-Advocating that Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act remain expired and inoperable, or includes stronger privacy protections
-Advocating for strong protections for workers and to ban some of the most invasive surveillance programs monitoring them
-Advocating for a ban or moratorium on law enforcement use of facial recognition technology
-Advocating to ban federal law enforcement agencies from purchasing information on people within the United State from private data brokers
-Advocating for placing safeguards against law enforcement monitoring of First Amendment protected social media content.
-Advocating to prohibit Amazon Ring contracting with police due to privacy and First Amendment concerns
-Educating staff re the multiple leaks out of the FBI, including the BIE threat assessment and Iron Fist program, revealing that the bureau is targeting peaceful protesters, specifically Black protesters as well those at the border. Calling on Congress to defund surveillance authorities and federal grants that lead to militarized police.
Duration: January 1, 2008
to
December 31, 2013
General Issues: Civil Rights/Civil Liberties , Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice , Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV , Media (Information/Publishing)
Spending: about $489,866 (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 2008: House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), White House Office, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), State - Dept of (DOS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP),, House of Representatives,, U.S. Senate,
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.
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, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on April 19.
Original Filing: 301566140.xml
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on Jan. 18.
Original Filing: 301528889.xml
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2023.
Original Filing: 301504898.xml
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on July 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301488412.xml
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on April 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301464782.xml
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301439701.xml
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2022.
Original Filing: 301407302.xml
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on July 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301387100.xml
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND did no lobbying for itself. The report was filed on April 15, 2022.
Original Filing: 301357214.xml
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 19, 2022.
Original Filing: 301329011.xml
Lobbying Issues
-Advocating that Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act remain expired and inoperable, or includes stronger privacy protections
-Advocating for strong protections for workers and to ban some of the most invasive surveillance programs monitoring them
-Advocating for a ban or moratorium on law enforcement use of facial recognition technology
-Advocating to ban federal law enforcement agencies from purchasing information on people within the United State from private data brokers
-Advocating for placing safeguards against law enforcement monitoring of First Amendment protected social media content.
-Advocating to prohibit Amazon Ring contracting with police due to privacy and First Amendment concerns
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Lobbying Issues
-Educating staff re the multiple leaks out of the FBI, including the BIE threat assessment and Iron Fist program, revealing that the bureau is targeting peaceful protesters, specifically Black protesters as well those at the border. Calling on Congress to defund surveillance authorities and federal grants that lead to militarized police.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2021.
Original Filing: 301299968.xml
Lobbying Issues
-Advocating that Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act remain expired and inoperable, or includes stronger privacy protections
-Advocating for strong protections for workers and to ban some of the most invasive surveillance programs monitoring them
-Advocating for a ban or moratorium on law enforcement use of facial recognition technology
-Advocating to ban federal law enforcement agencies from purchasing information on people within the United State from private data brokers
-Advocating for placing safeguards against law enforcement monitoring of First Amendment protected social media content.
-Advocating against any new domestic terrorism authorities or surveillance programs, particularly in response to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol
-Advocating to prohibit Amazon Ring contracting with police due to privacy and First Amendment concerns
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Lobbying Issues
-Advocating for investigations into the polices failure to respond appropriately to the threats of whites supremacist violence and the infiltration of law enforcement by far right groups
-Educating staff re the multiple leaks out of the FBI, including the BIE threat assessment and Iron Fist program, revealing that the bureau is targeting peaceful protesters, specifically Black protesters as well those at the border. Calling on Congress to defund surveillance authorities and federal grants that lead to militarized police.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2021.
Original Filing: 301282558.xml
Lobbying Issues
-Advocating that Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act remain expired and inoperable, or includes stronger privacy protections
-Advocating for strong protections for workers and to ban some of the most invasive surveillance programs monitoring workers
-Advocating for a ban or moratorium on law enforcement use of facial recognition technology
-Advocating to ban federal law enforcement agencies from purchasing information on people within the United State from private data brokers
-Advocating for safeguards to protect First Amendment activities from law enforcement monitoring of social media content
-Advocating against any new domestic terrorism authorities or surveillance programs, particularly in response to the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol
-Advocating to prohibit Amazon Ring contracting with police due to privacy and First Amendment concerns
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Lobbying Issues
-Advocating for investigations into the polices failure to respond appropriately to the threats of whites supremacist violence and the infiltration of law enforcement by far right groups
-Educating staff re the multiple leaks out of the FBI, including the BIE threat assessment and Iron Fist program, revealing that the bureau is targeting peaceful protesters, specifically Black protesters as well those at the border. Calling on Congress to defund surveillance authorities and federal grants that lead to militarized police.
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Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 15, 2021.
Original Filing: 301253627.xml
Lobbying Issues
-Advocating that Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act remain expired and inoperable, or include stronger privacy protections
-Education regarding the multiple leaks out of the FBI, including the "Black Identity Extremist" threat assessment and Iron Fist program, revealing that the Bureau is targeting peaceful protesters, specifically Black protesters as well those at the southern U.S. border. Advocating to defund surveillance authorities and federal grants that lead to militarized police.
-Advocating for a ban or moratorium on law enforcement use of facial recognition technology
-Advocating for strong protections for workers including banning some of the most invasive surveillance programs monitoring them
-Advocating to ban federal law enforcement agencies from purchasing information on people within the United State from private data brokers
-Advocating placing safeguards to protect against law enforcement monitoring of social media content
-Advocating against any new domestic terrorism authorities or surveillance programs, particularly in response to the Jan 6 attack on the Capitol
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Lobbying Issues
-Advocating for investigations into the polices failure to respond appropriately to the threats of whites supremacist violence and the infiltration of law enforcement by far right groups
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301240779.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocating that Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act remain expired and inoperable, or include stronger privacy protections.
Education regarding the multiple leaks out of the FBI, including the "Black Identity Extremist" threat assessment and Iron Fist program, revealing that the Bureau is targeting peaceful protesters, specifically Black protesters and those at the southern U.S. border. Advocating to defund surveillance authorities and federal grants that lead to militarized police.
Advocating for a ban or moratorium on law enforcement use of facial recognition technology.
Advocating for strong protections for workers including banning some of the most invasive surveillance programs monitoring them.
Advocating to ban federal law enforcement agencies from purchasing information on people within the U.S. from private data brokers.
Advocating placing safeguards to protect against law enforcement monitoring social media content.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2020.
Original Filing: 301211860.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocating that Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act remain expired and inoperable, or include stronger privacy protections.
Education regarding the multiple leaks out of the FBI, including the "Black Identity Extremist" threat assessment and Iron Fist program, revealing that the Bureau is targeting peaceful protesters, specifically Black protesters and those at the southern U.S. border. Advocating to defund surveillance authorities and federal grants that lead to militarized police.
Advocating for a ban or moratorium on law enforcement use of facial recognition technology.
Advocating for strong protections for workers including banning some of the most invasive surveillance programs monitoring them.
Advocating to ban federal law enforcement agencies from purchasing information on people within the U.S. from private data brokers.
Advocating placing safeguards to protect against law enforcement monitoring social media content.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301199041.xml
Lobbying Issues
Advocating that Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act remain expired and inoperable, or include stronger privacy protections
Education regarding the multiple leaks out of the FBI, including the "Black Identity Extremist" threat assessment and Iron Fist program, revealing that the Bureau is targeting peaceful protesters, specifically Black protesters and those at the southern U.S. border. Advocating to defund surveillance authorities and federal grant that lead to militarized police.
Advocating for a ban or moratorium on law enforcement use of facial recognition technology.
Advocating for strong protections for workers blowing the whistle on dangerous working conditions, particularly during the current public health crisis.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
1st Quarter, 2020
In Q1, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301175704.xml
Lobbying Issues
Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act is set to sunset at the end of the year. Free Press Action Fund is advocating for strong privacy protection reforms in any bill that would extend the Act.
Advocating for more transparency and tools for consumers to fight online misinformation and deceptive practices.
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Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Advocating for safeguards to protect against law enforcement monitoring of social media content.
Education regarding the multiple leaks out of the FBI, including the "Black Identity Extremist" threat assessment and Iron Fist program, revealing that the Bureau is targeting peaceful protesters, specifically Black protesters and those at the southern U.S. border.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
4th Quarter, 2019
In Q4, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2020.
Original Filing: 301108813.xml
Lobbying Issues
SR 682: Save the Internet Act of 2019, to reinstate Net Neutrality rules and FCC broadband authority, and to restore a free and open Internet that safeguards communications rights and spurs investment and innovation.
Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act is set to sunset at the end of the year. Free Press Action Fund is advocating for strong privacy protection reforms in any bill that would extend the Act.
Education regarding the inadequacy of the FCC response to 2017 hurricanes that devastated Puerto Rico's communications infrastructure
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Advocating for safeguards to protect against law enforcement monitoring of social media content.
Education regarding the multiple leaks out of the FBI, including the "Black Identity Extremist" threat assessment and Iron Fist program, revealing that the Bureau is targeting peaceful protesters, specifically Black protesters and those at the southern U.S. border.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
3rd Quarter, 2019
In Q3, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2019.
Original Filing: 301073332.xml
Lobbying Issues
SR 682: Save the Internet Act of 2019, to reinstate Net Neutrality rules and FCC broadband authority, and to restore a free and open Internet that safeguards communications rights and spurs investment and innovation.
Section 215 of the PATRIOT Act is set to sunset at the end of the year.Free Press Action Fund is advocating for strong privacy protection reforms in any bill that would extend the Act.
Education regarding the inadequacy of the FCC response to 2017 hurricanes that devastated Puerto Rico's communications infrastructure
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Advocating for safeguards to protect against law enforcement monitoring of social media content.
Education regarding the multiple leaks out of the FBI, including the "Black Identity Extremist" threat assessment and Iron Fist program, revealing that the bureau is targeting peaceful protesters, specifically Black protesters and those at the southern U.S. border.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
2nd Quarter, 2019
In Q2, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2019.
Original Filing: 301051414.xml
Lobbying Issues
SR 682: Save the Internet Act of 2019, to reinstate Net Neutrality rules and FCC broadband authority, and to restore a free and open Internet that safeguards communications rights and spurs investment and innovation.
Sect 215 of the Patriot Act: regarding implications of renewing the Call Detail Records program that sunsets in December 2019.
The Harm to consumers of the proposed T-Mobile/Sprint merger
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Critical limitations needed on law enforcement access to and monitoring of social media in order to protect the public's rights and allows for public oversight of state and local law enforcements use of these tools
The harmful consequences caused by the MOA between DHS, specifically ICE and CBP, and HHS, including the serious privacy implications for unaccompanied minors at the border.
Privacy implications of law enforcements' adoption of facial recognition technology, particularly the threats to communities of color.
Recent changes in the categorization of domestic terrorism allow for the FBI to hide the fact that they are not putting the appropriate resources into the rising threat of white supremacy.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
1st Quarter, 2019
In Q1, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 12, 2019.
Original Filing: 301024822.xml
Lobbying Issues
HR 1684 / SR 682: Save the Internet Act of 2019, to reinstate Net Neutrality rules and FCC broadband authority, and to restore a free and open Internet that safeguards communications rights and spurs investment and innovation.
Sect 215 of the Patriot Act: regarding implications of renewing the Call Detail Records program that sunsets in December 2019.
Proposed T-Mobile/Sprint merger
Privacy implications of law enforcements' adoption of facial recognition technology, particulary the threats to communities of color.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Critical limitations needed on law enforcement access to and monitoring of social media in order to protect the public's rights and allows for public oversight of state and local law enforcements use of these tools
The harmful consequences caused by the MOA between DHS, specifically ICE and CBP, and HHS, including the serious privacy implications for unaccompanied minors at the border.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
4th Quarter, 2018
In Q4, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2019.
Original Filing: 301005346.xml
Lobbying Issues
HJ Res 129 - Congressional efforts to reinstate Net Neutrality rules and FCC broadband authority via CRA, to restore a free and open Internet that safeguards consumer rights and spurs investment and innovation.
H.Res.873 - Discharge petition to force a vote on the Net Neutrality CRA, to reinstate Net Neutrality rules and FCC broadband authority, to restore a free and open Internet that safeguards consumer rights and spurs investment and innovation
Discuss inquiries into and possible legislative solutions for customer privacy concerns with broadband internet access services and internet edge providers
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Meeting regarding surveillance and narratives around extremism
Meeting regarding the disparate impact of flawed Countering Violent Extremism programs on the Muslim community.
Exploring potential legislation to put in place critical limitations on law enforcement access to and monitoring of social media in order to protect the public's rights and allows for public oversight of state and local law enforcements use of these tools.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
3rd Quarter, 2018
In Q3, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2018.
Original Filing: 300989728.xml
Lobbying Issues
HJ Res 129 - Congressional efforts to reinstate Net Neutrality rules and FCC broadband authority via CRA, to restore a free and open Internet that safeguards consumer rights and spurs investment and innovation.
H.Res.873 - Discharge petition to force a vote on the Net Neutrality CRA, to reinstate Net Neutrality rules and FCC broadband authority, to restore a free and open Internet that safeguards consumer rights and spurs investment and innovation
Discuss inquiries into and possible legislative solutions for customer privacy concerns with broadband internet access services and internet edge providers
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Meeting regarding surveillance and narratives around extremism
Meeting regarding the disparate impact of flawed Countering Violent Extremism programs on the Muslim community.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
2nd Quarter, 2018
In Q2, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2018.
Original Filing: 300966928.xml
Lobbying Issues
HJ Res 129 / SJ Res 52: Congressional efforts to reinstate Net Neutrality rules and FCC broadband authority via CRA, to restore a free and open Internet that safeguards consumer rights and spurs investment and innovation.
Educate regarding FCC efforts to dismantle the Lifeline program.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Proposed legislation to curb social media monitoring by law enforcement that profiles Black activists.
Organized a coalition letter calling on DHS to release the "Race Paper" revealed in a FOIA.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
1st Quarter, 2018
In Q1, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2018.
Original Filing: 300954702.xml
Lobbying Issues
HJ Res 129 / SJ Res 5: Congressional efforts to reinstate Net Neutrality rules and FCC broadband authority via CRA, to restore a free and open Internet that safeguards consumer rights and spurs investment and innovation.
FCC Net Neutrality proceeding and appeal, specifically regarding FCC failure to account for comments in record.
S 2520 Inmate Calling Technical Corrections Act: Clarify the FCC's authority to address high prison phone calls rates, to help families keep in touch with incarcerated family members, reduce recidivism rates and thereby save taxpayer dollars.
Support of the FCC Lifeline Program
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
HR 4124 / S 1997 USA RIGHTS Act: Support amendments to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 to protect privacy rights.
HR 3989 / S. 2158: Oppose bill (which amends the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978) and work to amend it to protect privacy rights.
Support legislation that would ensure law enforcement agencies that engage in social media monitoring have publicly available policies.
Support legislation that would guard against tracking of First Amendment protected activities (following disclosure of a FBI report on threats of "Black Identity Extremists.")
S. 2383/ HR 4943 Oppose Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data Act (CLOUD Act) on privacy grounds.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
4th Quarter, 2013
FREE PRESS ACTION FUND in-house lobbying effort was terminated on May 2, 2014
Original Filing: 300650773.xml
Lobbying Issues
Media Ownership: Discussed use of shared services agreements to evade FCC media ownership rules and their contribution to current wave of media cosolidation.
Consumer Choice in Online Video Act: Discussed recently introduced Consumer Choice in Online Video Act.
Open Internet: Discussed impending decision in Verizon vs. FCC court case.
Television Consumer Freedom Act: Discussed Television Consumer Freedom Act and current efforts to move the legislation forward.
Cell Phone Unlocking: Educated staff regarding announcement of voluntary unlocking policies by major wireless carriers.
Video CHOICE Act: Communicate organizations support for Video CHOICE Act.
Open Internet: Educated staff regarding views on FCC authority for Open Internet rules and broadband telecommunication service oversight.
Privacy for Broadband Customers: Educated staff regarding privacy protections currently in place in Communication Act for providers subject to FCC jurisdiction.
USA Freedom Act: Educated staff regarding NSA mass surveillance reform legislative proposals.
Spectrum Innovation and Broadband Policy: Educated staff regarding unlicensed uses of spectrum reclaimed from incentive actions as well as wired and mobile broadband competition issues.
NSA Reform: Educate staff regarding views on various NSA mass surveillance reform legislation proposals.
Spectrum Policy and Broadband Competition: Educated staff regarding competitive auction design issues in incentive auction and special access price increases
Video Competition and IP Transition: Educated staff regarding views on various video competition bills and on telecomm technology transitions.
IP Transition: Educated staff regarding implication of changes in telecom technology for FCC oversight authority.
Political Ad Disclosure: Educated staff regarding views on FCC implementation of existing Communications Act authority to require disclosure of political ad purchasers.
Open Internet and IP Transition: Discussed possibility of paid prioritization schemes in wake of DC Circuit Court decision on Open Internet rules, as well as threats to public communications network if FCC authority for broadband communications is ignored.
Incentive Auction: Educated staff regarding statutory directives for structure of 600 MHz auction and related auctions, and regarding continuing FCC authority to promote competition in such auctions.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
4th Quarter, 2013
In Q4, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2014.
Original Filing: 300617965.xml
Lobbying Issues
Media Ownership: Discussed of shared services agreements and their contribution to current wave of media consolidation.
Consumer Choice in Online Video Act: Discussed of recently introduced Consumer Choice in Online Video Act.
Open Internet: Discussed impeding decision in Verizon v. FCC court case.
Shared Services Agreements and Broadbcast Mergers:Discussed current broadcast mergers and the use of shared services agreements to evade FCC media ownership rules.
Television Consumer Freedom Act: Discussed Television Consumer Freedom Act and current efforts to move the legislation forward.
Cellphone Unlocking:Educated staff regarding announcement of voluntary unlocking policies by major wireless carriers.
Video CHOICE Act: Communicated organization's support for Video CHOICE Act.
Open Internet:Educated staff regarding views on FCC authority for Open Internet rules and broadband telecommunications service oversight.
Privacy for Broadband Customers: Educated staff regarding privacy protections currently in place in Communications Act for providers subject to FCC jurisdiction.
USA Freedom Act:Educated staff regarding NSA mass surveillance reform legislative proposals.
Spectrum Innovation and Broadband Policy: Educated staff regarding unlicensed uses of spectrum reclaimed from incentive auctions, as well as wired and mobile broadband competition issues.
NSA reform: Educated staff regarding views on various NSA mass surveillance reform legislative proposals.
Spectrum Policy and Broadband Competition:Educated staff regarding competitive auction design issues in incentive auction and special access price increases.
CCOVA:Discussed views on and convey support for Consumer Choice in Online Video Act.
Video Competition and IP Transition:Educated staff regarding views on various video competition bills and on telecom technology transitions.
IP Transition:Educated staff regarding implications of changes in telecommunications technology for FCC oversight authority.
Political Ad Disclosure:Educated staff regarding views on FCC implementation of existing Communications Act authority to require disclosure of political ad purchasers.
Open Internet and IP Transition: Discussed possibility of paid prioritization schemes in wake of DC Circuit decision on Open Internet rules, as well as threats to public communications network if FCC authority for broadband communications is ignored.
Incentive Auction: Educated staff regarding statutory directives for structure of 600 MHz auction and related auctions, and regarding continuing FCC authority to promote competition in such auctions.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
3rd Quarter, 2013
In Q3, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2013.
Original Filing: 300604667.xml
Lobbying Issues
Free Flow of Information Act: Discussed current version of media shield law and possible amendments.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Media Ownership: Discussion of WWOR and service to New Jersey residents.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Broadband, wireless and cable billing: Discuss possible legislative initiatives to improve truth in billing for communications services, especially for below-the-line fees added to base service plans.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Media ownership: Educate staff regarding local television acqusitions by various station groups, as well as potential FCC and legislative responses to same.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Incentive Auction: Educate staff regarding importance of preserving open spectrum and promoting competition in FCC incentive auction design process.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Broadband Policy, Open Internet, Media Ownership: Educate staff regarding developments related to FCC Open Internet court case, broadband authority, and television merger reviews.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
IP Transition: Educate staff regarding FCC authority over broadband communications services and regarding broadband market generally in advance of Commerce Committee hearing on state of wireline industry.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Amash-Conyers Amendment: Educate staff regarding Amash-Conyers Amendment to Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 2397.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
FCC Reform: Educate staff regarding importance of various FCC broadband, cable and wireless market data gathered by Commission for annual reports.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
NSA Surveillance: Educate staff regarding dangers of unchecked surveillance and bulk collection of private information under various PATRIOT Act provisions.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
CHOICE Act: Provide views regarding Rep. Eshoo draft bill to improve cable customer choice in receiving retransmitted broadcast signals.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
FCC Confirmation: Discuss topics likely to be covered during FCC and FTC nominees confirmation hearing.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
IP Transition and Open Internet: Educate staff regarding proposals to move jurisdiction for certain communications policy issues from Federal Communications Commission to Federal Trade Commission.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Broadband and wireless billing: Educate staff about possible responses to confusing charges and practices on wireless and broadband provider monthly bills.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Open Internet: Educate staff regarding potential outcome of challenge to FCC Open Internet rules, and impact of decision on FCC oversight of broadband communications access.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Video competition and subscriber choice: Discuss potential sponsorship for and passage of Television Consumer Freedom Act of 2013, S.912.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
2nd Quarter, 2013
In Q2, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300582635.xml
Lobbying Issues
Phone Unlocking: Educate staff regarding views on phone unlocking legislation introduced in Senate.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Phone Unlocking: Provide potential revisions to legislation authorizing phone unlocking and reforming other portions Copyright Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Broadband Deployment: Educate staff regarding municipal and community broadband deployment efforts and legislation regarding same in prior congresses.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Media Ownership and Broadband Deployment: Educate staff regarding FCC authority over broadband telecommunications and regarding status of FCC media ownership proceeding.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Broadband, Incentive Auctions and Net Neutrality: Educate staff regarding FCC authority over telecommunications, status of court challenge to Open Internet rules and FCC incentive auction issues.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Video Competition and Broadband Deployment: Educate staff regarding FCC authority over broadband telecommunications and cable programming markets impact on video competition.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Video Competition: Discuss views on Cablevision suit against Viacom for program bundling and tying, and on impact of such programmer practices on video competition.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Video Competition and Net Neutrality: Educate staff regarding impact on video competition of cable programming market structure and retransmission consent negotiations.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Video Competition: Educate staff regarding cable programming market structure's harms to video competition, broadband deployment and consumer welfare.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Broadband Data: Educate staff regarding shortcomings in FCC broadband data collection item that fails to collect pricing information.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Internet Freedom Legislation: Educate staff regarding proposed legislation on Internet freedom principles that could conflict with existing broadband telecommunications laws.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
IP Transition: Educate staff regarding preservation of FCC authority over broadband telecommunications during course of IP transition proceeding.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
NSA Surveillance: Educate staff regarding views on potential legislative responses to NSA surveillance programs under PATRIOT Act and FISA.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Wireless Competition and Innovation: Educate staff regarding state of wireless competition and FCC progress in preserving open spectrum for unlicensed use.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Video Competition - Discussion of the research and findings of Free Press report Combating the Cable Cabal.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300561935.xml
Lobbying Issues
Incentive Auctions: Provided update to staff regarding potential unlicensed spectrum allocation from TV incentive auction.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
IP Transition, Spectrum Policy and Media Ownership: Educated staff regarding agenda for broadband, spectrum and media ownership policy at FCC, as well as broader public media advocacy.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Media Ownership: Educated staff regarding Free Press' position in quadrennial media ownership review proceeding.
Agencies Lobbied
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Wireless Broadband Consumer Protections: Discussed with staff possible legislation to increase transparency in billing and terms of service for wireless data plans.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Broadband Deployment and Spectrum Allocation: Educated staff regarding positions on community broadband deployments and unlicensed use of low-frequency spectrum in incentive auction.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
IP Transition: Educated staff regarding AT&T request to deregulate all IP telecommunications services at federal and state level.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
IP Transition and Media Ownership: Educated staff regarding developments in FCC media ownership proceeding and IP Transition petition proceeding.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Broadband Competition and Consumer Protection: Discussed status of competition in broadband and online video markets, as well as cable consumer protection issues.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
ECPA, CFAA and Cybersecurity: Discussed status of various bills affecting Internet users' civil liberties and privacy and advocated for reforms to ECPA and CFAA.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Phone Unlocking: Discussed possible legislation to reverse copyright office decision on wireless device locking and to expand wireless consumer rights.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Commerce Committee FCC Oversight: Educated staff regarding various pending items at FCC in advance of Senate Commerce Committee oversight hearing.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Broadband Deployment: Educated staff regarding municipal and community broadband deployment efforts, and legislation regarding same in prior Congresses.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Lifeline: Educated staff regarding low income phone adoption subsidy programs administered by the FCC.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
4th Quarter, 2012
In Q4, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2013.
Original Filing: 300534189.xml
Lobbying Issues
Civil liberties and privacy implications of proposed cybersecurity legislation
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Congressional alternatives to promote broadband adoption by low-income individuals
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Benefits and expenses of compliance with FCC online political file rules
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Implications of public switched telecommunications network transition proposals before the FCC
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Implications of propsals made to the FCC for reforming spectrum auctions and merger reviews
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
3rd Quarter, 2012
In Q3, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2012.
Original Filing: 300510983.xml
Lobbying Issues
State telecomunications legislation governing service obligations of telecommunications and broadband providers
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
2nd Quarter, 2012
In Q2, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300496618.xml
Lobbying Issues
Nonprofit Journalism: Educate member's staff regarding obstacles facing journalism organizations applying for tax exempt status.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity Legislation: Educate member's staff about civil liberties and efficacy concerns with cybersecurity legislation potentially to be brought to the House floor.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
PIPA and CISPA: Educate member's staff about civil liberties and efficacy concerns with cybersecurity legislation, and regarding potential copyright legislation impacting Internet architecture.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
E-Rate: Discuss with member's staff various developments in implementation of universal service fund educational reimbursements program.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Declaration of Internet Freedom: Educate member's staff regarding initiative to build momentum and support for open Internet policies.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Farm Bill Broadband Provisions: Provided analysis of broadband oversight amendments proposed for Farm Bill.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Digital Literacy: Educate member's staff about public investment opportunities for enhancing digital literacy programs and broadband adoption.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
ITU Negotiations: Met with State Department personnel and civil society members to present views on U.S. role in negotiation of international communications technology treaties.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Verizon-Spectrum Co: Discussed our opposition to the sale of spectrum from cable companies to Verizon and the marketing agreement the groups have entered into.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Online Public File: Discussed FCC effort to put broadcaster public files online.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Prison Phone Rates: Discussed the high cost of phone calls to and from prisons.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
1st Quarter, 2012
In Q1, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2012.
Original Filing: 300466290.xml
Lobbying Issues
SOPA/Protect IP: Educate policy staff about dangers of overbroad copyright protection legislation.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Spectrum Legislation in Payroll Tax Extension Bill: Educate member's staff about value of open spectrum uses for innovation, competition and broadband affordability.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Broadband competition: Educate member's staff about the broadband competition policies of the federal government.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Broadcast Disclosure Rules: Discuss with member's staff FCC disclosure and public file rules applicable to television broadcasters.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
USF Contributions: Educate member's staff about likelihood for and likely parameters of Universal Service Fund contributions reform.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Cybersecurity Legislation: Educate member's staff regarding problematic definitions in cybersecurity legislative proposals.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
FTC Privacy Report: Met with staff to discuss the treatment of DPI (deep-packet inspection) in FTC privacy report.
Agencies Lobbied
Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
4th Quarter, 2011
FREE PRESS ACTION FUND amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q42011 on March 13, 2012
Original Filing: 300456574.xml
Lobbying Issues
Verizon Wireless/Cable joint marketing deals: Discuss potential antitrust implications of spectrum sale and joint service marketing agreements reached by Verizon Wireless and large cable operators.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
USF Reform: Explained to staffers what "joint-industry framework" to reform the Universal Service Fund.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
S.J. Res. 6 - Resolution Disapproving of the FCC's Open Internet Rules: Discussed concerns about the resolution and why it should be opposed.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
AT&T / T-Mobile Merger: Explained concerns with AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile and the negative impact on consumers and competition in the wireless market.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Consumer privacy and open Internet: Discussed consumer privacy implications of Carrier IQ and open Internet concerns about Google Wallet.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
4th Quarter, 2011
In Q4, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2012.
Original Filing: 300446565.xml
Lobbying Issues
Verizon Wireless/Cable joint marketing deals: Discuss potential antitrust implications of spectrum sale and joint service marketing agreements reached by Verizon Wireless and large cable operators.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
USF Reform: Explained to staffers what "joint-industry framework" to reform the Universal Service Fund.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
S.J. Res. 6 - Resolution Disapproving of the FCC's Open Internet Rules: Discussed concerns about the resolution and why it should be opposed.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
AT&T / T-Mobile Merger: Explained concerns with AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile and the negative impact on consumers and competition in the wireless market.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Detroit Allied Media Project: Visit to discuss digital inclusion efforts in Detroit.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Carrier IQ and Google Wallet: Discussed consumer privacy implications of Carrier IQ and open Internet concerns about Google Wallet.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
3rd Quarter, 2011
FREE PRESS ACTION FUND amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q32011 on July 23, 2013
Original Filing: 300586772.xml
Lobbying Issues
FCC Reform Legislation: Meetings to discuss transparency in filing comments at the agency.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Public Media: Meeting to discuss the importance of public media.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Media Consolidation: Meeting to discuss new Change the Channels campaign that discusses covert consolidation in local TV markets.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Universal Service Fund: Meetings to discuss and educate their staff about Federal Communication Commission proceeding regarding USF.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
American Jobs Act: Meeting to educate White House Office of Science and Technology Policy regarding benefits of unlicensed spectrum.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
3rd Quarter, 2011
In Q3, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 11, 2011.
Original Filing: 300412184.xml
Lobbying Issues
FCC Reform Legislation: Meetings to discuss transparency in filing comments at the agency.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Public Media: Meeting to discuss the importance of public media.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Media Consolidation: Meeting to discuss new Change the Channels campaign that discusses covert consolidation in local TV markets.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Universal Service Fund: Meetings to discuss and educate their staff about Federal Communication Commission proceeding regarding USF.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
American Jobs Act: Meeting to educate White House Office of Science and Technology Policy regarding benefits of unlicensed spectrum.
Agencies Lobbied
Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP),
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
2nd Quarter, 2011
In Q2, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300399921.xml
Lobbying Issues
HJ Resolution 37 (Resolution of disapproval):Meetings to educate members about resolution and ask that they vote against it.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Net Neutrality: Meetings to discuss the merits of open Internet policy related to a piece of legislation the senator was considering introducing.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
S. 911: Meetings to discuss the importance of giving the FCC discretion to create unlicensed bands of spectrum during incentive auctions.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
C-Block: Meetings to discuss the complaint Free Press filed against Verizon Wireless before the FCC, and discussed the importance of Congressional encouragement to ensure the agency is doing a thourough review.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
1st Quarter, 2011
In Q1, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300376821.xml
Lobbying Issues
AT&T/T-Mobile Merger: Meetings to discuss the merger between AT&T and T-Mobile and to educate members of Congress about the impact of the merger on consumers, competition and jobs in the wireless market.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Network Neutrality: Meetings to discuss the legislative framework for a network neutrality bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
SJ Resolution 6: Meetings to discuss the resolution of disapproval of FCC open Internet rules.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
S.74:Wrote a letter discussing efforts to make changes to the Communications Act.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
HJ Res 37: Meetings to discuss resolution of disapproval of FCC's open Internet rules.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
S.492: Meetings to discuss a bill that would amend the Communications Act to prohibit federal funding of the CPB.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Retransmission: Meeting to discuss the consumer side of retrans fights between cable companies and broadcasters, and the pros and cons of using public policy to intervene.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2011.
Original Filing: 300352218.xml
Lobbying Issues
Reclassification - Meetings regarding the FCC's efforts to reclassify broadband access under Title II of the Communications Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Broadband Authority - Meetings concerning legislative efforts to ensure FCC authority over broadband Internet access under Title II of the Communications Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
LPFM: Meetings concerning increasing funding for low power fm radio stations across the country.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Bill Shock: Meeting to discuss reforming the requirements that carriers face when billing consumers.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Retransimission consent agreements- Meeting regarding setting-up programs to resolve disputes between cable companies and broadcasters over rates to distribute broadcasting content.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Wireless Policy - Meeting regarding early termination fees, handset exclusivity issues and lowering barriers of entry for new market entrance.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Data Roaming - Meeting regarding reforming the rates that small wireless carriers pay to roam on larger carriers networks.
Agencies Lobbied
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Universal Service Fund Policy - Meeting regarding reforming the universal service fund.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300324773.xml
Lobbying Issues
Reclassification - Meetings regarding the FCC's efforts to reclassify broadband access under Title II of the Communications Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Broadband Authority - Meeting concerning legislative efforts to ensure FCC authority over broadband internet access under Title II of the Communications Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Universal Service Fund - Meeting regarding H.R. 3101, reforming the USF to include ensuring broadband internet access in unserved and underserved areas.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Lobbying Issues
Spectrum - Meeting regarding H.R. 4829, providing funding for the construction of a natinowide, interoperable public safety broadband network.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300296424.xml
Lobbying Issues
Reclassification - meetings regarding the FCCs effort to reclassify broadband access under Title II of the Communications Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300267861.xml
Lobbying Issues
Network Neutrality - meetings regarding H.R. 3458 Internet Freedom Preservation Act 2009. To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a national broadband policy, safeguard consumer rights, spur investment and innovation, and for related purposes
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300241448.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1147/S. 592 (Local Community Radio Act of 2009) - Meetings regarding HR 1147 which would implement recommendations of the Federal Communications Commision report to the Congress regarding low-pwer FM service. Repeals provisions in the Departments of Commerce, Justice and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2001, that require the FCC to: 1. modify rules authorizing the operation of low-power FM radio stations to prescribe minimum distance separations forthird-adjacent channels; (2) prohibit applicants who have engaged in the unlicensed operation of any station from obtaining a low-power FM license; and (3) conduct a program to test whether low-power FM radio stations will result in harmful interference to existing FM radio stations if minimum distance separations for third-adjacent channels are not required. Requires the FCC to modify its rules to eliminate third-adjacent minimum distance separation requirements between specified stations. Requires the FCC to creating rules the provide third-adjacent channel protection for full-power noncommercial FM stations that broadcast radio reading services via a subcarrier frequency from potential low-power FM station interference. Requires the FCC when licensing FM translator stations to ensure: (1) that licenses are available to both FM translator stations and low-power FM stations; and (2) that such decisions are made based on the needs of the local community.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300215761.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1147/S. 592 (Local Community Radio Act of 2009) - Meetings regarding HR 1147 which would implement recommendations of the Federal Communications Commision report to the Congress regarding low-pwer FM service. Repeals provisions in the Departments of Commerce, Justice and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2001, that require the FCC to: 1. modify rules authorizing the operation of low-power FM radio stations to prescribe minimum distance separations forthird-adjacent channels; (2) prohibit applicants who have engaged in the unlicensed operation of any station from obtaining a low-power FM license; and (3) conduct a program to test whether low-power FM radio stations will result in harmful interference to existing FM radio stations if minimum distance separations for third-adjacent channels are not required. Requires the FCC to modify its rules to eliminate third-adjacent minimum distance separation requirements between specified stations. Requires the FCC to creating rules the provide third-adjacent channel protection for full-power noncommercial FM stations that broadcast radio reading services via a subcarrier frequency from potential low-power FM station interference. Requires the FCC when licensing FM translator stations to ensure: (1) that licenses are available to both FM translator stations and low-power FM stations; and (2) that such decisions are made based on the needs of the local community.
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300188216.xml
Lobbying Issues
Newspapers: General meeting with representative regarding potential changes to the newspaper industry that would encourage non-profit models.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2009.
Original Filing: 300158025.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 1147 (Local Community Radio Act of 2009) - Meetings regarding HR 1147 which would implement recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service. Repeals provisions in the Departments of Commerce, Justice and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2001, that require the FCC to: (1) modify rules authorizing the operation of low-power FM radio stations to prescribe minimum distance separations for third-adjacent channels; (2) prohibit applicants who have engaged in the unlicensed operation of any station from obtaining a low-power FM license; and (3) conduct a program to test whether low-power FM radio stations will result in harmful interference to existing FM radio stations if minimum distance separations for third-adjacent channels are not required. Requires the FCC to modify its rules to eliminate third-adjacent minimum distance separation requirements between specified stations. Requires the FCC to creating rules the provide third-adjacent channel protection for full-power noncommercial FM stations that broadcast radio reading services via a subcarrier frequency from potential low-power FM station interference. Requires the FCC when licensing FM translator stations to ensure: (1) that licenses are available to both FM translator stations and low-power FM stations; and (2) that such decisions are made based on the needs of the local community.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
4th Quarter, 2008
In Q4, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300127783.xml
Lobbying Issues
FCC Docket 04-186 White Spaces: The Commission is conducting a proceeding in ET Docket No. 04-186 to consider authorizing the operation of new, low power devices in the TV broadcast spectrum at locations where channels are not being used for authorized services, including broadcast television, broadcast auxiliary services such as wireless microphones, and private land mobile radio (primarily public safety).FCC Docket 07-198 and 07-42 Cable Wholesale Bundling/Sec. 616 reform: Meetings regarding independent cable channels who have been discriminated against because they include programming that competes with cable channels owned by cable operators. The goal is to urge the FCC to use it's authority to ensure these independent programmers and small cable operators are not being unfairly discriminated and to correct any malfeasance they identify.
Class A LPTV Must Carry (MB Docket No. 07-294): Meetings regarding the FCC plan to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking at its upcoming Oct. 15 public meeting on whether to grant Class A stations, full-power status. This rule would avoid unnecessary displacement of low power television stations (LPTV) that provide substantial local programming to their communities.
Economic stimulus. Meetings regarding the forthcoming economic stimulus bill and proposed 6 billion dollar allocation to U.S. broadband.
Local Community Radio Act of 2007 (HR 2802): This bill opens the dial to more Low Power FM radio stations. These stations are community driven and locally oriented, providing news and information often ignored by mainstream radio.
Tax Certificate Bill: Meetings regarding a proposed Tax Certificate Bill which would restore the late lamented minority tax certificate. The mechanism was killed in 1995 due to alleged abuses, but is still widely seen as one of the best tools for promoting socially-disadvantaged business (SDB) broadcast ownership in the government's arsenal. The Menendez bill would provide for $350M over six years in tax credits that would go to companies selling communications properties to socially-disadvantaged businesses.
Universal Broadband: Meetings regarding prospective broadband legislation to ensure that all American receive affordable universal broadband in a timely manner.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
3rd Quarter, 2008
In Q3, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2008.
Original Filing: 300102935.xml
Lobbying Issues
House Joint Resolution 79: This would rescind the Federal Communication Commission's December 2007 rule regarding broadcast media ownership.
FCC Docket 04-186 White Spaces The Commission is conducting a proceeding in ET Docket No. 04-186 to consider authorizing the operation of new, low power devices in the TV broadcast spectrum at locations where channels are not being used for authorized services, including broadcast television, broadcast auxiliary services such as wireless microphones, and private land mobile radio (primarily public safety).
FCC Docket 07-198 and 07-42 Cable Wholesale Bundling/Sec. 616 reform: Meetings regarding independent cable channels who have been discriminated against because they include programming that competes with cable channels owned by cable operators. The goal is to urge the FCC to use its authority to ensure these independent programmers and small cable operators are not being unfairly discriminated and to correct any malfeasance they identify.
Class A LPTV Must Carry (MB Docket No. 07-294). Meetings regarding the FCC plan to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking at its upcoming Oct. 15 public meeting on whether to grant Class A stations, full-power status. This rule would avoid unnecessary displacement of low power television stations (LPTV) that provide substantial local programming to their communities.
DPI/NebuAd Report: Meetings regarding prospective legislation regarding online privacy. Both the House and Senate will hold hearings during the summer and into the fall. Internet providers were put on notice that tracking their customers online actions without their explicit consent was unacceptable.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
2nd Quarter, 2008
In Q2, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 16, 2008.
Original Filing: 300069030.xml
Lobbying Issues
Local Community Radio Act of 2007 (HR 2802) This bill opens the dial to more Low Power FM radio stations. These stations are community driven and locally oriented, providing news and information often ignored by mainstream radio.Senate Joint Resolution 28 This resolution would rescind the Federal Communications Commission's December 2007 rule regarding broadcast media ownership.
House Joint Resolution 79 This resolution would rescind the Federal Communications Commission's December 2007 rule regarding broadcast media ownership.
The Internet Freedom Preservation Act (HR 5353) This bill would establish a national broadband policy and would direct the FCC to conduct summits to assess competition, consumer protection and other issues related to broadband Internet access
FCC Docket 04-186 White Spaces The Commission is conducting a proceeding in ET Docket No. 04-186 to consider authorizing the operation of new, low power devices in the TV broadcast spectrum at locations where channels are not being used for authorized services, including broadcast television, broadcast auxiliary services such as wireless microphones, and private land mobile radio (primarily public safety).
FCC Docket 07-195 AWS-3 Spectrum Auction Rules The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) released the full text of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in WT Docket No. 07-195 seeking public comment on the proposed service rules for the 2155-2175 MHz band (AWS-3), which has been allocated for fixed and mobile services, including Advanced Wireless Services (AWS). The FCCs action seeks to define the terms under which 20 MHz of new spectrum will be made available for advanced wireless services, including wireless Internet access and other wireless voice and high-speed data services. The NPRM also sets the stage for another round of the wireless open-access debate that played a key role in the FCCs approach in creating rules for the much-anticipated auction of 700 MHz spectrum.
Media ownership
An amendment was attached to the appropriations bill which would restrict funding for the FCC to execute its new cross-ownership rule, thereby effectively nullifying the rule for the life of the appropriations bill. These meetings were held to discuss the strengths and weaknesses of this strategy and to encourage support for the amendment amongst House members.
Internet Neutrality
Meetings regarding possible legislation to reinstate protections for network neutrality, ensuring that all content, applications and services are equally available online, prohibiting broadband network operators from blocking, degrading, or prioritizing service on their networks.
Universal Broadband
Meetings regarding prospective broadband legislation to ensure that all American receive affordable universal broadband in a timely manner.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
1st Quarter, 2008
FREE PRESS ACTION FUND amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q12008 on June 3, 2008
Original Filing: 300059169.xml
Lobbying Issues
Local Community Radio Act of 2007 (HR 2802) This bill opens the dial to more Low Power FM radio stations. These stations are community driven and locally oriented, providing news and information often ignored by mainstream radio.Senate Joint Resolution 28 This resolution would rescind the Federal Communications Commission's December 2007 rule regarding broadcast media ownership.
House Joint Resolution 79 This resolution would rescind the Federal Communications Commission's December 2007 rule regarding broadcast media ownership.
The Internet Freedom Preservation Act (HR 5353) This bill would establish a national broadband policy and would direct the FCC to conduct summits to assess competition, consumer protection and other issues related to broadband Internet access
Internet Freedom Preservation Act (S. 215): A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure net neutrality.
Local Community Radio Act of 2007 ( S. 1675) A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service.
Postal Rates
Meetings regarding possible legislation to reverse new postal regulations that unfairly burden smaller publishers with higher postage rates while locking in special privileges for bigger media companies.
Universal Service Fund (USF) Reform: Meetings regarding possible legislation to reform the USF programs to advance broadband availability and access in rural and low-income areas as well as in schools, libraries, and healthcare facilities.
Internet Neutrality
Meetings regarding possible legislation to reinstate protections for network neutrality, ensuring that all content, applications and services are equally available online, prohibiting broadband network operators from blocking, degrading, or prioritizing service on their networks.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
1st Quarter, 2008
In Q1, FREE PRESS ACTION FUND had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 17, 2008.
Original Filing: 300044307.xml
Lobbying Issues
Local Community Radio Act of 2007 (HR 2802) This bill opens the dial to more Low Power FM radio stations. These stations are community driven and locally oriented, providing news and information often ignored by mainstream radio.Senate Joint Resolution 28 This resolution would rescind the Federal Communications Commission's December 2007 rule regarding broadcast media ownership.
House Joint Resolution 79 This resolution would rescind the Federal Communications Commission's December 2007 rule regarding broadcast media ownership.
The Internet Freedom Preservation Act (HR 5353) This bill would establish a national broadband policy and would direct the FCC to conduct summits to assess competition, consumer protection and other issues related to broadband Internet access
Internet Freedom Preservation Act (S. 215): A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to ensure net neutrality.
Local Community Radio Act of 2007 ( S. 1675) A bill to implement the recommendations of the Federal Communications Commission report to the Congress regarding low-power FM service.
Postal Rates
Meetings regarding possible legislation to reverse new postal regulations that unfairly burden smaller publishers with higher postage rates while locking in special privileges for bigger media companies.
Universal Service Fund (USF) Reform: Meetings regarding possible legislation to reform the USF programs to advance broadband availability and access in rural and low-income areas as well as in schools, libraries, and healthcare facilities.
Internet Neutrality
Meetings regarding possible legislation to reinstate protections for network neutrality, ensuring that all content, applications and services are equally available online, prohibiting broadband network operators from blocking, degrading, or prioritizing service on their networks.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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