ABBOTT LABORATORIES for ABBOTT LABORATORIES
What was lobbied
10 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Public Law 115-97 The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Public Law 115-120 Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018. Proposals to suspend or repeal the Medical Device Tax. Proposals related to the delay of the Affordable Care Act Excise Tax on High-Value Health Plans. Proposals to reform domestic and international tax structures.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
| ANDREW CORY MOSKOWITZ | — |
| SETH M RADUS | — |
| CYNTHIA B SENSIBAUGH | — |
Health Issues HCR
Public Law 111-148 Section 6002 The Physician Payments Sunshine Act. H.R. 5776 MOST Act. Proposals to advance policies related to effective pain management. Issues related to medical device cybersecurity.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| ANNE DEVLIN | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| ANDREW CORY MOSKOWITZ | — |
| SETH M RADUS | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Public Law 114-216 National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. Proposals to reduce adult malnutrition and hospital readmissions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| ANNE DEVLIN | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| CYNTHIA B SENSIBAUGH | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Proposals regarding US-China trade negotiations. Issues related to international price controls on drugs and devices. Issues related to WHO Guidance on diagnostics. Issues related to PEPFAR.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| P CLAUDE BURCKY | — |
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| JASON GROVE | — |
Veterans VET
Issues related to the purchasing of medical supplies and equipment by the VA. Proposals to ensure VA Coverage for emerging medical device technology. Proposals to ensure Department of Defense coverage for emerging medical device technology.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| P CLAUDE BURCKY | — |
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| CYNTHIA B SENSIBAUGH | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
Issues related to corporate governance.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
Agriculture AGR
H.R. 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018. Proposals regarding the 2016 Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act. Proposals regarding the implementation of the WIC program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| DEVON NICOLE FOLTZ | — |
Transportation TRA
S. 2848 Fighting Opioid Abuse in Transportation Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| SETH M RADUS | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Proposals regarding PAMA regulations and changes to modernize and update the Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule. Proposals to ensure Medicare coverage for emerging medical device technology. Proposals for Medicare reimbursement for diagnostic patient self-testing.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| SETH M RADUS | — |
| CYNTHIA B SENSIBAUGH | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Issues related to data privacy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| AUSTIN BURNES | — |
| THOMAS EVERS | — |
| ANDREW CORY MOSKOWITZ | — |
| CYNTHIA B SENSIBAUGH | — |
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.