PARRY, ROMANI, DECONCINI & SYMMS for GENERAL NUTRITION CENTER
What was lobbied
One issue area, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
Oppose legislation to amend the Controlled Substances Act to prevent the alleged abuse of dehydroepiandrosterone. Support S. 1098/H.R. 2010, Family Retirement and Health Investment Act, increasing limits of and making improvements to Health Savings Accounts, and allowing for dietary supplements to be included as qualified medical costs. Monitor development of regulations by the FDA under the Adverse Reporting system for dietary supplements, Public Law 109-462. Monitor development of regulations by the FDA that overly restrict the dietary supplement industry. Support language in Agriculture Appropriations Act (H.R. 5973) to restrict scope of FDA regulations concerning dietary supplements. Monitor amendments and legislation that may affect dietary supplements. No specific legislation introduced yet. FDA authority and regulation of dietary supplements, specifically with regards to a current DOD initiative/review of products containing DMAA. No legislation is applicable or expected.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EDWARD H BAXTER | — |
| JAMES ROCK | — |
| ROMANO ROMANI | — |
| THADDEUS E STROM | — |
| STEVE SYMMS | — |
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