ABBOTT LABORATORIES for ABBOTT LABORATORIES
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
Proposals related to digital health technologies and innovations. Proposals to support colorectal screening coverage for veterans. Proposals regarding the creation of quality measures for colorectal cancer screening. Proposals related to the use of diagnostic tests in CLIA-waived settings. Proposals related to VA coverage of continuous glucose monitors.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW APPLE | — |
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
| BETH NELSON | — |
| SETH M RADUS | — |
| LYNN SHA | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Proposals related to Medicare coverage of continuous glucose monitors. Proposals related to the competitive bidding process. Proposals related to The RAPID (Regulatory Alignment for Predictable and Immediate Device) coverage pathway initiative for eligible Breakthrough Medical Devices.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
| BETH NELSON | — |
| SETH M RADUS | — |
| LYNN SHA | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Proposals related to U.S. global health programs and pandemic preparedness.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
| BETH NELSON | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Proposals related to third party litigation reform.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
| BETH NELSON | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
H.R.2300 To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes. Proposals related to access to infant formula. Initiatives to support patient access to therapeutic nutrition. Proposals regarding the implementation and modernization of the WIC program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW APPLE | — |
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
| BETH NELSON | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
S.2003 The Strengthening Benefit Plans Act of 2025. S.4784 The National Defense Authorization Act of 2027. Proposals related to pension premiums and employee benefits.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW APPLE | — |
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) TAR
Proposals related to tariffs on products imported into the United States. Proposals regarding US-China trade negotiations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Proposals related to data privacy/data collection, usage and retention.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW APPLE | — |
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
Agriculture AGR
Proposals related to the Agriculture and Nutrition Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW APPLE | — |
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
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.