Documented in an LDA filing dated Jul 20, 2025
Sourced institutional rolesLDA lobbying records
KEVIN CUMMINS
KEVIN CUMMINS appears as a registered lobbyist in federal Lobbying Disclosure Act records connected to organizations tracked by Paper Trail.
Data updated Nov 1, 2026
Source-backed chronology
Career Timeline
Prior government service disclosed in an LDA filing; exact dates not reported
Sr. Professional Staff - Sen. Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee; Sr. Legislative Assistant, Legislative Assistant - Sen. Tom Udall
Federal government
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Lobbying Activity
CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission; Issues related to reauthorization of Export-Import Bank
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Telecommunications
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Telecommunications
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G networks; SAFE Supply Chains Act
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission; S. 2140, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023; H.R. 4370/S. 2220, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act)
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Telecommunications
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission; Issues related to reauthorization of Export-Import Bank
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Telecommunications
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Computer Industry
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Telecommunications
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G networks; S. 4651, SAFE Supply Chains Act
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Computer Industry
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission; Issues related to reauthorization of Export-Import Bank
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to federal IT modernization; Issues related to government use of AI; Financial Services and General Government Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to information technology; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to artificial intelligence; Defense Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to telecommunications
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Computer Industry
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G/6G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Telecommunications
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G/6G networks; H.R. 2765/S. 1362, SAFE Supply Chains Act
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Defense
Issues related to telecommunications; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to telecommunications
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Telecommunications
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Defense
Issues related to telecommunications; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to telecommunications
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues; H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act [P.L. 119-21]- issues related to tax
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Computer Industry
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Computer Industry
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues; H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act - issues related to tax
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Telecommunications
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G networks; H.R. 2765/S. 1362, SAFE Supply Chains Act
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission; H.R. 3152/S. 1546, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025; H.R. 3160/S. 1553, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act); H.R. 1574/S. 708, RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission; H.R. 3152/S. 1546, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025; H.R. 3160/S. 1553, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act); H.R. 1574/S. 708, RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Computer Industry
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Computer Industry
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G/6G networks, and artificial intelligence
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Computer Industry
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G/6G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Telecommunications
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G/6G networks; H.R. 2765/S. 1362, SAFE Supply Chains Act
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Telecommunications
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G networks; S. 4651, SAFE Supply Chains Act
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission; S. 2140, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023; H.R. 4370/S. 2220, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act)
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Computer Industry
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Computer Industry
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Computer Industry
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Telecommunications
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G/6G networks; H.R. 2765/S. 1362, SAFE Supply Chains Act
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission; Patent Eligibility Restoration Act; Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act); H.R. 1574/S. 708, RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Computer Industry
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Telecommunications
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Computer Industry
Issues related to computer networking, cybersecurity, trade, intellectual property, telecommunications, broadband, and 5G networks
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2024
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Issues related to international trade and global competitiveness; IP enforcement at the International Trade Commission; Issues related to reauthorization of Export-Import Bank
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30) 2023
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC4th Quarter (Oct 1 - Dec 31) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; Intellectual Property/Patent enforcement at the International Trade Commission; H.R. 3152/S. 1546, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025; H.R. 3160/S. 1553, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act); H.R. 1574/S. 708, RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025; USPTO Rulemaking related to Inter Partes Review
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; Intellectual Property/Patent enforcement at the International Trade Commission; H.R. 3152/S. 1546, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025; H.R. 3160/S. 1553, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act); H.R. 1574/S. 708, RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025; USPTO Rulemaking related to Inter Partes Review
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Tax issues related to competitiveness of US technology industry; International tax issues
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to federal IT modernization; Issues related to government use of AI; Financial Services and General Government Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to information technology; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to artificial intelligence; Defense Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2027 - issues related to telecommunications
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2025
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Telecommunications
Network security and cybersecurity; Spectrum issues; Issues related to 5G networks; H.R. 2765/S. 1362, SAFE Supply Chains Act
LDA filing ↗CISCO SYSTEMS INC2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026
Registrant: FRANKLIN SQUARE GROUP, LLC · Copyright/Patent/Trademark
Intellectual property and patent issues; Standard Essential Patents; Intellectual Property/Patent enforcement at the International Trade Commission; H.R. 3152/S. 1546, Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2025; H.R. 3160/S. 1553, Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership Act (PREVAIL Act); H.R. 1574/S. 708, RESTORE Patent Rights Act of 2025; USPTO Rulemaking related to Inter Partes Review; Export Control issues
LDA filing ↗