H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including provisions relating to broadband
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, including provisions relating to broadband
Implementation of P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, including provisions relating to communications
Issues related to Lifeline
Issues related to Verizon-TracFone merger
Duration: November 2, 2015
to
March 31, 2022
General Issues: Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV , Telecommunications , Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Spending: about $500,000 (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 2015: House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), White House Office
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?
Shawn Chang Chief Counsel (13-14), Senior Counsel (12-13), and Counsel (09-12), H. Eng. and Comm. Sub. Comm. & Technology; LA, Rep. Baldwin (06-07); LA, Rep. Watson (02-05); LA, Rep. Mink (02)
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, 2022
Wiley Rein LLP terminated an engagement in which they represented TracFone Wireless, Inc. on April 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301364404.xml
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. . The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301331104.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including provisions relating to broadband
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, including provisions relating to broadband
Implementation of P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, including provisions relating to communications
Issues related to Lifeline
Issues related to Verizon-TracFone merger
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301307155.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including provisions relating to broadband
H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act, including provisions relating to broadband
Implementation of P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, including provisions relating to communications
Issues related to Lifeline
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. . The report was filed on July 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301283811.xml
Lobbying Issues
Implementation of P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, including provisions relating to communications
Issues related to Lifeline
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301260044.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1319, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, including provisions relating to Treasury broadband and E-rate
implementation of P.L. 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, including provisions relating to communications
issues related to Lifeline
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2021.
Original Filing: 301243008.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, including provisions relating to communications
H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, including provisions relating to communications
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, including provisions relating to communications
H.R. 6881, Emergency Broadband Connections Act of 2020
Issues related to Lifeline;
Issues related to the CARES Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301217423.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 925, The Heroes Act, including provisions relating to communications
H.R. 5619/S. 3198, Suicide Prevention Act
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act, including provisions relating to communications
H.R. 6881, Emergency Broadband Connections Act of 2020
Issues related to Lifeline;
Issues related to the CARES Act;
Issues related to robocalls.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301196267.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4529/S2545, Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2019
H.R. 5619/S. 3198, Suicide Prevention Act
H.R. 5850/S. 3264, Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020
H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act
H.R. 6881, Emergency Broadband Connections Act of 2020
Issues related to Lifeline;
Issues related to the CARES Act;
Issues related to robocalls.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301177550.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4529/S2545, Promoting Access to Broadband Act of 2019
H.R. 5619/S. 3198, Suicide Prevention Act
H.R. 5850/S. 3264, Bridging the Tribal Digital Divide Act of 2020
Issues related to Lifeline related issues;
Issues related to robocalls.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2020.
Original Filing: 301125802.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's 2018 Lifeline NPRM;
Issues related to Universal Service Administrative Company's National Verifier for Lifeline;
Issues related to robocalls;
Issues related to capping the Universal Service Fund Program;
Issues related to the minimum service standard for Lifeline services;
Issues related to supply chain security Report and Order;
Issues related to FCC's 2019 program integrity FNPRM and Order
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2019.
Original Filing: 301074090.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's 2018 Lifeline NPRM;
Issues related to Universal Service Administrative Company's National Verifier for Lifeline;
Issues related to robocalls;
Issues related to capping the Universal Service Fund Program
Issues related to the minimum service standard for Lifeline services
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on July 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301055755.xml
Lobbying Issues
Legislation related to 9-1-1 fees;
State 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's 2018 Lifeline NPRM;
Issues related to Universal Service Administrative Company's National Verifier for Lifeline;
Issues related to robocalls;
Issues related to capping the Universal Service Fund Program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on May 8, 2019.
Original Filing: 301040525.xml
Lobbying Issues
Potential legislation related to 9-1-1 fees;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's 2018 Lifeline NPRM;
Issues related to Universal Service Administrative Company's National Verifier for Lifeline.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2019.
Original Filing: 301015709.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4986, Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM'S) Act of 2018, including provisions related to wireless tax fairness;
Potential legislation related to 9-1-1 fees;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's 2018 Lifeline NPRM;
Issues related to Universal Service Administrative Company's National Verifier for Lifeline.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300996796.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4986, Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM'S) Act of 2018, including provisions related to wireless tax fairness;
Potential legislation related to 9-1-1 fees;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to Mobile NOW;
Issues related to FCC's 2018 Lifeline NPRM;
Issues related to Universal Service Administrative Company's National Verifier for Lifeline.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300974473.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4986, Repack Airwaves Yielding Better Access for Users of Modern Services (RAY BAUM'S) Act of 2018, including provisions related to wireless tax fairness;
Potential legislation related to 9-1-1 fees;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to Mobile NOW;
Issues related to FCC's 2018 Lifeline NPRM;
Issues related to Universal Service Administrative Company's National Verifier for Lifeline.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300954565.xml
Lobbying Issues
Potential legislation related to 9-1-1 fees;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to Mobile NOW;
Issues related to net neutrality and Lifeline program;
Issues related to FCC's 2018 Lifeline NPRM.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2017
In Q4, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2018.
Original Filing: 300934057.xml
Lobbying Issues
Potential legislation related to 9-1-1 fees;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to net neutrality and Lifeline program;
Issues related to FCC's 2018 Lifeline NPRM.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2017
In Q3, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300913950.xml
Lobbying Issues
Potential legislation related to 9-1-1 fees;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to Mobile NOW;
Issues related to Lifeline tax;
Issues related to net neutrality and Lifeline program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2017
In Q2, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300892338.xml
Lobbying Issues
Draft legislation titled Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2017;
Potential legislation related to 9-1-1 fees;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to Mobile NOW;
Issues related to Lifeline tax;
Issues related to 2017 FCC agenda;
Issues related to net neutrality and Lifeline program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2017
In Q1, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $50,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2017.
Original Filing: 300876368.xml
Lobbying Issues
Draft legislation titled Next Generation 9-1-1 Act of 2017;
Potential legislation related to 9-1-1 fees;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to SafeLink service;
Issues related to Mobile NOW;
Issues related to Lifeline tax;
Issues related to 2017 FCC agenda.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2016
In Q4, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2017.
Original Filing: 300854239.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1087/S. 1261, Wireless Telecommunications Tax and Fee Collection Fairness Act of 2015;
S. 698, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015;
Potential legislation related to 9-1-1 fees;
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (P.L. 102-243), issues relating to modernization;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to SafeLink service;
Issues related to Mobile NOW.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2016
In Q3, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $30,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300836618.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1087/S. 1261, Wireless Telecommunications Tax and Fee Collection Fairness Act of 2015;
H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016;
H.R. 5485, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017, including provisions relating to Lifeline program funding;
H.R. 5525, End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016;
H.R. 5906, WiFi Capable Mobile Devices Act of 2016;
S. 421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015, including potential amendment relating to 9-1-1 fees;
S. 698, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015;
Draft Senate legislation regarding Lifeline capping;
Potential legislation related to 9-1-1 fees;
Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (P.L. 102-243), issues relating to modernization;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services;
Issues related to SafeLink service.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2016
In Q2, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300818829.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1087/S. 1261, Wireless Telecommunications Tax and Fee Collection Fairness Act of 2015;
H.R. 4884, Controlling the Unchecked and Reckless Ballooning of Lifeline Act of 2016;
H.R. 5485, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017, including provisions relating to Lifeline program funding;
H.R. 5525, End Taxpayer Funded Cell Phones Act of 2016;
S. 421, Federal Communications Commission Process Reform Act of 2015, including potential amendment relating to 9-1-1 fees;
S. 698, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015;
Draft Senate legislation regarding Lifeline capping;
Potential legislation related to 9-1-1 fees;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2016
In Q1, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $60,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300803051.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1087 / S. 1261, Wireless Telecommunications Tax and Fee Collection Fairness Act of 2015;
S. 698, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2015
In Q4, Wiley Rein LLP lobbied for TracFone Wireless, Inc. , earning $20,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2016.
Original Filing: 300781794.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1087 / S. 1261, Wireless Telecommunications Tax and Fee Collection Fairness Act of 2015;
S. 698, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015;
Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services;
Issues related to FCC's Lifeline program and TracFone's delivery of Lifeline services.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2015
Wiley Rein LLP filed a lobbying registration on Jan. 19, 2016 to represent TracFone Wireless, Inc., effective Nov. 2, 2015.
Original Filing: 300776380.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services. .
4th Quarter, 2015
Wiley Rein LLP filed a lobbying registration on Nov. 24, 2015 to represent TrackFone Wireless, Inc., effective Nov. 2, 2015.
Original Filing: 300767985.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Issues related to state 9-1-1 fees levied against Lifeline services. .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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