SMITH & NEPHEW, INC. for SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R. 4617 (temporary moratorium on the medical device excise tax). Device tax provision in H.R. 1628, American Health Care Act of 2017 and proposed Senate amendments. H.R. 184, Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2017. S. 108, Medical Device Access & Innovation Protection Act. H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, provisions related to interest deductibility.
Foreign entity interest: Smith & Nephew plc, identified on Registration (LD-1), has business interests that would be affected by these issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RACHEL ALEXANDER | Legislative Assistant, Rep. Wally Herger. |
| JOHN E. MARTIN | Legislative Director, Rep. Phil Roe; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Jeb Hensarling; Legislative Correspondent, Senator Rick Santorum; Staff Assistant, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| PAUL SELTMAN | Special Assistant, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation,HHS; Counsel, Senate Budget Committee; Counsel, House Budget Committee; Deputy Chief of Staff, Congressman Major R. Owens; Associate Counsel, House Education and Labor Committee. |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Issues related to market access for medical devices in India and China. Issues related to trade agreements, including NAFTA, that impact medical technology.
Foreign entity interest: Smith & Nephew plc, identified on Registration (LD-1), has business interests that would be affected by these issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RACHEL ALEXANDER | Legislative Assistant, Rep. Wally Herger. |
| PAUL SELTMAN | Special Assistant, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation,HHS; Counsel, Senate Budget Committee; Counsel, House Budget Committee; Deputy Chief of Staff, Congressman Major R. Owens; Associate Counsel, House Education and Labor Committee. |
Health Issues HCR
Issues related to post-market surveillance of medical devices and unique device identifiers.
Foreign entity interest: Smith & Nephew plc, identified on Registration (LD-1), has business interests that would be affected by these issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN E. MARTIN | Legislative Director, Rep. Phil Roe; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Jeb Hensarling; Legislative Correspondent, Senator Rick Santorum; Staff Assistant, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| PAUL SELTMAN | Special Assistant, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation,HHS; Counsel, Senate Budget Committee; Counsel, House Budget Committee; Deputy Chief of Staff, Congressman Major R. Owens; Associate Counsel, House Education and Labor Committee. |
Veterans VET
Issues related to Veterans Administration procurement.
Foreign entity interest: Smith & Nephew plc, identified on Registration (LD-1), has business interests that would be affected by these issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RACHEL ALEXANDER | Legislative Assistant, Rep. Wally Herger |
| JOHN E. MARTIN | Legislative Director, Rep. Phil Roe; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Jeb Hensarling; Legislative Correspondent, Senator Rick Santorum; Staff Assistant, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Medicare Part D reimbursement proposals. Implementation of disposable negative pressure wound therapy coverage established by H.R. 2029, "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016."
Foreign entity interest: Smith & Nephew plc, identified on Registration (LD-1), has business interests that would be affected by these issues.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHN E. MARTIN | Legislative Director, Rep. Phil Roe; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Jeb Hensarling; Legislative Correspondent, Senator Rick Santorum; Staff Assistant, House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. |
| PAUL SELTMAN | Special Assistant, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation,HHS; Counsel, Senate Budget Committee; Counsel, House Budget Committee; Deputy Chief of Staff, Congressman Major R. Owens; Associate Counsel, House Education and Labor Committee. |
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