ABBOTT LABORATORIES for ABBOTT LABORATORIES
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
S.2003 The Strengthening Benefit Plans Act of 2025.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) TAR
Proposals related to The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). 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 | — |
| LYNN SHA | — |
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 | — |
Health Issues HCR
S.2426/H.R.3164 Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act. S.4118/H.R.7966 The Hospice Care Accountability, Reform and Enforcement Act of 2026. Proposals related to the advancement, testing and detection of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Proposals related to Department of Defense coverage of continuous glucose monitors. Proposals related to digital health technologies and innovations. Proposals related to medical device cybersecurity. Proposals related to colorectal cancer screening. Proposals to support updates to the Veteran colorectal cancer screening directive. Proposals regarding the creation of quality measures for colorectal cancer screening.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW APPLE | — |
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| ASHLI DOUGLAS New | (Employee of affiliated org. Exact Sciences Corporation.) |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| BETH NELSON | — |
| SETH M RADUS | — |
| LYNN SHA | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Proposals related to Medicare coverage of continuous glucose monitors. Proposals related to the National Coverage Determination for colorectal cancer screening. 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 | — |
| ASHLI DOUGLAS New | (Employee of affiliated org. Exact Sciences Corporation.) |
| 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 | — |
| BETH NELSON | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Proposals related to third party litigation reform.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| BETH NELSON | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
S.3387 - Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act of 2023. H.R.2300 To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes. H.R.9817 Toxic Free Food Act of 2024. H.R.4958 The Grocery Reform and Safety (GRAS) Act. Proposals related to infant formula ingredients. Proposals related to access to infant formula. Proposals related to oral nutrition supplements usage in hospital care settings.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MATTHEW APPLE | — |
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
| BETH NELSON | — |
| SETH M RADUS | — |
| LYNN SHA | — |
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.