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.
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 | — |
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; Export Control issues
| 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 | — |
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.