First Street™ Research - Google's Lobbying Efforts - Who Does Google Hire to Lobby?
Published: June 24th 2011
In the first quarter of 2011, Google spent $1.2M on its lobbying efforts. As part of their lobbying efforts, Google hired the following organizations to lobby on their behalf:
| Organization |
Filing Quarter |
Amount |
| PODESTA GROUP, INC. |
2011 1Q |
$90,000.00 |
| DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC |
2011 1Q |
$80,000.00 |
| Franklin Square Group LLC |
2011 1Q |
$80,000.00 |
| MCBEE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC. |
2011 1Q |
$60,000.00 |
| Crowell Strategies, LLC |
2011 1Q |
$52,500.00 |
| R. B. Murphy & Associates, LLC |
2011 1Q |
< $5,000 |
| Van Ness Feldman, A Professional Corporation |
2011 1Q |
< $5,000 |
Here's an in depth look on the issues and legislation these firms were hired to lobby on, and a list of former Hill staffers lobbying for Google:
Issues:
| Issue |
Hired Organization(s) |
Filing Quarter |
Description |
| Advertising |
PODESTA GROUP, INC. |
2011 1Q |
Online advertising and privacy issues. Google transactions. Data retention. |
| Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV |
Crowell Strategies, LLC |
2011 1Q |
Spectrum policy, unlicensed spectrum, green energy / technology |
| Computer Industry |
Franklin Square Group LLC, PODESTA GROUP, INC. |
2011 1Q |
Tehcnology and cloud computing issues. Promoting innovation and growth online, online advertising and cybersecurity |
| Copyright/Patent/Trademark |
Crowell Strategies, LLC, DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC, Franklin Square Group LLC |
2011 1Q |
Represent client on intellectual property/copyright issues and legislation before the federal government including Combating Online Infringements and Counterfeits Act (COICA), Performance Rights Act and Google Book search settlement issues. S.23, H.R.1249, Patent Reform Act; S.3804, Online Copyright Infringement Legislation, Copyright and trademark enforcement. Copyright Issues |
| Energy/Nuclear |
MCBEE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC. |
2011 1Q |
Issues related to clean energy innovation and funding levels for clean energy programs in the FY2011 Continuing Resolution. |
| Environmental/Superfund |
DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC |
2011 1Q |
Advocate on client's behalf on issues related to the Clean Air Act. |
| Government Issues |
MCBEE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC. |
2011 1Q |
Issues related to expanded use of cloud computing technology by the Federal government. |
| Homeland Security |
MCBEE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC. |
2011 1Q |
Cyber security and data privacy related legislation. |
| Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace |
Franklin Square Group LLC, MCBEE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC. |
2011 1Q |
Anti-trust. Openness and competition in the online services market; Google Book settlement review |
| Science/Technology |
MCBEE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC., PODESTA GROUP, INC. |
2011 1Q |
Government computing issues; cybersecurity. Programs and funding related to clean energy R+D. Issues related to development and deployment of geothermal technology. |
| Telecommunications |
DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC, Franklin Square Group LLC, MCBEE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC., PODESTA GROUP, INC., R. B. Murphy & Associates, LLC |
2011 1Q |
Internet and broadband issues. Electronic Commerce and Privacy Act issues. Represent client on net neutrality issues and legislation before the federal government. Monitor and assist with net neutrality bill, S. 74: Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011 and data security bill. Monitor H.R. 96: Internet Freedom Act, S. 135: Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2011, S. 413: Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011. Combating online Copyright Infringement and Counterfeits Act. Preserving access to an open internet. |
| Trade (Domestic & Foreign) |
PODESTA GROUP, INC. |
2011 1Q |
International freedom of expression issues. |
Legislation:
| Bill Number |
Bill Name |
Lobbying Firm(s) |
Filing Quarter |
| 112HR1249 |
112 HR 1249 RH: America Invents Act |
Franklin Square Group LLC |
2011 1Q |
| 112HR96 |
112 HR 96 IH: Internet Freedom Act |
DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC |
2011 1Q |
| 112S135 |
112 S135 IS: Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2011 |
DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC |
2011 1Q |
| 112S23 |
112 S23 RS: Patent Reform Act of 2011 |
Franklin Square Group LLC |
2011 1Q |
| 112S413 |
112 S413 IS: Cybersecurity and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 |
DUTKO WORLDWIDE, LLC |
2011 1Q |
Revolving Door - Former Congressional staffers who are lobbying on Google's behalf:
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Teal Baker (PODESTA GROUP, INC.)
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Angela Becker- Dippmann (MCBEE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC.)
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Paul Brathwaite (First Data Corporation; PODESTA GROUP, INC.)
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Kara Calvert (Franklin Square Group LLC)
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Colin Crowell (Crowell Strategies, LLC)
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Andrew Davis (MCBEE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC.)
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Rick Desimone (MCBEE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC.)
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Alisa Ferguson (MCBEE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC.)
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Jaime R Harrison (PODESTA GROUP, INC.)
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Robert Enoch Hobart IV (MCBEE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC.)
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Gabriel Horwitz (MCBEE STRATEGIC CONSULTING, LLC.)
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Andrew Kauders (PODESTA GROUP, INC.)
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Israel S Klein (First Data Corporation; PODESTA GROUP, INC.)
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Jessica Lawrence (PODESTA GROUP, INC.)
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