POLICY MATTERS, LLC (FORMERLY KNOWN AS TKB CONSULTING, LLC) for TECH-X CORPORATION
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Small Business SMB
US Senate Bill 1233 The SBIR/STTR Reauthorization. Advocated for cosponsorship and support of this legislation over the House companion (HR 2965). Requested for full authorization instead of the extension set to expire January 31, 2010. Favor Senate legislation as it provides for the following provisions: Reauthorizes SBIR for 14 years Increases 2.5% agency set-aside to 3.5% by 2020 at 0.1% increments per year Phase I awards increased to $150,000 Phase II awards increased to $1,000,000 Limits VC-owned companies to compete for 8% of agency SBIR awards (18% in NIH) Includes commercialization pilot project where up to 10% of SBIR funds can be set aside for further technology development, testing and evaluation. This provision allows applicants (Tech-X) to apply for funds for Phase III funding (maximum of $2 million) for commercialization. Streamlines annual evaluation requirements
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID SPRENGER | Vice President |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Worked to inform elected officials to advocate for full SBIR funding in addition to discuss current and potential partnerships at the Department of Energy and taking technologies developed for the government to commercialization.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TANYA KELLY-BOWRY | President |
| DAVID SPRENGER | Vice President |
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.