Issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity skills training, antitrust, and Artificial Intelligence (AI);
National Community College Cybersecurity Challenge Act (draft legislation);
S.3205, Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2023;
Agency Verified Algorithms for Accountability, Safeguards, and Honesty Act (AVA-ASH Act) proposed legislation.
Issues related to technology procurement; FY24 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R.2670/S.2226/P.L.118-31; FY24 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R.4365/S.2587; H.R.2882, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, P.L.118-47; FY25 National Defense Authorization Act and FY25 Department of Defense Appropriations process.
Duration: April 1, 2019
to
present
General Issues: Computer Industry , Budget/Appropriations , Economics/Economic Development , Telecommunications , Science/Technology , Homeland Security , Defense , Immigration
Spending: about $960,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2019: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, U.S. Postal Service (USPS), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), State - Dept of (DOS), White House Office, Treasury - Dept of, Natl Economic Council (NEC)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Lobbyist
Covered positions?
Robert Hobart Dep COS, Cong. Zach Wamp; LD, Cong. Rick Hill; LA, Cong. B. Vucanovich
Benjamin Quayle Former U.S. Congressman
Rashid Hallaway Legislative Assistant, U.S. Senator Evan Bayh
Kevin Yoder Member of the U.S. House of Representatives; Intern, Rep. Jerry Moran; Special Asst, Office of Counternarcotics, U.S. Dept of Defense
Hamilton Bloom Minority Staff Director/Clerk, Majority Staff Director/Clerk, Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, & Related Agencies; Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Sen. Richard Shelby
David Natonski Chief of Staff: Rep. Greg Murphy, Rep. Denver Riggleman, Rep. Kevin Yoder, Rep. Trey Radel; Deputy Chief of Staff, Communications Director: Rep. Aaron Schock; Press Secretary, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent: Rep. Christopher Shays
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, Venture Government Strategies, LLC (fka Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC) lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 21.
Original Filing: 301569674.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity skills training, antitrust, and Artificial Intelligence (AI);
National Community College Cybersecurity Challenge Act (draft legislation);
S.3205, Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2023;
Agency Verified Algorithms for Accountability, Safeguards, and Honesty Act (AVA-ASH Act) proposed legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to technology procurement; FY24 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R.2670/S.2226/P.L.118-31; FY24 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R.4365/S.2587; H.R.2882, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, P.L.118-47; FY25 National Defense Authorization Act and FY25 Department of Defense Appropriations process.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, Venture Government Strategies, LLC (fka Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC) lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20.
Original Filing: 301533572.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity skills training, antitrust, and Artificial Intelligence (AI);
Education around the gaming platform and future growth;
National Community College Cybersecurity Challenge Act (draft legislation);
S.3205, Federal Artificial Intelligence Risk Management Act of 2023;
Agency Verified Algorithms for Accountability, Safeguards, and Honesty Act (AVA-ASH Act) proposed legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to technology procurement; FY24 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R.2670/S.2226; FY24 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R.4365/S.2587.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, Venture Government Strategies, LLC (fka Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC) lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301516340.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity skills training, antitrust, and Artificial Intelligence (AI); National Community College Cybersecurity Challenge Act (draft legislation); Education around the gaming platform and future growth.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to technology procurement; FY24 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R.2670/S.2226; FY24 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R.4365/S.2587.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301483862.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity skills training, antitrust, and Artificial Intelligence (AI); National Community College Cybersecurity Challenge Act (draft legislation); Education around the gaming platform and future growth.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to technology procurement; FY24 National Defense Authorization Act; FY24 Department of Defense Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301461297.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to data privacy, cybersecurity skills training, antitrust, and Artificial Intelligence (AI); National Community College Cybersecurity Challenge Act (draft legislation); Education around the gaming platform and future growth.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to technology procurement; FY24 National Defense Authorization Act; FY24 Department of Defense Appropriations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2023.
Original Filing: 301436151.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to Privacy, Cybersecurity Skills Training, The CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (P.L.117-167) implementation, and H.R.8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to technology procurement; FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.7900, S.4543); FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.8236, S.4663).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $60,000. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301412510.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to Privacy, Cybersecurity Skills Training, S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, H.R.4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022, and H.R.8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to technology procurement; FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.7900, S.4543); FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.8236, S.4663).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301390368.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to Privacy, Cybersecurity Skills Training, S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021, H.R.4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022, and H.R.8152, American Data Privacy and Protection Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to technology procurement; FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.8236, Senate); FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.7900, Senate).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301360032.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to rural broadband, broadband mapping and deployment, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, technology policy, cybersecurity, privacy, technology related marketing, innovation at the Department of Defense, infrastructure, and workforce training issues; Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA); S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021; H.R.4521, America COMPETES Act of 2022.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to technology procurement; FY22 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R.2471, P.L.117-103); FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations; FY23 National Defense Authorization Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2022.
Original Filing: 301326208.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to rural broadband, broadband mapping and deployment, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, technology policy, cybersecurity, privacy, technology related marketing, innovation at the Department of Defense, infrastructure, and workforce training issues; FY22 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.4432, S.3023); FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.4350, S.2792); S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (Endless Frontier Act); Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301307289.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to rural broadband, broadband mapping and deployment, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, technology policy, cybersecurity, privacy, technology related marketing, innovation at the Department of Defense, infrastructure, and workforce training issues; FY22 Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R.4432); FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R.4350, S.2792); S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (Endless Frontier Act); Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 18, 2021.
Original Filing: 301279388.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to rural broadband, broadband mapping and deployment, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, technology policy, cybersecurity, privacy, technology related marketing, innovation at the Department of Defense, infrastructure, and workforce training issues; FY22 Department of Defense Appropriations; FY22 National Defense Authorization Act; S.1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 (Endless Frontier Act); Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301258452.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to broadband mapping and deployment, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, technology policy, cybersecurity, privacy, technology related marketing, and innovation at the Department of Defense.
Endless Frontier Act; FY22 Department of Defense Appropriations; FY22 National Defense Authorization Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to include response efforts and monitored infrastructure issues; H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136) implementation; H.R.1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (P.L.117-2).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301237471.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to broadband mapping and deployment, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, technology policy, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology related marketing;
S.3569, Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020;
H.R.6394, To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected;
S.3832, Endless Frontier Act;
H.R.6395/S.4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
Actions and guidance related to securing the information and communications technology and services supply chain.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to include Congressional and Administration response efforts within H.R.6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L.116-123), H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L.116-127), H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136), additional COVID-19 legislative proposals, and H.R.133, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021, providing coronavirus emergency response and relief, and for other purposes (P.L.116-260).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301222728.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to broadband mapping and deployment, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, technology policy, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology related marketing;
S.3569, Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020;
H.R.6394, To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected;
S.3832, Endless Frontier Act;
H.R.6395/S.4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
Actions and guidance related to securing the information and communications technology and services supply chain.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to include Congressional and Administration response efforts within H.R.6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L.116-123), H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L.116-127), H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136), and additional COVID-19 legislative proposals.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301201221.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to broadband mapping and deployment, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, technology policy, cybersecurity, privacy, and technology related marketing;
S.3569, Keeping Critical Connections Act of 2020;
H.R.6394, To help small business broadband providers keep customers connected;
S.3832, Endless Frontier Act;
H.R.6395/S.4049, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to include Congressional and Administration response efforts within H.R.6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L.116-123), H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L.116-127), and H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 18, 2020.
Original Filing: 301171928.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to broadband mapping and deployment, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, technology policy, cybersecurity, and privacy.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Monitored economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to include Congressional and Administration response efforts within H.R.6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020 (P.L.116-123), H.R.6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (P.L.116-127), and H.R.748, CARES Act (P.L.116-136).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Economics/Economic Development
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Jan. 18, 2020.
Original Filing: 301121275.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to broadband mapping and deployment, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, technology policy, cybersecurity, and privacy.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2019.
Original Filing: 301073097.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to broadband mapping and deployment, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, technology policy, cybersecurity, and privacy.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC lobbied for Microsoft Corporation , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2019.
Original Filing: 301053216.xml
Lobbying Issues
Discussions related to broadband mapping and deployment, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, technology policy, cybersecurity, and privacy.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2019
Hobart Hallaway & Quayle Ventures, LLC filed a lobbying registration on April 9, 2019 to represent Microsoft Corporation, effective April 1, 2019.
Original Filing: 301023521.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Spectrum; Privacy; FY20 Appropriations; Technology policy; Cybersecurity; FY20 National Defense Authorization; High-skilled immigration reforms .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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