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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
| Address1 | 405 Kirkland Hall |
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| City | Nashville |
State | TN |
Zip Code | 37240 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 39861-24
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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
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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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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: Beth A. Fortune, Vice Chancellor for Public 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 AVI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Issues related to renewing license for LifeFlight aircraft
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 |
Alex |
Currie |
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Assoc. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Rel |
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.J.Res. 59, the Bipartisan Budget Act provisions related to the budget conference agreement, funding outlook for FY 14 and 15, the need to reduce or replace sequester and to prioritize federal investments in science and engineering research and education
FY 14 appropriations funding priorities for the University including NIH, NSF, NASA, DOD research, DOE Office of Science and ARPA-E, NEH, federal student aid, and Institute for Education Sciences
H.R. 2609/S. 1245, the FY 14 Energy-Water Appropriations bill provisions related to DOEs Office of Science and ARPA-E.
H.R. xxxx/S. xxx, the FY 14 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act provisions related to federal student aid (Pell Grants, work-study, SEOG grants and GANN), international education, NIH and biomedical research
H.R. 2787/S.1329, the FY 14 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act provisions related to funding for NSF and NASA as well as STEM education
H.R.2397/ S.1429, the FY 14 Defense Appropriations Act - provisions related to defense-funded science and engineering research
Issues related to FY 14 appropriations for science and engineering research and education at agencies including NIH, DOD, DOE, ED (research and student aid), NSF, NASA and NEH
Issues related to the FY 13 sequester as it impacts science and engineering research and education
Issues related to the impact of sequestration and deficit reduction efforts on programs that impact academic medical centers, including GME
Issues around federal funding for social and behavioral research
Issues around funding for STEM education programs
Issues around outlook for science research funding in FY 15
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 |
Christina |
West |
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Asst. V/C, Vanderbilt University Federal Relations |
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Alex |
Currie |
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Assoc. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Rel |
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Margie |
Glick |
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Asst. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Relat |
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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act provisions related to implementation of the America Invents Act (P.L. 112-29) including the grace period and patent litigation reform
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 |
Christina |
West |
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Asst. V/C, Vanderbilt University Federal Relations |
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Alex |
Currie |
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Assoc. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Rel |
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Margie |
Glick |
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Asst. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Relat |
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
H.R.2397/ S.1429, the FY 14 Defense Appropriations Act issues related to basic and applied (6.1, 6.2, and 6.3) research at DOD
H.R. 1960/S. 1197, the FY 14 National Defense Authorization Act - issues related to basic and applied (6.1, 6.2, and 6.3) research at DOD and future funding trends for defense S&T; inclusion of proof of concept center language
Issues related to impact of budget cuts on DOD funded research and science & technology in general and the outlook for future funding, particularly in FY 15
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 |
Christina |
West |
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Asst. V/C, Vanderbilt University Federal Relations |
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Margie |
Glick |
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Asst. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Relat |
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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. xxxx, the Education Sciences Research Act issues around the reauthorization of the Institute of Education Sciences.
H.R. 3694, the Net Price Calculator Improvement Act provisions related to the Net Price Calculator
Issues related to accreditation, student financial aid, consumer disclosure, state authorization, affordability, accountability, gainful employment and other issues related to the upcoming reauthorization of the Higher Education Act.
Issues related to the FY 14 budget conference agreement with respect to support for education and the impact of the sequester on institutions of higher education
Issues related to the National Endowment for the Humanities and their impact on communities
Provisions of the Administrations proposed college ratings system and college pipeline initiative
General issues around the administrations proposed STEM reorganization and consolidation proposal
General issues related to international education
Issues related to FY 14 and 15 funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities
Issues related to tuition support and loan forgiveness program for advanced practice nursing students
Issues related to potential processing changes for veterans benefiting from the Post 9/11 GI 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 |
Christina |
West |
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Asst. V/C, Vanderbilt University Federal Relations |
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Alex |
Currie |
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Assoc. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Rel |
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Margie |
Glick |
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Asst. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Relat |
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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
General issues around promoting energy efficiency on university campuses
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 |
Margie |
Glick |
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Asst. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Relat |
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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3316, the GRANT Act - provisions related to potential disclosure requirements
S. 994/H.R. 2061, the DATA Act provisions related to streamlining some federal regulations and establishing a pilot program for federal reporting requirements; provisions related to potential offsets
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 |
Christina |
West |
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Asst. V/C, Vanderbilt University Federal Relations |
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Alex |
Currie |
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Assoc. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Rel |
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Margie |
Glick |
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Asst. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Relat |
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
Issues around the impact of the Affordable Care Act on Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
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 |
Alex |
Currie |
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Assoc. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Rel |
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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
General priorities within immigration reform including high-skilled immigration; provisions related to international students, residents and scholars at universities; and additional immigration-related regulations and fees
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 |
Christina |
West |
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Asst. V/C, Vanderbilt University Federal Relations |
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Alex |
Currie |
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Assoc. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Rel |
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Margie |
Glick |
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Asst. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Relat |
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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. xxxx/S. xxx, the FY 14 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act provisions around support for biomedical research, particularly at NIH.
Issues related to biomedical research funding in the FY 14 appropriations process
Issues related to funding opportunities through PCORI
Issues related to nursing research funded by NIH
Issues related to a GAO report on NIH indirect costs
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 |
Christina |
West |
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Asst. V/C, Vanderbilt University Federal Relations |
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Alex |
Currie |
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Assoc. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Rel |
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
General provisions related to Tennessees Medicaid DSH program
General provisions related to Medicare/Medicaid cuts to VUMC
Issues related to potential offsets for SGR reform and short-term patch for SGR
Issues related to HOPD payments
Issues related to CMS Two Midnights Rule
Issues related to proposed Medicare/Medicaid provider cuts
H.R. 3796, the Comprehensive Care Payment Innovation Act provisions related to Medicare bundled payments
H.J.Res. 59, the Bipartisan Budget Act provisions related to the budget agreement and 3-month SGR patch, particularly the extension of 2% Medicare cut for 2 years
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 |
Christina |
West |
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Asst. V/C, Vanderbilt University Federal Relations |
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Alex |
Currie |
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Assoc. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Rel |
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 SCI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2609/S. 1245, the FY 14 Energy-Water Appropriations Act provisions related to research funding at the Dept. of Energys Office of Science and ARPA-E
H.R. 2787/S. 1329, the FY 14 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act provisions related to funding for NSF and NASA as well as STEM education
H.R. 2397/S. 1429, the FY 14 Defense Appropriations Act provisions related to DOD-funded science and engineering research
H.R. 2981, the TRANSFER Act provisions related to proof of concept centers and inclusion in the Defense Authorization Act
S. 350/HR. 708, the FASTR Act provisions related to open access requirements for federally-funded research
HR. xxxx, the Enabling Innovation for Science, Technology, and Energy (EINSTEIN) in America Act - provisions related to reauthorization of the Dept. of Energys Office of Science and exclusion of ARPA-E
H.R. xxxx, the High Quality Research Act provisions related to the legislations impact on social and behavioral science research
S. xxx, the America COMPETES Act provisions related to the Dept. of Energy title of the Senate bill
S. xxx /H.R. xxxx, the Frontiers in Innovative Research, Science, and Technology (FIRST) Act provisions related to the reauthorization of NSF, NIST, OSTP, stem education programs and other provisions
H.R. 3580, Americas Focus Act provisions related to funding for research
General provisions related to science and engineering research at NSF, DOE, DOD, NASA STEM education and behavioral and social science research.
General principles related to the reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act
Issues related to the FY 14 budget conference agreement with respect to support for science and engineering research
Issues related to the impact of the FY 13 sequester on science and engineering research and education
General issues around the administrations proposed STEM reorganization and consolidation proposal
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 |
Christina |
West |
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Asst. V/C, Vanderbilt University Federal Relations |
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Alex |
Currie |
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Assoc. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Rel |
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Margie |
Glick |
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Asst. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Relat |
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
Tax reform provisions including education tax benefits, charitable contributions and tax-exempt financing
H.R. 3393, the Student and Family Tax Simplification Act provisions related to tax credits for higher education including undergraduate and graduate students
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 |
Christina |
West |
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Asst. V/C, Vanderbilt University Federal Relations |
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Margie |
Glick |
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Asst. Director, Vanderbilt University Federal Relat |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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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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