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
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
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Lobbyist Name | Exclusive Duties | Authorized On | Withdrawn On |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Eric J Petersen | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 1/6/2005 | Withdrawn On 4/4/2005 |
Timothy Hoven | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/4/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Michael Welsh | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/4/2005 | Withdrawn On N/A |
Bradley Stein | Exclusive Duties N/A | Authorized On 4/8/2005 | Withdrawn On 5/22/2006 |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
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
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.
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 Date4/22/2005
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
relating to: contracts for commercial mobile telephone service.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: contracts for commercial mobile telephone service.
Bill Text and History
Against
Notification Date6/15/2005
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
relating to: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date12/9/2005
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
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
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.
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 Date2/23/2006
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
relating to: termination of mobile telephone contracts by members of the military.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 473
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.
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.
relating to: termination of mobile telephone contracts by members of the military.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 473
None
Notification Date4/13/2006
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 Date4/13/2006
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
relating to: prohibitions against certain telephone solicitations, authorizing a private cause of action, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
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.
relating to: prohibitions against certain telephone solicitations, authorizing a private cause of action, and providing a penalty.
Bill Text and History
Other
Notification Date4/22/2005
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
relating to: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 138
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.
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.
relating to: notice regarding unauthorized acquisition of personal information.
Bill Text and History
2005 Wisconsin Act 138
None
Notification Date9/20/2005
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 Date9/20/2005
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
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
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.
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 Date12/29/2005
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
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
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.
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 Date2/24/2006
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
state procurement from lowest-cost vendors.
Bill Text and History
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.
state procurement from lowest-cost vendors.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date3/13/2006
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
termination of mobile telephone contracts by members of the military.
Bill Text and History
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.
termination of mobile telephone contracts by members of the military.
Bill Text and History
None
Notification Date4/21/2006
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
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Biennial Review of Universal Service Fund Rules
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Fraudulent acquisition of consumer cell phone records.
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
cell phone use restrictions
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
changes to E911
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
Establish a reversible text messaging system.
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
mobile telephone service providers and providing penalties
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
recycling of electronic equipment
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
tax issues
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.
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.
Development, drafting or introduction of a proposal relating to
USF legislation.
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.
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.)
Other Matters
Includes time spent on:
- Gubernatorial nominations
- Matters on which the organization made no lobbying communication