FORBES-TATE for MERCK
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Issues related to Part D Medicare, the drug industry, and foreign aid maternal and child health; issues related to low income subsidy for Medicare
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY FORBES | — |
| ELIZABETH GREER | — |
| WESLEY RYAN WELCH | — |
| ZACHARY WILLIAMS | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Issues related to comparative effectiveness, issues related to the Independent Payment Advisory Board.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY FORBES | — |
| ELIZABETH GREER | — |
| WESLEY RYAN WELCH | — |
| ZACHARY WILLIAMS | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Issues related to international tax, check the box, and tax deferral; issues related to the R&D tax credit and corporate tax reform.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY FORBES | — |
| ELIZABETH GREER | — |
| WESLEY RYAN WELCH | — |
| ZACHARY WILLIAMS | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Issues relating to trade negotiations; PNTR with Russia.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY FORBES | — |
| ELIZABETH GREER | — |
| WESLEY RYAN WELCH | — |
| ZACHARY WILLIAMS | — |
Health Issues HCR
Issues related to vaccines, PCORI, ASP+6 and 340B; issues related to the Prescription Drug User Fee Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY FORBES | — |
| ELIZABETH GREER | — |
| WESLEY RYAN WELCH | — |
| ZACHARY WILLIAMS | — |
Pharmacy PHA
Issues related to pharmaceutical drug safety track and trace program legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEFFREY FORBES | — |
| ELIZABETH GREER | — |
| WESLEY RYAN WELCH | — |
| ZACHARY WILLIAMS | — |
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.