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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW, #725 |
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| City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 9204-12
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6. House ID# 335890000
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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 | |
11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
| INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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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. | ||||||||
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Daniel Casserly, VP and Head Federal Government Affairs |
Date | 01/21/2014 |
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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Gene Therapy
Personalized Medicine
Section 9008 of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Dextromethorphan - Age Restrictions - Controlling bulk shipments - PACT Act
Pseudoephedrine - Promote e-tracking; oppose Rx legislation
FSA/HSA - Support reinstating coverage of OTC products
Enhance supply and shipping parameters for beta-Propiolactone
HR 351/S 351 - Medicine Decisions Act of 2011 (IPAB)
340B Drug Discount Program
Dual Eligibles Program
Drug Distribution Security (Track & Trace)
Certified Importer Program
MDUFA (Medical Device User Fee Act) Implementation
Medical Device Tax Repeal
Drug Importation
Limitations on lawful use of caffeine
Reimbursement for medical devices
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
Daniel |
Casserly |
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Shawn |
O'Neail |
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Brenda |
Luckritz |
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David |
Drake |
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Katherine |
Solon |
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Sarah |
Haller |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Novartis AG to the degree that public policies, either laws or regulations, commercially benefit Novartis Corporation, so too Novartis AG, as its parent, will benefit.
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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Free Trade Agreements:
- Intellectual Property Provisions - Free Trade Agreements
Access to Medicines
Global Health Issues
India IP
Trans-Pacific Partnership FTA
Sub-standards Medicines
Quality of Medicines
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), State - Dept of (DOS), Commerce - Dept of (DOC)
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 |
Sarah |
Haller |
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Shawn |
O'Neail |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Novartis AG to the degree that public policies, either laws or regulations, commercially benefit Novartis Corporation, so too Novartis AG, as its parent, will benefit.
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
Pandemic Influenza Funding
FDA Appropriations funding for Generic Drugs
Certified Importer Program (CIP)
FY 2013 - Labor HHS Appropriations Bill
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
Daniel |
Casserly |
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Shawn |
O'Neail |
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Brenda |
Luckritz |
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David |
Drake |
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Katherine |
Solon |
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Sarah |
Haller |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Novartis AG to the degree that public policies, either laws or regulations, commercially benefit Novartis Corporation, so too Novartis AG, as its parent, will benefit.
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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Access to Life Saving Medicines Act
Provide Medicare Part B Coverage for Vaccines Covered under Part D
Medicaid Coverage of Vaccines
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
Daniel |
Casserly |
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Shawn |
O'Neail |
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Brenda |
Luckritz |
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David |
Drake |
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Katherine |
Solon |
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Sarah |
Haller |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Novartis AG to the degree that public policies, either laws or regulations, commercially benefit Novartis Corporation, so too Novartis AG, as its parent, will benefit.
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
Orphan Drug Tax Credit
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
Daniel |
Casserly |
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Shawn |
O'Neail |
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Brenda |
Luckritz |
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David |
Drake |
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Katherine |
Solon |
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Sarah |
Haller |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Novartis AG to the degree that public policies, either laws or regulations, commercially benefit Novartis Corporation, so too Novartis AG, as its parent, will benefit.
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 ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Animal Drug User Fee Re-authorization (ADUFA)
HR 1150 - Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2013
Oppose legislation detrimental to strong vet/pet/client relationship
Drug compounding (animal)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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 |
Brenda |
Luckritz |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Novartis AG to the degree that public policies, either laws or regulations, commercially benefit Novartis Corporation, so too Novartis AG, as its parent, will benefit.
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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22. New General description of client’s business or activities
LOBBYIST UPDATE
23. Name of each previously reported individual who is no longer expected to act as a lobbyist for the client
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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)
Internet Address:
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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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