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Reported covered position: Staff, U.S. Senator Joseph R Biden, U.S. Senator Edward E. Kaufman
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Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: SNOOP Act of 2023 (S. 26); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R. 190); SNOOP Act of 2023 (H.R. 488).
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ETSY via ETSY, INC.
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability to include: S.1199 STOP CSAM ACT of 2023; S.1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023.
Advocated for appropriate funding and sensible electrification of USPS fleet to ensure this vital service remains affordable, sustainable and reliable for Etsy sellers.
Source: Senate LDA
Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: SNOOP Act of 2023 (S. 26); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R. 190); SNOOP Act of 2023 (H.R. 488).
Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: SNOOP Act of 2023 (S. 26); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R. 190); SNOOP Act of 2023 (H.R. 488).
Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: SNOOP Act of 2023 (S. 26); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R. 190); SNOOP Act of 2023 (H.R. 488).
Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: SNOOP Act of 2023 (S. 26); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R. 190); SNOOP Act of 2023 (H.R. 488).
Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: SNOOP Act of 2023 (S. 26); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R. 190); SNOOP Act of 2023 (H.R. 488).
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability to include: S.1199 STOP CSAM ACT of 2023; S.1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability to include: S.1199 STOP CSAM ACT of 2023; S.1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability to include: S.1199 STOP CSAM ACT of 2023; S.1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability to include: S.1199 STOP CSAM ACT of 2023; S.1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023.
Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. S. 1421 Country of Origin Online Labeling Act.
Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. S. 1421 Country of Origin Online Labeling Act.
Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: SNOOP Act of 2023 (S. 26); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R. 190); SNOOP Act of 2023 (H.R. 488).
Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: SNOOP Act of 2023 (S. 26); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R. 190); SNOOP Act of 2023 (H.R. 488).
Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: SNOOP Act of 2023 (S. 26); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R. 190); SNOOP Act of 2023 (H.R. 488).
Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright and trademark infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Raised concerns for how S. 2934: SHOP SAFE Act of 2023 would negatively impact small creators.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed, and to ensure the self-employed and micro businesses were included in the paid and emergency leave elements of COVID-relief. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were included in COVID-relief, including advocating for dedicated direct assistance, forgiveness of PPP loans, a microbusiness grant program, unemployment assistance, continuation of business critical services, funding for USPS, tax and debt deferral, targeted support for women-owned, Black-owned and Latinx-owned businesses, expanded broadband access, child care support, access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were included in COVID-relief, including advocating for dedicated direct assistance, forgiveness of PPP loans, a microbusiness grant program, unemployment assistance, continuation of business critical services, funding for USPS, tax and debt deferral, targeted support for women-owned, Black-owned and Latinx-owned businesses, expanded broadband access, child care support, access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed, and to ensure the self-employed and micro businesses were included in the paid and emergency leave elements of COVID-relief. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were included in COVID-relief, including advocating for dedicated direct assistance, forgiveness of PPP loans, a microbusiness grant program, unemployment assistance, continuation of business critical services, funding for USPS, tax and debt deferral, targeted support for women-owned, Black-owned and Latinx-owned businesses, expanded broadband access, child care support, access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed, and to ensure the self-employed and micro businesses were included in the paid and emergency leave elements of COVID-relief. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were included in COVID-relief, including advocating for dedicated direct assistance, forgiveness of PPP loans, a microbusiness grant program, unemployment assistance, continuation of business critical services, funding for USPS, tax and debt deferral, targeted support for women-owned, Black-owned and Latinx-owned businesses, expanded broadband access, child care support, access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed, and to ensure the self-employed and micro businesses were included in the paid and emergency leave elements of COVID-relief. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers.
Client: ETSY · Firm: ETSY, INC.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers.
Client: ETSY · Firm: ETSY, INC.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers.
Client: ETSY · Firm: ETSY, INC.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers.
Client: ETSY · Firm: ETSY, INC.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act of 2022. Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy Workforce (PLACE) Act S. 3560 Bolster policy efforts to enhance the creative economy and development of jobs in the arts by supporting artists, entrepreneurs and workers in their businesses, accessing federal resources and funding, and by expanding their networks with local communities.
Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act of 2022. Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy Workforce (PLACE) Act S. 3560 Bolster policy efforts to enhance the creative economy and development of jobs in the arts by supporting artists, entrepreneurs and workers in their businesses, accessing federal resources and funding, and by expanding their networks with local communities.
Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act of 2022. Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy Workforce (PLACE) Act S. 3560 Bolster policy efforts to enhance the creative economy and development of jobs in the arts by supporting artists, entrepreneurs and workers in their businesses, accessing federal resources and funding, and by expanding their networks with local communities.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
A bill to protect American small businesses, gig workers, and freelancers by repealing the burdensome American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 transactions reporting threshold.
Client: ETSY · Firm: ETSY, INC.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
A bill to protect American small businesses, gig workers, and freelancers by repealing the burdensome American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 transactions reporting threshold.
Client: ETSY · Firm: ETSY, INC.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were included in COVID-relief, including advocating for dedicated direct assistance, forgiveness of PPP loans, a microbusiness grant program, unemployment assistance, continuation of business critical services, funding for USPS, tax and debt deferral, targeted support for women-owned, Black-owned and Latinx-owned businesses, expanded broadband access, child care support, access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were included in COVID-relief, including advocating for dedicated direct assistance, forgiveness of PPP loans, a microbusiness grant program, unemployment assistance, continuation of business critical services, funding for USPS, tax and debt deferral, targeted support for women-owned, Black-owned and Latinx-owned businesses, expanded broadband access, child care support, access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed, and to ensure the self-employed and micro businesses were included in the paid and emergency leave elements of COVID-relief. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed, and to ensure the self-employed and micro businesses were included in the paid and emergency leave elements of COVID-relief. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses.
To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers.
Client: ETSY · Firm: ETSY, INC.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding high-volume third party sellers of consumer products on such online marketplaces and to disclose to consumers certain contact and other information regarding such high-volume third party sellers.
Client: ETSY · Firm: ETSY, INC.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. S. 1421 Country of Origin Online Labeling Act.
Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright and trademark infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Raised concerns for how S. 2934: SHOP SAFE Act of 2023 would negatively impact small creators.
Issues related to enabling small and microbusinesses to export their goods, including de minimis customs exemptions, trade facilitation, simplification and harmonization of customs and duties requirements, and digital trade issues that enable platforms to offer services globally, such as intermediary liability protections.
Bolster policy efforts to enhance the creative economy and development of jobs in the arts by supporting artists, entrepreneurs and workers in their businesses, accessing federal resources and funding, and by expanding their networks with local communities.
Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were had access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: SNOOP Act of 2023 (S. 26); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R. 190); SNOOP Act of 2023 (H.R. 488).
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
ETSY via ETSY, INC.
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to enabling small and microbusinesses to export their goods, including de minimis customs exemptions, trade facilitation, simplification and harmonization of customs and duties requirements, and digital trade issues that enable platforms to offer services globally, such as intermediary liability protections.
Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. S. 1421 Country of Origin Online Labeling Act.
Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: SNOOP Act of 2023 (S. 26); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R. 190); SNOOP Act of 2023 (H.R. 488).
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability to include: S.1199 STOP CSAM ACT of 2023; S.1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023.
Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA and opportunities to improve protections for small creators.
Bolster policy efforts to enhance the creative economy and development of jobs in the arts by supporting artists, entrepreneurs and workers in their businesses, accessing federal resources and funding, and by expanding their networks with local communities.
Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were had access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
Advocated for appropriate funding and sensible electrification of USPS fleet to ensure this vital service remains affordable, sustainable and reliable for Etsy sellers.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
ETSY via ETSY, INC.
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability.
Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
Bolster policy efforts to enhance the creative economy and development of jobs in the arts by supporting artists, entrepreneurs and workers in their businesses, accessing federal resources and funding, and by expanding their networks with local communities.
Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were had access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability.
Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses and opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: SNOOP Act of 2023 (S. 26); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R. 190); SNOOP Act of 2023 (H.R. 488).
Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA and opportunities to improve protections for small creators.
Advocated for appropriate funding and sensible electrification of USPS fleet to ensure this vital service remains affordable, sustainable and reliable for Etsy sellers.
Issues related to enabling small and microbusinesses to export their goods, including de minimis customs exemptions, trade facilitation, simplification and harmonization of customs and duties requirements, and digital trade issues that enable platforms to offer services globally, such as intermediary liability protections.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Vice President of the U.S.
ETSY via ETSY, INC.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were included in COVID-relief, including advocating for dedicated direct assistance, forgiveness of PPP loans, a microbusiness grant program, unemployment assistance, continuation of business critical services, funding for USPS, tax and debt deferral, targeted support for women-owned, Black-owned and Latinx-owned businesses, expanded broadband access, child care support, access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed, and to ensure the self-employed and micro businesses were included in the paid and emergency leave elements of COVID-relief. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act of 2022. Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy Workforce (PLACE) Act S. 3560 Bolster policy efforts to enhance the creative economy and development of jobs in the arts by supporting artists, entrepreneurs and workers in their businesses, accessing federal resources and funding, and by expanding their networks with local communities.
Issues related to enabling small and microbusinesses to export their goods, including de minimis customs exemptions, trade facilitation, simplification and harmonization of customs and duties requirements, and digital trade issues that enable platforms to offer services globally, such as intermediary liability protections. Advocated for microbusiness supports and digital trade in bilateral trade deals and the WTO e-commerce agenda. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) - Shared perspectives on enhancing disclosure requirements for micro business
Advocated for relief funding and sensible postal reform for USPS to ensure this vital service remains affordable and reliable for Etsy sellers.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
ETSY via ETSY, INC.
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Issues related to enabling small and microbusinesses to export their goods, including de minimis customs exemptions, trade facilitation, simplification and harmonization of customs and duties requirements, and digital trade issues that enable platforms to offer services globally, such as intermediary liability protections. Advocated for microbusiness supports and digital trade in bilateral trade deals and the WTO e-commerce agenda. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) - Shared perspectives on enhancing disclosure requirements for micro business
Advocated for relief funding and sensible postal reform for USPS to ensure this vital service remains affordable and reliable for Etsy sellers.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability.
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were included in COVID-relief, including advocating for dedicated direct assistance, forgiveness of PPP loans, a microbusiness grant program, unemployment assistance, continuation of business critical services, funding for USPS, tax and debt deferral, targeted support for women-owned, Black-owned and Latinx-owned businesses, expanded broadband access, child care support, access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act of 2022. Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy Workforce (PLACE) Act S. 3560 Bolster policy efforts to enhance the creative economy and development of jobs in the arts by supporting artists, entrepreneurs and workers in their businesses, accessing federal resources and funding, and by expanding their networks with local communities.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses: Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act (H.R.7079 and S.3840); Stop the Nosy Obsession with Online Payments (SNOOP) Act (H.R.6913 and S.3546); Saving Gig Economy Taxpayers Act (H.R.3425 and S.948)
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed, and to ensure the self-employed and micro businesses were included in the paid and emergency leave elements of COVID-relief. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
ETSY via ETSY, INC.
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed, and to ensure the self-employed and micro businesses were included in the paid and emergency leave elements of COVID-relief. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
ETSY via ETSY, INC.
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses.
ETSY via ETSY, INC.
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses.
Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act of 2022. Bolster policy efforts to enhance the creative economy and development of jobs in the arts by supporting artists, entrepreneurs and workers in their businesses, accessing federal resources and funding, and by expanding their networks with local communities.
ETSY via ETSY, INC.
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Advocated for relief funding and sensible postal reform for USPS to ensure this vital service remains affordable and reliable for Etsy sellers.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed, and to ensure the self-employed and micro businesses were included in the paid and emergency leave elements of COVID-relief. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were included in COVID-relief, including advocating for dedicated direct assistance, forgiveness of PPP loans, a microbusiness grant program, unemployment assistance, continuation of business critical services, funding for USPS, tax and debt deferral, targeted support for women-owned, Black-owned and Latinx-owned businesses, expanded broadband access, child care support, access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses.
Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act of 2022. Promoting Local Arts and Creative Economy Workforce (PLACE) Act S. 3560 Bolster policy efforts to enhance the creative economy and development of jobs in the arts by supporting artists, entrepreneurs and workers in their businesses, accessing federal resources and funding, and by expanding their networks with local communities.
Issues related to enabling small and microbusinesses to export their goods, including de minimis customs exemptions, trade facilitation, simplification and harmonization of customs and duties requirements, and digital trade issues that enable platforms to offer services globally, such as intermediary liability protections. Advocated for microbusiness supports and digital trade in bilateral trade deals and the WTO e-commerce agenda. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) - Shared perspectives on enhancing disclosure requirements for micro business
Advocated for relief funding and sensible postal reform for USPS to ensure this vital service remains affordable and reliable for Etsy sellers.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed, and to ensure the self-employed and micro businesses were included in the paid and emergency leave elements of COVID-relief. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
Comprehensive Resources for Entrepreneurs in the Arts to Transform the Economy (CREATE) Act of 2022. Bolster policy efforts to enhance the creative economy and development of jobs in the arts by supporting artists, entrepreneurs and workers in their businesses, accessing federal resources and funding, and by expanding their networks with local communities.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were included in COVID-relief, including advocating for dedicated direct assistance, forgiveness of PPP loans, a microbusiness grant program, unemployment assistance, continuation of business critical services, funding for USPS, tax and debt deferral, targeted support for women-owned, Black-owned and Latinx-owned businesses, expanded broadband access, child care support, access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
Advocated for relief funding and sensible postal reform for USPS to ensure this vital service remains affordable and reliable for Etsy sellers.
Issues related to enabling small and microbusinesses to export their goods, including de minimis customs exemptions, trade facilitation, simplification and harmonization of customs and duties requirements, and digital trade issues that enable platforms to offer services globally, such as intermediary liability protections. Advocated for microbusiness supports and digital trade in bilateral trade deals and the WTO e-commerce agenda. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) - Shared perspectives on enhancing disclosure requirements for micro business
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
S. 936 INFORM Consumers Act; H.R. 5502 INFORM Consumers Act - Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing trust and safety policies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility, the sale of counterfeit products on third party marketplaces and product liability. Shared seller privacy, safety and harassment concerns with regard to the the bill's seller disclosure requirements.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to provide portable benefits to independent workers and the self-employed, and to ensure the self-employed and micro businesses were included in the paid and emergency leave elements of COVID-relief. Promoted caregiving provisions including paid family and medical leave, paid parental leave, an expanded child tax credit and access to affordable childcare.
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
Advocated for relief funding and sensible postal reform for USPS to ensure this vital service remains affordable and reliable for Etsy sellers.
Issues related to enabling small and microbusinesses to export their goods, including de minimis customs exemptions, trade facilitation, simplification and harmonization of customs and duties requirements, and digital trade issues that enable platforms to offer services globally, such as intermediary liability protections. Advocated for microbusiness supports and digital trade in bilateral trade deals and the WTO e-commerce agenda. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) - Shared perspectives on enhancing disclosure requirements for micro business
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were included in COVID-relief, including advocating for dedicated direct assistance, forgiveness of PPP loans, a microbusiness grant program, unemployment assistance, continuation of business critical services, funding for USPS, tax and debt deferral, targeted support for women-owned, Black-owned and Latinx-owned businesses, expanded broadband access, child care support, access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Supported efforts to ensure microbusinesses and businesses operated by women, indigenous community members, and people of color were included in COVID-relief, including advocating for dedicated direct assistance, forgiveness of PPP loans, a microbusiness grant program, unemployment assistance, continuation of business critical services, funding for USPS, tax and debt deferral, targeted support for women-owned, Black-owned and Latinx-owned businesses, expanded broadband access, child care support, access to affordable childcare, an expanded child tax credit, paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, portable benefits and expanded EITC.
H.R.1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Advocated for tax simplification and meaningful exemptions for small and micro businesses; a single, simple, harmonized approach to online sales tax; opportunities to build greater economic and financial security for the self employed, and opportunities to provide meaningful COVID relief to the self-employed and micro businesses. New 1099K reporting requirements and implications for the self-employed and micro businesses.
Issues related to enabling small and microbusinesses to export their goods, including de minimis customs exemptions, trade facilitation, simplification and harmonization of customs and duties requirements, and digital trade issues that enable platforms to offer services globally, such as intermediary liability protections. Advocated for microbusiness supports and digital trade in bilateral trade deals and the WTO e-commerce agenda. Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) - Shared perspectives on enhancing disclosure requirements for micro business
S. 1273: CASE Act of 2019, H.R.2426 - Copyright Alternative in Small-Claims Enforcement Act of 2019 SHOPSAFE Act of 2021, The Digital Copyright Act of 2021 (DMCA 512 Reform) Advocated on issues related to third party marketplace liability, copyright infringement and issues related to intermediary liability. Shared concerns with Senate and House offices that the CASE Act does not include sufficient protections to prevent abuse, particularly for the small creators whom the law is meant to support. Shared information on Section 512 of the DMCA, perspective on Copyright Office 512 Report, and opportunities to improve protections for small creators. Shared opportunities to improve SHOPSAFE ACT advocating for a balanced and cooperative framework between sellers, platforms, and brands to enhance consumer protection.
Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Shared relevant information with policy makers about Etsy's approach to setting and enforcing policies, as well as content moderation tools and strategies, to inform policy discussions related to platform responsibility and liability.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of