Lobbying Filing Details

Total Spending

$410,000

Activities

4

Lobbyists

1

Gov't Entities

8

Filing Information
Filing UUID:
e961d8af-7133-48d3-89fd-a1e1f2988916
Type:
Q2 - 2nd Quarter - Report
Period:
2026 - 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)
Date Posted:
July 17, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Income:
$0
Expenses:
$410,000
Expense Method:
A
Document URL:
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Quick Info
  • Document Type: text/html
  • Posted By: Bruce Cathell, Vice President, Government Operations
Registrant
VIASAT, INC.

Telecommunications

Carlsbad, California
Client
VIASAT INC
California, United States of America
Lobbying Activities (4)
Activity 1
Defense

H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act, provisions regarding communications and cybersecurity capabilities. H.R. 9495, Department of Defense Appropriations, FY2027, provisions regarding communications and cybersecurity capabilities.

Lobbyists (1)
  • BRUCE CATHELL
Government Entities (2)
  • SENATE
  • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Activity 2
Homeland Security

Department of Homeland Security policies regarding communications and cybersecurity. H.R. 9310, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY2027, provisions regarding communications and cybersecurity capabilities.

Lobbyists (1)
  • BRUCE CATHELL
Government Entities (2)
  • SENATE
  • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Activity 3
Science/Technology

Commercial space legislation. Space traffic management. Orbital debris issues.

Lobbyists (1)
  • BRUCE CATHELL
Government Entities (2)
  • SENATE
  • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Activity 4
Telecommunications

H.R. 8845, Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, FY2027, funding and policy with respect to spectrum. FAA reauthorization proposals, funding and policy with respect to in-flight safety and spectrum.

Lobbyists (1)
  • BRUCE CATHELL
Government Entities (2)
  • SENATE
  • HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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