UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH for UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Quarter - Report (this page) | Jan 17, 2014 | $90,000 | Replaced |
| 4th Quarter - Amendment | May 26, 2015 | $90,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
National Institutes of Health - Oppose additional caps and restrictions on Facilities & Administrative (F&A) costs associated with NIH sponsored extramural research. In support of the NIH peer review system and continued support of NIH extramural research funding. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding in HHS appropriations.In support of the replacement of automatic spending reductions known as sequestration because of the harm it would do the biomedical research at the university funded by NIH. Demonstrated how declining federal support for medical research will prevent future breakthroughs and discourage potential researchers from entering the field. Argued that decline in NIH support would disproportionately impact Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In support of H.R. 3336, Inspiring Scientific Research and Innovation Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2014.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KENNETH MICHAEL LYNCH | Associate Director for Federal Relations |
Defense DEF
In support of collaboration between Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration on research related to the diagnosis and treatment of TBI, PTSD, transplantation, tissue/organ regeneration, prosthetics and other medical issues facing active and retired members of the armed forces.In support of increased funding for health related R&D in all branches of the military. In support of university based military medicine related research.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KENNETH MICHAEL LYNCH | Associate Director for Federal Realtions |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
In support of reforms to several federal regulations affecting research universities, specifically: Conflict of Interest (COI) regulations, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations. In support of reforms that would lower cost of compliance, increase faculty productively, and result in more efficient use of federal resources.In support of maintaining educational tax benefits including: Hope Tax Credit, the Tuition and Fees Deduction, and the Lifetime Learning Credit, American Opportunity Tax Credit. In support of H.R. 3437, the College Affordability Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KENNETH MICHAEL LYNCH | Associate Director for Federal Relations |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
In opposition to passage of H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act because of provisions related to fee shifting. Advocated in favor of changes to S.1720, The Patent Transparency and Improvements Act that would reduce abusive patent litigation practices without undermining the ability of legitimate patent holders to enforce their patent rights.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KENNETH MICHAEL LYNCH | Associate Director for Federal Relations |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
In support of H.J. Res 59, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 which raised the sequestration caps for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. In support of replacing the Budget Control Act of 2011 (P.L. # 112-25) which disproportionately harms domestic discretionary programs including academic research and federal student aid with a balanced agreement to prevent budget sequestration, reduce deficit, and create jobs and economic growth.In support of sustained strategic federal investments in research and student financial aid to close the innovation deficit and bolster our nations long term economic and national security. Defense Appropriations Act Title IV - In support of increased funding for Defense Science and Technology, and Basic and Applied Research in all services; funding for Department of Defense Injury Prevention and Performance Optimization Research Initiative in all services. Title VI In support of funding for Defense Health Related research in all services including TBI and PTSD research. Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Act Dept. of Education increased funding for student financial aid; higher education aid for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants, subsidized student loans and federal work study programs. Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants. In support of funding for the Department of Education's international education and foreign language studies programs, HEA-Title VI and Fulbright-Hays. Dept of Health and Human Services Title II increased funding for National Institutes of Health (NIH) extramural research programs. In support of Title VII and Title VIII funding. Commerce Justice and Science Appropriations Act advocated for increased funding for National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and NASA related research. Energy and Water Appropriations Act Advocated for increased funding for the Office of Science, Fossil Energy Research, Nuclear Energy Research and the ARPA-E program. Continued support for the National Energy Technology Laboratories (NETL). Military Construction, Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act increased funding for the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) under Title II including funding for VHA Medical and Prosthetic Research including transplantation, TBI and PTSD related research.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KENNETH MICHAEL LYNCH | Associate Director for Federal Relations |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Fossil Energy Appropriations. In support of increased funding for the Department of Energy Fossil Energy (FE) budget and support for Oil and Natural Gas Technologies R&D. Support for nuclear energy, energy delivery and reliability and critical materials research.Funding for Fossil Energy Program supports the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) program. Specific activities include Carbon Capture, Carbon Storage, Advanced Energy Systems, and Crosscutting Research
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KENNETH MICHAEL LYNCH | Associate Director for Federal Relations |
Immigration IMM
In favor of proposals that would increase availability of Green cards and visas for advanced degree and STEM field graduates of American Universities. Opposed proposals that would impose burdensome fees and regulations on universities, foreign students and faculty seeking to attend American universities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KENNETH MICHAEL LYNCH | Associate Director for Federal Relations |
Education EDU
Department of Education Appropriation -- increased funding for student financial aid; education research; graduate education; and higher education programs for disadvantaged students including Pell Grants and Federal Work Study.Federally Student Loan Program - In favor of proposals that would maintain low interest rates and keep college affordable for low-income students. In favor of HR 1911, which provided long term stability in the Federal student loan system.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KENNETH MICHAEL LYNCH | Associate Director for Federal Relations |
Science/Technology SCI
NSF In support of increased funding for NSF research. In opposition to restrictions on fields of research eligible to be funded by NSF grants. In support of robust funding for Social/Behavioral/Economics research within NSF and other federal research funding agencies. In opposition to legislation that would fundamentally alter the peer-review system in place at NSF and other federal research agencies.In support of passing an America COMPETES Act reauthorization bill that calls for real and sustained growth in funding for the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST), Department of Energy Office of Science, and the Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E). In support of STEM education programs at the K-12 and post-secondary level.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KENNETH MICHAEL LYNCH | Associate Director for Federal Relations |
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.