MEHLMAN CONSULTING, INC. for TIKTOK INC.
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Proposals to modify Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.
Foreign entity interest: Client is wholly owned by TikTok LLC which is wholly owned by TikTok Ltd.; TikTok Ltd. is wholly owned by Bytedance Ltd.; Bytedance Ltd. is wholly owned by Zhang Yiming, all have a general interest in the above issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICHOLE DISTEFANO | — |
| SAGE EASTMAN | — |
| VICTORIA D FLOOD | — |
| LISA GOLDMAN | — |
| ROSEMARY GUTIERREZ | — |
| ZACHARY MALLOVE | — |
| BRUCE MEHLMAN | — |
| ALEXANDER PERKINS | — |
| MICHAEL ROBINSON | — |
| DAVID R THOMAS | — |
| PAUL THORNELL | — |
| HELEN TOLAR | — |
Computer Industry CPI
Issues related to entertainment apps and digital platforms including privacy, content moderation, cyber security, protecting children, data protection and supporting communities. Monitor artificial intelligence proposals.
Foreign entity interest: Client is wholly owned by TikTok LLC which is wholly owned by TikTok Ltd.; TikTok Ltd. is wholly owned by Bytedance Ltd.; Bytedance Ltd. is wholly owned by Zhang Yiming, all have a general interest in the above issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICHOLE DISTEFANO | — |
| SAGE EASTMAN | — |
| VICTORIA D FLOOD | — |
| LISA GOLDMAN | — |
| ROSEMARY GUTIERREZ | — |
| ZACHARY MALLOVE | — |
| BRUCE MEHLMAN | — |
| ALEXANDER PERKINS | — |
| MICHAEL ROBINSON | — |
| DAVID R THOMAS | — |
| PAUL THORNELL | — |
| HELEN TOLAR | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Monitor S.686, RESTRICT Act. H.R. 2670/S. 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 U.S. export control policy.
Foreign entity interest: Client is wholly owned by TikTok LLC which is wholly owned by TikTok Ltd.; TikTok Ltd. is wholly owned by Bytedance Ltd.; Bytedance Ltd. is wholly owned by Zhang Yiming, all have a general interest in the above issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICHOLE DISTEFANO | — |
| SAGE EASTMAN | — |
| VICTORIA D FLOOD | — |
| LISA GOLDMAN | — |
| ROSEMARY GUTIERREZ | — |
| ZACHARY MALLOVE | — |
| BRUCE MEHLMAN | — |
| ALEXANDER PERKINS | — |
| MICHAEL ROBINSON New | — |
| DAVID R THOMAS | — |
| PAUL THORNELL | — |
| HELEN TOLAR | — |
Foreign entities
Foreign owners and affiliates the filer disclosed. Amounts are as declared on this filing.
| Entity | Country | Principal place of business | Ownership | Contribution declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZHANG YIMING | Singapore | Singapore | 100.0% | — |
| TIKTOK LTD. | Cayman Islands | Cayman Islands | 100.0% | — |
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.