BAYER CORPORATION (CONSOLIDATED REPORT) for BAYER CORPORATION (CONSOLIDATED REPORT)
What was lobbied
19 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
S 365 Balanced Budget Control Act of 2011; (sections pertaining to healthcare expenditures, Medicare Part D drug benefits.) Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Bill draft; (Sections relating to efforts to defund PPACA.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JULIE CORCORAN | — |
| THOMAS B LILBURN | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
HR 2112 FY 2012 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; (General provisions of the bill related to animal drugs and biologics.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DONNA STEPHENS | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
S 231 EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act: A bill to delay for 2 years, implementation of EPA's regulatory program on greenhouse gases; (All provisions related to greenhouse gas regulations.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAKOTAH SMITH | — |
| JULIANE H VAN EGMOND | — |
Chemicals/Chemical Industry CHM
HR 901/HR 908/HR 916/S 473 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011; (Provisions related to extension of CFATS.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAKOTAH SMITH | — |
| JULIANE H VAN EGMOND | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
South Korean Free Trade Agreement; (Sections pertaining to offsets) Free Trade Agreements for Colombia and Panama; (Provisions related to passage of agreements.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RONALD F DOCKSAI | — |
Banking BAN
HR 1610 To provide end use exemptions from certain provisions of the commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and for other purposes; (Provisions related to legally reaffirming rights of derivatives' end users.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RONALD F DOCKSAI | — |
Health Issues HCR
HR 436/HR 488/HR 734/S 17/S 262 Medical Device Tax Repeal; (Provisions related to entire bill.) HR 4/HR 60/HR 144/HR 584/HR 705/S 18/S 72 The Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011; (Provisions related to the 1099 repeal.) S 365 Balanced budge Control Act of 2011; (Sections pertaining to healthcare expenditures, Medicare Part D drug benefits.) Combat Meth Epidemic Act of 2005; (Sections pertaining to electronic reporting and stop sale.) HR 2245 The Preserving Access to Life Saving Medications Act of 2011; (Drug shortage issues, those issues related to FDA, PDUFA IV and Energy & Commerce hearings on 9/23/11) Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Bill draft; (sections relating to efforts to defund PPACA.) HR141/HR 145/HR 215/HR 429, HR 636/S 16/S 193 To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; (Provisions related to Health Care Reform repeal.) HR 965/S 1211 The Federal food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases.) HR 432/S 136 ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2011: A bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-A in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JULIE CORCORAN | — |
| RONALD F DOCKSAI | — |
| THOMAS B LILBURN | — |
| DAKOTAH SMITH | — |
| DONNA STEPHENS | — |
| ROBERT D THOMAS | — |
| JULIANE H VAN EGMOND | — |
Railroads RRR
S 158 Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2009: A bill to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Act and for other purposes; (All provisions related to bottleneck provisions, common carrier, injunctive relief, rate quotation, competition, and service necessary to business and public interest.) S 49 The Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2011: A bill to amend Federal anti-trust laws to provide expanded coverage and to eliminate exemptions from such laws that are contrary to the public interest with respect to railroads; (All provisions pertaining to the "common carrier" provisions of the Staggers Act and injunctive relief for exemptions contrary to the public interest.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAKOTAH SMITH | — |
| JULIANE H VAN EGMOND | — |
Agriculture AGR
HR 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011; (Provisions related to NPDES permits.) HR 23/HR 1249 America Invents Act; (Provisions related to false markings and other provisions that could affect agriculture.) HR 2112 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; (Provisions related to agriculture research and USDA funding and any provisions that could affect biotech regulations.) HR 2584 Appropriations Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012; (Provisions related to funding for agriculture, EPA, NPDES Permits and pesticide fees.) Regulatory Biotech Issues (No Bill Numbers); (Provisions in proposed regulations regarding the approval of biotech traits and all other issues related to biotech regulations, including APHIS part 340 regs.) ESA Issues (No Bill); (NMFS Biological opinions - Discussions on National Marine Fisheries biological Opinions and their potential affects on agriculture and the need for a resolution to the consultation process.) Spray Drift (No Bill Number); (Discussions on proposed EPA guidance for pesticide label language on preventing spray drift.) Bee Health (No Bill Numbers); (Discussions on EPA regulatory actions involving pollinator protection and bee health.) PRIA (No Bill Number); (Discussions on EPA regarding reauthorization of the Pesticide Registration Improvement Act (PRIA).) Farm Bill; (Discussions on provisions related to the funding of the next farm bill, including safety net programs, research and conservation; Discussions on provisions related to commodity programs, conservation, insurance and funding.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEAN D REIMERS | — |
| JENNIFER SPURGAT | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
HR 942 The American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2011; (Sections reauthorizing R&D tax credits.) HR 4/HR 60/HR 144/HR 584/HR 705/S 18/S 72 The Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011; (Provisions related to the 1099 repeal.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RONALD F DOCKSAI | — |
| ROBERT D THOMAS | — |
Copyright/Patent/Trademark CPT
HR 1249/S 23 America Invents Act; (Provisions related to false markings, and other provisions that could affect agriculture; provisions related to patent reform; provisions related to first to file, fees and prior user rights.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RONALD F DOCKSAI | — |
| DAKOTAH SMITH | — |
| JENNIFER SPURGAT | — |
| ROBERT D THOMAS | — |
| JULIANE H VAN EGMOND | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
HR 840 Safe Exploration coming from Underwater Reserves of Energy Act of the SECURE Act: Expedites drilling for oil or natural gas, if already permitted by the Minerals Management Service before May 3, 2010. Eliminates need for review the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulations and Enforcement; and the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 or any other similar statues such as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972; (All provisions related to off-shore drilling and exploration.) S 352 American Energy Independence and Security Act of 2011: A bill to allow leases and exploration of oil and gas from the coastal plain; (All provisions related to increased supply of natural gas.) S 1000 Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2011: A bill to enact a national energy efficiency strategy; (All provisions related to energy efficiency.) S 937 American Alternative Fuels Act of 2011: A bill to ease pain at the pump and encourage alternative fuels; (all provisions pertaining to energy efficiency.) S 963 Reducing Federal Energy Dollars Act of 2011: A bill to reduce energy costs, improve energy efficiency, and expand the use of renewable energy by Federal agencies, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to energy efficiency.) S 629 A bill to improve hydropower, and for other purposes; (All provisions related to the advancement of alternative energy.) S 398 A bill to increase energy efficiency and other purposes: The bill would reduce regulatory burden on appliance manufacturers, create energy and water savings and reduce the environmental impacts of energy production; (All provisions related to enhancing energy efficiency.) S. 630 A bill to promote marine and hydrokinetic renewable energy research and development, and for other purposes; (All provisions related to advancement of alternative energy.) S 631 A bill to extend certain Federal benefits and income tax provisions to energy generated by hydropower resources; (All provisions related to provision of incentives for alternative power.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAKOTAH SMITH | — |
| JULIANE H VAN EGMOND | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
HR 432S 136 Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2011: A bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-a in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A containing products.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAKOTAH SMITH | — |
| JULIANE H VAN EGMOND | — |
Education EDU
S 518 Veterinary Loan Repayment Program; (In support of legislation.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DONNA STEPHENS | — |
Animals ANI
HR 525 Veterinary Public Health Amendments Act: an act to amend the Public Health Service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health; (General provisions of the bill.) HR 1406 Fairness to Pet Owners Act 2011; (General provisions requiring veterinary prescribing.) HR 1733/S 886 Interstate Horseracing Act 2011; (Definition of performance medicines in Sec. 9) S 518 Veterinary Loan Repayment Program; (In support for legislation.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DONNA STEPHENS | — |
Pharmacy PHA
HR 525 Veterinary Public Health Amendments Act: An act to amend the Public health service Act to enhance and increase the number of veterinarians trained in veterinary public health; (General provisions of the bill.) HR 1406 fairness to Pet Owners Act of 2011; (General provisions requiring veterinary prescribing.) Combat Meth epidemic Act of 2005; (Sections pertaining to electronic reporting and stop sale.) HR 2245 the Preserving Access to Life Saving Medications Act; (Drug shortage issues, those issues related to FDA, PDUFA IV and Energy &commerce hearings on 9/23/11.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS B LILBURN | — |
| DONNA STEPHENS | — |
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) TAR
Miscellaneous Tariff Bill; (Discussions on how to restart a legislative process for approval of tariff reduction/suspension bills.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEAN D REIMERS | — |
| JENNIFER SPURGAT | — |
Homeland Security HOM
HR 901/HR 908/HR 916/S 473 Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011; (Provisions related to extension of CFATS.)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JEAN D REIMERS | — |
| JENNIFER SPURGAT | — |
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs MED
HR 1733/S 886 Interstate Horseracing Act 2011; (Definition of performance medicines in Sec. 9)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DONNA STEPHENS | — |
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