Meta Platforms has announced plans to invest $65 million during the 2026 election cycle to support state-level politicians aligned with the technology industry's policy agenda. The commitment represents the company's largest political expenditure to date and reflects growing corporate efforts to shape regulatory environments at the state level.
To execute this strategy, Meta established two new political action committees: Forge the Future Project targeting Republican candidates and Making Our Tomorrow focused on Democratic candidates. The dual-PAC approach enables the company to maintain relationships across both parties while advancing legislation favorable to artificial intelligence development and deployment.
The initiative appears strategically timed given regulatory pressures in key states where Meta operates data centers, including Texas and Illinois. By supporting receptive lawmakers, Meta aims to preempt restrictive AI legislation and foster policy environments conducive to continued technology investment and expansion in these jurisdictions.