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LOBBYING REPORT Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5)
- All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
1. Registrant Name
Self Employed Individual
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Organization/Lobbying Firm
Google Inc. 2. Address
Check if different than previously reported
Address1
1101 New York Avenue
City
Washington
Address2
Second Floor
DC
State
Zip Code
20005
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Country
-
Country
USA
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2) City
State
4a. Contact Name
Zip Code
b. Telephone Number c. E-mail
5. Senate ID#
International Number
ALAN DAVIDSON 7. Client Name
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Self
[email protected] 320510-12
(202) 346-1220
6. House ID#
Check if client is a state or local government or instrumentality
394790000
Google Inc. TYPE OF REPORT
8. Year
2008
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31)
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Q2 (4/1 - 6/30)
Q3 (7/1-9/30)
Q4 (10/1 - 12/31)
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report 10. Check if this is a Termination Report
Termination Date
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 12. Lobbying
13. Organizations
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was:
EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were:
Less than $5,000
Less than $5,000
$5,000 or more
$
Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income from the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client).
$5,000 or more
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$
$
620,000.00
Check box to indicate expense 14. REPORTING accounting method. See instructions for description of options. ✔
Method A. Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code
Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code
Signature
Filed Electronically
Date
04/21/2008
Printed Name and Title Alan Davidson, Senior Policy Counsel v6.0.1f
10 1 Page ______ of ______
Registrant
Google Inc.
Client Name
Google Inc.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code
ADV
(one per page)
ADVERTISING
16. Specific lobbying issues
Openness and regulation of online advertising; privacy issues surrounding online advertising; DoubleClick acquisition. 17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies
Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area First Name
Last Name
Pablo
Chavez
Alan
Davidson
Johanna
Shelton
Covered Official Position (if applicable)
Suffix
Chief Counsel, Senator McCain
Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above
Printed Name and Title v6.0.1f
New
✔
Check if None
Alan Davidson, Senior Policy Counsel 10 2 Page ______ of ______
Registrant
Google Inc.
Client Name
Google Inc.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code
CSP
(one per page)
CONSUMER ISSUES/SAFETY/PRODUCTS
16. Specific lobbying issues
General online consumer protection issues; spyware: S. 1625 - Counter Spy Act; online child safety protection issues including: S. 49 - Protecting Children in the 21st Century Act, S. 431 - KIDS Act of 2007, S. 519 - SAFE Act of 2007; content regulation; privacy and data security issues. 17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies
Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area First Name
Last Name
Alan
Davidson
Pablo
Chavez
Rob
Tai
Elizabeth
Eraker
Covered Official Position (if applicable)
Suffix
Chief Counsel, Senator McCain
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above
Printed Name and Title v6.0.1f
New
✔
Check if None
Alan Davidson, Senior Policy Counsel 10 3 Page ______ of ______
Registrant
Google Inc.
Client Name
Google Inc.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code
CPT
(one per page)
COPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARK
16. Specific lobbying issues
Patent reform: S. 1145 - Patent Reform Act of 2007; copyright reform: Digital Millennium Copyright Act service provider safe harbors, Section 107 fair use exceptions, treatment of "orphan" works, H.R. 1201 Freedom and Innovation Revitalizing U.S. Entrepreneurship Act of 2007, H.R. 4279 - PRO IP Act. 17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies
Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area First Name
Last Name
Alan
Davidson
Johanna
Shelton
Rob
Tai
Covered Official Position (if applicable)
Suffix
Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above
Printed Name and Title v6.0.1f
New
✔
Check if None
Alan Davidson, Senior Policy Counsel 10 4 Page ______ of ______
Registrant
Google Inc.
Client Name
Google Inc.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code
ENG
(one per page)
ENERGY/NUCLEAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Federal energy standards and incentives, and provisions to accelerate the commercialization of plugin vehicles. 17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies
Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area First Name
Last Name
Covered Official Position (if applicable)
Suffix
Johanna
Shelton
Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee
Pablo
Chavez
Chief Counsel, Senator McCain
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above
Printed Name and Title v6.0.1f
✔
New
Check if None
Alan Davidson, Senior Policy Counsel 10 5 Page ______ of ______
Registrant
Google Inc.
Client Name
Google Inc.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code
IMM
(one per page)
IMMIGRATION
16. Specific lobbying issues
H-1B and employment-based visa reform.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies
Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area First Name Pablo
Last Name Chavez
Covered Official Position (if applicable)
Suffix
Chief Counsel, Senator McCain
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above
Printed Name and Title v6.0.1f
New
✔
Check if None
Alan Davidson, Senior Policy Counsel 10 6 Page ______ of ______
Registrant
Google Inc.
Client Name
Google Inc.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code
SCI
(one per page)
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY
16. Specific lobbying issues
Promoting scientific research and education funding; encouraging accessibility of public sector information: S. 2321 E-Government Reauthorization Act of 2007; congressional use of web technology. 17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies
Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area First Name
Last Name
Alan
Davidson
Pablo
Chavez
Elizabeth
Eraker
Covered Official Position (if applicable)
Suffix
Chief Counsel, Senator McCain
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above
Printed Name and Title v6.0.1f
New
✔
Check if None
Alan Davidson, Senior Policy Counsel 10 7 Page ______ of ______
Registrant
Google Inc.
Client Name
Google Inc.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code
TEC
(one per page)
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
16. Specific lobbying issues
Open Internet access; net neutrality: FCC NOI on broadband practices, S. 215 & HR 5353 the Internet Freedom Preservation Act; spectrum allocation: 700 MHz auction proceeding, TV white spaces proceeding, dynamic auction docket; broadband policies; broadcast political advertising issues. 17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies
Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area First Name
Last Name
Covered Official Position (if applicable)
Suffix
Richard
Whitt
Alan
Davidson
Johanna
Shelton
Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee
Pablo
Chavez
Chief Counsel, Senator McCain
Rob
Tai
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above
Printed Name and Title v6.0.1f
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New
Check if None
Alan Davidson, Senior Policy Counsel 10 8 Page ______ of ______
Registrant
Google Inc.
Client Name
Google Inc.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code
TRD
(one per page)
TRADE (DOMESTIC/FOREIGN)
16. Specific lobbying issues
Freedom of expression and intellectual property in international trade agreements; international freedom of expression and censorship: H.R. 275 - Global Online Freedom Act. 17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies
Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), State Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area First Name
Last Name
Covered Official Position (if applicable)
Suffix
Alan
Davidson
Pablo
Chavez
Chief Counsel, Senator McCain
Johanna
Shelton
Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above
Printed Name and Title v6.0.1f
✔
New
Check if None
Alan Davidson, Senior Policy Counsel 10 9 Page ______ of ______
Registrant
Google Inc.
Client Name
Google Inc.
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code
LBR
(one per page)
LABOR ISSUES/ANTITRUST/WORKPLACE
16. Specific lobbying issues
Openness and competition in the online services market.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies
Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area First Name
Last Name
Alan
Davidson
Johanna
Shelton
Covered Official Position (if applicable)
Suffix
Majority Counsel, House E&C Committee
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above
Printed Name and Title v6.0.1f
New
✔
Check if None
Alan Davidson, Senior Policy Counsel 10 10 Page ______ of ______