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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 425 THIRD STREET, SW |
Address2 | SUITE 875 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20024 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 290137-12
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6. House ID# 371570000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Chris Swonger |
Date | 7/19/2013 9:25:55 AM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
CBRE Technology detection solutions for the Department of Defense; H.R.1960,S.1197, National Defense Authorization Act FY14; H.R.2397, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, FY14; Detection and identification initiatives, NGREA funding
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Guard, Defense - Dept of (DOD)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Kevin |
Schmidt |
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Elizabeth |
Pressnell-Hessenius |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Smiths Group plc -- the parent company of the registrant has interest in all activities of the registrant
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1203/H.R.2195, Medicare Home Infusion Therapy Coverage Act; H.R.436, Protect Medical Innovation Act; S.232, Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Chris |
Swonger |
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Kevin |
Schmidt |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Smiths Group plc -- the parent company of the registrant has interest in all activities of the registrant
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Aviation security solutions, detection technologies, and border detection technologies for TSA, DNDO, CBP and S&T; AIT; International standards for aviation security; Mass transit security; CBRNE; Border security solutions; State and Local Grants funding; Urban Area Security Initiative funding; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY2014; Funding for homeland security technologies; H.R.2348, EMP Weapons Accountability Act, Detection and Identification issues; H.R.2217, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY2014, Acquisition issues; and TSA funding issues
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Elizabeth |
Pressnell-Hessenius |
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Chris |
Swonger |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Smiths Group plc. -- the parent company of the registrant has interest in all activities of the registrant
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Aviation Security solutions and detection technologies for TSA; International standards for aviation security; H.R. 2217, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY2014
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Elizabeth |
Pressnell-Hessenius |
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Chris |
Swonger |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Smiths Group plc. -- the parent company of the registrant has interest in all activities of the registrant
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Funding for the Department of Homeland Security CBRNE detection technology acquisitions; Mass transit and aviation security funding; State and Local Grants funding; Funding for homeland security technologies; H.R.2217, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY2014, Acquisition issues; and Transportation Security Administration
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Elizabeth |
Pressnell-Hessenius |
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Chris |
Swonger |
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Kevin |
Schmidt |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Smiths Group plc. -- the parent company of the registrant has interest in all activities of the registrant
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
International tax issues, Issues related to tax reform; Repeal of medical device tax
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Chris |
Swonger |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Smiths Group plc. -- the parent company of the registrant has interest in all activities of the registrant
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code MAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to manufacturing and taxes
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Chris |
Swonger |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Smiths Group plc. -- the parent company of the registrant has interest in all activities of the registrant
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Tort reform
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Chris |
Swonger |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Smiths Group plc. -- the parent company of the registrant has interest in all activities of the registrant
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
24. General lobbying issue that no longer pertains
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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