MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC. for EBAY INC
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Banking BAN
Internet Drug Sales: Draft legislation related to online drug sales S.980, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 General issues related to anti-money laundering compliance
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KELLY RUCKER BINGEL | — |
| JAMIE BROWN | — |
| DAVID CASTAGNETTI | — |
| COLETTE DESMARAIS | — |
| ELISE FINLEY PICKERING | — |
| JONATHAN RUSSELL HOGANSON | Legislative Director, Rep. Rahm Emanuel |
| KARIN HUDSON | — |
| STACEY RAMPY | — |
| DEAN ROSEN | — |
| DAVID R THOMAS | — |
| ALEX VOGEL | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
General issues related to the Tax Gap and proposals to create new forms of third-party information reporting related to the gross revenues of small businesses. Merchant Payment Card Reporting: H.R.6275, Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 H.R.3221, American Housing Reserve and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2009 Streamlines Sales Tax Project (SSTP) H.R.3396 and S.34, Sales Tax Fairness and Simplification Act Business Activity Tax: S.1726, Business Activity Tax Simplification Act of 2007
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KELLY RUCKER BINGEL | — |
| JAMIE BROWN | — |
| DAVID CASTAGNETTI | — |
| COLETTE DESMARAIS | — |
| ELISE FINLEY PICKERING | — |
| JONATHAN RUSSELL HOGANSON | Legislative Director, Rep. Rahm Emanuel |
| KARIN HUDSON | — |
| BRUCE MEHLMAN | — |
| STACEY RAMPY | — |
| DEAN ROSEN | — |
| DAVID R THOMAS | — |
| ALEX VOGEL | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Net neutrality and broadband: H.R.5353, The Internet Freedom Preservation Act S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation ActS.1190, Connect the Nation Act; S.1492, Broadbant Data Improvement Act General issues related to protecting the Internet from attempts by network operators to block or degrade content. Universal Service Reform: H.R.2045, The Universal Service Reform Act of 2006 S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act Emergency Services over VOIP Networks: S.428, IP-Enabled Voice Communications and Public Safety Act of 2007 H.R.3403, The 911 Modernization and Public Safety Act S.215, Internet Freedom Preservation Act H.R.3403, The New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6320, The 21st Century Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2008
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KELLY RUCKER BINGEL | — |
| JAMIE BROWN | — |
| DAVID CASTAGNETTI | — |
| COLETTE DESMARAIS | — |
| ELISE FINLEY PICKERING | — |
| JONATHAN RUSSELL HOGANSON | Legislative Director, Rep. Rahm Emanuel |
| KARIN HUDSON | — |
| STACEY RAMPY | — |
| DEAN ROSEN | — |
| DAVID R THOMAS | — |
| ALEX VOGEL | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Third Party Liability: Global Anti-Counterfeiting Treaty H.R.4279, Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 S.2317, Intellectual Property Enforcement Act of 2007 Patent Reform: H.R.1908 and S.1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KELLY RUCKER BINGEL | — |
| JAMIE BROWN | — |
| DAVID CASTAGNETTI | — |
| COLETTE DESMARAIS | — |
| ELISE FINLEY PICKERING | — |
| JONATHAN RUSSELL HOGANSON New | — |
| KARIN HUDSON | — |
| BRUCE MEHLMAN | — |
| STACEY RAMPY | — |
Health Issues HCR
Affordable Health Insurance: Draft legislation to encourage greater access to affordable health insurance H.R.4460, The Health Care Choice Act of 2007
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KELLY RUCKER BINGEL | — |
| JAMIE BROWN | — |
| DAVID CASTAGNETTI | — |
| COLETTE DESMARAIS | — |
| ELISE FINLEY PICKERING | — |
| JONATHAN RUSSELL HOGANSON New | — |
| KARIN HUDSON | — |
| BRUCE MEHLMAN | — |
| STACEY RAMPY | — |
| DEAN ROSEN | — |
| DAVID R THOMAS | — |
| ALEX VOGEL | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Child safety: S.2045, Consumer Protection Safety Commission Reform Act of 2007 H.R.4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act of 2007 H.R.5692, The Infant Crib Safety Act of 2008 Spyware and the use of behavioral tracking data to follow online activity: H.R.1525, Internet Spyware Prevention Act of 2007 H.R.964, Securely Protect Yourself Against Cyber-Trespass Act (SPY ACT) S.1625, Counter Spy Act Online privacy; data security; identify theft: S.2168, Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act of 2007 S.1260, Data Security Act of 2007 H.R.4175, Privacy and Cyber Crime Enforcement Act of 2007 S.495, Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007 H.R.958, Data Accountability and Trust Act S.1178, Identity Theft Prevention Act S.1260 and H.R.1685, Data Security Act of 2007
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KELLY RUCKER BINGEL | — |
| JAMIE BROWN | — |
| DAVID CASTAGNETTI | — |
| COLETTE DESMARAIS | — |
| ELISE FINLEY PICKERING | — |
| JONATHAN RUSSELL HOGANSON New | — |
| KARIN HUDSON | — |
| BRUCE MEHLMAN | — |
| STACEY RAMPY | — |
| DEAN ROSEN | — |
| DAVID R THOMAS | — |
| ALEX VOGEL | — |
Immigration IMM
Visas/Green Cards for High-Skilled Workers: H.R.5642, Strengthening US Technology and Innovation Act; S.2205, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act of 2007; H.R.1930 and S.1083, Securing Knowledge, Innovation, Leadership (SKIL) Act of 2007; H.R.1645, Security Through Regularized Immigration and Vibrant Economy (STRIVE) Act of 2007
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KELLY RUCKER BINGEL | — |
| JAMIE BROWN | — |
| DAVID CASTAGNETTI | — |
| COLETTE DESMARAIS | — |
| ELISE FINLEY PICKERING | — |
| JONATHAN RUSSELL HOGANSON New | — |
| KARIN HUDSON | — |
| BRUCE MEHLMAN | — |
| STACEY RAMPY | — |
| DEAN ROSEN | — |
| DAVID R THOMAS | — |
| ALEX VOGEL | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Third Party Liability: Draft legislation related to online drug sales S.980, Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2007 General issues related to the sale of military-related items on Internet websites General issues related to the sale of ammonium nitrate on Internet websites General issues related to competition law and consolidation in the online advertising industry Organized Retail Crime Private Sector Arbitration Agreements: S.1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 H.R.3010, Arbitration Fairness Act General issues related to law enforcement access to Internet communications Retail price maintenance: S.2261, Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KELLY RUCKER BINGEL | — |
| JAMIE BROWN | — |
| DAVID CASTAGNETTI | — |
| COLETTE DESMARAIS | — |
| ELISE FINLEY PICKERING | — |
| JONATHAN RUSSELL HOGANSON New | — |
| KARIN HUDSON | — |
| BRUCE MEHLMAN | — |
| STACEY RAMPY | — |
| DEAN ROSEN | — |
| DAVID R THOMAS | — |
| ALEX VOGEL | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.