META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES for META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
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 |
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 |
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 |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Discussions regarding corporate tax 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 |
Homeland Security HOM
Discussions regarding cyber security and data security.
| 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 |
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 |
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; Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2013 (S. 607); Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2013 (S.1193); and general electronic privacy issues including geolocation.
| 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 |
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); FISA Improvements Act of 2013 (S. 1631); USA FREEDOM Act (S. 1599); and USA FREEDOM Act (H.R. 3361).
| 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 |
Advertising ADV
Education regarding online advertising.
| 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 |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.