CONSUMER REPORTS, INC. (F.K.A. CONSUMERS UNION OF UNITED STATES, INC.) for CONSUMER REPORTS, INC. (F.K.A. CONSUMERS UNION OF UNITED STATES, INC.)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-End Report (this page) | Jul 17, 2008 | $216,381 | Replaced |
| Year-End Amendment | Jul 29, 2008 | $220,000 | Replaced |
| Year-End Amendment | Mar 26, 2009 | $220,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
16 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
HHS appropriations; Section 1013; comparative effectiveness; paying for S-Chip; PDUFA Reauthorization; CPSC Reauthorization
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Transportation TRA
CAFE standards; backover; auto salvage/vehicle titling; car seat testing; kids and cars; S1948; S694, HR 1216
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Telecommunications TEC
XM/Sirius Merger; cell phone portability; DTV consumer education; Carterphone petition; preemption petition; net neutrality; Internet Freedom Preservation Act; media ownership; broadband competition; cable prices and competition; satellite radio merger; Wireless Innovations Act; cable ala carte; broadband data collection; early termination fees; Family and Consumer Choice Act; HR2648; S1492
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Health Issues HCR
Hospital infections; drug safety; drug cost; health information technology; Medicare Part D; Biogenetics;comparative effectiveness;S484;S3807; S467; S468; HR 2184
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Nursing home quality; Medicare part D reform; drug prices; S-Chip legislation; HR4; S484; S424; S3815
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE
Creating long term energy alternatives; CAFE standards; Fuel economy; HR6
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Pharmacy PHA
Biogenetic Bill; PDUFA Reform; prescription drug safety; generic drugs; best buy drugs; comparative effectiveness; Medicare Part D; FDA drug safety; FDA reform; drug reimportation; HR 1561; S484; HR 4 S 1082; S467; S468; S424; HR 2184; HR 2090; S3807; S623
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Homeland Security HOM
ID Theft data broker
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs MED
Hospital infections; health information technology; clinical trials registration; HR 1561; HR 1174
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Banking BAN
Credit card practices impacting vulnerable communities; Financial privacy, Risk based pricing regulations; payday loans; ID theft, credit card reform; predatory lending; check hold study; notice of breach; security freeze; oral checks; EFTA; payroll cards; stored value cards; Reg E; S. 264, HR 2146; HR 928; S 239; S495; S806
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Predatory lending; store value cards; ID theft; security freeze; check hold study; oral checks; payroll cards; notice of breach; credit card practices; Reg E; financial privacy; payday loans; data privacy; student loans; check holds; S264; S1178; S495: HR 958; S239; S806; HR 928
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Insurance INS
S-Chip extension and improvement; Medicare part D; HR 4
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Security freeze; SSN protection, data privacy; Safety Act of 200; dietary supplement; Health Information Technology; Food Safety; Furniture tipover; CPSC reauthorization; Pool & Spa Safety; Glass Furniture injury prevention; product safety; kids and cars; china and food safety;Cell phone portability; digital television conversion; student loans; vegetable/fruit safety section 123 Farm Bill; S1082; S495; S1178; S2663: HR4040; S2045; HR 1561; S1561;S484;S694;HR1216
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Creating long term energy alternatives; HR 6
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Food safety; country of origin of food; Sect 123 Farm Bill; Genetically modified food labeling; clone labeling; preemption of state and local food safety regulations; campylobactor standard; CO in meat labeling; regulation of fresh vegetables and fruit; HR 992; S414
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
Education EDU
Trade School regulation
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHARLES BELL | N/A |
| ELLEN BLOOM | N/A |
| MEAGEN BOHNE | N/A |
| JANELL DUNCAN | N/A |
| STEVE FINDLAY | N/A |
| ELIZABETH FOLEY | N/A |
| JENNIFER FUSON | N/A |
| NORMA GARCIA | N/A |
| SALLY J GREENBERG | N/A |
| DELANI GUNAWARDENA | N/A |
| JEAN HALLORAN | N/A |
| MICHAEL HANSEN | N/A |
| SUSAN HEROLD | N/A |
| GAIL HILLEBRAND | N/A |
| ELIZABETH IMHOLZ | N/A |
| REGINALD JAMES | N/A |
| MORGAN JINDRICH | N/A |
| MICHELLE JUN | N/A |
| JEANNINE KENNEY | N/A |
| CAMILLE KNOX | N/A |
| ELIZABETH MCGIFFERT | N/A |
| KATHLEEN MITCHELL | N/A |
| ELISA ODABASHIAN | N/A |
| URVASHI RANGAN | N/A |
| ROBERT SCHNEIDER | N/A |
| GAIL SHEARER | N/A |
| WILLIAM K VAUGHAN | N/A |
| CHRISTINE ZINNER | N/A |
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.