W STRATEGIES, LLC for CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R. 436: Protect Medical Innovation Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DARREN WILLCOX | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Education on the importance of maintaining the competitive elements of the Part D prescription drug program and to oppose efforts to impose mandatory government rebates in that program. Monitored H.R. 3630: Temporary Payroll Tax Cut Continuation Act of 2011 as it relates to Medicare reimbursement for Part B drugs. H.R. 5: Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-Cost, Timely Healthcare Act. H.R. 452: Medicare Decisions Accountability Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DARREN WILLCOX | — |
Health Issues HCR
Promoted life sciences community and communicated economic and health benefits of the industry. Educated staff on advances in diabetes research and discussed opportunities for further briefing with Congressional Diabetes Caucus. FDA Reform Issues related to reform of the drug and device approval process and legislative initiatives around the upcoming Prescription Drug User Fee Act Reauthorization for FY 2013-2017 as well as the Medical Device User Fee Act Modernization Act reauthorization for FY 2013-2017. FDA Reform bills to streamline and improve the drug and device approval processes. H.R. 3203: Novel Device Regulatory Relief Act of 2011. H.R. 3204: Guidance Accountability and Transparency Act of 2011. H.R. 3206: Cultivating Scientific Expertise to Foster Innovation for Patients Act of 2011. H.R. 3208: Patients Come First Act of 2011. H.R. 3209: Premarket Predictability Act of 2011. H.R. 3230: Keeping America Competitive Through Harmonization Act of 2011. Educated staff about analysis of data related to the drug and device approval process at FDA.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DARREN WILLCOX | — |
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