ELEVATE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, LLC for MICROSOFT CORPORATION
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Quarter - Report | Oct 21, 2024 | $50,000 | Replaced |
| 3rd Quarter - Amendment (this page) | Nov 22, 2024 | $50,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Telecommunications TEC
Warrant issues, general technology issues, artificial intelligence issues, facial recognition issues, data privacy issues, and broadband mapping. Issues related to online safety. Issues related to the Universal Service Fund.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committtee. |
| BRET MANLEY | Chief of Staff, Rep. Rodney Davis 19-22; Chief of Staff, Rep. Jeff Denham 17-18; Legislative Director, Rep. Jeff Denham 11-17; Financial Services Policy Advisor, Rep. Gary Miller 08-10; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Gary Miller 07-08. |
| JEFFREY D MARKEY | LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
| SAMUEL WHITEHORN | Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
Homeland Security HOM
General tech issues, privacy and cyber issues, encryption issues, data security issues, and online content issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committtee. |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
Issues related to broadband mapping and deployment. Issues related to the Universal Service Fund.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| BRET MANLEY | Chief of Staff, Rep. Rodney Davis 19-22; Chief of Staff, Rep. Jeff Denham 17-18; Legislative Director, Rep. Jeff Denham 11-17; Financial Services Policy Advisor, Rep. Gary Miller 08-10; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Gary Miller 07-08. |
| JEFFREY D MARKEY | LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
| SAMUEL WHITEHORN | Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Issues related to sustainability. Implementation of Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| KELLY LUGAR | Deputy Assistant Secretary, Department of Energy. |
| JEFFREY D MARKEY | LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
| SAMUEL WHITEHORN | Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
Transportation TRA
Implementation of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act (P.L. 117-169). Issues related to the Federal Aviation Administration. Issues related to high-speed rail and federal funding. Issues related to the Corridor ID program
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| JEFFREY D MARKEY | LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
| DAVID ALEXANDER MARTEN | Legislative Director, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Sen. Maria Cantwell; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Denny Heck; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Denny Heck. |
| SAMUEL WHITEHORN | Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
General tech issues, privacy and cyber issues, anti-trust issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| BRET MANLEY | Chief of Staff, Rep. Rodney Davis 19-22; Chief of Staff, Rep. Jeff Denham 17-18; Legislative Director, Rep. Jeff Denham 11-17; Financial Services Policy Advisor, Rep. Gary Miller 08-10; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Gary Miller 07-08. |
| JEFFREY D MARKEY | LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
| SAMUEL WHITEHORN | Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Issues related to privacy, online content issues. S.1409 - Kids Online Safety Act, S.1418 - Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act. Issues related to artificial intelligence. Issues related to Deepfakes. The Senate Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES), H.R. 6943 - No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas And Unauthorized Duplications Act of 2024 (No AI FRAUD Act), and H.R.7569/S.3696 - Disrupt Explicit Forged Images And Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2024 (DEFIANCE Act).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| BRET MANLEY | Chief of Staff, Rep. Rodney Davis 19-22; Chief of Staff, Rep. Jeff Denham 17-18; Legislative Director, Rep. Jeff Denham 11-17; Financial Services Policy Advisor, Rep. Gary Miller 08-10; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Gary Miller 07-08. |
| JEFFREY D MARKEY | LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
| SAMUEL WHITEHORN | Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
Science/Technology SCI
Issues related to artificial intelligence.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| JEFFREY D MARKEY | LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
| SAMUEL WHITEHORN | Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Issues related to AI and the workforce.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT WILLIAM CHAMBERLIN | Chief Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Senior Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee; Assistant Counsel, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| BRET MANLEY | Chief of Staff, Rep. Rodney Davis 19-22; Chief of Staff, Rep. Jeff Denham 17-18; Legislative Director, Rep. Jeff Denham 11-17; Financial Services Policy Advisor, Rep. Gary Miller 08-10; Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Gary Miller 07-08. |
| JEFFREY D MARKEY | LD/Deputy Chief of Staff, Representative Doc Hastings. |
| SAMUEL WHITEHORN | Deputy SD/GC, US Senate Commerce Committee; Acting SD, US Senate Commerce Committee; Sr. Counsel, US Senate Commerce Committee. |
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.