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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 920 Massachusetts Avenue, NW |
Address2 | Suite 500 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Plainsboro |
State | NJ |
Zip Code | 08536 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 284790-12
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6. House ID# 369030000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2018 |
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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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
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: Tricia Brooks |
Date | 1/18/2019 3:38:50 PM |
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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to P.L. 115-52 (H.R. 2430/S. 934) FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017 (Prescription Drug User Fee Act VI); H.R. 1245/S. 469 Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act; H.R. 1776/S.771 Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act; H.R. 4710, the 340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-Net Entities Act (340 PAUSE Act)and other issues related to 340B program
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 |
Brian |
Branton |
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Lauren |
Semeniuk |
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Sarah |
Nordstrom |
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Tricia |
Brooks |
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Al |
Lytton |
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U.S. Representative Renee Ellmers (NC-02) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
General diabetes prevention; medication affordability and access; implementation of P.L. 115-80 (H.R. 309/S. 920) Clinical Care Commission Act; H.R. 1628 American Health Care Act (AHCA) and Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017; World Hemophilia Day; H.R.4978/S. 2410 Chronic Disease Management Act of 2018; Draft legislation related to "Medical Shared Savings for Citizens and Communities to Power Economic Development, Lower Health Care Costs and Expanded Insurance Coverage" i.e. Community Health Savings Accounts (HSAs); Growth Awareness Week 2018
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Brian |
Branton |
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Lauren |
Semeniuk |
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Sarah |
Nordstrom |
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Tricia |
Brooks |
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Amy |
Wotring |
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Al |
Lytton |
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U.S. Representative Renee Ellmers (NC-02) |
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Tricia |
Brooks |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
H.R. 2953/S. 2164 Preventative Health Savings Act (CBO scoring of preventive health); National Diabetes Prevention Program and other CDC diabetes prevention activities in P.L. 115-96 (CR of FY18 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations)and FY19 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations.
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 |
Lauren |
Semeniuk |
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Brian |
Branton |
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Sarah |
Nordstrom |
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Tricia |
Brooks |
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Amy |
Wotring |
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Al |
Lytton |
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U.S. Representative Renee Ellmers (NC-02) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program; diabetes self-management education; H.R. 3124/S. 1299/Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act; H.R. 1953/S. 830 Treat and Reduce Obesity Act; Issues related to Medicare Part D including coverage gap ("donut hole") access and averting catastrophic coverage Out of Pocket (OOP) "cliff"; Protecting Seniors Access to Medicare Act of 2017 and S. 251 Protecting Medicare from Executive Action Act of 2017 (IPAB Repeal); H.R. 1542 Helping Ensure Life- and Limb-Saving Access to Podiatric Physicians Act (HELLPP Act); H.R. 3921 HEALTHY KIDS Act (CHIP Reauthorization; H.R. 5768/S. 3366 Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT)Act of 2018; HR 6639 Diabetic Vision Loss and Blindness Prevention Act of 2018 and related Medicare Physician Fee Schedule diabetes issues; CMS coverage of diabetes technologies/services; virtual Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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 |
Lauren |
Semeniuk |
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Brian |
Branton |
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Sarah |
Nordstrom |
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Tricia |
Brooks |
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Amy |
Wotring |
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Al |
Lytton |
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U.S. Representative Renee Ellmers (NC-02) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
Implementation of P.L. 115-97 (H.R. 1 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC)
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 |
Lauren |
Semeniuk |
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Brian |
Branton |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
2018 Congressional trade agenda generally
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 |
Brian |
Branton |
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Lauren |
Semeniuk |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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
TRICARE pharmacy benefit in P.L. 115-232, the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Lauren |
Semeniuk |
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Brian |
Branton |
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Tricia |
Brooks |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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 VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Insulin pen access
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA)
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 |
Lauren |
Semeniuk |
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Brian |
Branton |
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Tricia |
Brooks |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to lobbying disclosure for US affiliates in H.R.4170/S. 2039 Disclosing Foreign Influence Act and S. 2482 Foreign Agents Registration Amendments Act of 2018, and issues related to inbound investment in H.R. 4311/S.2098 Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act of 2017 (CFIUS 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 |
Lauren |
Semeniuk |
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Brian |
Branton |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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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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