MERCURY STRATEGIES, LLC for LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, INC. (FORMERLY CENTURYLINK, INC.)
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Telecommunications TEC
General lobbying on the following issues: Federal policies enabling expansion of data center connectivity to facilitate artificial intelligence capabilities; implementation of the Federal Communications Commissions Secure and Trusted Networks Program; Universal Service Fund reform; policies to streamline federal and state permitting and rights of way for broadband connectivity and infrastructure; and reform of FCC policies on discontinuance of voice service. Specific lobbying on the following bills: H.R. 2784 - Stopping the Theft and Destruction of Broadband Act; and Federal procurement policies for telecommunications in the National Defense Authorization Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW J FIELDS | — |
| JAMES F GREEN | — |
| ANNE-MARIE KELLEY | Deputy Dir. of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, Sr. Advisor to Chair, Legislative Specialist--Securities and Exchange Commission; Leg. Coordinator--National Credit Union Admin.; and Leg. Aide & Correspondent, Staff Asst.- Sen. Jim Bunning. |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
General lobbying on the following IRC sections: 26 USC Sections 11, 951A, 163(j), 168(k), 174, and 41 as part of the budget reconciliation processes and HR 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (all provisions).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ANDREW J FIELDS | — |
| JAMES F GREEN | — |
| ANNE-MARIE KELLEY | — |
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.