BIOGEN for BIOGEN
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
1) Support for strong IP protections for biologics and pharmaceuticals, consistent with US law, to be included in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement. 2) Support for strong IP protections for biologics and pharmaceuticals, consistent with US law, to be included in the US-EU (TTIP) trade agreement.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADAM GLUCK | Staff, Senate HELP Committee |
| KATHLEEN TREGONING | Staff, House Ways and Means Committee |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Support domestic and international corporate tax policies which protect and incentivize US-based research and manufacturing jobs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADAM GLUCK | Staff, Senate HELP Committee |
| KATHLEEN TREGONING | Staff, House Ways and Means Committee |
Health Issues HCR
1) Opposition to proposals to weaken incentives included in the biosimilars law for innovation and second generation therapies. 2) Support 340B anti-fraud and program integrity policies. 3) Support policies to improve National Newborn Screening Program, including HR 1281
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADAM GLUCK | Staff, Senate HELP Committe |
| KATHLEEN TREGONING | Staff, House Ways and Means Committee |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
1) Opposition to rebates or price controls in the Medicare Part D program. 2) Opposition to cuts to the Medicare Part B ASP +6 reimbursement formula.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADAM GLUCK | Staff, Senate HELP Committee |
| KATHLEEN TREGONING | Staff, House Ways and Means Committee |
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.