Issues related to financial services, payments, industrial loan companies (ILCs), and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets, including bitcoin (no bill).
Issues related to digital assets, including bitcoin. Legislative services related to financial services tax issues. Legislation related to third party settlement organization information reporting requirements, and virtual currency taxation, and H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets, including bitcoin (no bill).
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill).
Issues related to consumer privacy and data (no bill).
Issues related to artificial intelligence.
Issues related to fintech, small business lending, and digital assets.
Duration: April 1, 2020
to
present
General Issues: Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities , Taxation/Internal Revenue Code , Banking , Small Business , Computer Industry , Science/Technology , Copyright/Patent/Trademark , Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection , Agriculture
Spending: about $5,920,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
It can be tricky to figure out how much an organization spent on a particular lobbying engagement. The law only requires lobbyists to report the amount they were paid for federal lobbying each quarter rounded to the nearest $10,000—and if it's less than $3,000 in a given quarter (or less than $13,000 for organizations with in-house lobbyists), they don't have to disclose it at all. Plus, some organizations include spending that doesn’t belong in the report—for instance, money spent lobbying state governments or other legal work.
Agencies lobbied since 2020: House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Treasury - Dept of, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Small Business Administration (SBA), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
1st Quarter, 2024
In Q1, Block Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22.
Original Filing: 301575656.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, industrial loan companies (ILCs), and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets, including bitcoin (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to digital assets, including bitcoin. Legislative services related to financial services tax issues. Legislation related to third party settlement organization information reporting requirements, and virtual currency taxation, and H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets, including bitcoin (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to consumer privacy and data (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to artificial intelligence.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to fintech, small business lending, and digital assets.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2023
In Q4, Block Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22.
Original Filing: 301540698.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets, including bitcoin (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to digital assets, including bitcoin. Legislative services related to financial services tax issues. Legislation related to third party settlement organization information reporting requirements, and virtual currency taxation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets, including bitcoin (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to consumer privacy and data (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to artificial intelligence.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to fintech, small business lending, and digital assets.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
3rd Quarter, 2023
In Q3, Block Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301516301.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets, including bitcoin (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to digital assets, including bitcoin. Legislative services related to financial services tax issues. Legislation related to third party settlement organization information reporting requirements, and virtual currency taxation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets, including bitcoin (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to consumer privacy and data (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to artificial intelligence.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to fintech, small business lending, and digital assets.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2023
In Q2, Block Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301491531.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets, including bitcoin (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to digital assets, including bitcoin. Legislative services related to financial services tax issues. Legislation related to third party settlement organization information reporting requirements, and virtual currency taxation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets, including bitcoin (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to consumer privacy and data (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to artificial intelligence.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to fintech, small business lending, and digital assets.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
1st Quarter, 2023
In Q1, Block Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301466763.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets, including bitcoin (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to digital assets, including bitcoin. Legislative services related to financial services tax issues. Legislation related to third party settlement organization information reporting requirements, and virtual currency taxation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets, including bitcoin (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to consumer privacy and data (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2022
In Q4, Block Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2023.
Original Filing: 301442343.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets (no bill). S.4356 (Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act). S.4760 (Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act). H.R.7614 (Digital Commodity Exchange Act of 2022).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to Keep Innovation in America Act and crypto tax reporting (H.R. 6006). Issues related to digital assets, including bitcoin. Legislative services related to financial services tax issues. H.R. 2617 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023). Legislation related to third party settlement organization information reporting requirements, and virtual currency taxation. H.R. 7079 and S. 3840 (Cut Red Tape for Online Sales Act).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets (no bill). S.4356 (Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act). H.R.5912 (Close the ILC Loophole Act). S.4760 (Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act). H.R.7614 (Digital Commodity Exchange Act of 2022).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets (no bill). S.4356 (Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act). S.4760 (Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act). H.R.7614 (Digital Commodity Exchange Act of 2022).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to consumer privacy and data (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the INFORM Act and H.R. 2617 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection
3rd Quarter, 2022
In Q3, Block Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301419735.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets (no bill). S.4356 (Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act). S.4760 (Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to Keeping Innovation in America Act and crypto tax reporting (H.R. 6006). Issues related to digital assets, including bitcoin. Legislative services related to financial services tax issues, H.R. 5376. Bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. Legislation related to third party settlement organization information reporting requirements, and virtual currency taxation.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets (no bill). S.4356 (Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act). H.R.5912 (Close the ILC Loophole Act). S.4760 (Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets (no bill). S.4356 (Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act). S.4760 (Digital Commodities Consumer Protection Act).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to consumer privacy and data (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
2nd Quarter, 2022
In Q2, Block Inc., formerly reported as Square, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301394034.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets (no bill). S.4356 (Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to Keeping Innovation in America Act and crypto tax reporting (H.R. 6006). Issues related to digital assets, including bitcoin. Legislative services related to financial services tax issues, H.R. 5376. Bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14. H.R. 6582 Virtual Currency Tax Fairness Act and legislation related to third party settlement organization information reporting requirements.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets (no bill). S.4356 (Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act). H.R.5912 (Close the ILC Loophole Act).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets (no bill). S.4356 (Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2022
In Q1, Block Inc., formerly reported as Square, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301370282.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets (no bill). Sen. Lummis draft crypto bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to Keeping Innovation in America Act and crypto tax reporting (H.R. 6006).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to financial services, payments, and small business lending (no bill). Issues related to cryptocurrency and digital assets (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2021
Block Inc., formerly reported as Square, Inc. amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q42021 on Feb. 10, 2022
Original Filing: 301341161.xml
Lobbying Issues
Crypto-education (no bill). Sen. Lummis draft crypto bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Amendment of crypto tax reporting provision Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 6006 - Keeping Innovation in America Act).
Backup Withholding for New 1099-K Reporting Threshold.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2021
In Q4, Block Inc., formerly reported as Square, Inc. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2022.
Original Filing: 301335621.xml
Lobbying Issues
Crypto-education (no bill). Sen. Lummis draft crypto bill.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Amendment of crypto tax reporting provision Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 6006 - Keeping Innovation in America Act).
Backup Withholding for New 1099-K Reporting Threshold.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
4th Quarter, 2021
Block Inc., formerly reported as Square, Inc. filed a lobbying registration on Dec. 22, 2021 for in-house lobbying efforts, effective Dec. 10, 2021.
Original Filing: 301319386.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Issues related to payment processing, mobile payments, lending and fintech, small business lending, cryptocurrency, and COVID-19 relief. .
3rd Quarter, 2021
In Q3, SQUARE, INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301308395.xml
Lobbying Issues
Crypto-education (no bill).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Crypto tax reporting provision of H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act).
Inflow/outflow reporting requirements of budget reconciliation bill - H.R. 5376 (Build Back Better Act).
Backup Withholding for New 1099-K Reporting Threshold.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
2nd Quarter, 2021
In Q2, SQUARE, INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301287284.xml
Lobbying Issues
Access to financial services for the underbanked.
Issues related to fintech, small business lending, and restaurant grants.
Crypto-education.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1st Quarter, 2021
In Q1, SQUARE, INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2021.
Original Filing: 301265220.xml
Lobbying Issues
Access to financial services for the underbanked.
Access to COVID-19 relief benefits.
Issues related to fintech, small business lending and restaurant grants.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Expansion of economic impact payments to underserved communities and underbanked related to COVID-19 relief.
Access to unemployment insurance payments related to COVID-19 relief.
Issues related to Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law No. 116-260).
Issues related to American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319; Public Law No. 117-2).
Agencies Lobbied
Treasury - Dept of
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to fintech and small business lending.
Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program.
Issues related to Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
Issues related to Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law No. 116-260).
Issues related to American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319; Public Law No. 117-2).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to fintech and small business lending.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Banking/Patent/Trademark
4th Quarter, 2020
In Q4, SQUARE, INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2021.
Original Filing: 301245508.xml
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to payment processing, mobile payments, lending and fintech, small business lending.
COVID-19 relief issues. Access to financial services for the underbanked.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to the CARES Act, H.R. 8406, the HEROES Act, and Amendment to S. 178, Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools (HEALS) Act. Expansion of economic impact payments to underserved communities and underbanked related to COVID-19 relief. Access to unemployment insurance payments related to COVID-19 relief. Issues related to Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021.
Agencies Lobbied
Treasury - Dept of
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to fintech and small business lending. Issues related to the Paycheck Protection Program. Issues related to Economic Injury Disaster Loans. Issues related to Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to fintech and small business lending.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Banking/Patent/Trademark
Lobbying Issues
Expansion of online EBT for small businesses.
Agencies Lobbied
Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
3rd Quarter, 2020
In Q3, SQUARE, INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301223953.xml
Lobbying Issues
Access to financial services for underserved individuals.
Issues related to payment processing, mobile payments, lending and fintech, small business lending.
COVID-19 relief issues.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Expansion of access to EIP payments for the underbanked.
Issues related to the CARES Act: H.R. 748 and S. 3548 (Public Law. 116-136).
Issues related to HEROES Act: H.R. 8406.
Issues related to amendment to HEALS Act: S. 1624.
Agencies Lobbied
Treasury - Dept of
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
CARES Act: H.R. 748 and S. 3548 (Public Law. 116-136).
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act: H.R. 7010 (Public Law. 116-142).
Issues related to fintech and small business lending.
Issues related to HEROES Act: H.R. 8406.
Issues related to HEALS Act: S. 1624.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to small business lending.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to fintech and small business lending.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2020
In Q2, SQUARE, INC. had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2020.
Original Filing: 301202352.xml
Lobbying Issues
Access to financial services for underserved individuals.
Issues related to payment processing, mobile payments, lending and fintech, small business lending.
COVID-19 relief issues.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Lobbying Issues
Expansion of access to EIP payments for the underbanked.
Issues related to the CARES Act: H.R. 748 and S. 3548 (Public Law. 116-136).
Agencies Lobbied
Treasury - Dept of
Type of Issue
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Lobbying Issues
CARES Act: H.R. 748 and S. 3548 (Public Law. 116-136).
Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act: H.R. 7010 (Public Law. 116-142).
Issues related to fintech and small business lending.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to small business lending.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Issues related to fintech and small business lending.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Type of Issue
Copyright/Patent/Trademark
2nd Quarter, 2020
SQUARE, INC. filed a lobbying registration on May 12, 2020 for in-house lobbying efforts, effective April 1, 2020.
Original Filing: 301182864.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Issues related to payment processing, mobile payments, lending and fintech, small business lending, and COVID-19 relief. .
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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