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Read. Follow. Verify.Lobbying Report: A16Z Capital Management (Q2 2026)
Record date · July 20, 2026
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What This Bill Does
A16Z Capital Management, also known as Andreessen Horowitz, reported spending $880,000 on federal lobbying activities during the second quarter of 2026. The firm focused its advocacy on digital asset regulation, artificial intelligence policy, and provisions within the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act.
This report discloses the specific policy areas and federal agencies targeted by a major venture capital firm to influence legislative and regulatory outcomes, including digital asset market structure and AI oversight.
Who It Affects
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A16Z Capital Management LLC
The firm is the registrant and client, directly engaging in federal lobbying to influence policy outcomes.
Digital asset industry participants
The firm's lobbying on market structure and SEC/CFTC oversight directly impacts the regulatory environment for these entities.
Artificial intelligence developers
The firm's advocacy regarding open-source AI and AI policy directly impacts the regulatory framework for these developers.
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Broadening Advocacy Scope
The firm has expanded its lobbying beyond financial services to include aerospace, homeland security, and healthcare, indicating a diversification of policy interests.
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