THE WASHINGTON TAX & PUBLIC POLICY GROUP for BAYER CORPORATION (FORMERLY KNOWN AS MONSANTO COMPANY)
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Issues related to foreign biotech approvals.
Foreign entity interest: Bayer Corporation, a New Jersey corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayer AG, a German corporation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BRIAN DIFFELL | Policy Adv., Sen. Rep. Conference: Leg. Director Sen. Blunt; Leg. Dir. Rep. Blunt; Sr. Policy Adv. Rep. Maj. Whip; Sr. Policy Adv. House Maj. Whip; Research Analyst, House Maj. Whip; Spec. Asst to the Chief Deputy Whip Blunt |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Issues related to corporate and international tax including issues related to IRC sections 951A, 250, 59A, 163(j), 954(c)(6), and 174.
Foreign entity interest: Bayer Corporation, a New Jersey corporation, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bayer AG, a German corporation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KELLI BRIGGS | Chief of Staff, 12th Congressional District of Ohio; Chief of Staff, D.C. Chief of Staff, Deputy Chief of Staff, Legislative Director, Legislative Assistant, Legislative Correspondent, Staff Assistant, Intern from Rep. Tiberi |
| BRIAN DIFFELL | Policy Adv., Sen. Rep. Conference: Leg. Director Sen. Blunt; Leg. Dir. Rep. Blunt; Sr. Policy Adv. Rep. Maj. Whip; Sr. Policy Adv. House Maj. Whip; Research Analyst, House Maj. Whip; Spec. Asst to the Chief Deputy Whip Blunt |
| JAN FOWLER | Leg. Asst, Sen. Voinovich; Leg. Assistant, Leg. Correspondent, Staff Assistant, Intern from Rep. McCrery |
| GREGORY NICKERSON | Tax Counsel, Ways and Means Committee; Staff Director, Ways and Means Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee |
Foreign entities
Foreign owners and affiliates the filer disclosed. Amounts are as declared on this filing.
| Entity | Country | Principal place of business | Ownership | Contribution declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAYER AG | Germany | Germany | 100.0% | — |
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