COMCAST CORPORATION for COMCAST CORPORATION
What was lobbied
12 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Science/Technology SCI
Unmanned aircraft systems
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PHILIP TAHTAKRAN | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Legislation regarding data security and breach notification.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PETER FILON | — |
| KATHLEEN MOORE HUZARSKY | — |
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Mandatory Data Retention Laws
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KATHLEEN MOORE HUZARSKY | — |
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
Insurance INS
S. 2244, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LINDSEY DICKINSON | — |
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
International Intellectual Property Protection - TPP, WIPO, and TTIP.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PHILIP TAHTAKRAN | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Legislation related to the moratorium on Internet access taxes. Advertising deductibility tax provisions. Reform of the Tax Code, including corporate tax rate. Bonus depreciation, alternative minimum tax, and extenders.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LINDSEY DICKINSON | — |
| PETER FILON | — |
| KATHLEEN MOORE HUZARSKY | — |
| EARLE F JONES | — |
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
| MELISSA MAXFIELD | — |
| ASHLEY MCGEE | — |
| JUAN F OTERO | — |
| PHILIP TAHTAKRAN | — |
| JOSEPH TRAHERN | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Legislation regarding a framework for cybersecurity, and mitigation and prevention of cyber threats. Implementation of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012 regarding spectrum reform, unlicensed uses, and incentive auctions. Legislation to amend section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934, regarding the Universal Service Fund. Reform of the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Proposed Comcast - Time Warner Cable Transaction.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LINDSEY DICKINSON | — |
| PETER FILON | — |
| KATHLEEN MOORE HUZARSKY | — |
| EARLE F JONES | — |
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
| MELISSA MAXFIELD | — |
| ASHLEY MCGEE | — |
| JUAN F OTERO | — |
| MITCHELL ROSE New | Sen. Ted Stevens-PressSec. 1991-1996, ChiefofStaff 1996-2000 |
| JOSEPH TRAHERN | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Online copyright infringement. Implementation of the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 with regard to the distribution of broadcast programming. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY 2015. Legislative Branch Appropriations, FY 2015. Financial Services Appropriations, FY 2015. Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY 2015. International Intellectual Property Protection - TPP, WIPO, TTIP, and TPA. S. 1013, Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013. Patent Litigation Reform. Copyright Law Reform.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LINDSEY DICKINSON | — |
| PETER FILON | — |
| KATHLEEN MOORE HUZARSKY | — |
| EARLE F JONES | — |
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
| MELISSA MAXFIELD | — |
| ASHLEY MCGEE | — |
| JUAN F OTERO | — |
| MITCHELL ROSE New | Sen. Ted Stevens-PressSec. 1991-1996, ChiefofStaff 1996-2000 |
| PHILIP TAHTAKRAN | — |
| JOSEPH TRAHERN | — |
Government Issues GOV
Legislation to reform the Federal Communications Commission.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LINDSEY DICKINSON | — |
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
Travel/Tourism TOU
Legislation regarding promoting U.S. tourism among foreign nationals.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
| PHILIP TAHTAKRAN | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
Implementation of section 325 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding retransmission consent. Implementation of section 224 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding pole attachments. Implementation of section 534 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding must carry provisions. Implementation of section 536 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding program carriage and neighborhooding. Implementation of section 612 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding leased access and cable regulations. Implementation of section 616 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding carriage of independent programming. Implementation of section 628 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding program access. Implementation of section 629 of the Communications Act, as amended, regarding set-top boxes, plug and play devices, and AllVid. Carriage of public, educational, and governmental channels, and leased access. Preserving the Open Internet/Broadband Industry Practices. Privacy issues, including issues related to Section 631 of the Communications Act, as amended. S. 912, A bill to allow multichannel video programming distributors to provide video programming to subscribers on an a la carte basis, and for other purposes. Unlicensed Spectrum. Online Video Issues. Rural Broadband Deployment in S. 954 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013. Sports Programming, including cable carriage of the Regional Sports Networks and blackouts. Proposed Comcast-Time Warner Cable Transaction. Reform of the 1996 Telecommunications Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LINDSEY DICKINSON | — |
| PETER FILON | — |
| KATHLEEN MOORE HUZARSKY | — |
| EARLE F JONES | — |
| SAM LANCASTER | — |
| MELISSA MAXFIELD | — |
| ASHLEY MCGEE | — |
| JUAN F OTERO | — |
| MITCHELL ROSE New | Sen. Ted Stevens-PressSec. 1991-1996, ChiefofStaff 1996-2000 |
| PHILIP TAHTAKRAN | — |
| JOSEPH TRAHERN | — |
Affiliated organisations
| Organisation | Location |
|---|---|
| NBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC | Suite 700, WA, US |
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