ETSY, INC. for ETSY
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Issues related to enabling small and microbusinesses to export their goods, including de minimis customs exemptions, trade facilitation, simplification and harmonization of customs and duties requirements, and digital trade issues that enable platforms to offer services globally, such as intermediary liability protections. Advocated for microbusiness supports and digital trade in bilateral trade deals, USMCA, and the WTO e-commerce agenda. H.R.5430 - United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALTHEA ERICKSON New | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R. 1933, Online Sales Simplicity and Small Business Relief Act of 2019, H.R.1625 - NEW GIG Act of 2019. H.R. 748 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALTHEA ERICKSON | — |
Telecommunications TEC
S. 682: Save the Internet Act of 2019, H.R. 1644: Save the Internet Act of 2019 - Supported efforts to enshrine strong net neutrality protections in US law.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALTHEA ERICKSON | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information with the Department of Commerce and Department of Homeland Security on Etsy's efforts to combat the sale of counterfeit goods online. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA and opportunities to improve protections for small creators.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALTHEA ERICKSON | — |
Health Issues HCR
S. 541: Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program, S. 136: ELEVATE Act of 2019, H.R. 556: ELEVATE Act of 2019, PRIA proposal H.R. 758 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201). Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed, and to ensure the self-employed and micro businesses were included in the paid and emergency leave elements of COVID-relief.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALTHEA ERICKSON | — |
Postal POS
Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act (S.4174)- Advocated for relief funding for USPS to ensure this vital service remains affordable and reliable for Etsy sellers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALTHEA ERICKSON | — |
Small Business SMB
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act (H.R. 758), Families First Coronavirus Response Act (H.R. 6201), HEROES Act (H.R. 6800), Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act (S.4117), Save our Streets Act (S.3787/H.R.6949), Postal Service Emergency Assistance Act (S.4174), Economic Justice Act, Working Families Tax Relief Act (H.R.3157), Emergency Benefits for Independent Workers Program Act. Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were included in COVID-relief, including advocating for dedicated direct assistance, forgiveness of PPP loans, a microbusiness grant program, unemployment assistance, continuation of business critical services, funding for USPS, tax and debt deferral, targeted support form women-owned, Black-owned and Latinx-owned businesses, expanded broadband access, child care support, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALTHEA ERICKSON | — |
Computer Industry CPI
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALTHEA ERICKSON | — |
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