FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC for CISCO SYSTEMS INC
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Computer Industry CPI
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G/6G networks
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ACKIL | — |
| KEVIN CUMMINS | — |
| SARAH BETH JANSEN | — |
| ROLAND NELSON LITTERST | — |
| WESLEY MCCLELLAND | — |
| MATTHEW TANIELIAN | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; Intellectual Property/Patent enforcement at the International Trade Commission; H.R. 3152/S. 1546, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025; H.R. 3160/S. 1553, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act); H.R. 1574/S. 708, RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025; USPTO Rulemaking related to Inter Partes Review
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ACKIL | — |
| KEVIN CUMMINS | — |
| SARAH BETH JANSEN | — |
| ROLAND NELSON LITTERST | — |
| WESLEY MCCLELLAND | — |
| MATTHEW TANIELIAN | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G/6G networks; H.R. 2765/S. 1362, SAFE Supply Chains Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ACKIL | — |
| KEVIN CUMMINS | — |
| SARAH BETH JANSEN | — |
| ROLAND NELSON LITTERST | — |
| WESLEY MCCLELLAND | — |
| MATTHEW TANIELIAN | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission; Issues related to reauthorization of Export-Import Bank
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ACKIL | — |
| KEVIN CUMMINS | — |
| SARAH BETH JANSEN | — |
| ROLAND NELSON LITTERST | — |
| WESLEY MCCLELLAND | — |
| MATTHEW TANIELIAN | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ACKIL | — |
| KEVIN CUMMINS | — |
| SARAH BETH JANSEN | — |
| ROLAND NELSON LITTERST | — |
| WESLEY MCCLELLAND | — |
| MATTHEW TANIELIAN | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Issues related to federal IT modernization; Issues related to government use of AI; Financial Services and General Government Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to information technology; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to artificial intelligence; Defense Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to telecommunications
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ACKIL | — |
| KEVIN CUMMINS | — |
| SARAH BETH JANSEN | — |
| ROLAND NELSON LITTERST | — |
| WESLEY MCCLELLAND | — |
| MATTHEW TANIELIAN | — |
Defense DEF
Issues related to telecommunications; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to telecommunications
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ACKIL | — |
| KEVIN CUMMINS | — |
| SARAH BETH JANSEN | — |
| ROLAND NELSON LITTERST | — |
| WESLEY MCCLELLAND | — |
| MATTHEW TANIELIAN | — |
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.