META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES for META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
What was lobbied
11 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Media (information/publishing) MIA
Education regarding Internet security policy and Internet privacy issues; federal privacy legislation; and freedom of expression on the Internet, including connectivity and access issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | see prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | see prior reports |
| JOEL DAVID KAPLAN | see prior reports |
| GREG MAURER | see prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | see prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | see prior reports |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Discussions regarding free trade agreements; data localization and cross-border trade flows; trade promotion authority; and digital trade, including Digital Trade Act of 2013 (S. 1788).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | see prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | see prior reports |
| JOEL DAVID KAPLAN | see prior reports |
| GREG MAURER | see prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | see prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | see prior reports |
Homeland Security HOM
Discussions regarding cyber security and data security; including Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 (S. 1193) and Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2014 (S. 1897).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | see prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | see prior reports |
| JOEL DAVID KAPLAN | see prior reports |
| GREG MAURER | see prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | see prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | see prior reports |
Advertising ADV
Education regarding online advertising; including SAVE Act of 2014 (H.R. 4225) and SAVE Act (S. 2536).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | see prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | see prior reports |
| JOEL DAVID KAPLAN | see prior reports |
| GREG MAURER | see prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | see prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | see prior reports |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Issues related to funding for the mutual legal assistance treaty MLAT process; appropriations; Department of Defense Appropriations Act (H.R. 4870); and Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act (H.R. 4660).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | see prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | see prior reports |
| JOEL DAVID KAPLAN | see prior reports |
| GREG MAURER | see prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | see prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | see prior reports |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Discussions regarding corporate tax issues, including an extension of the R&D tax credit.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | see prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | see prior reports |
| JOEL DAVID KAPLAN | see prior reports |
| GREG MAURER | see prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | see prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | see prior reports |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Discussions regarding general intellectual property issues, including patent litigation reform; Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 (S. 866); Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 (S. 1013); Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 (S.1612); Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 (S. 1720); Patent Litigation and Innovation Act of 2013 (H.R. 2639); and Innovation Act (H.R. 3309).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | see prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | see prior reports |
| JOEL DAVID KAPLAN | see prior reports |
| GREG MAURER | see prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | see prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | see prior reports |
Immigration IMM
Discussions regarding comprehensive reform of immigration system, including temporary high-tech worker visas and employment-based permanent residency; I-Squared Act of 2013 (S. 169); Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act (S. 744); and SKILLS Visa Act (H.R. 2131).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | see prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | see prior reports |
| JOEL DAVID KAPLAN | see prior reports |
| GREG MAURER | see prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | see prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | see prior reports |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Issues related to transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers; including Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination (FORTE) Act of 2013 (H.R. 3344).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | see prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | see prior reports |
| JOEL DAVID KAPLAN | see prior reports |
| GREG MAURER | see prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | see prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | see prior reports |
Computer Industry CPI
Federal policy on issues relevant to technology and the Internet including privacy, security, protecting children and online safety; implementation of Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA); interest in Do-Not-Track Online legislation and policies, including the Administration's and multi-stakeholder's processes; discussions regarding the transition of ICANN from the federal government to the multi-stakeholder process; DOTCOM Act of 2014 (H.R. 4342); Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (H.R. 4660); Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014 (S. 1329); general electronic privacy issues including geolocation; Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 (S. 607); Email Privacy Act (H.R. 1852); Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 (S.1193); and discussions regarding net neutrality.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | see prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | see prior reports |
| JOEL DAVID KAPLAN | see prior reports |
| GREG MAURER | see prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | see prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | see prior reports |
Intelligence INT
Discussions regarding need to reform government surveillance programs, including additional substantive and procedural privacy protections and providing more transparency around national security-related orders; Surveillance Transparency Act of 2013 (S. 1621); Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Years 2014 and 2015 (H.R. 4681); FISA Improvements Act of 2013 (S. 1631); Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act (S. 1599); USA FREEDOM Act (H.R. 3361); Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 (H.R. 4870); and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (H.R. 4435).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | see prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | see prior reports |
| JOEL DAVID KAPLAN | see prior reports |
| GREG MAURER | see prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | see prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | see prior reports |
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