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Lobbying Spend
$350K
Filings
37
Firms Hired
2
Active Period
2010–2017
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available
Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings
Most frequently reported lobbying issues
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Performance Rights Act
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION
Performance Rights Act - S379 - HR 848: Discussed the potential deal between the NAB and the RIAA/musicFirst, including the likelihood that the provision regarding FM chips in cell phones would be approved by Congress and the likelihood that the legislation would be passed if a deal between the parties could not be reached. Discussed the status of the legislation, including the status of the legislation being attached to another piece of legislation.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 848
Performance Rights Act
2010 · fourth_quarter · Firm: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION
Performance Rights Act - S379 - HR 848: Discussed the potential deal between the NAB and the RIAA/musicFirst, including the likelihood that the provision regarding FM chips in cell phones would be approved by Congress and the likelihood that the legislation would be passed if a deal between the parties could not be reached. Discussed the status of the legislation, including the status of the legislation being attached to another piece of legislation.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S379
Performance Rights Act
2010 · third_quarter · Firm: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION
Performance Rights Act - S 379 - HR 848: Discussed the potential deal between NAB and RIAA and the likelihood that the provision regarding FM chips in cell phones would be approved by Congress, how Congress would respond to future rate increase requests by RIAA and the timing and likelihood of passage of the legislation if a deal could not be agreed to. FCC Docket 99-25 regarding FM translator applications from the 2003 FCC FM translator filing window. Discussed a proposed memorandum of agreement made with low-power FM advocate, Prometheus Radio Project, that would eliminate the currently proposed ten application limit for currently pending FM translator applications from the 2003 filing window. The application cap would have resulted in thousands of applications being dismissed even though other parties (including low power FM station applicants) might not having any interest in utilizing the requested frequency/frequencies. FM chips in cell phones: Requested that congressional offices consider the benefits of having/encouraging cell phone makers install FM chips in cell phones, including the benefit of easily communicating vital information to the public in case of emergencies and natural disasters.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 848
Performance Rights Act - S 379 - HR 848: Discussed the potential deal between NAB and RIAA and the likelihood that the provision regarding FM chips in cell phones would be approved by Congress, how Congress would respond to future rate increase requests by RIAA and the timing and likelihood of passage of the legislation if a deal could not be agreed to. FCC Docket 99-25 regarding FM translator applications from the 2003 FCC FM translator filing window. Discussed a proposed memorandum of agreement made with low-power FM advocate, Prometheus Radio Project, that would eliminate the currently proposed ten application limit for currently pending FM translator applications from the 2003 filing window. The application cap would have resulted in thousands of applications being dismissed even though other parties (including low power FM station applicants) might not having any interest in utilizing the requested frequency/frequencies. FM chips in cell phones: Requested that congressional offices consider the benefits of having/encouraging cell phone makers install FM chips in cell phones, including the benefit of easily communicating vital information to the public in case of emergencies and natural disasters.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S 379
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION
Performance Rights Act - S 379 - HR 848: Oppose passage of entire legislation. Raised specific concern that, if legislation passes, non-commercial broadcasters who operate on a commercial license pursuant to an local marketing agreement or equivalent with the current licensee could be required to pay the commercial royalty rates unless a specific provision were added to deal with this issue. Local Community Radio Act - S 592 - HR 1147: Specifically concerned with Section 6 of the initially filed legislation in both houses, which could have allowed currently existing or authorized FM translator stations to be displaced by new low power FM stations. FM translator applications from 2003 FCC open filing window - disposition of pending applications (FCC Docket 99-25): Raised concern that currently pending FM translator applications from the FCC's 2003 open filing window could be dismissed even though other parties (including low power FM station applicants) might not be interested in utilizing the requested frequency/frequencies. FM chips in cell phones: Requested that congressional offices consider the benefits of having/encouraging cell phone makers install FM chips in cell phones, including the benefit of easily communicating vital information to the public in case of emergencies and natural disasters.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 1147
Performance Rights Act
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION
Performance Rights Act - S 379 - HR 848: Oppose passage of entire legislation. Raised specific concern that, if legislation passes, non-commercial broadcasters who operate on a commercial license pursuant to an local marketing agreement or equivalent with the current licensee could be required to pay the commercial royalty rates unless a specific provision were added to deal with this issue. Local Community Radio Act - S 592 - HR 1147: Specifically concerned with Section 6 of the initially filed legislation in both houses, which could have allowed currently existing or authorized FM translator stations to be displaced by new low power FM stations. FM translator applications from 2003 FCC open filing window - disposition of pending applications (FCC Docket 99-25): Raised concern that currently pending FM translator applications from the FCC's 2003 open filing window could be dismissed even though other parties (including low power FM station applicants) might not be interested in utilizing the requested frequency/frequencies. FM chips in cell phones: Requested that congressional offices consider the benefits of having/encouraging cell phone makers install FM chips in cell phones, including the benefit of easily communicating vital information to the public in case of emergencies and natural disasters.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 848
A bill to reduce temporarily the rate of duty on Methyl N-(2-[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-oxymethyl] phenyl)-N-methoxycarbanose.
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION
Performance Rights Act - S 379 - HR 848: Oppose passage of entire legislation. Raised specific concern that, if legislation passes, non-commercial broadcasters who operate on a commercial license pursuant to an local marketing agreement or equivalent with the current licensee could be required to pay the commercial royalty rates unless a specific provision were added to deal with this issue. Local Community Radio Act - S 592 - HR 1147: Specifically concerned with Section 6 of the initially filed legislation in both houses, which could have allowed currently existing or authorized FM translator stations to be displaced by new low power FM stations. FM translator applications from 2003 FCC open filing window - disposition of pending applications (FCC Docket 99-25): Raised concern that currently pending FM translator applications from the FCC's 2003 open filing window could be dismissed even though other parties (including low power FM station applicants) might not be interested in utilizing the requested frequency/frequencies. FM chips in cell phones: Requested that congressional offices consider the benefits of having/encouraging cell phone makers install FM chips in cell phones, including the benefit of easily communicating vital information to the public in case of emergencies and natural disasters.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: s 2003
Performance Rights Act
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION
Performance Rights Act - S 379 - HR 848: Oppose passage of entire legislation. Raised specific concern that, if legislation passes, non-commercial broadcasters who operate on a commercial license pursuant to an local marketing agreement or equivalent with the current licensee could be required to pay the commercial royalty rates unless a specific provision were added to deal with this issue. Local Community Radio Act - S 592 - HR 1147: Specifically concerned with Section 6 of the initially filed legislation in both houses, which could have allowed currently existing or authorized FM translator stations to be displaced by new low power FM stations. FM translator applications from 2003 FCC open filing window - disposition of pending applications (FCC Docket 99-25): Raised concern that currently pending FM translator applications from the FCC's 2003 open filing window could be dismissed even though other parties (including low power FM station applicants) might not be interested in utilizing the requested frequency/frequencies. FM chips in cell phones: Requested that congressional offices consider the benefits of having/encouraging cell phone makers install FM chips in cell phones, including the benefit of easily communicating vital information to the public in case of emergencies and natural disasters.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S 379
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
2010 · second_quarter · Firm: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION
Performance Rights Act - S 379 - HR 848: Oppose passage of entire legislation. Raised specific concern that, if legislation passes, non-commercial broadcasters who operate on a commercial license pursuant to an local marketing agreement or equivalent with the current licensee could be required to pay the commercial royalty rates unless a specific provision were added to deal with this issue. Local Community Radio Act - S 592 - HR 1147: Specifically concerned with Section 6 of the initially filed legislation in both houses, which could have allowed currently existing or authorized FM translator stations to be displaced by new low power FM stations. FM translator applications from 2003 FCC open filing window - disposition of pending applications (FCC Docket 99-25): Raised concern that currently pending FM translator applications from the FCC's 2003 open filing window could be dismissed even though other parties (including low power FM station applicants) might not be interested in utilizing the requested frequency/frequencies. FM chips in cell phones: Requested that congressional offices consider the benefits of having/encouraging cell phone makers install FM chips in cell phones, including the benefit of easily communicating vital information to the public in case of emergencies and natural disasters.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S 592
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
2010 · first_quarter · Firm: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION
Performance Rights Act - S 379 - HR 848: Oppose passage of entire legislation. Raised specific concern that, if legislation passes, non-commercial broadcasters who operate on a commercial license pursuant to an local marketing agreement or equivalent with the current licensee could be required to pay the commercial royalty rates unless a specific provision were added to deal with this issue. Local Community Radio Act - S 592 - HR 1147: Specifically concerned with Section 6, which could potentially allow currently existing or authorized FM translator stations to be displaced by new low power FM stations. FM translator applications from 2003 FCC open filing window - disposition of pending applications (FCC Docket 99-25): Raised concern that currently pending FM translator applications from the FCC's 2003 open filing window could be dismissed even though other parties (including low power FM station applicants) might not be interested in utilizing the requested frequency/frequencies. FM chips in cell phones: Requested that congressional offices consider the benefits of having/encouraging cell phone makers install FM chips in cell phones.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 1147
Performance Rights Act
2010 · first_quarter · Firm: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION
Performance Rights Act - S 379 - HR 848: Oppose passage of entire legislation. Raised specific concern that, if legislation passes, non-commercial broadcasters who operate on a commercial license pursuant to an local marketing agreement or equivalent with the current licensee could be required to pay the commercial royalty rates unless a specific provision were added to deal with this issue. Local Community Radio Act - S 592 - HR 1147: Specifically concerned with Section 6, which could potentially allow currently existing or authorized FM translator stations to be displaced by new low power FM stations. FM translator applications from 2003 FCC open filing window - disposition of pending applications (FCC Docket 99-25): Raised concern that currently pending FM translator applications from the FCC's 2003 open filing window could be dismissed even though other parties (including low power FM station applicants) might not be interested in utilizing the requested frequency/frequencies. FM chips in cell phones: Requested that congressional offices consider the benefits of having/encouraging cell phone makers install FM chips in cell phones.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 848
A bill to reduce temporarily the rate of duty on Methyl N-(2-[[1-(4-chlorophenyl)-1H-pyrazol-3-yl]-oxymethyl] phenyl)-N-methoxycarbanose.
2010 · first_quarter · Firm: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION
Performance Rights Act - S 379 - HR 848: Oppose passage of entire legislation. Raised specific concern that, if legislation passes, non-commercial broadcasters who operate on a commercial license pursuant to an local marketing agreement or equivalent with the current licensee could be required to pay the commercial royalty rates unless a specific provision were added to deal with this issue. Local Community Radio Act - S 592 - HR 1147: Specifically concerned with Section 6, which could potentially allow currently existing or authorized FM translator stations to be displaced by new low power FM stations. FM translator applications from 2003 FCC open filing window - disposition of pending applications (FCC Docket 99-25): Raised concern that currently pending FM translator applications from the FCC's 2003 open filing window could be dismissed even though other parties (including low power FM station applicants) might not be interested in utilizing the requested frequency/frequencies. FM chips in cell phones: Requested that congressional offices consider the benefits of having/encouraging cell phone makers install FM chips in cell phones.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: s 2003
Performance Rights Act - S 379 - HR 848: Oppose passage of entire legislation. Raised specific concern that, if legislation passes, non-commercial broadcasters who operate on a commercial license pursuant to an local marketing agreement or equivalent with the current licensee could be required to pay the commercial royalty rates unless a specific provision were added to deal with this issue. Local Community Radio Act - S 592 - HR 1147: Specifically concerned with Section 6, which could potentially allow currently existing or authorized FM translator stations to be displaced by new low power FM stations. FM translator applications from 2003 FCC open filing window - disposition of pending applications (FCC Docket 99-25): Raised concern that currently pending FM translator applications from the FCC's 2003 open filing window could be dismissed even though other parties (including low power FM station applicants) might not be interested in utilizing the requested frequency/frequencies. FM chips in cell phones: Requested that congressional offices consider the benefits of having/encouraging cell phone makers install FM chips in cell phones.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S 379
Local Community Radio Act of 2009
2010 · first_quarter · Firm: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION
Performance Rights Act - S 379 - HR 848: Oppose passage of entire legislation. Raised specific concern that, if legislation passes, non-commercial broadcasters who operate on a commercial license pursuant to an local marketing agreement or equivalent with the current licensee could be required to pay the commercial royalty rates unless a specific provision were added to deal with this issue. Local Community Radio Act - S 592 - HR 1147: Specifically concerned with Section 6, which could potentially allow currently existing or authorized FM translator stations to be displaced by new low power FM stations. FM translator applications from 2003 FCC open filing window - disposition of pending applications (FCC Docket 99-25): Raised concern that currently pending FM translator applications from the FCC's 2003 open filing window could be dismissed even though other parties (including low power FM station applicants) might not be interested in utilizing the requested frequency/frequencies. FM chips in cell phones: Requested that congressional offices consider the benefits of having/encouraging cell phone makers install FM chips in cell phones.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: —
Matched citations: S 592
Source: Senate LDA