EBAY INC. for EBAY INC.
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Telecommunications TEC
General issues related to spectrum allocation; Issues regarding mobile, open Internet and net neutrality
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RICHARD NASH | — |
Banking BAN
Issues pertaining to mobile payment innovation and processes; Issues to related to International ACH transactions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MEGAN HANNIGAN New | — |
| RICHARD NASH | — |
| AMIE WOEBER | — |
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 |
|---|---|
| MEGAN HANNIGAN | — |
| JOHN LAWRENCE | — |
| RICHARD NASH | — |
| AMIE WOEBER | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
General issues related to expanding small business trade; trade facilitation; S. 995/ H.R. 1890, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015 H.R. 1907/S. 1269/H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 Proposals related to federal support for small retailer trade, including to export markets; S. 489/H.R. 978, Low Value Shipment & Regulatory Modernization Act Issues related to small business trade and reducing barriers to trade through Transatlantic Trade & Investment Partnership (TTIP), Transpacific Partnership (TPP), Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), Customs Re authorization Legislation, Trade in Services Agreement, and trade facilitation agreement; Issues related to cross border trade in digital goods and services, including policies related to intermediary liability, localization requirements, cross border data flows and payments
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BROSSEAU | — |
| MEGAN HANNIGAN | — |
| JOHN LAWRENCE | — |
| RICHARD NASH | — |
| AMIE WOEBER | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Issues related to the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA); Issues related to the extension of expiring corporate tax provisions; General issues related to the implementation of the Streamlined Sales Tax Project (SSTP) and 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. 698, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015 H.R. 2775, Remote Transactions Parity Act General issues related to the extension of the Internet Tax Moratorium H.R. 235, Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act S. 431, Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BROSSEAU | — |
| MEGAN HANNIGAN New | — |
| JOHN LAWRENCE | — |
| RICHARD NASH | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Issues related to third party liability; Issues related to limitations & exceptions to copyright law; Issues regarding websites that participate in infringing activities Issues related to the first sale doctrine H.R. 1587, Unlocking Technology Act H.R. 682, You Own Devices Act Issues pertaining to trade agreements S. 995/ H.R. 1890, Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015 H.R. 1907/S. 1269/H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 Issues related to patent reform H.R. 9, Innovation Act S. 632, Strong Patents Act S.1137, PATENT Act Issues related to copyright H.R. 1881/S. 977, American Royalties Too Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BROSSEAU | — |
| JOHN LAWRENCE | — |
| RICHARD NASH | — |
Postal POS
Issues pertaining the regulation and restructuring of the U.S. Postal Service; Issues related to modernized postal policies;
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BROSSEAU | — |
| RICHARD NASH | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Issues related to greenhouse gas emissions; sustainability and energy effiency Issues related to data center efficiency
| 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 Computer 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 disable individuals
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MEGAN HANNIGAN | — |
| JOHN LAWRENCE | — |
| RICHARD NASH | — |
| AMIE WOEBER | — |
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.