SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC. for SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC.
What was lobbied
13 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Issues related to immigration and workforce development.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| KELSEY CONRADI | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Health Issues HCR
Issues related to digital health.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| PRERNA TOMAR | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Issues related to IP policy, including litigation funding transparency.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| PRERNA TOMAR | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
US-Asia relations; civil society development; investment in the US by foreign-held companies; AI Stack and Action Plan.
Foreign entity interest: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| KELSEY CONRADI | — |
| GENE M. IRISARI | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| SCOTT CHRISTIAN THOMPSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Manufacturing MAN
Investment in the US by foreign-held companies, CHIPS and Science Act advocacy and implementation, PL 117-167; S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; grid and energy bills that would impact data centers.
Foreign entity interest: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| KELSEY CONRADI | — |
| GENE M. IRISARI | — |
| GRACE MAGALETTA | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| SCOTT CHRISTIAN THOMPSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Education EDU
Issues related to digital divide, STEM education and issues related to workforce development.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| KELSEY CONRADI | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Outreach and monitoring relating technology issues, including 5G, 6G, spectrum and wireless broadband, affecting the telecommunications industry; S.4207 - Spectrum and National Security Act of 2024; H.R. 651 - Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2025; H.R.3565 - Spectrum Auction Reauthorization Act of 2023; CHIPS and Science Act, PL 117-167; issues related to privacy regulations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| KELSEY CONRADI | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Outreach and monitoring related to supply chain, bilateral and multilateral trade policy and proceedings; CHIPS and Science Act, PL 117-167; S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
Foreign entity interest: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| KELSEY CONRADI | — |
| GENE M. IRISARI | — |
| GRACE MAGALETTA | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| SCOTT CHRISTIAN THOMPSON | — |
Government Issues GOV
Government procurement policy; S. 2296 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| KELSEY CONRADI | — |
| GRACE MAGALETTA | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Computer Industry CPI
Cybersecurity regulations and policy; artificial intelligence policy issues; R&D policies; display policy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| KELSEY CONRADI | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Outreach and monitoring related to appropriations legislation including for consumer, energy efficiency programs and telecommunications and semiconductor; issues related to R&D policy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| KELSEY CONRADI | — |
| GENE M. IRISARI | — |
| GRACE MAGALETTA | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| PRERNA TOMAR | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Tax credit extension legislation; R&D amortization; international tax matters; 48D.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER CETTA | — |
| KELSEY CONRADI | — |
| GENE M. IRISARI | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| SCOTT CHRISTIAN THOMPSON | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Issues related to R&D policy and CHIPS authorization; DOD- Defense Technology Hubs in the NDAA; AI R&D, Quantum Authorization and coordination; R&D authorization and funding accounts.
Foreign entity interest: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KELSEY CONRADI | — |
| GRACE MAGALETTA | — |
| HOLLY THURMOND PATAKI | — |
| ERIK PEDERSON | — |
| KATHRYN VERONA | — |
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