Registration
BALLARD PARTNERS for TIKTOK INC.
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What was lobbied
One issue area, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Telecommunications TEC
Issues related to internet technology, regulation of content platforms.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRIAN BALLARD New | — |
| STEPHEN KLOPP New | Dep Asst Sergeant at Arms,US Senate SAA 2018-2021; Director,US Senate SAA 2016-2018; Sen Advisor,US Senate SAA 2014-2016; SPM,US Senate SAA 2010-2014; Special Agent, US Capitol Police 2006-2010; Fed Law Enforcement Officer,US Capitol Police 2003-2006 |
| MICHAEL LAROSA New | (Lobbying limited to Congress) EA, Congresswoman Bean; Assistant to DepDir, OPM; Comm Dir, ENRC, Senate; DPCC, Comm Dir, Speaker Pelosi; Biden Harris Transition Team, Press Sec. First Lady; SA to President Biden; Press Sec. First Lady |
| DANIEL MCFAUL New | Legislative Director to U.S. Representative Joe Scarborough; Chief of Staff to U.S. Representatives Jeff Miller and Matt Gaetz |
Foreign entities
Foreign owners and affiliates the filer disclosed. Amounts are as declared on this filing.
| Entity | Country | Principal place of business | Ownership | Contribution declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BYTEDANCE LTD (OWNS 100% OF BYTEDANCE INC; 100% OF TIKTOK LTD.) | Cayman Islands | Cayman Islands | 100.0% | — |
| ZHANG YIMING (OWNS 100% OF BYTETEAM LTD) | China | China | 100.0% | — |
| BYTETEAM LTD (OWNS APPROX. 21 % OF BYTEDANCE LTD) | British Virgin Islands | British Virgin Islands | 21.0% | — |
| TIKTOK LTD (OWNS 100% OF TIK TOK LLC WHICH OWNS 100% OF TIK TOK INC) | Cayman Islands | Cayman Islands | 100.0% | — |
Affiliated organisations
| Organisation | Location |
|---|---|
| BYTEDANCE, INC. | Mountain View, CA, US |
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.