ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC. for ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Economics/Economic Development ECN
Discussion on China Market Development
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL J LYNCH | — |
| KEVIN WASHINGTON | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Meetings with DOE to investigate energy efficiency stakeholder participation on energy efficiency policy boards and related purposes.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL J LYNCH | — |
| KEVIN WASHINGTON | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Meetings with House members and staff re: US manufacturing trade issues and promoting Trade Promotion Authority bill (HR 3830/S 1900) passage. Exports to Canada. Anti dumping rules and cases. (no specific matters)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL J LYNCH | — |
| KEVIN WASHINGTON | — |
Agriculture AGR
Discussions with staff re: international meat processor facilities and school construction funding programs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL J LYNCH | — |
| KEVIN WASHINGTON | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Meetings with House staffers on comprehensive tax reform (no specific bills)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL J LYNCH | — |
| KEVIN WASHINGTON | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Meetings with Senate staffers on S. 1720, Patents Transparency and Improvements Act re: appropriate stay of discovery language, improved heightened pleadings language, adding acceptable fee shifting language, and opposing covered business method patent language. Oppose S. 2049, Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act. Meetings with House and Senate staff regarding patent legislation issues (S. 1720, S. 1013)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL J LYNCH | — |
| KEVIN WASHINGTON | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Discussions with EPA staff re: White House Climate Action Plan
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL J LYNCH | — |
| KEVIN WASHINGTON | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Meeting with FDA Office of Food Safety to discuss ITW cooking equipment and tour manufacturing plant.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL J LYNCH | — |
| KEVIN WASHINGTON | — |
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.