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FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices (S. 3187 FDA Safety and Innovation Act, HR FDA Reform Act of 2012). Issues related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety.

Restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan - No bill. Prevent abuse of Dextromethorphan and impose age restrictions - No bills. Electronic tracking for pseudoephedrine - No bills.

HR 2359, Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 - all provisions. HR 4262, Cosmetics Safety Enhancement Act of 2012 - all provisions. HR 4395, Cosmetic Safety Amendments Act of 2012 - all provisions.

FY13 Agriculture Appropriations (HR 5973, S. 2375) - FDA Appropriations related to funding for the Office of Cosmetics and Colors within CFSAN.

No Bills. Issues related to FDA regulatory requirements for product testing.

Implementation of S. 510, The Food Safety Modernization Act, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and third party testing of imported and domestic food ingredients.

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act and House Farm bill (no Bill) - Research Title.

Medicare Resident Limits -Support lifting the cap on the number of residents Medicare will count when determining teaching hospitals' Medicare Direct Graduate Medical Education and Indirect Medical Education payments. (no bills) Preserve Medicare Direct Graduate Medical Education payments to teaching hospitals. (no bills) Preserve Medicare Indirect Graduate Medical Education (IME) payments to teaching hospitals. (no bills)

Immigration and Visa issues - No Bills.

FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices (S. 3187 FDA Safety and Innovation Act, HR FDA Reform Act of 2012). Issues related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety.

Proposed legislation relating to the regulation of cosmetics, including import safety, cosmetic registration and Good Manufacturing Practices. HR 2359, Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 - all provisions. HR 4262, Cosmetics Safety Enhancement Act of 2012 - all provisions.

FY13 Agriculture Appropriations (No bill) - FDA Appropriations related to funding for the Office of Cosmetics and Colors within CFSAN.

Restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan - No Bill. Prevent abuse of Dextromethorphan and impose age restrictions - No Bills. Electronic tracking for pseudoephedrine - No bills.

FY13 Agriculture Appropriations (No bill) - FDA Appropriations related to funding for the Office of Cosmetics and Colors within CFSAN.

Proposed legislation relating to the regulation of cosmetics, including import safety, cosmetic registration and Good Manufacturing Practices. HR 2359, Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 - all provisions. HR 4262, Cosmetics Safety Enhancement Act of 2012 - all provisions.

Implementation of S. 510, The Food Safety Modernization Act, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and third party testing of imported and domestic food ingredients.

Medicare Resident Limits -Support lifting the cap on the number of residents Medicare will count when determining teaching hospitals' Medicare Direct Graduate Medical Education and Indirect Medical Education payments. (no bills) Preserve Medicare Direct Graduate Medical Education payments to teaching hospitals. (no bills) Preserve Medicare Indirect Graduate Medical Education (IME) payments to teaching hospitals. (no bills)

Immigration and Visa issues - No Bills.

S. 606 and HR 3059- Creating Hope Act of 2011 - issues related to neglected tropical disease research and treatment. HR 528 - Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2011. House & Senate Farm Bill (No Bill), Research Title

510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices (No Bills). Issues related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety.

Implementation of S. 510, The Food Safety Modernization Act, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and third party testing of imported and domestic food ingredients.

S. 606 and HR 3059- Creating Hope Act of 2011 - issues related to neglected tropical disease research and treatment. HR 528 - Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2011.

FY12 Agriculture Appropriations HR 2112 - ARS Funding for Childen, Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) FY12 Labor-HHS Appropriations S. 1599 and HR 3070 - Funding for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity. FY12 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations HR 2596 and S. 1572 - NASA funding for space biomedical research and education, and programs to translate the advances gained in knowledge and technolgy to benefit life on Earth. FY12 Military/Veterans Appropriations (HR 2055) - Funding for health research.

510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices (No Bills). Issues related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety.

Restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan - No Bill. Prevent abuse of Dextromethorphan and impose age restrictions - No Bills. Electronic tracking for pseudoephedrine - No bills.

FY12 Agriculture Appropriations (HR 2112) - FDA Appropriations related to funding for the Office of Cosmetics and Colors within CFSAN.

Proposed Free Trade Agreements with Korea, Columbia and Panama. [HR 3078, HR 3079, HR 3080.]

Proposed legislation relating to the regulation of cosmetics, including import safety, cosmetic registration and Good Manufacturing Practices. HR 2359, Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 - all provisions.

Restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan - No Bill. Prevent abuse of Dextromethorphan and impose age restrictions - No Bills. Electronic tracking for pseudoephedrine - No bills.

Proposed legislation relating to the regulation of cosmetics, including import safety, cosmetic registration and Good Manufacturing Practices. HR 2359, Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 - all provisions.

FY12 Agriculture Appropriations (HR 2112) - FDA Appropriations related to funding for the Office of Cosmetics and Colors within CFSAN.

Proposed Free Trade Agreements with Korea, Columbia and Panama.

Implementation of S. 510, The Food Safety Modernization Act, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and third party testing of imported and domestic food ingredients.

FY12 Agriculture Appropriations HR 2112 - ARS Funding for Childen, Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) FY12 Labor-HHS Appropriations S. 1599 and draft House bill - Funding for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity. FY12 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations HR 2596 and S. 1572 - NASA funding for space biomedical research and education, and programs to translate the advances gained in knowledge and technolgy to benefit life on Earth. FY12 Military/Veterans Appropriations (HR 2055) - Funding for health research.

Medicare Resident Limits -Support lifting the cap on the number of residents Medicare will count when determining teaching hospitals' Medicare Direct Graduate Medical Education and Indirect Medical Education payments. (no bills) Preserve Medicare Direct Graduate Medical Education payments to teaching hospitals. (no bills) Preserve Medicare Indirect Graduate Medical Education (IME) payments to teaching hospitals. (no bills)

510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices (No Bills). Issues related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety.

S. 23 and HR 1249, "The America Invents Act." Issues related to "false marking."

S. 606 - Creating Hope Act of 2011 - issues related to neglected tropical disease research and treatment.

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations S. 3606 - ARS Funding for Childen, Nutrition Research Center (CNRC) FY11 Labor-HHS Appropriations S. 3686 - Funding for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity. FY11 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations S. 3636 - NASA funding for space biomedical research and education, and programs to translate the advances gained in knowledge and technolgy to benefit life on Earth. FY12 Military/Veterans Appropriations (HR 2055) - Funding for health research.

Restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan - No Bill. Prevent abuse of Dextromethorphan and impose age restrictions - No Bills. Electronic tracking for pseudoephedrine - No bills.

FY12 Agriculture Appropriations in Senate (No Bill) - FDA Appropriations related to funding for the Office of Cosmetics and Colors within CFSAN.

Proposed legislation relating to the regulation of cosmetics, including import safety, cosmetic registration and Good Manufacturing Practices. HR 2359, Safe Cosmetics Act of 2011 - all provisions.

Implementation of S. 510, The Food Safety Modernization Act, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and third party testing of imported and domestic food ingredients.

510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices (No Bills). Issues related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety.

S. 23 and HR 1249, "The America Invents Act." Issues related to "false marking."

Restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan - No Bill. Prevent abuse of Dextromethorphan and impose age restrictions - No Bills. Electronic tracking for pseudoephedrine - No bills.

FDA import safety legislation - No Bills, provisions related to cosmetics registration and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Implementation of S. 510, The Food Safety Modernization Act, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and third party testing of imported and domestic food ingredients.

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations S. 3606 - Funding for Agriculture Research Service (ARS) human nutrition center. FY11 Labor-HHS Appropriations S. 3686 - Funding for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity. FY11 Department of Defense Appropriations S. 3800 - Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury research. FY11 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations S. 3636 - NASA funding for space biomedical research and education, and programs to translate the advances gained in knowledge and technolgy to benefit life on Earth.

510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices (No Bills). Issues related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety.

S. 23, "The America Invents Act." Issues related to "false marking."

Discussions regarding Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Standards. No bills.

HR 1259, Dextromethorphan Distribution Act, restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan. S. 1383, Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2009; Amendment to Controlled Substances Act to prevent abuse of Dextromethorphan and to impose age restrictions. Electronic tracking for pseudoephedrine - No bills.

Food and import safety legislation, HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act and S510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, provisions related to cosmetics. S3209, Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 and H.R. 5820, Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010, provisions related to ingredients regulated by FDA and EPA. H.R. 5786, Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, all provisions.

Safety and Labeling; Food Safety legislation including, the Food and Drug Import Safety Act, S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, H.R. 2749 the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 and S. 510 the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, to reform FDA regulation of domestic and imported food safety; all titles relating to FDA regulation of the food processing industry, including section related to country-of-origin labeling on imported ingredients and foods.

Food Safety legislation, including H.R. 2749 - the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 and S.510 - the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and third party testing of imported and domestic food ingredients.

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations S. 3606 - Funding for Agriculture Research Service (ARS) human nutrition center. FY11 Labor-HHS Appropriations S. 3686 - Increased funding levels for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity. FY11 State/Foreign Operations Appropriations S.3676 - funding for pediatric HIV AIDS care. FY11 Department of Defense Appropriations S. 3800 - Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury research. FY11 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations S. 3636 - NASA funding for space biomedical research and education, and programs to translate the advances gained in knowledge and technolgy to benefit life on Earth.

510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices: HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act. Provisions related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety.

Potential regulatory issues related to personal vaporizers.

HR 1259, Dextromethorphan Distribution Act, restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan. S. 1383, Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2009; Amendment to Controlled Substances Act to prevent abuse of Dextromethorphan and to impose age restrictions. Electronic tracking for pseudoephedrine - No bills.

Discussions regarding Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Standards. No bills.

Food and import safety legislation, HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act and S510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, provisions related to cosmetics. S3209, Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 and H.R. 5820, Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010, provisions related to ingredients regulated by FDA and EPA. H.R. 5786, Safe Cosmetics Act of 2010, all provisions.

Safety and Labeling; Food Safety legislation including, the Food and Drug Import Safety Act, S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, H.R. 2749 the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 and S. 510 the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, to reform FDA regulation of domestic and imported food safety; all titles relating to FDA regulation of the food processing industry, including section related to country-of-origin labeling on imported ingredients and foods.

Food Safety legislation, including H.R. 2749 - the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 and S.510 - the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and third party testing of imported and domestic food ingredients.

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations S. 3606 - Funding for Agriculture Research Service (ARS) human nutrition center. FY11 Labor-HHS Appropriations S. 3686 - Increased funding levels for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity. FY11 State/Foreign Operations Appropriations S.3676 - funding for pediatric HIV AIDS care. FY11 Department of Defense Appropriations S. 3800 - Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury research. FY11 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations S. 3636 - NASA funding for space biomedical research and education, and programs to translate the advances gained in knowledge and technolgy to benefit life on Earth.

510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices: HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act. Provisions related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety.

Discussions regarding Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Standards. No bills.

HR 1259, Dextromethorphan Distribution Act, restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan. S. 1383, Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2009; Amendment to Controlled Substances Act to prevent abuse of Dextromethorphan and to impose age restrictions. Electronic tracking for pseudoephedrine - No bills.

510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices: HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act. Provisions related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety.

Safety and Labeling; Food Safety legislation including, the Food and Drug Import Safety Act, S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, H.R. 2749 the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 and S. 510 the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, to reform FDA regulation of domestic and imported food safety; all titles relating to FDA regulation of the food processing industry, including section related to country-of-origin labeling on imported ingredients and foods.

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations (No Bill numbers yet) - Funding for Agriculture Research Service (ARS) human nutrition center. FY11 Labor-HHS Appropriations (No Bill numbers yet) - Increased funding levels for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity. FY11 State/Foreign Operations Appropriations (No Bill numbers yet) - funding for pediatric HIV AIDS care. FY11 Department of Defense Appropriations (No Bill numbers yet) - Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury research. FY11 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations (No Bill numbers yet) - NASA funding for space biomedical research and education, and programs to translate the advances gained in knowledge and technolgy to benefit life on Earth.

Food Safety legislation, including H.R. 2749 - the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 and S.510 - the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and third party testing of imported and domestic food ingredients.

Food and import safety legislation, HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act and S510, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, provisions related to cosmetics. S3209, Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 and draft House Bill (no Bill # yet), provisions related to ingredients regulated by FDA and EPA.

HR 1259, Dextromethorphan Distribution Act, restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan. S. 1383, Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2009; Amendment to Controlled Substances Act to prevent abuse of Dextromethorphan and to impose age restrictions. Electronic tracking for pseudoephedrine - No bills.

Food and import safety legislation, HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act, related to the regulation of cosmetics. Regulation of chemicals, H.R.1523, Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009.

Safety and Labeling; Food Safety legislation including, the Food and Drug Import Safety Act, S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, H.R. 2749 the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 and S. 510 the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, to reform FDA regulation of domestic and imported food safety; all titles relating to FDA regulation of the food processing industry, including section related to country-of-origin labeling on imported ingredients and foods.

Food Safety legislation, including H.R. 2749 - the Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 and S.510 - the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and third party testing of imported and domestic food ingredients.

FY11 Agriculture Appropriations (No Bill numbers yet) - Funding for Agriculture Research Service (ARS) human nutrition center. FY11 Labor-HHS Appropriations (No Bill numbers yet) - Increased funding levels for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity. FY11 State/Foreign Operations Appropriations (No Bill numbers yet) - Funding for pediatric HIV/AIDS care. FY11 Department of Defense Appropriations (No Bill numbers yet) - Funding for Traumatic Brain Injury research. FY11 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations (No Bill numbers yet) - NASA funding for space biomedical research and education, and programs to translate the advances gained in knowledge and technolgy to benefit life on Earth.

510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices: HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act. Provisions related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety. Federal Preemption: S.540/HR1346 - the Medical Device Safety Act of 2009. HR3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and HR 3962, Affordable Healthcare for America Act, provisions related to physician reporting requirements, excise tax on medical device companies, and a medical device registry.

Safety and Labeling; Food Safety legislation including, the Food and Drug Import Safety Act, S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, draft legislation by Rep. John Dingell known as the Food and Drug Globalization Act of 2009, to reform FDA regulation of domestic and imported food safety; all titles relating to FDA regulation of the food processing industry, including section related to country-of-origin labeling on imported ingredients and foods.

FY10 Agriculture Appropriations (S1406/HR2997) - FDA Appropriations related to increased funding for FDA for drug and medical device safety.

510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices: HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act. Provisions related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety. Physician reporting requirements: S301/HR3138, the Physician Payment Sunshine Act. Provisions related to federal preemption of state requirements. Federal Preemption: S.540/HR1346 - the Medical Device Safety Act of 2009. HR3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and HR 3962, Affordable Healthcare for America Act, provisions related to physician reporting requirements, excise tax on medical device companies, and a medical device registry.

Food and import safety legislation, HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act, related to the regulation of cosmetics. Regulation of chemicals, H.R.1523, Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009.

FY10 Agriculture Appropriations, HR 2997, S. 1406 FDA Appropriations related to increased funding for the Office of Cosmetics and Colors within CFSAN.

HR 1259, Dextromethorphan Distribution Act, restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan. S. 1383, Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2009; Amendment to Controlled Substances Act to prevent abuse of Dextromethorphan and to impose age restrictions.

General discussions to inform about company's facilities and activities related to pre-clinical and clinical drug discovery.

Food Safety legislation, including HR 759 - the FDA Globalization Act, S. 510 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, H.R. 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act, and HR 1332 the Safe FEAST Act of 2009, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and third party testing of imported and domestic food ingredients.

HR 3590, The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and HR 3962, Affordable Healthcare for America Act, specifically sections for health IT, electronic medical records and graduate medical education.

FY10 Agriculture Appropriations HR 2997, S. 1406 Funding for Agriculture Research Service (ARS) human nutrition center. FY10 Labor-HHS Appropriations HR 3293, Consolidated appropriations Act 2010 (HR3288). Increased funding levels for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity. FY10 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations HR 2847; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (HR3288); NASA funding for space biomedical research and education, and programs to translate the advances gained in knowledge and technology to benefit life on Earth. NASA funding for establishment of a Center for Space Medicine.

HR 2749; S510 - Food Safety - implementation of technologies for food safety testing.

HR 2749; S510 - Food Safety - implementation of technologies for food safety testing.

FY10 Agriculture Appropriations, HR 2997, S. 1406 FDA Appropriations related to increased funding for the Office of Cosmetics and Colors within CFSAN.

Food and import safety legislation, HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act, related to the regulation of cosmetics. Regulation of chemicals, H.R.1523, Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009.

HR 1259, Dextromethorphan Distribution Act, restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan. S. 1383, Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2009; Amendment to Controlled Substances Act to prevent abuse of Dextromethorphan and to impose age restrictions.

Safety and Labeling; Food Safety legislation including, the Food and Drug Import Safety Act, S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, draft legislation by Rep. John Dingell known as the Food and Drug Globalization Act of 2009, to reform FDA regulation of domestic and imported food safety; all titles relating to FDA regulation of the food processing industry, including section related to country-of-origin labeling on imported ingredients and foods.

Food Safety legislation, including HR 759 - the FDA Globalization Act, S. 510 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, H.R. 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act, and HR 1332 the Safe FEAST Act of 2009, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and third party testing of imported and domestic food ingredients.

General discussions to inform about company's facilities and activities related to pre-clinical and clinical drug discovery.

HR 2824 Programs for comparative effectiveness research in private practice and hospital settings.

HR 3200 - America's Affordable Health Choices Act and Senate (no number yet) Affordable Health Choices Act and Senate Finance Committee "America's Healthy Future Act of 2009" (no bill number yet)- specifically sections for health IT, electronic medical records and graduate medical education.

FY10 Agriculture Appropriations HR 2997, S. 1406 Funding for Agriculture Research Service (ARS) human nutrition center. FY10 Labor-HHS Appropriations HR 3293 (no Senate bill) Increased fundind levels for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity research FY10 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations HR 2847; (No Senate Bill); NASA funding for space biomedical research and education, and programs to translate the advances gained in knowledge and technology to benefit life on Earth. NASA funding for establishment of a Center for Space Medicine.

FY09 Agriculture Appropriations (S3289/HR1105) - FDA Appropriations related to increased funding for FDA for drug and medical device safety.

510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices: HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act. Provisions related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety. Physician reporting requirements: S301/HR5605, the Physician Payment Sunshine Act. Provisions related to federal preemption of state requirements. Federal Preemption: S.540/HR1346 - the Medical Device Safety Act of 2009. Senate Finance Committee healthcare bill "America's Healthy Future Act of 2009" (no bill number yet); provisions related to physician reporting requirements and proposed fees for medical device companies.

Food and import safety legislation, HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act, related to the regulation of cosmetics. Regulation of chemicals, H.R.1523, Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009.

FY10 Agriculture Appropriations, HR 2947, S. 1406 FDA Appropriations related to increased funding for the Office of Cosmetics and Colors within CFSAN.

HR 2824 Programs for comparative effectiveness research in private practice and hospital settings.

FY10 Agriculture Appropriations HR 2997, S. 1406 Funding for Agriculture Research Service (ARS) human nutrition center. FY10 Labor-HHS Appropriations Increased funding levels for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity research. FY10 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations HR 2847 NASA funding for space biomedical research and education, and programs to translate the advances gained in knowledge and technology to benefit life on Earth. NASA funding for establishment of a Center for Space Medicine.

HR 1259, Dextromethorphan Distribution Act, restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan. S. 1383, Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2009; Amendment to Controlled Substances Act to prevent abuse of Dextromethorphan and to impose age restrictions.

Safety and Labeling; Food Safety legislation including, the Food and Drug Import Safety Act, S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, draft legislation by Rep. John Dingell known as the Food and Drug Globalization Act of 2009, to reform FDA regulation of domestic and imported food safety; all titles relating to FDA regulation of the food processing industry, including section related to country-of-origin labeling on imported ingredients and foods.

Food Safety legislation, including HR 759 - the FDA Globalization Act, S. 510 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, H.R. 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act, and HR 1332 the Safe FEAST Act of 2009, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and third party testing of imported and domestic food ingredients.

General discussions to inform about company's facilities and activities related to pre-clinical and clinical drug discovery.

FDA Appropriations related to increased funding for FDA for drug and medical device safety. FY10 Agriculture Appropriations (S.1406, HR 2997).

510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices: HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act. Provisions related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety. Federal Preemption: S. 540/HR. 1346 - the Medical Device Safety Act. of 2009.

Food and import safety legislation, FDA user fee - HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act, related to the regulation of cosmetics. Regulation of chemicals, H.R.1523, Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009.

FY09 Agriculture Appropriations (S3289/HR1105) FDA Appropriations related to increased funding for the Office of Cosmetics and Colors within CFSAN. FY10 Agriculture Appropriations (No House or Senate bill yet) FDA Appropriations related to increased funding for the Office of Cosmetics and Colors within CFSAN.

510(k) Medical Device Review Process: (No Bills). Issues related to changing the 510(k) structure. FDA regulation of Drugs and/or Medical Devices: HR 759, the FDA Globalization Act. Provisions related to drugs and/or medical devices that affect fees, inspections and import safety. Physician reporting requirements: S301/HR5605, the Physician Payment Sunshine Act. Provisions related to federal preemption of state requirements. Federal Preemption: S.540/HR1346 - the Medical Device Safety Act of 2009.

Issues related to FDA's discretionary enforcement action against unapproved Balanced Salt Solutions (BSS).

No bill number. Proposed scheduling of unfinished Dextromethophan as a Schedule V product under the Controlled Substances Act and mandates restriction for the sale of retail products which contain Dextromethorphan.

HR 1259, Dextromethorphan Distribution Act, restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan.

Safety and Labeling; Food Safety legislation including the Food and Drug Import Safety Act, S. 510, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, legislation by Rep. John Dingell known as the Food and Drug Globalization Act of 2009, to reform FDA regulation of domestic and imported food safety; all titles relating to FDA regulation of the food processing industry, including section related to country-of-origin labeling on imported ingredients and foods.

Food Safety legislation, including HR 759 - the FDA Globalization Act, S. 510 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, H.R. 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act, and HR 1332 the Safe FEAST Act of 2009, with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and testing of imported food ingredients.

General discussions to inform about company's facilities and activities related to product safety testing.

FY09 Agriculture Appropriations (S3289/HR 1105) - Funding for Agriculture Research Service (ARS) human nutrition research center. FY09 Labor-HHS Appropriations (S3230/HR1105) - Increased funding levels for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity research. FY09 State, Foreign Operations (S3288/HR1105) - Increased priority to provide pediatric AIDS care and treatment in Africa under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Issues related to increased funding for healthcare information technology (Health IT) and increased funding for the National Institutes and Health (NIH). FY10 Agriculture Appropriations (No House or Senate bill yet) Funding for Agriculture Research Service (ARS) human nutrition center. FY10 Labor-HHS Appropriations (No House or Senate bill yet) Increased funding levels for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity research. FY10 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations (No House or Senate bill yet) NASA funding for space biomedical research and education, and programs to translate the advances gained in knowledge and technology to benefit life on Earth.

Health Information Technology Evidence-based outcome research

Health Information Technology Evidence-based outcome research

Safety and Labeling; Food Safety legislation including HR 3610, the Food and Drug Import Safety Act, S. 3385, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, draft legislation by Rep. John Dingell known as the Food and Drug Globalization Act of 2008 and draft legislation by Sen. Ted Kennedy, to reform FDA regulation of domestic and imported food safety; all titles relating to FDA regulation of the food processing industry, including section related to country-of-origin labeling on imported ingredients and foods.

S 1378/HR 970, Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2007, restrictions on distribution of bulk Dextromethorphan.

S. 2274, Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007, proposed scheduling of unfinished Dextromethophan as a Schedule V product under the Controlled Substances Act and mandates restriction for the sale of retail products which contain Dextromethorphan. S.2237, Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007, Subtitle B containing the same provisions as in the Dextromethorphan Abuse Reduction Act of 2007.

Food and import safety legislation, FDA user fee- HR 3610, Food & Drug Import Safety Act of 2007, and proposed legislation by Rep. John Dingell (the Food & Drug Globalization Act of 2008) related to the regulation of cosmetics.

FY 09 Agriculture Appropriations (S3289/no House bill yet) - FDA Appropriations related to increased funding for the Office of Cosmetics & Colors within CFSAN

Food Safety legislation including HR 3610, the Food and Drug Import Safety Act, S654/HR 1148, the Safe Food Act of 2007, and draft legislation by Rep. John Dingell known as the Food and Drug Globalization Act of 2008, to reform FDA regulation of federal imported and domestic food safety with emphasis on those titles related to the inspection and testing of imported food ingredients.

General discussions to inform about company's facilities and activities related to product safety testing.

FY09 Agriculture Appropriations (S3289/no House bill yet) - Funding for Agriculture Research Service (ARS) human nutrition research center. FY09 Labor-HHS Appropriations (S3230/no House bill yet) - Increased funding levels for NIH and HRSA funding for childhood obesity research. FY09 State, Foreign Operations (S3288/no House bill yet) - Increased priority to provide pediatric AIDS care and treatment in Africa under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).