META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES for META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
What was lobbied
11 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Discussions regarding corporate tax issues and international tax policy; HR 1957, Taxpayer First Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL New | Snr. Leg Counsel, Senator Gary Peters; Leg Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation; Deputy Scheduler, Senator John D Rockefeller |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Issues related to infrastructure.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL New | Snr. Leg Counsel, Senator Gary Peters; Leg Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation; Deputy Scheduler, Senator John D Rockefeller |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
Government Issues GOV
Election integrity issues; H.R.1 - For the People Act of 2019; co-regulation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL New | Snr. Leg Counsel, Senator Gary Peters; Leg Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation; Deputy Scheduler, Senator John D Rockefeller |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
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); The Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019, H.R. 1044.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL New | Snr. Leg Counsel, Senator Gary Peters; Leg Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation; Deputy Scheduler, Senator John D Rockefeller |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Continued conversations on Artificial Intelligence, H.Res.153.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL New | Snr. Leg Counsel, Senator Gary Peters; Leg Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation; Deputy Scheduler, Senator John D Rockefeller |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
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.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL New | Snr. Leg Counsel, Senator Gary Peters; Leg Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation; Deputy Scheduler, Senator John D Rockefeller |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
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; the US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA); Commerce export regulations - emerging technology; China; US-India trade negotiations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL New | Snr. Leg Counsel, Senator Gary Peters; Leg Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation; Deputy Scheduler, Senator John D Rockefeller |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Discussion regarding cyber security, data security, encryption, platform integrity, and terrorism.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL New | Snr. Leg Counsel, Senator Gary Peters; Leg Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation; Deputy Scheduler, Senator John D Rockefeller |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
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 |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL New | Snr. Leg Counsel, Senator Gary Peters; Leg Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation; Deputy Scheduler, Senator John D Rockefeller |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
Computer Industry CPI
Issues and discussions related to technology and the Internet including privacy, security, and research; online advertising, content and platform transparency efforts; H.R. 1, For the People Act of 2019, Title IV, Subtitle C - Honest Ads; 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, H.R.1644 - Save the Internet Act of 2019; 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; Computer Science for All Act of 2019 (H.R. 1485); Federal Campaign Cybersecurity Assistance Act of 2019.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL New | Snr. Leg Counsel, Senator Gary Peters; Leg Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation; Deputy Scheduler, Senator John D Rockefeller |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
H.R.5 - Equality Act; issues related to hate speech; update on civil rights issues related to advertising practices.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL New | Snr. Leg Counsel, Senator Gary Peters; Leg Assistant, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation; Deputy Scheduler, Senator John D Rockefeller |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
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