META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES for META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
What was lobbied
15 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, spectrum and access issues; H.R. 2054, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act; S. 1700, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2019
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS
Issues related to Coronavirus response; CARES Act (PL 116-136); Families First Coronavirus Response Act (PL 116-127)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Continued conversations on Artificial Intelligence; H.Res.153, Supporting the development of guidelines for ethical development of artificial intelligence
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Issues related to infrastructure; Issues related to 5.9/6 GHz
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
CLOUD Act; issues related to encryption; USA Freedom Act reauthorization; issues related to Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Discussions regarding general intellectual property issues, including copyright reform and the Safe Harbor provision of the Online Copyright Infringement Liability Limitation Act (Section 512)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff - Rep. Ken Buck; Counsel - Sen. Ron Johnson; Counsel - Sen. Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Immigration IMM
Discussions regarding comprehensive reform of immigration system, including temporary high-tech worker visas and employment-based permanent residency; Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); H.R. 1044, S. 386, The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Discussions regarding corporate tax issues and international tax policy; H.R. 1957, Taxpayer First Act; Issues related to Digital Services Taxes (DSTs); Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
H.R. 5, Equality Act; issues related to hate speech; update on civil rights issues related to advertising practices; issues related to human rights
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Transportation TRA
Issues related to the Dumbarton Rail project
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Discussions regarding free trade agreements; North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); data localization and cross-border trade flows; trade promotion authority and digital trade; tariffs; US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA); Commerce export regulations - emerging technology; China; US-India trade negotiations; US/Japan free trade; S. 3707, Country Of Origin Labeling Online (COOL Online) Act; S. 3073, Stopping All Nefarious Toys in America (SANTA) Act; H.R. 5430 / S. 3052, United States Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Government Issues GOV
Election integrity issues; H.R. 1, For the People Act of 2019; H.R. 2592/S. 1356, Honest Ads Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Computer Industry CPI
Issues and discussions related to technology and the Internet including privacy, security, competition, and research; online advertising, content and platform transparency efforts; H.R. 2592/S. 1356, Honest Ads Act; diversity and improving education in science, technology and engineering; protecting children and online safety; human trafficking relief; Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act; general discussions on data breach; discussions regarding net neutrality and connectivity; issues related to opioid policy; The DETOUR Act (Deceptive Experiences To Online Users Reduction), Childrens Online Privacy Protection Rule, bullying prevention efforts, data portability and interoperability; issues related to platform integrity and cybersecurity, storage and access to electronic communications and encryption; discussions on the reauthorization of expiring provisions of the USA Freedom Act H.R. 1485, Computer Science for All Act of 2019; S. 1569, Federal Campaign Cybersecurity Assistance Act of 2019; issues related to blockchain policy; H.R. 2896, SHIELD Act of 2019; ACCESS ACT; H.R. 5197, Managed Stablecoins are Securities Act of 2019; manipulated media; S. 3398, EARN IT Act of 2020; S. 4051, LAED Act of 2020; S. 3629, Child Safety Investment Act of 2020; Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) S. 4066, Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Discussion regarding cyber security, data security, encryption, platform integrity, election integrity, content policy, and terrorism; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law No: 116-92); Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law No: 116-93): Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94); manipulated media; H.R. 5209, Raising the Bar Act of 2019
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
Intelligence INT
Issues related to AI; AI Cloud Research Act (S.3890, National AI Research Resource Task Force Act of 2020); H.R. 7014, Banning Microtargeted Political Ads Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| RITIKA ROBERTSON New | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE | — |
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.