4th Quarter - Report

BAYER CORPORATION (CONSOLIDATED REPORT) for BAYER CORPORATION (CONSOLIDATED REPORT)

Firm
Client
Income
—
Expenses
$1,320,000
Expense method
A: Lobbying Disclosure Act definitions

What was lobbied

20 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs MED

HR 1733/S 886 Interstate Horseracing Act 2011; (Definition of performance medicines ins Sec. 9.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
DONNA STEPHENS —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 1733 (112th)

Education EDU

S 518 Veterinary Loan Repayment Program; (In support for legislation.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
DONNA STEPHENS —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT

HR 1249/S 23 America Invents Act; (Provisions related to false markings, first to file, patent reform, fees, and prior user rights.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
RONALD F DOCKSAI —
DAKOTAH SMITH —
JULIANE H VAN EGMOND —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 1249 (112th)

Aviation/Airlines/Airports AVI

HR 658/S 223 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; (Provisions relating to transportation of Lithium batteries.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ROBERT D THOMAS —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 658 (112th)

Chemicals/Chemical Industry CHM

S 847 Safe Chemicals Act of 2011: A bill to modernize and extend the Toxic Substance Control Act of 1976; (All provisions related to safety standard, testing, rules, listing, manufacturing, distribution and product stewardship.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
JEAN D REIMERS —
JENNIFER SPURGAT —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP

HR 658/S 223 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; (Provisions related to transportation of Lithium batteries.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
ROBERT D THOMAS —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 658 (112th)

Energy/Nuclear ENG

HR 480 Safe Exploration Coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy Act of the SECURE Act: Expedites drilling for oil or natural gas, if already permitted by the Minerals Management Service before May 3, 2010. Eliminates need for review by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement; and the National Environment Policy Act of 1969 or any other similar statutes such as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972; (All provisions related to off-shore drilling and exploration.) S 352 American Energy Independence and Security act of 2011; A bill to allow leases and exploration of oil and gas from the coastal plain; (All provisions related to increased supply of natural gas.) S 629 A bill to improve hydropower, and for other purposes; (All provisions related to the advancement of alternative energy.) S 630 A bill to promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy research and development, and for other purposes; (All provisions related to advancement of alternative energy.) S 631 A bill to extend certain Federal benefits and income tax provisions to energy generated by hydropower resources; (All provisions related to provision of incentives for alternative power.) S 398 A bill to increase energy efficiency and other purposes: The bill would reduce regulatory burden on appliance manufacturers, create energy and water savings and reduce the environmental impacts of energy production; (All provisions related to enhancing energy efficiency.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
DAKOTAH SMITH —
JULIANE H VAN EGMOND —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 480 (112th)

Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO

HR 432/S 136 Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2011: A bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-A in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A containing products.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
DAKOTAH SMITH —
JULIANE H VAN EGMOND —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 432 (112th)

Animals ANI

HR 525 Veterinary Public Health Amendments Act: An act to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health; (General provisions of the bill.) S 518 Veterinary Loan Repayment Program; (In support for legislation.) HR 1406 Fairness to Pet Owners Act 2011; (General provisions requiring veterinary prescribing.) HR 1733/S 886 Interstate Horseracing Act 2011; (Definition of performance medicines in Sec. 9.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
DONNA STEPHENS —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 1406 (112th), H.R. 1733 (112th), H.R. 525 (112th)

Banking BAN

HR 1610 To provide end use exemptions from certain provisions of the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes; (Provisions related to legally reaffirming rights of derivatives; end users.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
RONALD F DOCKSAI —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 1610 (112th)

Railroads RRR

S 158 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act 2009: A bill to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Act and for other purposes; (All provisions related to bottleneck provisions, common carrier, injunctive relief, rate quotation, competition, and service necessary to business and public interest.) S 49 The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011: A bill to amend Federal Anti-trust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; (All provisions pertaining to the "common carrier" provisions of the Staggers Act and injunctive relief for exemptions contrary to the public interest.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
DAKOTAH SMITH —
JULIANE H VAN EGMOND —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Agriculture AGR

HR 965/S 1211 The Federal Food, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases; (Title II. General provisions in the bill.) S 1053 Veterinary Services Investment Act; (General support of the bill.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
JEAN D REIMERS —
JENNIFER SPURGAT —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 965 (112th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

HR 942 The American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011; (Sections reauthorizing R&D tax credits.) HR 4/HR 60/HR 144/HR 584/HR 705/S 18/S 72 The Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011; (Provisions related to the 1099 repeal.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
RONALD F DOCKSAI —
ROBERT D THOMAS —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 4 (112th), H.R. 942 (112th), H.R. 60 (112th), H.R. 144 (112th), H.R. 705 (112th), H.R. 584 (112th)

Health Issues HCR

HR 965/S 1211 The Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases; (Title II. General provisions in the bill.) S 365 Balanced Budget Control Act of 2011; (Sections pertaining to healthcare expenditures, Medicare Part D drug benefits.) Combat Meth Epidemic Act of 2005; (Sections pertaining to electronic reporting and stop sale.) HR 2245 The Preserving Access to Life Saving Medications Act; (Drug shortage issues, those issues related to FDA, PDUFA IV and Energy & Commerce hearings on 9/23/11) HR 436/HR 488/HR 734/S 17/S 262 Medical Device Tax Repeal; (Provisions related to entire bill.) HR 4/HR 60/HR 144/HR 584/HR 705/S 18/S 72 The Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011; (Provisions related to the 1099 repeal.) HR 141/HR 145/HR 215/HR 429/HR 636/S 16/S 193 To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; (Provisions related to Health Care Reform repeal.) PL 107-250 The Medical Device User Fee and Modernization Act; (Provisions related to MDUFMA.) HR 432/S 136 Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2011: A bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-A in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A containing products.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
JULIE CORCORAN —
RONALD F DOCKSAI —
THOMAS B LILBURN —
DAKOTAH SMITH —
DONNA STEPHENS —
JULIANE H VAN EGMOND —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 965 (112th), H.R. 734 (112th), H.R. 141 (112th), H.R. 2245 (112th), H.R. 432 (112th), H.R. 584 (112th), H.R. 436 (112th), H.R. 488 (112th), H.R. 636 (112th), H.R. 60 (112th), H.R. 145 (112th), H.R. 4 (112th), H.R. 144 (112th), H.R. 215 (112th), H.R. 429 (112th), H.R. 705 (112th)

Medicare/Medicaid MMM

S 365 Balanced Budget Control Act of 2011; (Sections pertaining to healthcare expenditures, Medicare Part D drug benefits.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
JULIE CORCORAN —
THOMAS B LILBURN —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Budget/Appropriations BUD

HR 2112 FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; (General provisions of the bill related to animal drugs and biologics.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
JEAN D REIMERS —
JENNIFER SPURGAT —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 2112 (112th)

Environment/Superfund ENV

S 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act: A bill to delay for 2 years, implementation of EPA's regulatory program on greenhouse gases; (All provisions related to greenhouse gas regulations.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
DAKOTAH SMITH —
JULIANE H VAN EGMOND —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Pharmacy PHA

Combat Meth Epidemic Act of 2005; (Sections pertaining to electronic report and stop sale.) HR 2245 The Preserving Access to Life Saving Medications Act; (Drug shortage issues, those issues related to FDA, PDUFA IV and Energy & Commerce hearings on 9/23/11) "Meth Lab Elimination Act of 2010", a draft by Senator Wyden; (All parts relating to pseudoephedrine.) "Maintaining Consumer Access to Cough Medicine Act of 2011", a draft; (All parts relating to DXM.) HR 525 Veterinary Public Health Amendments Act: An act to amend the Public Health service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health; (General provisions of the bill.) HR 1406 Fairness to Pet Owners Act 2011; (General provisions requiring veterinary prescribing.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
THOMAS B LILBURN —
DONNA STEPHENS —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 1406 (112th), H.R. 525 (112th), H.R. 2245 (112th)

Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) TAR

Miscellaneous Tariff Bill -- No Bill Numbers; (Discussions on how to restart a legislative process for approval of tariff reduction/suspension bills.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
JEAN D REIMERS —
JENNIFER SPURGAT —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Homeland Security HOM

HR 908 Full Implementation of the Chemical facilities Anti-terrorism Act (CFATS); (All provisions of the bill related to the reauthorization of CFATS through 2017.) HR 901 Full Implementation of the "Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security (CFATS) Authorization Act of 2011"; (All provisions related to implementation of the CFATS program.) S 473 Continuing Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Security Act of 2011: A bill to extend the Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) until October 14, 2014; (All provisions related to implementation of CFATS.) S 709 Secure Chemical Facilities Act: A bill to insure adequate security is employed at chemical plants; (All provisions related to chemical risk management, tiered assessments, audits, standard setting and inspections.)

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
JEAN D REIMERS —
JENNIFER SPURGAT —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 901 (112th), H.R. 908 (112th)

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.