EBAY INC. for EBAY INC.
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Computer Industry CPI
Issues related to cybersecurity Issues related to the reformation of statutes such as ECPA, FISA, CFAA, and the Wiretap Act Issues related to cybercrime
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN LAWRENCE | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
General issues related to expanding small business trade; trade facilitation; low-value customs de minimis thresholds. Issues related to small business trade and reducing barriers to trade through NAFTA and other future trade agreements; General issues related to cross border trade in digital and physical goods and services, including policies related to intermediary liability, localization requirements, cross border data flows, payments, an open global internet, customs and shipping rules, and licensing requirements.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BROSSEAU | — |
| MICHAEL DABBS New | — |
| JOHN LAWRENCE | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
General issues related to proposals granting authority to states to mandate the collection of state and local sales taxes by remote retailers absent physical nexus in the state; S. 976, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 H.R. 2193, Remote Transactions Parity Act H.R. 2887, No Regulation Without Representation Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BROSSEAU | — |
| MICHAEL DABBS New | — |
| JOHN LAWRENCE | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Issues related to third party liability; Issues related to limitations and exceptions to copyright law; Issues regarding websites that participate in infringing activities. Issues related to first sale doctrine H.R. 905, You Own Devices Act Issues pertaining to trade agreements. Issues related to patent reform. Issues related to copyright.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BROSSEAU | — |
| MICHAEL DABBS New | — |
| JOHN LAWRENCE | — |
Postal POS
Issues pertaining to the regulation and restructuring of the U.S. Postal Service; Issues related to modernized postal policies; H.R. 756, The Postal Service Reform Act of 2017; Issues pertaining to global postal policies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BROSSEAU | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Issues related to greenhouse gas emissions; sustainability and energy efficiency; Paris Climate Agreement
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BROSSEAU | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
General issues related to the use of behavioral tracking data to follow online activity; Issues related to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; General issues related to comprehensive privacy legislation; General issues related to updated Electronic Communications Privacy Act; General issues related to data breach notification; Issues related to mobile privacy; General issues related to the lawful and safe resale of events tickets; General issues related to internet competition; General issues related to accessibility for persons with disabilities; General issues related to consumer protection safety; Issues related to regulation of ticket sales.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BROSSEAU | — |
| MICHAEL DABBS New | — |
| JOHN LAWRENCE | — |
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.