U.S. Public Policy

Google’s goal in Washington, D.C., is simple: Defend the Internet as a free and open platform for information, communication, and innovation.

With that mission in mind, our team is focused on key issues like Open Internet and broadband access, privacy, security, intellectual property, freedom of expression, competition, and clean energy.

We want our users to know what we’re saying and why, and to help us refine and improve our policy positions. We publish the Google Public Policy Blog, tweet, and invite people to participate in our series of Google D.C. Talks.

The Internet policy world is evolving quickly, and new issues seem to arise each day. We aim to be a voice for our users in public policy debates and make sure that the Internet continues to flourish.

Google’s economic impact

Google generated $54 billion of economic activity for American businesses, website publishers and non-profits in 2009. Download our Economic Impact report to learn more.