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SHOP: third_quarter 2026 lobbying report

Issues related to the impact of tariffs and changes to the de minimis exemption on small businesses. Issues related to the growth of independent small businesses in the digital economy. Issues related to online government resources for small businesses, including support for the One Stop Shop for Small Business Licensing Act. Issues related to supporting AI usage by small businesses. Issues related to modernizing small business grants and mentoring to promote a greater focus on e-commerce. Issues related to combating online sale of counterfeit goods. Support for the Combatting Organized Retail

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Oct 21, 2026, 2:48 PM EDT
Event / period date
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Collected
Nov 12, 2026, 1:28 AM EST

Why this is connected

Exact legal-name match: SHOPIFY INC. (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1594805/).

Reported lobbying amounts

Expenses: $180,000.00

These are different reporting measures. They are not added together or treated as spending on one particular bill.

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