KNIGHT CAPITOL CONSULTANTS for GENZYME CORPORATION
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Health Issues HCR
Implementation of, and possible change/repeal to provisions related to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, including implementation of biosimilars provisions. General issues related to reimbursement for pharmaceuticals, including drug pricing, orphan drugs, reimbursement for pharmaceuticals under Medicare Parts B and D, and 340B clinics.
Foreign entity interest: As identified on line 27, Genzyme is owned by Sanofi SA and public policies that benefit Genzyme will thus benefit the parent corporation as well.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PATRICIA KNIGHT | Prof Staff, House Appropriations Committee |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Deficit reduction proposals that may affect the Medicare and Medicaid programs, including consideration of temporary payroll tax cut bills (H.R. 3630, H.R. 3743, H.R. 3765) and possible healthcare-related provisions.
Foreign entity interest: As identified on line 27, Genzyme is owned by Sanofi SA and public policies that benefit Genzyme will thus benefit the parent corporation as well.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PATRICIA KNIGHT | (previously listed) |
Pharmacy PHA
S. 606, Creating Hope Act of 2011 S. 296/H.R. 2245, Preserving Access to Life-Saving Medications Act Reauthorization of the Prescription Drug User Fee Act and possible amendments thereto (no legislation yet)
Foreign entity interest: As identified on line 27, Genzyme is owned by Sanofi SA and public policies that benefit Genzyme will thus benefit the parent corporation as well.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PATRICIA KNIGHT | (previously listed) |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SANOFI SA | France | France | 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.