BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

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Lobbying Spend

$60.9M

Filings

393

Firms Hired

Active Period

1999–2026

Lobbying Spend by Year

Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings

Year	Lobbying Spend	Filings	Firms
2026	$860,000	12	4
2025	$1,440,000	21	6
2024	$1,700,000	23	6
2023	$1,650,000	22	6
2022	$2,110,000	28	7
2021	$2,260,000	21	5
2020	$2,200,000	21	5
2019	$1,900,000	20	5
2018	$2,420,000	25	7
2017	$2,170,000	31	7
2016	$1,490,000	16	4
2015	$2,240,000	16	4
2014	$3,720,000	18	4
2013	$3,181,000	17	4
2012	$3,410,000	13	3
2011	$2,407,000	12	3
2010	$3,431,000	13	3
2009	$5,030,000	14	4
2008	$2,970,000	14	3
2007	$2,160,000	7	3
2006	$1,040,000	8	4
2005	$1,860,000	4	2
2004	$1,020,000	3	2
2003	$2,100,000	4	2
2002	$1,882,209	3	2
2001	$2,200,000	3	2
2000	$1,280,000	3	2
1999	$760,000	1	1

Hired Firms

Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available

Firm Name	Reported Spend	Filings
BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION	$60,891,209	95
THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC	—	81
BROWNSTEIN HYATT FARBER SCHRECK, LLP	—	58
CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC.	—	53
INVARIANT LLC	—	41
ERNST & YOUNG LLP (WASHINGTON COUNCIL ERNST & YOUNG)	—	17
S-3 GROUP	—	15
SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS	—	11
CAPITOL COUNSEL LLC	—	7
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP	—	5
PORTERFIELD, FETTIG & SEARS, LLC	—	3
THE WASHINGTON TAX & PUBLIC POLICY GROUP	—	7

Government Bodies Lobbied

Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings

Government Body	Filings
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES	364
SENATE	363
Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)	75
Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)	43
Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)	38
Treasury, Dept of	32
Commerce, Dept of (DOC)	18
State, Dept of (DOS)	18
Food & Drug Administration (FDA)	16
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)	12
Natl Economic Council (NEC)	11
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)	10
Executive Office of the President (EOP)	9
White House Office	9
Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)	5
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)	4

Top Issues

Most frequently reported lobbying issues

Issue Code	Description	Reports
Health Issues	Health Issues	323
Medicare/Medicaid	Medicare/Medicaid	278
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	Taxation/Internal Revenue Code	226
Budget/Appropriations	Budget/Appropriations	172
Trade (domestic/foreign)	Trade (domestic/foreign)	79
Copyright/Patent/Trademark	Copyright/Patent/Trademark	41
Homeland Security	Homeland Security	29
Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs	Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs	28
Disaster Planning/Emergencies	Disaster Planning/Emergencies	23
Veterans	Veterans	20
Agriculture	Agriculture	7
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace	7
Retirement	Retirement	6
Computer Industry	Computer Industry	5
Government Issues	Government Issues	5
Defense	Defense	4
Pharmacy	Pharmacy	4
Foreign Relations	Foreign Relations	2
Transportation	Transportation	2
Economics/Economic Development	Economics/Economic Development	1

Bills Explicitly Cited (25)

Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitored implementation of H.R. 1 (P.L. 119-21), One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as it relates to corporate taxes. Monitor issues related to OECD Pillar 2.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 5376119th Congress

Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Implementation of drug pricing provisions related to H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), The Inflation Reduction Act. Issues related to safe mobility. Issues related to payment for prescription drugs. Issues concerning drug shortages.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5376

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, as it relates to right to repair, and the ability of government contractors to pay dividends and buy back stock.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, as it relates to right to repair, and the ability of government contractors to pay dividends and buy back stock.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 4784

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S. 4939119th Congress

Countering CCP Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitored issues related to pharmaceutical prices. Issues regarding the pharmaceutical and medical device supply chain. Monitored issues concerning drug shortages. Issues concerning the reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act (PAHPA). Monitored AI issues. Cybersecurity issues and S. 4939, Countering CCP Act. Issues concerning emergency preparedness and essential medical supplies. Issues concerning regulatory reforms.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 4939

S. 4994119th Congress

ONSHORE Manufacturing Act

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to tariffs. S. 4994, the ONSHORE Manufacturing Act.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 4994

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to pharmaceutical pricing. Issues related to drug shortages. Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1 (P.L. 119-21), One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Taxation of multinational companies. Monitor tax reform proposal relating to corporate tax policies. Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1 (P.L. 119-21), One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · third_quarter · Firm: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

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Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 4784, the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4784

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Taxation of multinational companies. Monitor tax reform proposal relating to corporate tax policies. Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1 (P.L. 119-21), One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to pharmaceutical pricing. Issues related to drug shortages. Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1 (P.L. 119-21), One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

S. 4784, the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4784

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitored implementation of H.R. 1 (P.L. 119-21), One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as it relates to corporate taxes. Monitor issues related to OECD Pillar 2.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 5376119th Congress

Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Implementation of drug pricing provisions related to H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), The Inflation Reduction Act. Issues related to safe mobility. Issues related to payment for prescription drugs. Issues concerning drug shortages.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5376

H.R. 8800119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, as it relates to right to repair, and the ability of government contractors to pay dividends and buy back stock.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 8800

S. 4784119th Congress

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act, as it relates to right to repair, and the ability of government contractors to pay dividends and buy back stock.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 4784

S. 4939119th Congress

Countering CCP Act

2026 · second_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitored issues related to pharmaceutical prices. Issues regarding the pharmaceutical and medical device supply chain. Monitored issues concerning drug shortages. Issues concerning the reauthorization of Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act (PAHPA). Monitored AI issues. Cybersecurity issues and S. 4939, Countering CCP Act. Issues concerning emergency preparedness and essential medical supplies. Issues concerning regulatory reforms.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: S. 4939

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Taxation of multinational companies. Monitor tax reform proposal relating to corporate tax policies. Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1 (P.L. 119-21), One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to pharmaceutical pricing. Issues related to drug shortages. Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1 (P.L. 119-21), One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitored implementation of H.R. 1 (P.L. 119-21), One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as it relates to corporate taxes. Monitor issues related to OECD Pillar 2.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 5376119th Congress

Impacts and Outcomes for Health Career Training Act

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Implementation of drug pricing provisions related to H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), The Inflation Reduction Act. Issues related to safe mobility. Issues related to payment for prescription drugs. Issues concerning drug shortages. Issues related to extension of the hospital at home program and H.R. 7148 (P.L. 119-75), Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Issues related to the Medicare Advantage star rating eye exam quality measure.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 5376

H.R. 7148119th Congress

Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

2026 · first_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

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Cited source text and reported amounts

Implementation of drug pricing provisions related to H.R. 5376 (P.L. 117-169), The Inflation Reduction Act. Issues related to safe mobility. Issues related to payment for prescription drugs. Issues concerning drug shortages. Issues related to extension of the hospital at home program and H.R. 7148 (P.L. 119-75), Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Issues related to the Medicare Advantage star rating eye exam quality measure.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 7148

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Taxation of multinational companies. Monitor tax reform proposal relating to corporate tax policies. Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1 (P.L. 119-21), One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Issues related to pharmaceutical pricing. Issues related to drug shortages. Issues related to implementation of H.R. 1 (P.L. 119-21), One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1

H.R. 1119th Congress

An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.

2025 · fourth_quarter · Firm: THE NICKLES GROUP, LLC

Open original LDA filing ↗

Cited source text and reported amounts

Monitored implementation of H.R. 1 (P.L. 119-21), One Big Beautiful Bill Act, as it relates to corporate taxes.

Client expense: — · Firm income: $50,000

Matched citations: H.R. 1

Source: Senate LDA

BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION — Lobbying Disclosure | Poliscope