United States Cellular Corporation

Registered Principal Details

Business Or Interest:
Cellular telecommunications services.

Lobbying Interests:
Any and all issues affecting wireless carriers or that may impact telecommunications, including but not limited to: Universal Service; Enhanced 911; Rights-of-Way; Tower/Antenna Siting or Zoning; taxation of telecommunications; distracted drive/hands-free issues; reselling of telecommunications services.

CEO Name:
John E Rooney
Director, External Affairs

Contact
SC
Stephanie Cassioppi
8410 W Bryn Mawr Ste 800
Chicago, IL 60631-3486
(773) 399-7940
(773) 864-3133
www.uscc.com

Authorized Lobbyists

Lobbyist Name Exclusive Duties Authorized On Withdrawn On
Eric J Petersen Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 1/6/2005 Withdrawn On 4/4/2005
Timothy Hoven Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 4/4/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Michael Welsh Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 4/4/2005 Withdrawn On N/A
Bradley Stein Exclusive Duties N/A Authorized On 4/8/2005 Withdrawn On 5/22/2006

Lobbying Interests

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

Assembly Bill 334
Assembly Bill 334
relating to: regulating mobile telephone service providers and access to mobile telephone numbers, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
4/22/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 476
Assembly Bill 476
relating to: contracts for commercial mobile telephone service.

Bill Text and History

Against
Notification Date
6/15/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 836
Assembly Bill 836
relating to: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/9/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 1014
Assembly Bill 1014
relating to: obtaining, selling, or soliciting a telephone record that pertains to another person without the person's consent and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 261

For
Notification Date
2/23/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Assembly Bill 1174
Assembly Bill 1174
relating to: termination of mobile telephone contracts by members of the military.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 473

None
Notification Date
4/13/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
None
Notification Date
4/13/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Comments
Opposed to Assembly Amendment 1, which imposes excessive penalties and could lead to unwarranted litigation.
Senate Bill 116
Senate Bill 116
relating to: prohibitions against certain telephone solicitations, authorizing a private cause of action, and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
4/22/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 164
Senate Bill 164
relating to: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information.

Bill Text and History

2005 Wisconsin Act 138

None
Notification Date
9/20/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Other
Notification Date
9/20/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 367
Senate Bill 367
relating to: the disposal of electronic equipment, producer responsibility for electronic devices that are discarded, substances contained in electronic equipment, grants for facilities and systems for recycling electronic equipment, state purchasing of el...

Bill Text and History

Other
Notification Date
12/29/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 595
Senate Bill 595
relating to: obtaining, selling, or soliciting a telephone record that pertains to another person without the person's consent and providing a penalty.

Bill Text and History

For
Notification Date
2/24/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 608
Senate Bill 608
state procurement from lowest-cost vendors.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
3/13/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.
Senate Bill 691
Senate Bill 691
termination of mobile telephone contracts by members of the military.

Bill Text and History

None
Notification Date
4/21/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

Biennial Review of Universal Service Fund Rules
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Biennial Review of Universal Service Fund Rules

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
7/14/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Fraudulent acquisition of consumer cell phone records.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Fraudulent acquisition of consumer cell phone records.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
1/31/2006
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

cell phone use restrictions
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
cell phone use restrictions

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/22/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

changes to E911
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
changes to E911

Action Intended To Affect
Both Legislative Matter and Rule

Notification Date
4/22/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Establish a reversible text messaging system.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Establish a reversible text messaging system.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/22/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

mobile telephone service providers and providing penalties
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
mobile telephone service providers and providing penalties

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/22/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

recycling of electronic equipment
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
recycling of electronic equipment

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/22/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

tax issues
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tax issues

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/22/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

USF legislation.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
USF legislation.

Action Intended To Affect
Legislative Matter

Notification Date
4/22/2005
First Communication Date
N/A
Communication Information
The principal, a lobbyist authorized by the principal, or another individual acting on behalf of the principal has not yet communicated on this matter, but intends to do so at a later date.

Total Lobbying Effort

  2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
Total Lobbying Expenditures 2005
January - June
$19,750.00
2005
July - December
$12,000.00
2006
January - June
$17,000.00
2006
July - December
$18,000.00
Total $66,750.00
Total Hours Communicating 2005
January - June
9.75
2005
July - December
9.50
2006
January - June
18.50
2006
July - December
3.00
Total 40.75
Total Hours Other 2005
January - June
56.75
2005
July - December
78.70
2006
January - June
125.30
2006
July - December
64.50
Total 325.25

Percent Allocation of Lobbying Effort

Legislative Bills/Resolutions

relating to: contracts for commercial mobile telephone service.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
3%
2005
July - December
4%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: regulating mobile telephone service providers and access to mobile telephone numbers, granting rule-making authority, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
7%
2005
July - December
4%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: prohibitions against certain telephone solicitations, authorizing a private cause of action, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
4%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
relating to: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
3%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total < 1%
relating to: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
relating to: the disposal of electronic equipment, producer responsibility for electronic devices that are discarded, substances contained in electronic equipment, grants for facilities and systems for recycling electronic equipment, state purchasing of electronic equipment, granting rule-making authority, making an appropriation, and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
6%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
termination of mobile telephone contracts by members of the military.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 2%
relating to: obtaining, selling, or soliciting a telephone record that pertains to another person without the person's consent and providing a penalty.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
30%
2006
July - December
Total 12%
relating to: termination of mobile telephone contracts by members of the military.
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
50%
2006
July - December
Total 20%

Budget Bill Subjects

No budget bill subjects found.

Administrative Rulemaking Proceedings

No administrative rulemaking proceedings found.

Topics Not Yet Assigned A Bill Or Rule Number

2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2%
2005
July - December
6%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
3%
2005
July - December
3%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 1%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
3%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
7%
2005
July - December
4%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
8%
2005
July - December
3%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
10%
2005
July - December
5%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total 3%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
5%
2006
July - December
Total 2%
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
80%
Total 15%

Minor Efforts

(Time spent on matters each of which accounted for less than 10% of the organization's lobbying.)

Minor Efforts
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
5%
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
10%
2006
July - December
5%
Total 6%

Other Matters

Includes time spent on:

  • Gubernatorial nominations
  • Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication

Other Matters
2005
January - June
2005
July - December
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
Total
2005
January - June
35%
2005
July - December
45%
2006
January - June
2006
July - December
15%
Total 20%

Filed Statements of Lobbying Activity and Expenditures