POLICY DIRECTIONS INC. for BAUSCH & LOMB
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices: HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act. Provisions related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety. Physician reporting requirements: S301/HR5605, the Physician Payment Sunshine Act. Provisions related to federal preemption of state requirements. Federal Preemption: S.540/HR1346 - the Medical Device Safety Act of 2009. Senate Finance Committee healthcare bill "America's Healthy Future Act of 2009" (no bill number yet); provisions related to physician reporting requirements and proposed fees for medical device companies.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICOLE SUZANNE CHURCHILL | — |
| STEPHEN MICHAEL | Director, Legislative & Public Affairs(USDA-REA), Assistant Director, Legislative & Public Inf., (USDA-FmHA), Congressman Bill Schuette, Leg. Director |
| FRANKIE L TRULL | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY09 Agriculture Appropriations (S3289/HR1105) - FDA Appropriations related to increased funding for FDA for drug and medical device safety.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICOLE SUZANNE CHURCHILL | — |
| FRANKIE L TRULL | — |
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.