POLICY DIRECTIONS INC. for BAUSCH & LOMB
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices: HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act. Provisions related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety. Physician reporting requirements: S301/HR3138, the Physician Payment Sunshine Act. Provisions related to federal preemption of state requirements. Federal Preemption: S.540/HR1346 - the Medical Device Safety Act of 2009. HR3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and HR 3962, Affordable Healthcare for America Act, provisions related to physician reporting requirements, excise tax on medical device companies, and a medical device registry.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICOLE SUZANNE CHURCHILL | — |
| STEPHEN MICHAEL | Director, Legislative & Public Affairs(USDA-REA), Assistant Director, Legislative & Public Inf., (USDA-FmHA), Congressman Bill Schuette, Leg. Director |
| FRANKIE L TRULL | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY10 Agriculture Appropriations (S1406/HR2997) - FDA Appropriations related to increased funding for FDA for drug and medical device safety.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| NICOLE SUZANNE CHURCHILL | — |
| FRANKIE L TRULL | — |
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