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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1455 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NW |
Address2 | SUITE 925 |
City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 66716-12
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2014 |
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. | ||||||||
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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 |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: STEVEN N. LAPIERRE |
Date | 7/16/2014 4:54:40 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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.232 - Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act - repeals the 2.3% excise tax medical devices
H.R. 523 - Protect Medical Innovation Act - repeals the 2.3% excise tax medical devices
H.R. 905 - Research and Development Tax Credit Extension Act of 2013 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) make permanent the tax credit for increasing research activities, (2) increase the rate of the alternative simplified research tax credit
H.R. 1295 - Medical Device Tax Elimination Act - Extends and enhances R&P tax credit
H.R. 905 - Research and Develpment Tax Credit Extension Act of 2013
Comprehensive/Corporate tax reform Chairman's W&M Discussion Draft - Including lower corporate tax rate, research credit transition and base erosion
Tax Reform Act of 2014 - A comprehensive bill to reform the nation's tax system.
Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act - A bill to extend a number of lapsed tax provision.
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 |
Brenda |
Becker |
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Steven |
LaPierre |
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Kristen |
Hedstrom |
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Christopher |
Timmerman |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Public Law 112-144 - Implementation Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act FDASIA
H.R. 1919 - Safeguarding Pharmaceuticals Act of 2013 - Track and Trace Pedigree Program
S. 957 - Drug Supply Chain Security Act - Track and Trace Pedigree Program
H.R. 3204 - Drug Quality & Security Act - Became Public Law 113-54 - Track and Trace Pedigree Program
Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) - Implementation of UDI Rule
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 |
Brenda |
Becker |
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Steven |
LaPierre |
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Kristen |
Hedstrom |
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Christopher |
Timmerman |
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 358 - STEM Master Teach Corps Act of 2013 - to promote STEM education
H.R. 1243 - Innovation Inspiration School Grant Program Act - to promote STEM education
H.R. 1089 - Stepping up to STEM Act of 2013 - to promote STEM education
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 |
Kristen |
Hedstrom |
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Steven |
LaPierre |
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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. 933 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 - Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's Center for Device and Radiological Health (CDRH) evaluation of medical technology -- In particular have been working on permanent relief of 5% sequestration of user fees
H.J. Res 59 - Continuing Appropriations Resolution - Specifically provisions providing appropriations for the FDA's Center for Device and Radiological Health (CDRH) evaluation of medical technology
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 |
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LaPierre |
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Kristen |
Hedstrom |
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Christopher |
Timmerman |
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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 CPI
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 624 - CyberIntelligence Sharing & Protection Act (CISPA) of 2013 - A bill to promote Industry and Government sharing of cyber intelligence
S. 1788 - Digital Trade Act of 2013 - A bill to promote internet enabled commerce and digital trade.
H.R. 3696 - National Cyber Security & Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2013 - A bill to make improvements regarding cyber security and critical Infrastructure protection
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 |
Brenda |
Becker |
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Steven |
LaPierre |
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Kristen |
Hedstrom |
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Christopher |
Timmerman |
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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 CPT
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2024 - End Anonymous Patents Act -- A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits
H.R. 845 - Saving High Tech Innovations from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013 - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits
S. 1013 - Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013 - (Cornyn) A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits
S. 866 - Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013 - A bill to make improvements to the transitional program covered business method patents
H.R. 3309 - (Goodlatte) "Innovation Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits
H.R. 3349 - (Conyers) "Innovation Protection Act" - A bill to end frivolous Patent lawsuits
H.R. 2766 - (Issa, Chu) "STOP Act" - To make improvements to the transitional program for covered business method patents
S. 1720 - (Leahy-Lee) - "America Invents Act" - A bill to promote transparency in patent ownership and make other improvements to the patent system.
S. 2267 - A bill to establish a Federal Civil Cause of Action for Trade Secret Misappropriation
S. 1770 - A bill to provide civil liability for Trade Secret Misappropriation in certain circumstances
Whitehouse/Graham Discussion Draft - A bill to increase penalties for Trade Secret Misappropriation
TROL Act - Clarifies the FTC act to allow the agency and state attorney's general to bring actions to stop abusive and bad faith patent demand letters
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 |
Kristen |
Hedstrom |
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Steven |
LaPierre |
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Christopher |
Timmerman |
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Paul |
Barry |
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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
VHA Directive 2009-053 - Pain Care Re-Authorization Directive - work for increased Veteran access to pain specialists, and alternative treatments in the VA
VA Vendor Credentialing - Establishing a National Credentialing System for the VA
S.2450/H.R. 4810 - Bills to allow Veterans access to healthcare from non-VA facilities if unable to receive care from the VA in a timely manner
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 |
Brenda |
Becker |
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Steven |
LaPierre |
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Kristen |
Hedstrom |
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Christopher |
Timmerman |
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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
TPA - Working to secure passage of the Trade Promotion Authority to expedite pending and future trade agreements, such as TPP and T-TIP
TPP - Supporting the passage of Transpacific Partnership for greater regulatory harmonization/convergence across Asia-Pacific country members, and to include transparency and procedural fairness provisions with the agreement
T-TIP - Supporting the passage of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership agreement for greater regulatory harmonization/convergence of product approvals and registration
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 |
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Barry |
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LaPierre |
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Kristen |
Hedstrom |
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 744 - The Border Security Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act - Immigration 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
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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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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