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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Zip Code | 20004 |
Country | USA |
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2011 |
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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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: Ronald F. Docksai, Ph.D. Vice President Federal Government Relations |
Date | 10/20/2011 |
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011; (Provisions related to NPDES permits.)
HR 23/HR 1249 America Invents Act; (Provisions related to false markings and other provisions that could affect agriculture.)
HR 2112 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; (Provisions related to agriculture research and USDA funding and any provisions that could affect biotech regulations.)
HR 2584 Appropriations Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; (Provisions related to funding for agriculture, EPA, NPDES Permits and pesticide fees.)
Regulatory Biotech Issues (No Bill Numbers); (Provisions in proposed regulations regarding the approval of biotech traits and all other issues related to biotech regulations, including APHIS part 340 regs.)
ESA Issues (No Bill); (NMFS Biological opinions - Discussions on National Marine Fisheries biological Opinions and their potential affects on agriculture and the need for a resolution to the consultation process.)
Spray Drift (No Bill Number); (Discussions on proposed EPA guidance for pesticide label language on preventing spray drift.)
Bee Health (No Bill Numbers); (Discussions on EPA regulatory actions involving pollinator protection and bee health.)
PRIA (No Bill Number); (Discussions on EPA regarding reauthorization of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA).)
Farm Bill; (Discussions on provisions related to the funding of the next farm bill, including safety net programs, research and conservation; Discussions on provisions related to commodity programs, conservation, insurance and funding.)
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 |
Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 965/S 1211 The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of hum and animal diseases; (Title II; general provisions in the bill.)
S 1053 Veterinary Services Investment Act; (General support of the 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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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 ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 525 Veterinary Public Health Amendments Act: an act to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health; (General provisions of the bill.)
HR 1406 Fairness to Pet Owners Act 2011; (General provisions requiring veterinary prescribing.)
HR 1733/S 886 Interstate Horseracing Act 2011; (Definition of performance medicines in Sec. 9)
S 518 Veterinary Loan Repayment Program; (In support for legislation.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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
HR 2112 FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; (General provisions of the bill related to animal drugs and biologics.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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
HR 2112 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; (Provisions related to agriculture research and USDA funding and any provisions that could affect biotech regulations; Provisions related to agriculture and farm bill programs.)
HR 2584 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; (Provisions related to funding
for agriculture, EPA, NPDES Permits and pesticide fees.)
HR 2017 Homeland Security Appropriations for FY 2012; (Provisions related to extension of the CFATS program.)
HR 2584 Appropriations Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2012; (Provisions related to funding for agriculture, EPA, NPDES Permits and pesticide fees.)
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 |
Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 847 Safe Chemicals Act of 2011: A bill to modernize and extend the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976; (All provisions related to safety standard, testing, rules, listing, manufacturing, distribution and product stewardship.)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 901/HR 908/HR 916/S 473 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011; (Provisions related to extension of CFATS.)
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 |
Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1610 To provide end use exemptions from certain provisions of the commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes; (Provisions related to legally reaffirming rights of derivatives' end users.)
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 |
Ronald F. |
Docksai |
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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
HR 1249/S 23 America Invents Act; (Provisions related to false markings, and other provisions that could affect agriculture; provisions related to patent reform; provisions related to first to file, fees and prior user rights.)
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 |
Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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Robert D. |
Thomas |
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Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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Ronald F. |
Docksai |
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 840 Safe Exploration coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy Act of the SECURE Act: Expedites drilling for oil or natural gas, if already permitted by the Minerals Management Service before May 3, 2010. Eliminates need for review the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulations and Enforcement; and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or any other similar statues such as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972; (All provisions related to
off-shore drilling and exploration.)
S 352 American Energy Independence and Security Act of 2011: A bill to allow leases and exploration of oil and gas from the coastal plain; (All provisions related to increased supply of natural gas.)
S 1000 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011: A bill to enact a national energy efficiency strategy; (All provisions related to energy efficiency.)
S 937 American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011: A bill to ease pain at the pump and encourage alternative fuels; (all provisions pertaining to energy efficiency.)
S 963 Reducing Federal Energy Dollars Act of 2011: A bill to reduce energy costs, improve energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy by Federal agencies, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to energy efficiency.)
S 629 A bill to improve hydropower, and for other purposes; (All provisions related to the advancement of alternative energy.)
S 398 A bill to increase energy efficiency and other purposes: The bill would reduce regulatory burden on appliance manufacturers, create energy and water savings and reduce the environmental impacts of energy production; (All provisions related to enhancing energy efficiency.)
S. 630 A bill to promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy research and development, and for other purposes; (All provisions related to advancement of alternative energy.)
S 631 A bill to extend certain Federal benefits and income tax provisions to energy generated by hydropower resources; (All provisions related to provision of incentives for alternative power.)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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 518 Veterinary Loan Repayment Program; (In support of legislation.)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act: A bill to delay for 2 years, implementation of EPA's regulatory program on greenhouse gases; (All provisions related to greenhouse gas regulations.)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 432S 136 Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2011: A bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-a in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A containing products.)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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
HR 436/HR 488/HR 734/S 17/S 262 Medical Device Tax Repeal; (Provisions related to entire bill.)
HR 4/HR 60/HR 144/HR 584/HR 705/S 18/S 72 The Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011; (Provisions related to the 1099 repeal.)
S 365 Balanced budge Control Act of 2011; (Sections pertaining to healthcare expenditures, Medicare Part D drug benefits.)
Combat Meth Epidemic Act of 2005; (Sections pertaining to electronic reporting and stop sale.)
HR 2245 The Preserving Access to Life Saving Medications Act of 2011; (Drug shortage issues, those issues related to FDA, PDUFA IV and Energy & Commerce hearings on 9/23/11)
Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Bill draft; (sections relating to efforts to defund PPACA.)
HR141/HR 145/HR 215/HR 429, HR 636/S 16/S 193 To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; (Provisions related to Health Care Reform repeal.)
HR 965/S 1211 The Federal food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases.)
HR 432/S 136 ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2011: A bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-A in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A.)
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 |
Robert D. |
Thomas |
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Thomas B. |
Lilburn |
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Julie |
Corcoran |
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Ronald F. |
Docksai |
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Donna |
Stephens |
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Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 901/HR 908/HR 916/S 473 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011; (Provisions related to extension of CFATS.)
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 |
Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 2017 FY 2012 Homeland Security Appropriations Bill; (Support funding for National Bio and Agriculture Facility.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 365 Balanced Budget Control Act of 2011; (sections pertaining to healthcare expenditures, Medicare Part D drug benefits.)
Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Bill draft; (Sections relating to efforts to defund PPACA.)
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 |
Thomas B. |
Lilburn |
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Julie |
Corcoran |
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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 PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 525 Veterinary Public Health Amendments Act: An act to amend the Public health service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health; (General provisions of the bill.)
HR 1406 fairness to Pet Owners Act of 2011; (General provisions requiring veterinary prescribing.)
Combat Meth epidemic Act of 2005; (Sections pertaining to electronic reporting and stop sale.)
HR 2245 the Preserving Access to Life Saving Medications Act; (Drug shortage issues, those issues related to FDA, PDUFA IV and Energy &commerce hearings on 9/23/11.)
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 |
Donna |
Stephens |
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Thomas B. |
Lilburn |
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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 MED
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 1733/S 886 Interstate Horseracing Act 2011; (Definition of performance medicines in Sec. 9)
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
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Donna |
Stephens |
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S 158 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2009: A bill to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Act and for other purposes; (All provisions related to bottleneck provisions, common carrier, injunctive relief, rate quotation, competition, and service necessary to business and public interest.)
S 49 The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011: A bill to amend Federal anti-trust laws to provide expanded coverage and to
eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; (All provisions pertaining to the "common carrier" provisions of the Staggers Act and injunctive relief for exemptions contrary to the public interest.)
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 |
Juliane H. |
Van Egmond |
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Dakotah |
Smith |
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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 TAR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill; (Discussions on how to restart a legislative process for approval of tariff reduction/suspension bills.)
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 |
Jean D. |
Reimers |
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Jennifer |
Spurgat |
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 942 The American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011; (Sections reauthorizing R&D tax credits.)
HR 4/HR 60/HR 144/HR 584/HR 705/S 18/S 72 The Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011; (Provisions related to the 1099 repeal.)
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
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Ronald F. |
Docksai |
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Robert D. |
Thomas |
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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
South Korean Free Trade Agreement; (Sections pertaining to offsets)
Free Trade Agreements for Colombia and Panama; (Provisions related to passage of agreements.)
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 |
Ronald F. |
Docksai |
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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
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
Internet Address:
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Principal Place of Business (city and state or country) |
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
| 1 | 2 | 3 |
FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
| Name | Address |
Principal place of business (city and state or country) |
Amount of contribution for lobbying activities | Ownership percentage in client | ||||||||||
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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
| 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 4 | 6 |