MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY for MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report (this page) | Apr 17, 2009 | $65,982 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Jun 23, 2009 | $69,756 | Yes |
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
S. 515- Patent Reform Act of 2009. A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. Our interest is all sections of the bill, S. 515, with specific attention to sections addressing damages, venue, inequitable conduct, post-grant review and applicant quality standards.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM B BONVILLIAN | — |
| ALISON FOX | — |
| KARI MCCARRON | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Omnibus Appropriations Act of 2009 (PL 111-8) (H.R.1105) - A bill making omnibus appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. Our interest is appropriations for scientific research and education funding related to Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, in particular NSF, NASA, and NOAA; Energy appropriations for scientific research and education funding related to Department of Energy; Labor-HHS-Education appropriations for scientific research and education funding related to the National Institutes of Health and funding of student financial aid programs within the Department of Education. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (PL 111-5) (H.R.1) A bill making supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. Our interest is in supplemental appropriations for scientific research, equipment and infrastructure, higher education modernization, and student financial aid. Other Issues: Public Access to Research HR. 801 Fair Copyright in Research Works Act. A bill to amend title 17, United States Code, with respect to works connected to certain funding agreements
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM B BONVILLIAN | — |
| ALISON FOX | — |
| KARI MCCARRON | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
S.xxx - Draft legislation regarding legislative proposals on climate change. Our interest is in the energy research and development aspects of the bill. HR. xxx - The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (Discussion Draft). Our interest is sections relating to research and development-related provisions in the bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM B BONVILLIAN | — |
| ALISON FOX | — |
| KARI MCCARRON | — |
Education EDU
HR. 1461- Teaching and Research Assistant Collective Bargaining Rights Act - A bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act to apply the protections of the Act to teaching and research assistants. Our interest is with the entire bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM B BONVILLIAN | — |
| ALISON FOX | — |
| KARI MCCARRON | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.