COMCAST CORPORATION for COMCAST CORPORATION
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Constitution CON
Freedom of the Press and First Amendment.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PHILIP TAHTAKRAN | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
International Intellectual Property Protection - TPP, WIPO, TTIP, TPA, NAFTA.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PHILIP TAHTAKRAN | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Bonus depreciation, alternative minimum tax, and extenders. Advertising deductibility tax provisions. Implementation of IRC section 181, regarding treatment of film and television productions. H.R. 1 - An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LINDSEY DICKINSON | — |
| PETER FILON | — |
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
| MELISSA MAXFIELD | — |
| ASHLEY MCGEE | — |
| JUAN F OTERO | — |
| PHILIP TAHTAKRAN | — |
| JOSEPH TRAHERN | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Legislation regarding a framework for cybersecurity, and mitigation and prevention of cyber threats. Unlicensed spectrum. Internet of Things.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PETER FILON | — |
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
| MELISSA MAXFIELD | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Online copyright infringement. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY 2018. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2018. Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 2018. Financial Services Appropriations, FY 2018. International Intellectual Property Protection - TPP, WIPO, TTIP, TPA, NAFTA. Copyright Law Reform. Patent issues before the ITC.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EARLE F JONES | — |
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
| MELISSA MAXFIELD | — |
| MITCHELL ROSE | — |
| PHILIP TAHTAKRAN | — |
| JOSEPH TRAHERN | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Legislation regarding data security and breach notification. Arbitration issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PETER FILON | — |
| EARLE F JONES | — |
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
| MELISSA MAXFIELD | — |
Government Issues GOV
Legislation to reform the Federal Communications Commission. Legislation to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 regarding the Universal Service Fund.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
| MELISSA MAXFIELD | — |
| ASHLEY MCGEE | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
Implementation of section 224 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding pole attachments. Implementation of section 325 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding retransmission consent. Implementation of section 613 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding media ownership limits. Implementation of section 616 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding carriage of independent programming. Implementation of section 628 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding program access. Privacy issues, including issues related to Sections 222 of the Communications Act, as amended. Restoring Internet Freedom - FCC Docket 17 -108 ( previously, Preserving the Open Internet/Broadband Industry Practices). Sports Programming, including cable carriage of the Regional Sports Networks and blackouts. Rural Broadband Deployment. Online Video Issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LINDSEY DICKINSON | — |
| PETER FILON | — |
| EARLE F JONES | — |
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
| MELISSA MAXFIELD | — |
| ASHLEY MCGEE | — |
| JUAN F OTERO | — |
| MITCHELL ROSE | — |
| PHILIP TAHTAKRAN | — |
| JOSEPH TRAHERN | — |
Affiliated organisations
| Organisation | Location |
|---|---|
| NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC | Washington, DC, US |
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