Meta Platforms
Technology & Internet · Lobbying Client
Meta Platforms reported $109.5 million in federal lobbying expenditures as disclosed in Senate LDA filings. The organization's lobbying activity spans 9 policy areas, with primary focus on Communications/Broadcasting, Computer Industry, Copyright/Patent/Trademark. This data is drawn from quarterly disclosure reports filed with the Secretary of the Senate under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995. All lobbying disclosure data sourced from Senate lobbying disclosure filings filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act.
Annual Lobbying Spend
Policy Issues
Government Entities Contacted
Recent Filings
| Period | Registrant | Issues | Lobbyists | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Jan-Mar | BGR Group LLP | CPICIVTAX | 4 | $6.1M |
| 2020 Apr-Jun | Brownstein Hyatt LLP | TAX | 4 | $7.7M |
| 2020 Jul-Sep | Covington & Burling LLP | COM | 2 | $7.4M |
| 2020 Oct-Dec | Holland & Knight LLP | GOVCOMTAX+1 | 2 | $6.8M |
| 2021 Jan-Mar | K&L Gates LLP | COMCSPGOV+2 | 2 | $4.9M |
| 2021 Apr-Jun | Squire Patton Boggs LLP | CSPCOMCIV+1 | 3 | $5.4M |
| 2021 Jul-Sep | Covington & Burling LLP | COMGOVTEC+2 | 4 | $6.0M |
| 2021 Oct-Dec | Cassidy & Associates LLP | GOVFORCSP+2 | 4 | $3.8M |
Meta Platforms Lobbying FAQ
Meta Platforms has spent $109.5M on federal lobbying across 9 policy areas. This includes spending on registered lobbyists and direct government contacts.
Meta Platforms lobbies on 9 policy issues, including Communications/Broadcasting, Computer Industry, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Telecommunications. These disclosures are filed quarterly with the Senate Office of Public Records.
Meta Platforms has an Influence Score of 82/100 (Grade A). This proprietary score is based on total lobby spend (40%), policy issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%).
Meta Platforms employs 39 registered lobbyists, of whom 19 have revolving door connections — meaning they previously held government positions before becoming lobbyists.
Meta Platforms has contacted 10 government entities as part of their lobbying activities, including Dept of Health & Human Services, Dept of Education, Federal Communications Commission.
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Lobbying data is sourced from quarterly Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings with the Senate Office of Public Records. Influence Scores combine total spend (40%), issue breadth (30%), and revolving door connections (30%). Filings may be amended after initial submission.