ARENTFOX SCHIFF LLP for RAKUTEN SYMPHONY, INC.
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Telecommunications TEC
Next-generation mobile telecommunications policy Implementation of Public Law 116-124 (Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Act of 2019) H.R.4032 (Open RAN Outreach Act), regarding Open RAN issues
Foreign entity interest: Rakuten, Inc. (Japan), identified in the LD-1, is interested in U.S. telecommunications policies that may affect the business of, and its investment in, Altiostar Networks, Inc.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID HANKE | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Appropriations to Department of Commerce and Department of State to implement Public Law 116-283, Section 9202 (Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act) Fiscal Year 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations to implement Public Law 116-283, Section 9202 (Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act) Fiscal Year 2022 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs appropriations to implement Public Law 116-283, Section 9202 (Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act) S. 1260 (United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021), regarding appropriations to implement Public Law 116-283, Section 9202 (Utilizing Strategic Allied (USA) Telecommunications Act)
Foreign entity interest: Rakuten, Inc. (Japan), identified in the LD-1, is interested in U.S. budget policies that may affect the business of, and its investment in, Altiostar Networks, Inc.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID HANKE | — |
Foreign entities
Foreign owners and affiliates the filer disclosed. Amounts are as declared on this filing.
| Entity | Country | Principal place of business | Ownership | Contribution declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAKUTEN, INC. (JAPAN) | Japan | Japan | 100.0% | — |
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.