BIOGEN for BIOGEN
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Support for strong IP protections for biologics and pharmaceuticals, consistent with US law, to be included in trade agreements.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADAM BRAND | Chief of Staff, Rep. Linda Sanchez Chief of Staff, Rep. Patrick Kennedy Communications staff, House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt |
| SARAH CHRISTINE D'ORSIE | Clerk, House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency and Financial Management; Deputy Clerk, House Committee on Oversight Government Reform |
| AMY CHEVALIER EFANTIS | Legislative Director, Rep. Artur Davis; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Tom Barrett |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Support domestic and international tax policies which protect and incentivize US-based research and manufacturing jobs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADAM BRAND | Chief of Staff, Rep. Linda Sanchez Chief of Staff, Rep. Patrick Kennedy Communications staff, House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt |
| SARAH CHRISTINE D'ORSIE | Clerk, House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency and Financial Management; Deputy Clerk, House Committee on Oversight Government Reform |
| AMY CHEVALIER EFANTIS | Legislative Director, Rep. Artur Davis; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Tom Barrett |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Preserve current protections within U.S. Patent system and support changes to the Inter Partes Review within the Patent & Trademark Office.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADAM BRAND | Chief of Staff, Rep. Linda Sanchez Chief of Staff, Rep. Patrick Kennedy Communications staff, House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt |
| SARAH CHRISTINE D'ORSIE | Clerk, House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency and Financial Management; Deputy Clerk, House Committee on Oversight Government Reform |
| AMY CHEVALIER EFANTIS | Legislative Director, Rep. Artur Davis; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Tom Barrett |
Health Issues HCR
1) Support 340B anti-fraud and program integrity policies; 2) Support policies and increased funding to improve federal Newborn Screening Programs; and 3) Support policies that support and preserve scientific and medical innovation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADAM BRAND | Chief of Staff, Rep. Linda Sanchez Chief of Staff, Rep. Patrick Kennedy Communications staff, House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt |
| SARAH CHRISTINE D'ORSIE | Clerk, House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency and Financial Management; Deputy Clerk, House Committee on Oversight Government Reform |
| AMY CHEVALIER EFANTIS | Legislative Director, Rep. Artur Davis; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Tom Barrett |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
1) Opposition to price controls in the Medicare Part D program; and 2) Opposition to changes in the Medicare Part B reimbursement system.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ADAM BRAND | Chief of Staff, Rep. Linda Sanchez Chief of Staff, Rep. Patrick Kennedy Communications staff, House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt |
| SARAH CHRISTINE D'ORSIE | Clerk, House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform, Subcommittee on Government Efficiency and Financial Management; Deputy Clerk, House Committee on Oversight Government Reform |
| AMY CHEVALIER EFANTIS | Legislative Director, Rep. Artur Davis; Legislative Assistant, Rep. Tom Barrett |
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.