TWINLOGIC STRATEGIES, LLP for AMAZON.COM
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Telecommunications TEC
Issues related to Communications Act Update, the Internet of Things, broadband, device accessibility, net neutrality, Internet governance, and ICANN (including generic top-level domain names, Protecting Internet Freedom Act H.R. 5418 and S. 3034 and H.R. 5393 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SARAH DUMONT-MERCHAK New | Senate Banking Committee professional staff member, Rep. Bill McCollum, senior banking associate, Rep. Bob Barr, deputy legislative director, House Banking and Financial Services staff member |
| ELIZABETH W FRAZEE | Legislative Counsel - Rep.Goodlatte/Press Sec.House E&C |
| ALYSSA GOWENS-BETZ | Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
| RACHEL WOLBERS | Legislative Counsel - Rep. Blake Farenthold |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
General trade issues, bilateral trade agreements, and cross-border data flows
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH W FRAZEE | Legislative Counsel and Director - Rep. Bob Goodlatte/Press Secretary House E&C |
| ALYSSA GOWENS-BETZ | Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
| RACHEL WOLBERS | Legislative Counsel - Rep. Blake Farenthold |
Postal POS
Issues related to postal reform
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH W FRAZEE | — |
| ALYSSA GOWENS-BETZ | Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
| RACHEL WOLBERS | Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Blake Farenthold |
Immigration IMM
Issues related to high-skilled immigration
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH W FRAZEE | Legislative Counsel and Director - Rep. Bob Goodlatte/Press Secretary House E&C |
| ALYSSA GOWENS-BETZ | Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
| RACHEL WOLBERS | Legislative Counsel - Rep. Blake Farenthold |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Issues related to data protection and privacy, data flows, Internet of Things, cloud computing, online advertising, cybersecurity, encryption including the Digital Security Commission Act S.2604 & H.R. 4651, and consumer protection issues
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SARAH DUMONT-MERCHAK New | Senate Banking Committee professional staff member, Rep. Bill McCollum, senior banking associate, Rep. Bob Barr, deputy legislative director, House Banking and Financial Services staff member |
| ELIZABETH W FRAZEE | Legislative Counsel - Rep.Goodlatte/Press Sec.House E&C |
| ALYSSA GOWENS-BETZ | Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
| RACHEL WOLBERS | Legislative Counsel - Rep. Blake Farenthold |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Issues related to diversification of the tech workforce
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SARAH DUMONT-MERCHAK | Senate Banking Committee professional staff member, Rep. Bill McCollum, senior banking associate, Rep. Bob Barr, deputy legislative director, House Banking and Financial Services staff member |
| ELIZABETH W FRAZEE | Legislative Counsel and Director to Rep. Bob Goodlatte (VA), Press Secretary to the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Press Secretary to former Rep. Tom Bliley |
| ALYSSA GOWENS-BETZ | Legislative Counsel to former Rep. Mel Watt |
| RACHEL WOLBERS | Legislative Counsel to Rep. Blake Farenthold |
Homeland Security HOM
Issues related to encryption, including H.R. 4651, the Digital Security Commission Act of 2016. Issues related to cybersecurity
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SARAH DUMONT-MERCHAK New | Senate Banking Committee professional staff member, Rep. Bill McCollum, senior banking associate, Rep. Bob Barr, deputy legislative director, House Banking and Financial Services staff member |
| ELIZABETH W FRAZEE | Legislative director and counsel, Rep. Bob Goodlatte, press secretary Rep. Tom Bliley, press secretary, House Energy and Commerce Committee |
| ALYSSA GOWENS-BETZ | Legislative Counsel to former Rep. Mel Watt |
| RACHEL WOLBERS | Legislative Counsel to Rep. Blake Farenthold (TX) |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
issues related to Remote Online Sales Tax, S. 698 - Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 and related proposals in the House of Representatives
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELIZABETH W FRAZEE | Legislative Counsel - Rep.Goodlatte/Press Sec.House E&C |
| ALYSSA GOWENS-BETZ | Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
| RACHEL WOLBERS | Legislative Counsel - Rep. Blake Farenthold |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Issues related to intellectual property: including: copyright, copyright office and music licensing reform (including S. 662 and H.R. 1283, the Songwriter Equity Act) ITC reform, patent litigation reform (including: the Innovation Act H.R. 9 and related patent litigation reform in the Senate including S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015 and S.2733, Trade Secrets; First Sale issues (including H.R. 869, You Own Devices Act), The Consumer Review Fairness Act H.R. 5111, Copyright Office Modernization
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SARAH DUMONT-MERCHAK New | Senate Banking Committee professional staff member, Rep. Bill McCollum, senior banking associate, Rep. Bob Barr, deputy legislative director, House Banking and Financial Services staff member |
| ELIZABETH W FRAZEE | Legislative Counsel - Rep.Goodlatte/Press Sec.House E&C |
| ALYSSA GOWENS-BETZ | Legislative Counsel - Former Rep. Mel Watt |
| RACHEL WOLBERS | Legislative Counsel - Rep. Blake Farenthold |
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.