4th Quarter - Report

MASCO CORPORATION for MASCO CORPORATION

Firm
Client
Income
—
Expenses
$110,000
Expense method
C: businesses, Internal Revenue Code section 162(e)

What was lobbied

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

Energy/Nuclear ENG

Lobbied for Senate support for 25C and 45L home energy efficiency tax credits.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
SHARON ROTHWELL —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Manufacturing MAN

General meetings with House and Senate on manufacturing and competitiveness.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
SHARON ROTHWELL —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

Urged congressional support for extending the R&D Tax credit; explained how Masco used the tax credit to fund the research and development of new innovative products. Reviewed trade association positions with House and Senate staff on issues affecting plumbing manufacturers, including hexavalent chromium and water efficiency.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
SHARON ROTHWELL —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Natural Resources NAT

Meetings with EPA, House and Senate members and staff on implementation of PL 111-524, "Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act". Updated House members and staff on status of formaldehyde research and congressionally mandated NAS report.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
SHARON ROTHWELL —

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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.