MEDTRONIC, INC. for MEDTRONIC INC
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
H.R. 9 - Innovation Act - provisions related to the protection of technology companies from predatory lawsuits. S. 1137 - Protecting American Talent and Entrepreneurship Act - provisions related to the protection of technology companies from predatory lawsuits. Issues related to copyright DMCA exemption. H.R.3326 - The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 - provisions related to trade secret misappropriation S. 1890 - The Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015 - provisions related to trade secret misappropriation
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROSEMARY GARZA | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
H.R. 1427 - Medicare CGM Access Act of 2015 - provisions related to continuous glucose monitoring. S. 804 - Medicare CGM Access Act of 2015 - provisions related to continuous glucose monitoring. Issues related to competitive bidding for DME products. Issues related to physician-owned distributors.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JESSICA BATTAGLIA | — |
| MELISSA DODSON SCHOOLEY | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R. 1735 - National Defense Authorization Act of 2016 provisions related to federal contracting limitations
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JESSICA BATTAGLIA | — |
| MELISSA DODSON SCHOOLEY | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Issues relating to the negotiation of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Issues that promote the competitiveness of the U.S. healthcare sector in international markets.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JESSICA BATTAGLIA | — |
| MELISSA DODSON SCHOOLEY | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R. 160 - Protect Medical Innovation Act of 2015 - provisions related to the medical device tax. S.144 - Protect Medical Innovation Act - provisions related to the medical device tax. International tax issues including OUS earnings and territorial tax reform proposals. Issues related to foreign direct investment. Issues related to the extension of expiring business tax provisions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JESSICA BATTAGLIA | — |
| MELISSA DODSON SCHOOLEY | — |
Health Issues HCR
Issues related to competitive bidding for DME and diabetes H.R.6 - 21st Century Cures Act - provisions related to medical innovation, technology and medical device regulatory reforms. Issues related to neuroscience research. Issues related to remote patient management and telehealth.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROSEMARY GARZA | — |
| MELISSA DODSON SCHOOLEY | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEDTRONIC PLC | Ireland | United States | 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.