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.
Homeland Security HOM
Discussions regarding cyber security, data security, and terrorism.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | 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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | 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, international tax policy, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act (H.R. 235), and Tax Payer Protection Act of 2016.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | 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, and ECPA Reform, including Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 2578); Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015 (H.R. 283); Email Privacy Act (H.R. 699); Electronic Communications Privacy Act Amendments Act of 2015 (S. 356) and Anti-Spoofing Act of 2015 (H.R. 2669).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | 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; Innovation Act (H.R. 9); STRONG Patents Act of 2015 (S. 632); PATENT Act (S. 1137); and Venue Equity and Non-Uniformity Elimination Act 2016 (S.2733).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | 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; Protect and Grow American Jobs Act (HR 5801).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | 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, research, diversity, protecting children and online safety; Intimate Privacy Protection Act of 2016 (H.R. 5896); 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; Data Breach Notification and Punishing Cyber Criminals Act of 2015 (S. 1027); Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015 (S. 177); Data Security Act of 2015 (S. 961); Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015 (S. 1158); general discussions on data breach, including Data Security and Breach Notification Act (H.R. 1770); and discussions regarding net neutrality and connectivity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | 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; encryption issues; Digital Security Commission Act of 2016 (HR 4651); Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act (H.R. 1174); Law Enforcement Access to Data Stored Abroad Act (S. 512); Senate Intelligence Authorization Act for FY2016; Requiring Reporting of Online Terrorist Activity Act (S.2372); and International Communications Privacy Act (HR 5323; S.2986).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | See prior reports |
| GREG MAURER | See prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | See prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | See prior reports |
Media (information/publishing) MIA
Education regarding Internet security policy and Internet privacy issues, including Computer Fraud and Abuse Act; federal privacy legislation; freedom of expression on the Internet, including connectivity and access issues; and student privacy (FERPA); S.1322 Protecting Student Privacy Act of 2015; S. 1788 Safe Kids Act; and the Student Privacy Protection Act (H.R. 3157).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | See prior reports |
| GREG MAURER | See prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | See prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | See prior reports |
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