SC PARTNERS LLC for TRACFONE WIRELESS
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Expressed opposition to prepaid wireless identification legislation introduced in previous Congress. Discussions of legislation to prohibit the bulk sale of unauthorized wireless communications devices that have been modified to avoid their intended use.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATHERINE CULLEN | — |
| CHARLES SHIPP | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
E911 Tax Fairness Act (S. 543, HR 1002): advocated amendment to eliminate e911 fees that discriminate against prepaid wireless services
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATHERINE CULLEN | — |
| CHARLES SHIPP | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Universal Service: Advocated the continued use of universal service funds for wireless phone services (HR 1). Expressed concerns with proposals in lifeline rulemaking CC DOCKET NO. 96-45; WC DOCKET 03-109 proposals to force low-income customers to pay for service, capping the fund for states, and introduce "efficiency" proceedures that would make signing up more difficult for low-income Americans. Bill Shock Act of 2011: discussed making exclusions for prepaid wireless, since one cannot exceed minutes already purchased.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATHERINE CULLEN | — |
| CHARLES SHIPP | — |
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.