act of 2021All provisions H.Res. 277, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity. All provisions H.R. 1735, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2021, All provisions. H.R. 1856, Modern Television Act of 2021, All provisions H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. H.R. 3169, Future of Local News Act, All provisions. H.R. 3940, Local Journalism Sustainability Act, All provisions. H.R. 4208, Section 331 Obligation Clarification Act, All provisions. H.R. 4330, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, All provisions. H.R. 4345, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. H.R. 4857, Journalist Protection Act, All provisions. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, Provisions relating to support of broadcast journalism. H.R. 5393, Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2021, All provisions. H.R. 5486, Simplifying Management, Reallocation, and Transfer of Spectrum Act, Provisions relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. H.R. 6982, Public Lands Telecommunications Act, Provisions relating to rental fees charged to broadcasters. H.R. 7783, Extending Americas Spectrum Auction Leadership Act of 2022, All provisions. S.Res. 73, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity, All provisions. S. 307, A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants for travel promotion, and for other purposes, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. S. 623, Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, All provisions. S. 673, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2021, All provisions. S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, Provisions related to broadcast licenses. S. 1601, Future of Local News Act of 2021, All provisions. S. 2031, Promoting Rights and Online Speech Protections to Ensure Every Consumer is Heard Act,All provisions. S. 2093, For the People Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. S. 2220, Section 331 Obligation Clarification Act, All provisions. S. 2434, Local Journalism Sustainability Act, All provisions. S. 2457, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act, All provisions. S. 2528, Journalist Protection Act, All provisions. S. 3014, Next Generation Telecommunications Act, Provisions relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. S. 3179, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. S. 3288, NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. S. 3405, Low Power Protection Act, All provisions.
Client expense: $2,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Constitution
Lobbied for the PRESS Act HR 4330 and S 2457 which is media shield legislation. Also lobbied for the PACT Act, S 797 dealing with Section 230 of the CDA.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Media (information/publishing)
H.R. 4330 An act to maintain the free flow of information to the public by establishing appropriate limits on the federally compelled disclosure of information obtained as part of engaging in journalism, and for other purposes; discussion draft of H.R. 4857, S. 2528 "The Journalist Protection Act"; H.R. 1735, S.673 "The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act"; H.R. 7185 "Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act"; S.2992, H.R. 3816 "American Innovation and Choice Online Act"; S.2710 "Open App Markets Act"
Client expense: $298,857 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Press Act ( HR 4330 and S 2457). Would give journalists a statutory privilege to refrain from revealing confidential news sources. PACT Act ( S 797) making changes to section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Save Oak Flat Act ( S.915 and HR 1884)The bills would preserve Oak Flat, a religious site for the Apache Native Americans.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Intelligence
Inform Members of Congress on FBIs Raid of News Organization Project Veritas Founder, Journalist James OKeefe, and on FBI/DOJ's Additional Surveillance Tactics on Project Veritas. Work related to S. 2457/H.R. 4330, the Protect Reporters from Excessive State Suppression (Press) Act and H.R. 7072, the NDO Fairness Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Inform Members of Congress on FBIs Raid of News Organization Project Veritas Founder, Journalist James OKeefe, and on FBI/DOJ's Additional Surveillance Tactics on Project Veritas. Work related to S. 2457/H.R. 4330, the Protect Reporters from Excessive State Suppression (Press) Act and H.R. 7072, the NDO Fairness Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Issues relating to broadcast use within the 6GHz band. Issues relating to the ATSC 3.0 next generation television standard. Issues relating to broadcast use within the C-Band. Issues relating to changes to Daylight Saving Time. Issues relating to emergency communications. Issues relating to FCC oversight. Issues relating to regulatory fees paid by broadcasters to fund the FCC. Issues relating to protecting journalists from compelled disclosure of their sources. Issues relating to federal infrastructure funding for broadcast stations. Issues relating to market modification for the carriage of broadcast signals. Issues relating to pirate radio stations. Issues related to preventing the compelled disclosure of sources by journalists to government officials. Issues relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. Issues relating to television guard bands, a.k.a. white spaces. Issues relating to the collection of employment diversity data from broadcast stations. Issues relating to carriage of television broadcast signals. Issues relating to the true reporting of retransmission consent fees paid by customers of multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs). Issues related to Auto Dash. Issues related to Geo-targeting. H.R. 69, Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, All provisions. H.Res. 277, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity, All provisions. H.R. 1856, Modern Television Act of 2021, All provisions. H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022. H.R. 4330, Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying Act. H.R. 6982, Public Lands Telecommunications Act. S.Res. 73, Reaffirming the commitment to media diversity and pledging to work with media entities and diverse stakeholders to develop common ground solutions to eliminate barriers to media diversity, All provisions. S. 307, A bill to amend the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants for travel promotion, and for other purposes, All provisions. S. 623, Sunshine Protection Act of 2021, All provisions. H.R. 1735, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2021, All provisions. S. 673, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2021, All provisions. H.R. 3169, Future of Local News Act, All provisions. H.R. 3940, Local Journalism Sustainability Act, All provision. S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2022, Provisions related to broadcast licenses. S. 1601, Future of Local News Act of 2021, All provisions. S. 2031, Promoting Rights and Online Speech Protections to Ensure Every Consumer is Heard Act, All provisions. S. 2093, For the People Act of 2021, Provisions relating to radio and television advertising. H.R. 4208, Section 331 Obligation Clarification Act. H.R. 4345, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. H.R. 4857, Journalist Protection Act. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, Provisions relating to support of broadcast journalism. H.R. 5393, Eliminating Local News Deserts Act of 2021. H.R. 5486, Simplifying Management, Reallocation, and Transfer of Spectrum Act, Provisions relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. S. 2220, Section 331 Obligation Clarification Act. S. 2434, Local Journalism Sustainability Act. S. 2456, Broadcast VOICES Act. S. 2528, Journalist Protection Act. H.R. 1754, MEDIA Diversity Act of 2021 H.R. 4871, Expanding Broadcast Ownership Opportunities Act of 2021. S. 3014, Next Generation Telecommunications Act,Provisions relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. S. 3179, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022, Provisions relating to FCC appropriations. S. 3288, NTIA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2021, Provisions relating to the use of licensed and unlicensed spectrum for broadcasting. S. 3405, Low Power Protection Act.
Client expense: $2,550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Protect the 1st lobbied in favor of legislation (or portions of legislation) that would protect Americans First Amendment freedoms, including: H.R. 4330/S. 2457, the Protect Reporters from Exploitative State Spying (PRESS) Act; S. 797, the PACT Act; H.R. 1884, the Save Oak Flats Act; and H.R. 4287, the USA Workforce Tax Credit Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Government Issues
-Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (HR 2845, S 2838); Support the legislation -OLC Sunlight Act (S. 3858) and DOJ OLC Transparency Act (not introduced); Transparency around DOJ OLC Opinions -PLUM Act (HR 2043, S 857); Transparency around agency appointments -Modernization of Senate Rules and Policies (not introduced); Modernization of the Senate -Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying Act (PRESS Act) (HR 4330, S 2457); Journalist shield law -Protecting our Democracy Act (PODA) (HR 5314, S 2921); Inclusion of various transparency + accountability provisions -Unnamed legislation to eliminate duplicative agency reports; Strengthening Congress -House Modernization Committee Resolution (not introduced); Strengthening Congress -House Unionization Resolution (H. Res. 915); Congressional Unionization -Senate Unionization Resolution (not introduced);Congressional Unionization -Ban Conflicted Trading Act (S. 564); Banning Members of Congress from Trading Stocks -Bipartisan Ban on Stock Ownership Act (S.3631); Banning Members of Congress from Trading Stocks
Client expense: $2,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Government Issues
- Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (HR 2835, S2838); public access to electronic copies of all congressionally mandated reports - OLC Sunlight Act (not yet reintroduced) and DOJ OLC Transparency Act (not yet reintroduced),Transparency around DOJ OLC Opinions - PLUM Act (HR 2043, S 857), Transparency around agency appointments - Modernization of Senate Rules and Politics (not introduced), Modernization of the Senate, filibuster reform - Protect Reporters from Exploitive State Spying Act (PRESS Act) (HR 4330, S 2457, Journalist shield law - Protecting our Democracy Act (PODA) (HR 5314, S 2921); Inclusion of various transparency + accountability provisions - Legislation to eliminate duplicative agency reports (unnamed); Strengthening congress - House Modernization Committee Resolution (not introduced); Strengthening congress - House Unionization Resolution (H. Res. 915), Congressional Unionization - Senate Unionization Resolution (not introduced), Congressional Unionization
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Constitution
Lobbied for the PRESS Act HR 4330 and S 2457 which is media shield legislation. Also lobbied for the PACT Act, S 797 dealing with Section 230 of the CDA.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Press Act ( HR 4330 and S 2457). Would give journalists a statutory privilege to refrain from revealing confidential news sources. PACT Act ( S 797) making changes to section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Save Oak Flat Act ( S.915 and HR 1884)The bills would preserve Oak Flat, a religious site for the Apache Native Americans.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Media (information/publishing)
H.R. 4330 An act to maintain the free flow of information to the public by establishing appropriate limits on the federally compelled disclosure of information obtained as part of engaging in journalism, and for other purposes; discussion draft of H.R. 4857, S. 2528 "The Journalist Protection Act"; H.R. 1735, S.673 "The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act"; H.R. 7185 "Federal Contracting for Peace and Security Act"; S.2992, H.R. 3816 "American Innovation and Choice Online Act"; S.2710 "Open App Markets Act"
Client expense: $91,814 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Protect the 1st lobbied in favor of legislation (or portions of legislation) that would protect Americans First Amendment freedoms, including: H.R. 4330/S. 2457, the Press Act; S. 797, the PACT Act; and H.R. 1884, the Save Oak Flats Act. Protect the 1st also lobbied with respect to certain portions of H.R. 5, the Equality Act, that threaten Americans religious liberty, and analogous portions of a competing bill, H.R.1440 or the Fairness for All Act, that would protect religious liberty.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Constitution
Lobbied for the PRESS Act HR 4330 and S 2457 which is media shield legislation. Also lobbied for the PACT Act, S 797 dealing with Section 230 of the CDA.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Media (information/publishing)
H.R. 4330 An act to maintain the free flow of information to the public by establishing appropriate limits on the federally compelled disclosure of information obtained as part of engaging in journalism, and for other purposes; discussion draft of H.R. 4857, S. 2528 "The Journalist Protection Act"; H.R. 1735, S. 673 "The Journalism Competition and Preservation Act"
Client expense: $119,083 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Press Act ( HR 4330 and S 2457). Would give journalists a statutory privilege to refrain from revealing confidential news sources. PACT Act ( S 797) making changes to section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Save Oak Flat Act ( S.915 and HR 1884)The bills would preserve Oak Flat, a religious site for the Apache Native Americans.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Protect the 1st lobbied in favor of legislation (or portions of legislation) that would protect Americans First Amendment freedoms, including: H.R. 4330/S. 2457, the Press Act; S. 797, the PACT Act; and H.R. 1884, the Save Oak Flats Act. Protect the 1st also lobbied with respect to certain portions of H.R. 5, the Equality Act, that threaten Americans religious liberty, and analogous portions of a competing bill, H.R.1440 or the Fairness for All Act, that would protect religious liberty.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Constitution
Lobbied for the PRESS Act HR 4330 which is media shield legislation. Also lobbied for the PACT Act, S 797 dealing with Section 230 of the CDA.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Media (information/publishing)
H.R. 4330 An act to maintain the free flow of information to the public by establishing appropriate limits on the federally compelled disclosure of information obtained as part of engaging in journalism, and for other purposes; discussion draft of "the Journalist Protection Act"; S.2072 "Unsubscribe Act of 2021"
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2021 · second_quarter · Media (information/publishing)
H.R. 4330 An act to maintain the free flow of information to the public by establishing appropriate limits on the federally compelled disclosure of information obtained as part of engaging in journalism, and for other purposes; discussion draft of "the Journalist Protection Act"
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office