SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. for SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
What was lobbied
13 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Education EDU
Issues related to digital divide, STEM education and issues related to workforce development.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
US-Asia relations; civil society development; investment in the US by foreign-held companies; AI Stack and Action Plan.
Foreign entity interest: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| GENE M. IRISARI | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| SCOTT CHRISTIAN THOMPSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Tax credit extension legislation; R&D amortization; international tax matters; 48D.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| GENE M. IRISARI | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| SCOTT CHRISTIAN THOMPSON | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Issues related to R&D policy and CHIPS authorization; DOD- Defense Technology Hubs in the NDAA; AI R&D, Quantum Authorization and coordination; R&D authorization and funding accounts.
Foreign entity interest: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GRACE MAGALETTA | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Issues related to immigration and workforce development.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Health Issues HCR
Issues related to digital health.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| PRERNA TOMAR | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Issues related to IP policy, including litigation funding transparency.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| PRERNA TOMAR | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Manufacturing MAN
Investment in the US by foreign-held companies, CHIPS and Science Act advocacy and implementation, PL 117-167; S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; grid and energy bills that would impact data centers.
Foreign entity interest: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| GENE M. IRISARI | — |
| GRACE MAGALETTA | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| SCOTT CHRISTIAN THOMPSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Outreach and monitoring relating technology issues, including 5G, 6G, spectrum and wireless broadband, affecting the telecommunications industry; S.4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024; H.R. 651 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025; H.R.3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023; CHIPS and Science Act, PL 117-167; issues related to privacy regulations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Outreach and monitoring related to supply chain, bilateral and multilateral trade policy and proceedings; CHIPS and Science Act, PL 117-167; S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
Foreign entity interest: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| GENE M. IRISARI | — |
| GRACE MAGALETTA | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| SCOTT CHRISTIAN THOMPSON | — |
Government Issues GOV
Government procurement policy; S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| GRACE MAGALETTA | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Computer Industry CPI
Cybersecurity regulations and policy; artificial intelligence policy issues; R&D policies; display policy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Outreach and monitoring related to appropriations legislation including for consumer, energy efficiency programs and telecommunications and semiconductor; issues related to R&D policy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| GENE M. IRISARI | — |
| GRACE MAGALETTA | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| PRERNA TOMAR | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
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