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.
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | See prior reports |
| SANDRA LUFF New | Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
| GREG MAURER | See prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | See prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | See prior reports |
Homeland Security HOM
Discussion regarding cyber security, data security, encryption, platform integrity, and terrorism.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | See prior reports. |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | See prior reports |
| SANDRA LUFF New | Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
| 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; Email Privacy Act (H.R. 387).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | See prior reports |
| SANDRA LUFF New | Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
| 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; Protecting Our Border Communities Act of 2017 (H.R. 920); Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment Act (S. 354); Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); Protect and Grow American Jobs Act (H.R. 170); H1-B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017 (S.180); Executive Order 13769 and amendments.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | See prior reports. |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | See prior reports |
| SANDRA LUFF New | Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
| 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, federal privacy legislation, and freedom of expression on the Internet, including connectivity, spectrum and access issues; Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly (BROWSER) Act of 2017 (H.R. 2520).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | See prior reports |
| SANDRA LUFF New | Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
| 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 and international tax policy; Preserving Taxpayer's Rights Act (H.R. 3220); H.R.1, Tax Reform Act of 2017 (Public Law No. 115-97).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | See prior reports |
| SANDRA LUFF New | Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
| 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 copyright reform; Copyright Office for the Digital Economy Act (H.R. 890); The Register of Copyrights Selection and Accountability Act of 2017 (H.R. 1695).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | See prior reports |
| SANDRA LUFF New | Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
| GREG MAURER | See prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | See prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | See prior reports |
Computer Industry CPI
Issues and discussions related to technology and the Internet including privacy, security, and research; online advertising, content and platform transparency efforts; Honest Ads Act (S. 1989); competition issues; diversity and improving education in science, technology and engineering; protecting children and online safety; The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017 (SESTA) (S. 1693) (H.R. 1865); Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2017 (H.R. 459); Section 230 of the Communications Decent Act; Online Safety Modernization Act of 2017 (H.R. 3067); general discussions on data breach; and discussions regarding net neutrality and connectivity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | See prior reports. |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | See prior reports |
| SANDRA LUFF New | Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
| 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; issues related to storage and access to electronic communications and encryption; International Communications Privacy Act (S.1671) (H.R. 3718); Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, Section 702; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (H.R. 2810).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIN M EGAN | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | See prior reports |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | See prior reports |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | See prior reports |
| SANDRA LUFF New | Deputy Chief of Staff - Sen. Luther Strange; Legislative Director and National Security Advisor - Sen. Jeff Sessions; Staff Member SASC and National Security Advisor - Sen. John Warner |
| GREG MAURER | See prior reports |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | See prior reports |
| BRIAN RICE | See prior reports |
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