COVIDIEN LP for COVIDIEN LP
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Issues related to free trade agreements in European Union and Asia. Issues related to the statutory extension of Trade Promotion Authority.
Foreign entity interest: As the parent, Medtronic PLC has an interest in the issues listed above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WHITNEY GARDINER | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
S. 144 Medical Device Access and Innovation Protection Act; H.R. 160 Protect Medical Innovation; Issues related to the repeal of the Medical Device Tax; International tax on foreign direct investment; Corporate Tax Reform generally.
Foreign entity interest: As the parent, Medtronic PLC has an interest in the issues listed above.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WHITNEY GARDINER | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
Issues related to trade secrets; Issues related to copyright DMCA exemption.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WHITNEY GARDINER | — |
Health Issues HCR
Issues related to the 21st Century Cures initiative. Issues related to competitive bidding for DME products.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WHITNEY GARDINER | — |
Foreign entities
Foreign owners and affiliates the filer disclosed. Amounts are as declared on this filing.
| Entity | Country | Principal place of business | Ownership | Contribution declared |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVIDIEN LTD | Ireland | Ireland | 100.0% | — |
| MEDTRONIC PLC | Ireland | Ireland | 100.0% | — |
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.