Meta Platforms AI Lobbying: How Much They Spend and What They Want
Quarterly Federal Lobbying Breakdown
| Year | Quarter | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Q1 | $4.8M |
| 2024 | Q2 | $5.1M |
| 2024 | Q3 | $5.3M |
| 2024 | Q4 | $5.6M |
| 2025 | Q1 | $5.9M |
| 2025 | Q2 | $6.2M |
| 2025 | Q3 | $6.5M |
| 2025 | Q4 | $6.8M |
| 2026 | Q1 | $7.1M |
Key Bills Lobbied On
- 1California SB 1047 (Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier AI Models Act)
- 2H.R. 6580 (AI Transparency Act)
- 3S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act)
- 4H.R. 3369 (National AI Commission Act)
- 5S. 3312 (Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act)
Public Position on AI Regulation
Strongly opposes prescriptive AI regulation at the state level. Advocates for federal preemption of state AI laws. Promotes open-source AI development as a competitive counterbalance and argues that heavy-handed regulation would entrench large incumbents while stifling innovation.
Key Lobbyists
Campaign Contributions
Total: $55K across 5 recipients
Focus Areas
Notable Actions
- →Largest corporate AI lobbyist by total spend for three consecutive years
- →Led industry coalition opposing California SB 1047, contributing to Governor Newsom's veto
- →Pushed aggressively for federal preemption language in proposed national AI legislation
- →Released LLaMA model series as open-source, framing regulatory battles around open vs. closed AI
Frequently Asked Questions
How much has Meta Platforms spent on AI lobbying?
Meta Platforms has spent a total of $25.0M on federal AI lobbying. The most recent quarterly filing was for $7.1M in Q1 2026.
What AI bills has Meta Platforms lobbied on?
Meta Platforms has lobbied on 5 AI-related bills, including California SB 1047 (Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier AI Models Act), H.R. 6580 (AI Transparency Act), S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act), and more.
What is Meta Platforms's position on AI regulation?
Strongly opposes prescriptive AI regulation at the state level. Advocates for federal preemption of state AI laws. Promotes open-source AI development as a competitive counterbalance and argues that heavy-handed regulation would entrench large incumbents while stifling innovation.
Who are Meta Platforms's key AI lobbyists?
Meta Platforms employs 5 known lobbying firms and individuals for AI policy, including Covington & Burling LLP, Ballard Partners, Franklin Square Group, among others.
How does Meta Platforms's lobbying compare to other AI companies?
Meta Platforms has an influence score of 40/100, with a total political footprint of $25.1M across lobbying, PAC spending, and campaign contributions.