META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES for META PLATFORMS, INC. AND VARIOUS SUBSIDIARIES
What was lobbied
13 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS
Issues related to Coronavirus response
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE New | — |
Telecommunications TEC
Issues related to infrastructure Issues related to 5.9/6 GHz
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE New | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Discussions regarding corporate tax issues and international tax policy; H.R. 1957, Taxpayer First Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE New | — |
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 |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE New | — |
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; H.R. 2054, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act; S. 1700, Journalism Competition and Preservation Act of 2019
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE New | — |
Science/Technology SCI
Continued conversations on Artificial Intelligence, H.Res.153
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE New | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
CLOUD Act; issues related to encryption; USA Freedom Act reauthorization; H.R. 5376, END Child Exploitation Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE New | — |
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; US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA); Commerce export regulations - emerging technology; China; US-India trade negotiations; US/Japan free trade
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE New | — |
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 |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE New | Legislative Director - Sen. Thom Tillis; Legislative Director - Rep. Joe Heck; Sr. Legislative Assistant - Rep. Steve Austria; Legislative Assistant - Rep. David Hobson |
Government Issues GOV
Election integrity issues; H.R. 1, For the People Act of 2019; Honest Ads Act (S.1356, H.R. 2592)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE New | — |
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, S.386
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE New | — |
Computer Industry CPI
Issues and discussions related to technology and the Internet including privacy, security, competition, and research; online advertising, content and platform transparency efforts; Honest Ads Act (S.1356, H.R. 2592); 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; 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; issues related to blockchain policy; SHIELD Act of 2019 (H.R. 2896); ACCESS ACT; Managed Stablecoins are Securities Act of 2019, H.R. 5197; manipulated media; S. 3398, EARN IT Act of 2020
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE New | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Discussion regarding cyber security, data security, encryption, platform integrity, election integrity, content policy, and terrorism; S. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 (Public Law No: 116-92); H.R. 1158, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law No: 116-93): H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94); manipulated media; H.R. 5209, Raising the Bar Act of 2019
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSHUA ALTHOUSE | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HERNDON | — |
| PAYTON PAYTONIA IHEME | — |
| MYRIAH JORDAN | — |
| SANDRA LUFF | — |
| KEVIN MARTIN | — |
| GREG MAURER | — |
| CATLIN O'NEILL | — |
| SYDNEY PAUL | — |
| CHRISTOPHER RANDLE | — |
| BRIAN RICE | — |
| ZURAYA TAPIA-HADLEY | — |
| COURTNEY TEMPLE New | — |
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.