Adobe Inc. Lobbying Report: Q2 2026
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
Adobe Inc. spent $450,000 in the second quarter of 2026 to influence federal policy on artificial intelligence, copyright law, and government , which directly impacts how these technologies are regulated and funded at the federal level.
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Adobe Inc.
The company is actively seeking to influence federal regulations and legislation that impact its business operations and product development.
Digital Creative Artists
The company is lobbying for intellectual property rights and copyright protections that directly impact the legal rights of digital creators.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Adobe Inc. reported total lobbying expenditures of $450,000 for the second quarter of 2026.
- The company lobbied in support of H.R. 9112 (CREATOR Act), H.R. 6571 (REAL Act), and H.R. 8479 (Protecting Consumers from Deceptive AI Act).
- Lobbying efforts focused on artificial intelligence regulation, including AI labeling, content provenance, and transparency in political advertisements.
- The company engaged with federal agencies regarding IT modernization, digital service delivery, and government website accessibility.
- Adobe lobbied on defense-related issues, including the FY 2026 defense budget and the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.
- The company advocated for intellectual property rights for digital creative artists and copyright enforcement related to AI-enabled workflows.
- Lobbying activities included discussions on antitrust, competition, and workplace issues related to AI.
- Adobe monitored and engaged with appropriations bills for FY 2027, including Commerce, Justice, Science, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education.
- The company lobbied on consumer safety issues, specifically regarding online subscription policies and FTC rulemaking.
- The report lists over 20 individual lobbyists who represented Adobe during this period.
Why It Matters
Adobe Inc. spent $450,000 in the second quarter of 2026 to influence federal policy on artificial intelligence, copyright law, and government , which directly impacts how these technologies are regulated and funded at the federal level.
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News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
ADOBE INC
2026
“IT Modernization and Digital Service delivery issues; Digital Service Delivery IT Acquisition, and Content Authenticity and digital provenance issues; Content Authenticity Initiative (CAI); artificial intelligence; content provenance; privacy; technology in and competition issues; AI innovation and the economy; Content provenance and AI Labelling; IT modernization; Support for H.R. 9112 - CREATOR Act”
Discoveries
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Focus on AI Transparency
The report shows a heavy emphasis on AI labeling and content provenance, indicating a strategic push by Adobe to shape federal AI transparency standards.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance60How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz30Current news / social attention level
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