Investigation Timeline
Key events from DCA's creation through state law signings and the ongoing investigation.
Meta Lobbying Ramp-Up
Meta spends $19M annually on federal lobbying. Groundwork laid for state-level ASAA campaigns.
Lobbying Hits $24M
Federal lobbying spend jumps to $24M. Meta retains 40+ lobbying firms. State operations expand.
DCA Domain Registered
digitalchildhoodalliance.org registered via GoDaddy. Fully functional advocacy website live within 24 hours, pre-loaded with ASAA talking points.
DCA Public Launch
Digital Childhood Alliance launches publicly with "50+ child advocacy groups." PR Newswire announcement. Heritage Foundation and NCOSE testimonials featured.
Utah SB-142 Signed
First ASAA law in the nation. 77 days from DCA domain registration to law. Todd Weiler sponsors; DCA serves as policy intermediary.
Stefanski Testifies Under Oath
DCA Executive Director Casey Stefanski admits receiving tech company funding at Louisiana Senate Commerce Committee hearing but refuses to name donors.
Texas SB 2420 Signed & Federal Bill Introduced
Texas passes ASAA. Rep. John James (R-MI) and Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) introduce federal ASAA (H.R. 3149/S. 1586).
Meta Employee Contributes to ASAA Sponsor
Jake Levine (Meta Product Manager) contributes $1,175 to Colorado ASAA sponsor Matt Ball. Google and Pinterest employees also contribute.
Louisiana HB-570 Signed
Passes 99-0 with 12 Meta lobbyists deployed. Meta lobbyist drafted the original bill language. Conference committee adds developer provisions via Morris amendment.
Bloomberg Exposes Meta-DCA Link
Bloomberg reporters confirm Meta covertly funds DCA. Insurance Journal publishes the funding connection.
Record $26.3M Federal Lobbying
Meta breaks all-time lobbying record, exceeding Lockheed Martin and Boeing. LD-2 filings explicitly list ASAA as a lobbied bill.
Texas ASAA Paused by Federal Judge
Federal judge pauses Texas SB 2420 enforcement. Forge the Future super PAC spends $1.3M ahead of March 2026 primaries.
~17 States Considering ASAA
Kansas, South Carolina, Ohio, Georgia, Florida and more introduce or consider ASAA bills. Investigation reaches 283 documented findings with 9 open hypotheses.