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MASTERCARD Worldwide

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Issues related to interchange, cost of acceptance, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. S.1838 and H.R.3881 Issues related to payments tokenization and card security Issues related to global payment standards, merchant category codes (MCCs), and special category merchants Issues related to payments innovation and open banking. Pub. L. 111-203, Dodd Frank Act Issues related to digital assets, crypto, and stablecoins. S.2281 and H.R. 4766 Issues related to data privacy and data use - H.R. 1165 Issues related to interchange and payment systems, H.R. 6487 and S. 3805 Issues related to trade and market access Issues related to financial inclusion Issues related to cybersecurity Issues related to digital identity Issues related to CDFIs and MDIs Issues related to small business development

Duration: November 1, 2007 to present

General Issues: Banking, Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Trade (Domestic & Foreign), Homeland Security, Budget/Appropriations, Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities, Gaming/Gambling/Casino, Pharmacy

Spending: about $58,645,800 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2007: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, Treasury - Dept of, White House Office, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), State - Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Small Business Administration (SBA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Reserve System, U.S. Senate,, House of Representatives, Senate, Y Y Department of the Treasury, Y Y, Department of Justice

Bills mentioned

S.1867: Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act of 2013

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.624: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act

Sponsor: Mike Rogers (R-Mich.)

H.R.2282: Internet Gambling Regulation, Enforcement, and Consumer Protection Act...

Sponsor: Peter T. King (R-N.Y.)

H.R.845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

H.R.31: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Accountability and Transparency for Taxpayers...

Sponsor: Judy Biggert (R-Ill.)

S.2030: Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act of 2011

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

S.3333: Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2012

Sponsor: Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.)

S.3414: CSA2012

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

H.R.3523: Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act

Sponsor: Mike Rogers (R-Mich.)

H.R.3674: PRECISE Act of 2012

Sponsor: Dan Lungren (R-Calif.)

S.2105: Cybersecurity Act of 2012

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

S.2151: SECURE IT

Sponsor: John McCain (R-Ariz.)

H.R.4263: SECURE IT Act of 2012

Sponsor: Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.)

H.R.4367: To amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to limit the fee disclosure...

Sponsor: Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-Mo.)

H.R.2577: SAFE Data Act

Sponsor: Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.)

H.R.1841: Data Accountability and Trust Act (DATA) of 2011

Sponsor: Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.)

H.R.1707: Data Accountability and Trust Act

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

S.1151: Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2011

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.1535: Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act of 2011

Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)

S.1207: Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2011

Sponsor: Mark Pryor (D-Ark.)

S.1408: Data Breach Notification Act of 2011

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.968: PROTECT IP Act of 2011

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3261: Stop Online Piracy Act

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.2002: Online Pharmacy Safety Act

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.2029: OPEN Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.3156: Consumer Debit Card Protection Act

Sponsor: Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah)

H.R.3190: To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to prohibit insured...

Sponsor: David Cicilline (D-R.I.)

H.R.3077: Freedom and Mobility in Consumer Banking Act

Sponsor: Brad Miller (D-N.C.)

S.1731: Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act...

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.575: Debit Interchange Fee Study Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

H.R.1081: Consumers Payment System Protection Act

Sponsor: Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)

H.R.1528: Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2011

Sponsor: Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.)

S.799: Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act of 2011

Sponsor: John Kerry (D-Mass.)

S.3804: Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.2382: Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2009

Sponsor: Peter Welch (D-Vt.)

H.R.2695: Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.1212: Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2009

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.4041: Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act of 2010

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.4173: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

H.R.5689: Predatory Lending Sunset Act

Sponsor: Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.)

S.3480: Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act of 2010

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

S.3742: Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2010

Sponsor: Mark Pryor (D-Ark.)

H.R.2267: Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

S.525: Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009

Sponsor: Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.)

H.R.1298: Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2009

Sponsor: Marion Berry (D-Ark.)

S.773: Cybersecurity Act of 2010

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.1456: Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1487: Overdraft Fee Notification Act

Sponsor: Kendrick B. Meek (D-Fla.)

H.R.3904: Overdraft Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.1799: FAIR Overdraft Coverage Act

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

S.3386: Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.5707: Restore Online Shoppers' Confidence Act

Sponsor: Zack Space (D-Ohio)

H.R.2266: Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

H.R.2268: Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

H.R.4976: Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act of 2010

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

H.R.5599: Wire Clarification Act of 2010

Sponsor: Scott Murphy (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4300: Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act of 2009

Sponsor: John F. Tierney (D-Mass.)

H.R.4552: Benefit Card Fairness Act of 2010

Sponsor: Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.2221: Data Accountability and Trust Act

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

S.139: Data Breach Notification Act

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.1070: A bill to establish the Small Business Information Security Task Force...

Sponsor: Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine)

S.1490: Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2009

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3639: Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3457: Small Business Credit Card Act of 2009

Sponsor: Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii)

S.1833: Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act of 2009

Sponsor: Mark Udall (D-Colo.)

S.1927: Credit Card Rate Freeze Act of 2009

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

H.R.3126: Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

H.R.4059: Online Age Verification and Child Safety Act

Sponsor: Bart Stupak (D-Mich.)

H.R.3996: Financial Stability Improvement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

S.566: Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.1705: Financial Product Safety Commission Act of 2009

Sponsor: Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.)

S.414: Credit CARD Act of 2009

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

H.R.627: Credit CARD Act of 2009

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.325: A bill to amend section 845 of title 18, United States Code, relating to...

Sponsor: Thad Cochran (R-Miss.)

S.392: Credit Card Reform Act of 2009

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

S.399: Universal Default Prohibition Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

H.R.1608: Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jackie Speier (D-Calif.)

S.500: Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act of 2009

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.1610: IRE Act

Sponsor: Jackie Speier (D-Calif.)

H.R.2007: American Credit Card Reform Act

Sponsor: Eric Massa (D-N.Y.)

S.710: Fair Gift Card Act of 2009

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.165: Student Credit Card Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.900: Credit Card Safety Star Act of 2009

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.3170: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.)

S.257: Consumer Credit Fairness Act

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.2309: Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

H.R.1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

H.R.275: To repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments...

Sponsor: Kendrick B. Meek (D-Fla.)

H.R.1: American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

H.R.5546: Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.3086: Credit Card Fair Fee Act of 2008

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.6248: Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008

Sponsor: Peter Welch (D-Vt.)

H.R.6620: Gas Pump Fair Payment Act of 2008

Sponsor: Stephen F. Lynch (D-Mass.)

S.3629: Consumer Credit Safety Commission Act of 2008

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.7258: Consumer Credit Safety Commission Act of 2008

Sponsor: Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.)

S.1395: Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act of 2007

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.873: Credit Card Payment Fee Act of 2007

Sponsor: Gary L. Ackerman (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2911: Electronic Funds Transfer Equal Consumer Protection Act

Sponsor: Gary L. Ackerman (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2146: Universal Default Prohibition Act of 2007

Sponsor: Keith Ellison (D-Minn.)

H.R.946: Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

H.R.5244: Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act of 2008

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.2753: Credit Card Reform Act of 2008

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

S.2411: Credit Card Safety Star Act of 2007

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.3252: Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2008

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

S.1178: Identity Theft Prevention Act

Sponsor: Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii)

S.239: Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act of 2007

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.495: Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.958: Data Accountability and Trust Act

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

H.R.3046: Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2007

Sponsor: Michael R. McNulty (D-N.Y.)

S.980: Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.6353: Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act of 2008

Sponsor: Bart Stupak (D-Mich.)

S.1082: Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act

Sponsor: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

S.3325: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.4279: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of...

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.6491: Organized Retail Crime Act of 2008

Sponsor: Brad Ellsworth (D-Ind.)

S.3434: Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2008

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.3221: Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008

Sponsor: Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)

H.R.5767: To prohibit the Secretary of the Treasury and the Board of Governors of...

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

H.R.6870: Payments System Protection Act of 2008

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

H.R.2046: Internet Gambling Regulation and Enforcement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

H.R.1: An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the...

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

S.2992: American Innovation and Choice Online Act

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

H.R.3816: American Innovation and Choice Online Act

Sponsor: David Cicilline (D-R.I.)

S.936: INFORM Consumers Act

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.5502: To require online marketplaces to verify certain information regarding...

Sponsor: Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)

S.4674: Credit Card Competition Act of 2022

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.8874: Credit Card Competition Act of 2022

Sponsor: Peter Welch (D-Vt.)

H.R.4258: Improving Digital Identity Act of 2021

Sponsor: Bill Foster (D-Ill.)

H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

Sponsor: Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.)

S.884: Improving Digital Identity Act of 2023

Sponsor: Kyrsten Sinema (ID-Ariz.)

H.R.1165: Data Privacy Act of 2023

Sponsor: Patrick T. McHenry (R-N.C.)

S.1838: Credit Card Competition Act of 2023

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.3881: Credit Card Competition Act of 2023

Sponsor: Lance Gooden (R-Texas)

H.R.3021: Protecting the Second Amendment in Financial Services Act

Sponsor: Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)

S.2281: Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act

Sponsor: Cynthia M. Lummis (R-Wyo.)

H.R.4766: Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act of 2023

Sponsor: Patrick T. McHenry (R-N.C.)

S.2860: SAFER Banking Act

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

S.2033: American Innovation and Choice Online Act

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

H.R.100: No SmartPay for Anti-2A Companies Act

Sponsor: Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.)

H.R.6487: No Fees for EFTs Act

Sponsor: Greg Murphy (R-N.C.)

S.3805: No Fees for EFTs Act

Sponsor: Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

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Lobbyists

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Lobbyist	Covered positions?
Tyler Birkel	Leg Asst/Speechwriter, Sen. Mike Johanns; Leg Asst/Staff Asst, Sen. Chuck Hagel
Brett DeWitt	EA, Rep. D. Hastert 6/06-1/07, LC, Rep. P. English 2/07-7/08, LA, Rep. M. Turner 07/08-04/10, Committee Staff, Homeland Sec. Committee 4/10-1/15; Staff Dir. Homeland Sec. Committee 2/15-6-17
Nicole Francis	Counsel- House Committee on Homeland Security Chief of Staff - Rep. Terri Sewell District Director - Rep Harold Ford Chief of Staff - Rep. Betty Sutton
Kendra Brown	Executive Assistant-Rep. Maxine Waters, Special Assistant and Counsel-Rep. Maxine Waters, Policy Director-The Congressional Black Caucus, Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director-Rep. Dwight Evans, Chief of Staff-Rep. G. K. Butterfield
Amanda Slater	Senior Policy Advisor, Senator Carper; Legislative Assistant, Deputy Legislative Director, Rep. Perlmutter; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Tauscher
Stephen Sandora	House Committee on Financial Services-Professional Staff; US Department of the Treasury-Special Advisor; Senator Shelley Moore Capito-Legislative Assistant; Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick-Legislative Aide
RACHEL KELLY	Rep. Derek Kilmer-Chief of Staff; Rep. Jim Himes-Deputy Chief of Staff; Legislative Director; Legislative Assistant
Samatha Fay	Legislative Aide, Legislative Assistant, Senor Legislative Assistant- Representative Tim Ryan
Tucker Foote	n/a
Tom Gannon	n/a
Nichole Francis	n/a
Sahra English	n/a
Nicole Petrosino	n/a
Thomas Gannon	n/a
Scott Silverthorne	n/a
Joshua Peirez	n/a
Heidi Davidson	n/a
Patrick Dwyer	n/a
Scott Siverthorne	n/a
Jodi Golinsky	n/a
Sam Batkins	n/a

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

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22. Original Filing: 301571072.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to interchange, cost of acceptance, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. S.1838 and H.R.3881 Issues related to payments tokenization and card security Issues related to global payment standards, merchant category codes (MCCs), and special category merchants Issues related to payments innovation and open banking. Pub. L. 111-203, Dodd Frank Act Issues related to digital assets, crypto, and stablecoins. S.2281 and H.R. 4766 Issues related to data privacy and data use - H.R. 1165 Issues related to interchange and payment systems, H.R. 6487 and S. 3805 Issues related to trade and market access Issues related to financial inclusion Issues related to cybersecurity Issues related to digital identity Issues related to CDFIs and MDIs Issues related to small business development

Agencies Lobbied

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4th Quarter, 2023

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22. Original Filing: 301536328.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2023

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2023. Original Filing: 301515196.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to interchange, cost of acceptance, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. S.1838 and H.R.3881 Issues related to payments tokenization and card security. Issues related to global payment standards, merchant category codes (MCCs), and special category merchants. H.R. 3021 Issues related to payments innovation and open banking. Pub. L. 111-203, Dodd Frank Act. Issues related to digital payments. Issues related to digital assets, crypto, and stablecoins. S.2281 and H.R. 4766 Issues related to cannabis banking. S.2860 Issues related to antitrust reform. S. 2033 Issues related to data privacy - H.R. 1165 Issues related to trade and market access. Issues related to financial inclusion. Issues related to CDFIs and MDIs. Issues related to small business development. Issues related to cybersecurity.

Agencies Lobbied

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2nd Quarter, 2023

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2023. Original Filing: 301490363.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to interchange, cost of acceptance, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. S.1838 and H.R.3881 Issues related to payments tokenization and card security. Issues related to global payment standards, merchant category codes (MCCs), and special category merchants. Issues related to payments innovation and open banking - Pub. L. 111-203, Dodd Frank Act. Issues related to digital payments. Issues related to digital assets, crypto, and stablecoins. Issues related to antitrust reform. Issues related to data privacy - H.R. 1165. Issues related to trade and market access. Issues related to financial inclusion. Issues related to CDFIs and MDIs. Issues related to small business development. Issues related to cybersecurity.

Agencies Lobbied

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1st Quarter, 2023

Amendment

MASTERCARD Worldwide amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q12023 on May 5, 2023 Original Filing: 301470482.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to interchange, cost of acceptance, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. Issues related to payments tokenization and card security. Issues related to antitrust reform. Issues related to digital identity - S. 884. Issues related to data privacy - H.R. 1165. Issues related to cybersecurity. Issues related to global payment standards, merchant category codes (MCCs), and special category merchants. Issues related to U.S. sanctions - Russia and Belarus. Issues related to trade - Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. Issues related to payments innovation and open banking. Issues related to digital assets. Issues related to financial inclusion. Issues related to CDFIs and MDIs. Issues related to small business development.

Agencies Lobbied

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1st Quarter, 2023

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2023. Original Filing: 301461663.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2022

Amendment

MASTERCARD Worldwide amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q42022 on May 5, 2023 Original Filing: 301470481.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to interchange, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards - S.4674 and H.R. 8874. Issues related to payments tokenization and card security - S.936 and H.R. 5502. Issues related to digital identity - H.R. 4258. Issues related to antitrust reform- S.2992 & H.R. 3816. Issues related to cybersecurity incident reporting - H.R. 2617. Issues related to U.S. sanctions - Russia and Belarus. Issues related to trade - Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. Issues related to global payment standards, merchant category codes (MCCs), and special category merchants. Issues related to payments innovation. Issues related to digital payments. Issues related to digital assets. Issues related to data privacy. Issues related to financial inclusion. Issues related to CDFIs and MDIs.

Agencies Lobbied

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4th Quarter, 2022

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2023. Original Filing: 301440047.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2022

Amendment

MASTERCARD Worldwide amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q32022 on May 5, 2023 Original Filing: 301470480.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2022

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301417888.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2022

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301394609.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues pertaining to interchange, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards Issues related to payments tokenization and card security Issues related to payments innovation Issues related to antitrust - S.2992 & H.R. 3816 Issues related to U.S. sanctions on Russia and Belarus Issues related to trade - Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Issues related to privacy and data protection Issues related to data governance policies Issues related to the data breach notification legislation Issues related to cybersecurity and critical infrastructure resiliency Issues related to cyber incident reporting legislation Issues related to cybersecurity workforce development and closing the skills gap Issues related to cybersecurity risk management and cyber hygiene Issues related to taxes and the Senate reconciliation legislation Issues related to financial inclusion participation program Issues related to CDFIs and MDIs Issues related to small business development Issues related to digital assets

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1st Quarter, 2022

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301366306.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues pertaining to interchange, debit interchange price controls, and routing mandates for credit cards. Issues related to payments tokenization and card security. Issues related to payments innovation. Issues related to antitrust - S.2992 & H.R. 3816 Issues related to U.S. sanctions on Russia and Belarus. Issues related to international trade - Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. Issues related to financial inclusion participation program. Issues related to CDFIs and MDIs. Issues related to police reform. Issues related to small business development. Issues related to privacy and data protection. Issues related to data governance policies. Issues related to data breach notification legislation. Issues related to cybersecurity and critical infrastructure resiliency. Issues related to cyber incident reporting legislation. Issues related to cybersecurity workforce development and closing the skills gap. Issues related to cybersecurity risk management and cyber hygiene.

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4th Quarter, 2021

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301337380.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues pertaining to tax Issues related to antitrust - S.2992 & H.R. 3816 Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device Issues pertaining to payment cards usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payments network roles as it relates to the use of prepaid cards Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, artificial intelligence, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions Issues related to International trade - China Phase One and USMCA Compliance Issues related to financial inclusion participation program Issues pertaining to digital identity services and standards Issues related to counterfeit goods Issues related to COVID Relief legislation Issues related to CDFIs and MDIs Issues related to police reform Issues related to delivery of portable benefit solutions for independent workers Issues related to Build Back Better, infrastructure spending, and funding of public sector transit agencies. Issues related to international restrictions on digital trade, including Digital Services Taxes and data localization. Issues related to data breach notification laws and cyber incident reporting legislation

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3rd Quarter, 2021

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301314094.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to open banking Issues pertaining to tax Issues related to Antitrust Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device Issues pertaining to payment cards usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payments network roles as it relates to the use of prepaid cards Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, artificial intelligence, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions Issues related to International trade Issues related to financial inclusion participation program Issues related to trade sanctions Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relates to digital identity services Issues related to counterfeit goods Issues related to COVID Relief legislation Issues related to CDFIs and MDIs Issues related to police reform Issues related to delivery of portable benefit solutions for independent workers

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2021

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301290997.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to Antitrust Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device Issues pertaining to payment cards usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payments network roles as it relates to the use of prepaid cards Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, artificial intelligence, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions Issues related to International trade Issues related to financial inclusion participation program Trade Sanctions Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relates to digital identity services Issues related to counterfeit goods Issues related to COVID Relief legislation Issues related to CDFIs and MDIs Issues related to police reform Issues related to delivery of portable benefit solutions for independent workers

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2021

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301267032.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device Issues pertaining to payment cards usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payments network roles as it relates to the use of prepaid cards Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, artificial intelligence, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions Issues related to International trade Issues related to financial inclusion participation program Trade Sanctions Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relates to digital identity services Issues related to counterfeit goods Issues related to COVID Relief legislation Issues related to CDFIs and MDIs Issues related to police reform Issues related to delivery of portable benefit solutions for independent workers

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2020

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301241323.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment cards usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payments network roles as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, artificial intelligence, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to Trade Sanctions; Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relates to digital identity services; Issues related to counterfeit goods; Issues related to COVID Relief legislation; Issues related to CDFIS and MDIs; Issues related to delivery of portable benefit solutions for independent workers

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2020

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020. Original Filing: 301222237.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment cards usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payments network roles as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to Trade Sanctions; Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relations to digital identity services; Issues related to counterfeit goods; Issues related to CARES Act stimulus; Issues related to CDFIS and MDIs; Issues related to delivery of portable benefit solutions for independent workers;

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2020

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2020. Original Filing: 301201248.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment cards usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payments network roles as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to Trade Sanctions; Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relations to digital identity services; Issues related to faster payments; Issues related to cannabis banking; Issues related to counterfeit goods; Issues related to CARES Act stimulus legislation

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2020

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2020. Original Filing: 301174444.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment cards usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payments network roles as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to Trade Sanctions; Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relations to digital identity services; Issues related to faster payments; Issues related to cannabis banking; Issues related to counterfeit goods; Issues related to CARES Act stimulus legislation

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2019

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2020. Original Filing: 301127741.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment cards usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payments network roles as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to Trade Sanctions; Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relations to digital identity services; Issues related to faster payments; Issues related to cannabis banking; Issues related to counterfeit goods.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2019

Amendment

MASTERCARD Worldwide amended a lobbying report for in-house lobbying in Q32019 on Jan. 21, 2020 Original Filing: 301127764.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment cards usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payments network roles as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to tax reform, Trade Sanctions; Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relations to digital identity services; Issues related to faster payments; Issues related to cannabis banking; Issues related to counterfeit goods.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2019

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2019. Original Filing: 301077973.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment cards usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payments network roles as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to tax reform, Trade Sanctions; Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relations to digital identity services; Issues related to faster payments; Issues related to cannabis banking; Issues related to counterfeit goods.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2019

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 22, 2019. Original Filing: 301057183.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment cards usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payments network roles as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to tax reform, Trade Sanctions; Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relations to digital identity services; Issues related to faster payments; Issues related to cannabis banking; Issues related to counterfeit goods.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2019

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22, 2019. Original Filing: 301037674.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment cards usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payments network roles as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to tax reform, Trade Sanctions; Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relations to digital identity services; Issues related to faster payments; Issues related to cannabis banking; Issues related to counterfeit goods.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2018

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2019. Original Filing: 301016665.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to the financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to tax reform; Trade Sanctions; Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relates to digital identity services.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2018

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 22, 2018. Original Filing: 300997573.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to the financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to tax reform; Trade Sanctions; Issues pertaining to e-commerce as it relates to digital identity services.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2018

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2018. Original Filing: 300977800.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to the financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to tax reform; Trade Sanctions

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2018

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2018. Original Filing: 300957702.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to the financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to tax reform

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2017

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2018. Original Filing: 300936763.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to the financial inclusion participation program; Issues related to tax reform

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2017

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2017. Original Filing: 300914321.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2017

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2017. Original Filing: 300896814.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to patent reform; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to the financial inclusion participation program.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2017

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2017. Original Filing: 300874933.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to patent reform; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the national payment system in India and market access in South Asia; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to the financial inclusion participation program.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2016

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 23, 2017. Original Filing: 300857234.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to patent reform; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the national payment system in India and market access in South Asia; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to the financial inclusion participation program.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2016

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300837027.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to patent reform; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to U.S. sanctions placed on Iran and on Russian financial services entities; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the national payment system in India and market access in South Asia; Issues related to the European interchange fee regulation and the EU competition case; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to the financial inclusion participation program.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2016

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300817907.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to patent reform; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to U.S. sanctions placed on Iran and on Russian financial services entities; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the national payment system in India and market access in South Asia; Issues related to the European interchange fee regulation and the EU competition case; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to the financial inclusion participation program.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2016

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300802903.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to network data security initiatives, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to patent reform; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to U.S. sanctions placed on Iran and on Russian financial services entities; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues related to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the national payment system in India and market access in South Asia; Issues related to the European interchange fee regulation and the EU competition case; Issues related to International trade; Issues related to the financial inclusion participation program.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2015

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300782843.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to data security, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to patent reform; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment card networks role as it relate to U.S. sanctions placed on Russian financial services entities; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and network data security initiatives.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2015

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300764162.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to data security, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to patent reform; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment card networks role as it relate to U.S. sanctions placed on Russian financial services entities; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and network data security initiatives.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2015

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300743455.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to data security, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to patent reform; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment card networks role as it relate to U.S. sanctions placed on Russian financial services entities; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and network data security initiatives

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2015

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300724287.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to data security, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to patent reform; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment card networks role as it relate to U.S. sanctions placed on Russian financial services entities; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the adverse potential impacts of global regulations on US institutions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and network data security initiatives; Issues pertaining to corporate tax reform;

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2014

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300706489.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fee, card issuer practices, regulation of consumer financical products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the settlement of U.S. merchant interchange fee class action litigation; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card; Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards, including S. 1867, the Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to data security, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to patent reform; Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment card networks role as it relate to U.S. sanctions placed on Russian financial services entities. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and acceptance as included in trade negotiations around the TTP, TTP, TISA, and the U.S.- China bilateral investment treaty.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2014

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2014. Original Filing: 300688575.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the settlement of U.S. merchant interchange fee class action litigation. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of Title IV funds through the use of a debit or prepaid card. Issues involving payment cards, payment systems, virtual currencies, and electronic payment transactions. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards, including S. 1867, the Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to data security, EMV, privacy, and cybersecurity. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to patent reform. Issues pertaining to tax reform, focusing specifically on issues related to CFC look-through proposals. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment card networks role as it relate to U.S. sanctions placed on Russian financial services entities.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2014

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 21, 2014. Original Filing: 300667801.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2014

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 21, 2014. Original Filing: 300648141.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2013

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2014. Original Filing: 300625964.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the settlement of U.S. merchant interchange fee class action litigation. Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits or payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the use of prepaid cards, including S. 1867, the Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to data security, privacy, and cybersecurity, including HR 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role in complying with internet gaming, including HR 2282, The Internet Gambling Regulation, Enforcement, and Consumer Protection Act of 2013. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to market access issues in global markets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2013

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2013. Original Filing: 300606614.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the settlement of U.S. merchant interchange fee class action litigation. Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits through the use of a prepaid card. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of payroll benefits through the use of a prepaid card. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to data security and cybersecurity, including HR 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the regulation of payment systems. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role in complying with internet gaming, including HR 2282, The Internet Gambling Regulation, Enforcement, and Consumer Protection Act of 2013. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to market access issues in global markets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2013

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300585518.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the settlement of U.S. merchant interchange fee class action litigation. Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, the regulation of consumer financial products, and payment transactions initiated with or through a mobile device. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the disbursement of public benefits through the use of a prepaid card. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to data security and cybersecurity, including HR 624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to the regulation of payment systems. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role in complying with internet gaming, including HR 2282, The Internet Gambling Regulation, Enforcement, and Consumer Protection Act of 2013. Issues pertaining to payment card usage and the payment networks role as it relates to market access issues in global markets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2013

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300563469.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300541381.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2012

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2012. Original Filing: 300515060.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2012

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2012. Original Filing: 300493144.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to preventing payment cards from being used for money laundering; Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, and the regulation of consumer financial products, including S. 2030 (the Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act) and H.R. 4367 (regarding ATM disclosures); Issues pertaining to financial privacy, data security and cybersecurity, including S. 2105 (the Cybersecurity Act), H.R. 4263 (the Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act), H.R. 2577 (the SAFE Data Act), H.R. 1841 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), H.R. 1707 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), S. 1151 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act), S. 1535 (the Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act), S. 1207 (the Data Security and Breach Notification Act), S. 1408, the Data Breach Notification Act, H.R. 3523 (the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act), and S. 3333 (the Data Security and Breach Notification Act); Issues related to the use of payment cards for purchases made over the Internet and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including S. 968 (the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act), H.R. 3261 (the Stop Online Piracy Act), and S. 2002 (the Online Pharmacy Safety Act);

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2012

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2012. Original Filing: 300467977.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, and the regulation of consumer financial products, including S. 2030 (the Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act); Issues pertaining to financial privacy, data security and cybersecurity, including S. 2105 (the Cybersecurity Act), H.R. 4263 (the Strengthening and Enhancing Cybersecurity by Using Research, Education, Information, and Technology Act), H.R. 2577 (the SAFE Data Act), H.R. 1841 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), H.R. 1707 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), S. 1151 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act), S. 1535 (the Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act), S. 1207 (the Data Security and Breach Notification Act), S. 1408, the Data Breach Notification Act, and H.R. 3523 (the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act); Issues related to the use of payment cards for purchases made over the Internet and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including S. 968 (the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act), H.R. 3261 (the Stop Online Piracy Act), and S. 2002 (the Online Pharmacy Safety Act); Issues related to preventing payment cards from being used for money laundering; Issues related to market access issues in global markets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2011

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2012. Original Filing: 300448902.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to the use of payment cards for purchases made over the Internet and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including S. 968 (the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act), H.R. 3261 (the Stop Online Piracy Act), and S. 2029 (the Online Protection and Enforcement of Digital Trade Act).Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, and the regulation of consumer financial products, including S. 2030 (the Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 3156 (the Consumer Debit Card Protection Act), H.R. 3190 (a bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act to prohibit insured depository institutions from charging consumers fees for the use of debit cards), H.R. 3077 (the Freedom and Mobility in Consumer Banking Act), and language in Senate Report 112-79 instructing the Federal Trade Commission to study the debit card issuance market. Issues related to preventing payment cards from being used for money laundering, including S. 1731 (the Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act); and market access issues in global markets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2011

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300427691.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees including HR 3156 (Consumer Debit Card Protection Act), card issuer practices, and the regulation of consumer financial products; issues pertaining to financial privacy, data security and cyber security, including H.R. 2577 (the SAFE Data Act), H.R. 1841 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), H.R. 1707 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), S. 1151 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act), S. 1535 (the Personal Data Protection and Breach Accountability Act), and S. 1408, the Data Breach Notification Act; issues related to the use of payment cards for purchases made over the Internet and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including S. 968 (the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act); and market access issues in global markets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2011

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300404740.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, and the regulation of consumer financial products; Legislation regarding Section 1075 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, including S. 575 (the Debit Interchange Fee Study Act) and H.R. 1081 (the Consumers Payment System Protection Act);Issues pertaining to data security and cyber security, including H.R. 1528 (the Consumer Privacy Protection Act), H.R. 1707 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), H.R. 1841 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), S. 799 (the Commercial Privacy Bill of Rights Act), S. 1207 (the Data Security and Breach Notification Act), S. 1151 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act); Issues related to the use of payment cards for purchases made over the Internet and enforcement of intellectual property rights, including S. 968 (the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act); Market access issues in global markets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2011

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300377415.xml

Lobbying Issues

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2010

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Feb. 2, 2011. Original Filing: 300356996.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to the use of payment cards for purchases made over the Internet, including S. 3804 (the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act).Market access issues in global markets; and issues related to the White Houses Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement, including the development of policy positions on enforcement of intellectual property rights. Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, and the regulation of consumer financial products, including H.R. 2382 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act), H.R. 2695 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 1212 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), and S. 4041 (the Prepaid Card Consumer Protection Act). Issues pertaining to data security and cyber security.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2010

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300328930.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, and the regulation of consumer financial products, including H.R. 4173 (the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 2382 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act), H.R. 2695 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 1212 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), and H.R. 5689 (the Predatory Lending Sunset Act). Issues pertaining to data security, including S. 3480 (the Protecting Cyberspace as a National Asset Act), and S. 3742 (the Data Security and Breach Notification Act). Issues related to the use of payment cards for purchases made over the Internet, including S. 3804 (the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act). Issues related to the use of payment cards regarding the regulation of Internet gambling, including H.R. 2267 (the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act). Market access issues in global markets. Issues related to the White Houses Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement as it pertains to credit card usage.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2010

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300303598.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to the use of payment cards in connection with the purchase of prescription medications over the Internet, including provisions in S. 525 (the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act) and H.R. 1298 (companion legislation to S. 525); Issues pertaining to data security, including S. 773 (the Cybersecurity Act); Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, card issuer practices, and the regulation of consumer financial products, including H.R. 4173 (the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 2382 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act), H.R. 2695 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 1212 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), H.R. 1456 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), H.R. 1487 (the Overdraft Fee Notification Act), H.R. 3904 (the Overdraft Protection Act), S. 1799 (the Fairness and Accountability in Receiving Overdraft Coverage Act); Issues related to the use of payment cards for purchases made over the Internet, including S. 3386 (the Restore Online Shoppers Confidence Act) and H.R. 5707 (companion legislation to S. 3386); issues related to the regulation of Internet gambling, including H.R. 2266 (the Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act), H.R. 2267 (the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act), H.R. 2268 (the Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act), H.R. 4976 (the Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act), and H.R. 5599 (the Wire Clarification Act); Market access issues in global markets; Issues related to the negotiation of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Issues related to the White Houses Joint Strategic Plan on Intellectual Property Enforcement.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2010

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300273338.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to the regulation of consumer financial products, including Senate proposals for financial regulatory reform, and provisions in H.R. 4173 (the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act). Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, and card issuer practices, including H.R. 2382 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act), H.R. 2695 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 1212 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), H.R. 1456 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), H.R. 1487 (the Overdraft Fee Notification Act), H.R. 3904 (the Overdraft Protection Act), S. 1799 (the Fairness and Accountability in Receiving Overdraft Coverage Act), H.R. 4300 (the Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act), and H.R. 4552 (the Benefit Card Fairness Act). Issues pertaining to data security, including S. 773 (the Cybersecurity Act). Issues related to the use of payment cards in connection with the purchase of prescription medications over the Internet, including provisions in S. 525 (the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act) and H.R. 1298 (companion legislation to S. 525). Issues related to the use of payments cards in connection with the regulation of Internet gambling, including H.R. 2266 (the Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act), H.R. 2267 (the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act), H.R. 2268 (the Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act), and H.R. 4976 (the Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act). Market access issues in global markets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2009

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300245232.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues pertaining to data security, security breach notification, and mitigation of harm resulting from security breaches, including H.R. 2221 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), S. 139 (the Data Breach Notification Act), S. 1070 (a bill to establish the Small Business Information Security Task Force), and S. 1490 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act); Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, and card issuer practices, including H.R. 2382 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act), H.R. 2695 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 1212 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), H.R. 1456 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), H.R. 1487 (the Overdraft Fee Notification Act), H.R. 3904 (the Overdraft Protection Act), S. 1799 (the Fairness and Accountability in Receiving Overdraft Coverage Act), H.R. 3639 (the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act), H.R. 3457 (the Small Business Credit Card Act), H.R. 4300 (the Restoring America's Commitment to Consumers Act), S. 1833 (the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act), and S. 1927 (the Credit Card Rate Freeze Act); Issues related to the regulation of consumer financial products, including H.R. 3126 (the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act), and provisions in H.R. 4173 (the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act); Issues related to the use of payment cards in connection with the purchase of prescription medications over the Internet, including provisions in S. 525 (the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act) and H.R. 1298 (companion legislation to S. 525); Issues related to the use of payment systems as enforcement mechanisms, including H.R. 4059 (the Online Age Verification and Child Safety Act); Credit card and payment network issues related to the regulation of Internet gambling, including H.R. 2266 (the Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act), H.R. 2267 (the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act), and H.R. 2268 (the Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act); Issues related to payment system supervision, including H.R. 3996 (the Payment, Clearing, and Settlement Supervision Act); Market access issues in global markets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

3rd Quarter, 2009

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 19, 2009. Original Filing: 300213714.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to the regulation of consumer financial products, including S. 566 (the Financial Product Safety Commission Act) and H.R. 1705 (companion legislation to S. 566), and H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act; Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, and card issuer practices, including H.R. 2382 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act), H.R. 2695 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 1212 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), H.R. 1456 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), H.R. 3639, the Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act, and H.R. 3457, the Small Business Credit Card Act; Issues pertaining to data security, security breach notification, and mitigation of harm resulting from security breaches, including H.R. 2221 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), S. 139 (the Data Breach Notification Act), S. 1070 (a bill to establish the Small Business Information Security Task Force), and S. 1490, the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act; Issues related to the use of payment cards in connection with the purchase of prescription medications over the Internet, including provisions in S. 525 (the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act) and H.R. 1298 (companion legislation to S. 525); Issues related to the use of payment cards in connection with the purchase of prescription medications over the Internet, including provisions in S. 525 (the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act) and H.R. 1298 (companion legislation to S. 525); Issues related to the regulation of Internet gambling, including H.R. 2266 (the Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act), H.R. 2267 (the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act), and H.R. 2268 (the Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act); and, Market access issues in global markets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

2nd Quarter, 2009

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 27, 2009. Original Filing: 300195693.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues related to the regulation of consumer financial products, including S. 566 (the Financial Product Safety Commission Act) and H.R. 1705 (companion legislation to S. 566); Issues involving payment cards, interchange fees, and card issuer practices, including H.R. 2382 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act), H.R. 2695 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 1212 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 414 (the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act), H.R. 627 (the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act), S. 325 (the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act), S. 392 (the Credit Card Reform Act), S. 399 (the Universal Default Prohibition Act), H.R. 1456 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), H.R. 1608 (the Protecting Consumers from Unreasonable Credit Rates Act) and S. 500 (companion legislation to H.R. 1608), H.R. 1610 (the Interest Rate Equity Act), H.R. 2007 (the American Credit Card Reform Act), S. 710 (the Fair Gift Card Act), S. 165 (the Student Credit Card Protection Act), S. 900 (the Credit Card Safety Star Act), and provisions in H.R. 3170 (the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act); Issues pertaining to data security, security breach notification, and mitigation of harm resulting from security breaches, including H.R. 2221 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), S. 139 (the Data Breach Notification Act), and S. 1070 (a bill to establish the Small Business Information Security Task Force); Issues involving the bankruptcy code, including S. 257 (the Consumer Credit Fairness Act); Issues related to federal agency enforcement authority, including H.R. 2309 (the Consumer Credit and Debt Protection Act); and market access issues in global markets. Issues related to the use of payment cards in connection with the purchase of prescription medications over the Internet, including provisions in S. 525 (the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act) and H.R. 1298 (companion legislation to S. 525); Issues related to the regulation of Internet gambling, including H.R. 2266 (the Reasonable Prudence in Regulation Act), H.R. 2267 (the Internet Gambling Regulation, Consumer Protection, and Enforcement Act), and H.R. 2268 (the Internet Gambling Regulation and Tax Enforcement Act);

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

1st Quarter, 2009

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300163717.xml

Lobbying Issues

Issues involving interchange fees and card issuer practices, including provisions in S. 414 (the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act), H.R. 627 (the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act), S. 325 (the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act), S. 392 (the Credit Card Reform Act), S. 399 (the Universal Default Prohibition Act), H.R. 1456 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), S. 710 (the Fair Gift Card Act), and S. 165 (the Student Credit Card Protection Act).Issues pertaining to regulations issued pursuant to section 626 of H.R. 1105 (the Omnibus Appropriations Act) regarding enforcement authority; issues related to the regulation of consumer financial products, including S. 566 (the Financial Product Safety Commission Act), and H.R. 1705 (companion legislation to S. 566). Issues pertaining to data security, security breach notification, and mitigation of harm resulting from security breaches, including provisions in S. 139 (the Data Breach Notification Act). Issues related to implementation of the withholding requirements under section 3402(t) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), including H.R. 275 (a bill to repeal section 3402(t) of the Code) and section 1511 of H.R. 1 (the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act). Issues related to the use of payment cards in connection with the purchase of prescription medications over the Internet, including provisions in S. 525 (the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act) and H.R. 1298 (companion legislation to S. 525). Issues related to market access in global markets.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

4th Quarter, 2008

Q4 Report

In Q4, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2009. Original Filing: 300132331.xml

Lobbying Issues

General issues involving interchange fees, including: H.R. 5546 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 3086 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), H.R. 6248 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008), and H.R. 6620 (the Gas Pump Fair Payment Act), S. 3629 (the Consumer Credit Safety Commission Act) and H.R. 7258 (companion legislation to S. 3629); Issues relating to payment card issuer practices, including: provisions in S. 1395 (the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act), H.R. 873 (the Credit Card Payment Fee Act), H.R. 2911 (the Electronic Funds Transfer Equal Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 2146 (the Universal Default Prohibition Act), H.R. 946 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), H.R. 5244 (the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act), S. 2753 (the Credit Card Reform Act), S. 2411 (the Credit Card Safety Star Act), and S. 3252 (the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act); Issues pertaining to data security, customer notification of security breaches, and mitigation of harm resulting from security breaches, including: provisions in S. 1178 (the Identity Theft Prevention Act), S. 239 (the Notification of Risk to Personal Data Act), S. 495 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act), H.R. 958 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), and H.R. 3046 (the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act); Issues related to the use of payment cards in connection with the purchase of prescription medications over the Internet, including: provisions in S. 980 (the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 6353 (companion legislation to S. 980), and S. 1082 (the Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act); Issues relating to the use of payment systems in connection with transactions infringing on intellectual property rights, including: S. 3325 (the Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act) and H.R. 4279 (companion legislation to S. 3325); Issues related to retail theft, including: H.R. 6491 (the Organized Retail Crime Act), and S. 3434 (companion legislation to H.R. 6491).

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3rd Quarter, 2008

Q3 Report

In Q3, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 15, 2008. Original Filing: 300092475.xml

Lobbying Issues

General issues involving interchange fees, including H.R. 5546 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S. 3086 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), H.R. 6248 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008), and H.R. 6620 (the Gas Pump Fair Payment Act).Issues relating to payment card issuer practices, including provisions in S. 1395 (the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act), H.R. 873 (the Credit Card Payment Fee Act), H.R. 2911 (the Electronic Funds Transfer Equal Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 2146 (the Universal Default Prohibition Act), H.R. 946 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), H.R. 5244 (the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act), S. 2753 (the Credit Card Reform Act), and S. 3252 (the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act). Issues pertaining to data security, customer notification of security breaches, and mitigation of harm resulting from security breaches, including provisions in S. 1178 (the Identity Theft Prevention Act), S. 495 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act), H.R. 958 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act), and H.R. 3046 (the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act)

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2nd Quarter, 2008

Q2 Report

In Q2, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2008. Original Filing: 300072370.xml

Lobbying Issues

General issues involving interchange, including H.R. 5546 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), S.3086 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act), and H.R. 6248 (the Credit Card Interchange Fees Act of 2008)Issues relating to payment card issuer practices, including provisions in S. 1395 (the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act), H.R. 873 (the Credit Card Payment Fee Act), H.R. 2911 (the Electronic Funds Transfer Equal Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 2146 (the Universal Default Prohibition Act), H.R. 946 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), H.R. 5244 (the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act); and S. 2753 (the Credit Card Reform Act) Issues pertaining to data security, customer notification of security breaches, and mitigation of harm resulting from security breaches, including provisions in S. 1178 (the Identity Theft Prevention Act), S. 495 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act), and H.R. 958 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act) and H.R. 3046 (the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act) Issues pertaining to proposed Federal Reserve regulations, including the Unfair or Deceptive Acts or Practices and Regulation Z

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1st Quarter, 2008

Q1 Report

In Q1, MASTERCARD Worldwide had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2008. Original Filing: 300044129.xml

Lobbying Issues

General issues involving interchange, including H.R. 5546 (the Credit Card Fair Fee Act). Issues relating to payment card issuer practices, including provisions in S. 1395 (the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act), H.R. 873 (the Credit Card Payment Fee Act), H.R. 2911 (the Electronic Funds Transfer Equal Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 2146 (the Universal Default Prohibition Act), H.R. 946 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act), H.R. 5244 (the Credit Cardholders' Bill of Rights Act); and S. 2753 (the Credit Card Reform Act). Issues pertaining to data security, customer notification of security breaches, and mitigation of harm resulting from security breaches, including provisions in S. 1178 (the Identity Theft Prevention Act), S. 495 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act), and H.R. 958 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act) and H.R. 3046 (the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act).

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0th Quarter, 2007

MM Report

In MM, MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Aug. 7, 2007. Original Filing: 200047293.xml

Lobbying Issues

General issues involving interchange; General issues involving financial literacy; Issues relating to the use of RFID technology; Issues pertaining to data security, customer notification of security breaches, and mitigation of harm resulting from security breaches, including provisions in S. 1178 (the Identity Theft Prevention Act), S. 495 (the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act), and H.R. 958 (the Data Accountability and Trust Act); Issues relating to payment card issuer practices, including provisions in S. 1395 (the Stop Unfair Practices in Credit Cards Act), H.R. 873 (the Credit Card Payment Fee Act), H.R. 2911 (the Electronic Funds Transfer Equal Consumer Protection Act), H.R. 2146 (the Universal Default Prohibition Act), and H.R. 946 (the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act);

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Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate

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