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1st Quarter - Report · 2026

Filing UUID: 749cfa9c-38a5-48b2-9972-c5a1e355d1b6
Type: Q1 — 1st Quarter - Report
Period: first_quarter
Year: 2026
Posted: 2026-04-20 17:26:16
Income (reported): $50,000
Expenses (reported): —
Filing document: Open on lda.senate.gov

Registrant (lobbying firm)

INVARIANT LLC

Government relations firm

Contact: LAURA JOSHUA
Phone: +1 202-628-8952
Address: zip:20005, city:Washington, state:DC, street:740 15th ST NW 5th Floor

Client

SHOPIFY INC.

Commerce platform

State: ON
Country: CA
Effective date: 2022-04-01

Issues lobbied + lobbyists (7)

`CSP` — Consumer Issues/Safety/Products

Monitor issues related to data privacy and security on online platforms, including the Kids Online Safety Act (S.1748); and the Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S.836).

Lobbyists:

ERIC ROSEN
mr JOEL SCOTT RICHARD
JENNIFER HAYNES

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

`SMB` — Small Business

Educate policymakers on issues related to the growth of small businesses in the digital economy. Support the One Stop Shop for Small Business Licensing Act (S.1786).

Lobbyists:

ERIC ROSEN
mr JOEL SCOTT RICHARD
JENNIFER HAYNES

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

`FIN` — Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities

Monitor issues related to the use of digital assets and blockchain technology, and monitor credit card payment legislation, including the Credit Card Competition Act draft.

Lobbyists:

mr JOEL SCOTT RICHARD
JENNIFER HAYNES

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

`UNM` — Unemployment

Monitor potential improvements to the Self-Employment Assistance program, including H.R.6431, the New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency (NO BOSS) Act.

Lobbyists:

mr JOEL SCOTT RICHARD
JENNIFER HAYNES

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

`CPI` — Computer Industry

Educate Members regarding accessibility standards for website design; educate Members regarding artificial intelligence and its benefits for small businesses.

Lobbyists:

mr JOEL SCOTT RICHARD
JENNIFER HAYNES

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

`TRD` — Trade (domestic/foreign)

Monitor for issues related to de minimis threshold and tariffs.

Lobbyists:

JENNIFER HAYNES

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

`TAX` — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Monitor tax policy developments and the impact on small businesses.

Lobbyists:

mr JOEL SCOTT RICHARD
JENNIFER HAYNES

Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

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