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Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2011
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Address concerns regarding uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA drug and device regulatory environment. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Support HR 2182, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act.
Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2011
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
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CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES via CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of R&D tax credit. Oppose repeal of Orphan Drug Tax Credit. Support extension of biofuel and biodiesel tax credits.
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including inter partes review. Educate on Bayh-Dole Act "march-in" provision.
Source: Senate LDA
Address concerns regarding uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA drug and device regulatory environment. Support drug and device user fee legislation. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Support HR 2182, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act.
Regenerative Medicine Promotion Act of 2011
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support HR 1862, the Regenerative Medicine Promotion Act. Support NIH funding.
Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2011
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Address concerns with increasing uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA drug and device regulatory environment. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Support HR 2182, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act.
Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2011
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Address concerns with increasing uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA regulatory environment, incl changes to 510(k) process. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Support HR 2182, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act. Support HR2405, PAHPA Reauthorization.
Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now Act of 2011
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Address concerns with increasing uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA regulatory environment, incl changes to 510(k) process. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Support HR 2182, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act.
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Reauthorization Act of 2011
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Address concerns with increasing uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA regulatory environment, incl changes to 510(k) process. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Support HR 2182, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act. Support HR2405, PAHPA Reauthorization.
Life Sciences Jobs and Investment Act of 2011
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support extension of the R&D tax credit. Support repeal of medical device tax. Support HR 2632, the Life Sciences Jobs and Investment Act.
Life Sciences Jobs and Investment Act of 2011
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support Life Sciences Job & Investment Act (HR 2632). Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of Therapeutic Discovery Project program. Support extension of R&D tax credit.
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value.
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value; Support efforts to address impact of recent court ruling re patent false markings suit
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value; Support efforts to address impact of recent court ruling re patent false markings suits
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value.
America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support HR 5116/S 3605, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization. Support education provisions of Labor/HHS/Ed appropriations.
America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support HR 5116/S 3605, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization.
America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support HR 5116/S 3605, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization. Support education provisions of Labor/HHS/Ed appropriations.
America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Reauthorization Act of 2010
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support HR 5116/S 3605, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization.
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value; Support efforts to address impact of recent court ruling re patent false markings suits
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value.
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value.
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value; Support efforts to address impact of recent court ruling re patent false markings suit
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain nickel-metal hydride storage batteries designed for use in hybrid vehicles.
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support HR 5116, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization. Support education provisions of Labor/HHS/Ed appropriations.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain nickel-metal hydride storage batteries designed for use in hybrid vehicles.
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support HR 5116/S 3605, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization. Support education provisions of Labor/HHS/Ed appropriations.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain nickel-metal hydride storage batteries designed for use in hybrid vehicles.
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support HR 5116/S 3605, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain nickel-metal hydride storage batteries designed for use in hybrid vehicles.
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support HR 5116/S 3605, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization. Support education provisions of Labor/HHS/Ed appropriations.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain nickel-metal hydride storage batteries designed for use in hybrid vehicles.
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support HR 5116/S 3605, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization.
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on certain nickel-metal hydride storage batteries designed for use in hybrid vehicles.
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support HR 5116, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization.
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access.
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Support language in healthcare reform providing incentives for hospitals to prevent and reduce incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HIAs)
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access.
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (HR 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs). Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Support language in healthcare reform providing incentives for hospitals to prevent and reduce incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HIAs). Oppose medical technology manufacturing fee in healthcare reform legislation.
Pathway for Biosimilars Act
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access.
Pathway for Biosimilars Act
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Support language in healthcare reform providing incentives for hospitals to prevent and reduce incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HIAs)
Pathway for Biosimilars Act
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access.
Pathway for Biosimilars Act
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (HR 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs). Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Support language in healthcare reform providing incentives for hospitals to prevent and reduce incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HIAs). Oppose medical technology manufacturing fee in healthcare reform legislation.
Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support "Prostate Research, Imaging and Men's Education Act" (S. 756). Support "Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009" (HR 3974).
Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support science-based pro-innovation pathway for FDA approval of biosimilars/follow-on biologics in healthcare reform legislation. Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Address concerns with impact of proposed medical device manufacturer fee/tax provision of healthcare reform legislation. Address concerns with proposed independent medicare advisory board entities in healthcare reform legislation. Oppose drug importation provision of healthcare reform legislation. Support "Prostate Research, Imaging and Men's Education Act" (S. 756). Support "Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009" (HR 3974)
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Support language in healthcare reform providing incentives for hospitals to prevent and reduce incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HIAs)
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access.
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (HR 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs). Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Support language in healthcare reform providing incentives for hospitals to prevent and reduce incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HIAs). Oppose medical technology manufacturing fee in healthcare reform legislation.
Medical Device Safety Act of 2009
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access.
Prostate Research, Imaging, and Men's Education Act
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support "Prostate Research, Imaging and Men's Education Act" (S. 756). Support "Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009" (HR 3974).
Prostate Research, Imaging, and Men's Education Act
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support science-based pro-innovation pathway for FDA approval of biosimilars/follow-on biologics in healthcare reform legislation. Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Address concerns with impact of proposed medical device manufacturer fee/tax provision of healthcare reform legislation. Address concerns with proposed independent medicare advisory board entities in healthcare reform legislation. Oppose drug importation provision of healthcare reform legislation. Support "Prostate Research, Imaging and Men's Education Act" (S. 756). Support "Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009" (HR 3974)
Overseas Voting Education and Reform, Safeguarding Every American's Vote Act
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support permanent exemption from Section 404(b) of Sarbanes-Oxley Act for smaller reporting companies (HR 4173).
Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007; H.R. 5765, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007. H.R. 5765, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007. H.R. 5765, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007; support efforts to provide for Medicare coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions; address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
H.R. 1908 and S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007, provisions on damages, post-grant review, PTO rule-making, inequitable conduct and mandatory search requirements.
Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 5269 and H.R. 1956) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute. Support legislation enacting a uniform federal pedigree standard for prescription drugs.
Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 5269 and H.R. 1956) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute. Support legislation enacting a uniform federal pedigree standard for prescription drugs.
Patient Protection and Innovative Biologic Medicines Act of 2007
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 5269 and H.R. 1956) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute. Support legislation enacting a uniform federal pedigree standard for prescription drugs.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow additional expenses for purposes of determining the Hope Scholarship Credit, and for other purposes.
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 5269 and H.R. 1956) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute. Support legislation enacting a uniform federal pedigree standard for prescription drugs.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow additional expenses for purposes of determining the Hope Scholarship Credit, and for other purposes.
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 5269 and H.R. 1956) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute. Support legislation enacting a uniform federal pedigree standard for prescription drugs.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow additional expenses for purposes of determining the Hope Scholarship Credit, and for other purposes.
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support legislation (H.R. 5269 and H.R. 1956) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute. Support legislation enacting a uniform federal pedigree standard for prescription drugs.
Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007. H.R. 5765, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007. H.R. 5765, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
Medicare Remote Monitoring Access Act of 2008
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007; H.R. 5765, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support efforts to strengthen K-12, undergraduate and post-graduate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. H.R. 6104, to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives.
Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support efforts to strengthen K-12, undergraduate and post-graduate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. H.R. 6104, to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives.
Enhancing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Act of 2008
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
Support efforts to strengthen K-12, undergraduate and post-graduate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. H.R. 6104, to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives.
H.R. 1908 and S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007, provisions on damages, post-grant review, PTO rule-making, inequitable conduct and mandatory search requirements.
Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007; support efforts to provide for Medicare coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions; address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
H.R. 1908 and S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007, provisions on damages, post-grant review, PTO rule-making, and mandatory search requirements.
Medicaid Access Project through Information Technology (MAP IT) Act
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 3161 and S. 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, provisions on funding for FDA and NIH and on the importation of prescription drugs; H.R. 2043, Medicaid Access Project through Information Technology (MAP IT) Act; S. 1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008; H.Rept. 110-497.
H.R. 1908 and S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007, provisions on damages, post-grant review, PTO rule-making, and mandatory search requirements.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 3161 and S. 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, provisions on funding for FDA and NIH and on the importation of prescription drugs; H.R. 2043, Medicaid Access Project through Information Technology (MAP IT) Act; S. 1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008; H.Rept. 110-497.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 3043 and S. 1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2008, provisions on funding for NIH; H. Rept. 110-497.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 3161 and S. 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, provisions on funding for FDA and NIH and on the importation of prescription drugs; H.R. 2043, Medicaid Access Project through Information Technology (MAP IT) Act; S. 1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008; H.Rept. 110-497.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 with respect to the treatment of crops destroyed by casualty.
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 3043 and S. 1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2008, provisions on funding for NIH; H. Rept. 110-497.
To ratify the authority of the Federal Trade Commission to establish a do-not-call registry.
Client: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES · Firm: CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
H.R. 3161 and S. 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, provisions on funding for FDA and NIH and on the importation of prescription drugs; H.R. 2043, Medicaid Access Project through Information Technology (MAP IT) Act; S. 1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008; H.Rept. 110-497.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Address concerns with Medicaid coverage of specialty drugs. Support creation of incentives for antibiotics development. Oppose changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug benefit. Support the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act.
FDA review process consistency and predictability. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs.
Support NIH research funding. Support implementation of 21st Century Cures Act. Support legislation to improve medical device facility inspections processes. Support Advancing Breakthrough Medical Devices for Patients Act.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation; FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES via CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support repeal of medical device tax.
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including inter partes review. Educate on Bayh-Dole Act "march-in" provision.
Support NIH research funding. Support Rare Disease Priority Review Voucher permanent extension. Support reforms to reduce administrative & regulatory burdens on scientific productivity, innovation & collaboration. Support reforms to support & evolve the scientific workforce continuum. Support 21st Century Cures Act. Support Removing Barriers to Clinical Research Act. Support Advancing Breakthrough Medical Devices for Patients Act. Support Innovation for Healthier Americans initiative.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Address concerns with Medicaid coverage of specialty drugs. Support creation of incentives for antibiotics development. Oppose changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug benefit. Support the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act. Support Medicare Continuous Glucose Monitor Access Act. Support the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act. Support Medicare Continuous Glucose Monitor Access Act
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation;FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations.
FDA review process consistency and predictability. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs. Support the Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act.Support the Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES via CALIFORNIA LIFE SCIENCES
2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including inter partes review. Educate on Bayh-Dole Act "march-in" provision.
Support repeal of medical device tax. Oppose repeal of Orphan Drug Tax Credit.
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies. Support Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation;FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations.
Support NIH research funding. Support OPEN Act. Support Rare Disease Priority Review Voucher permanent extension. Support reforms to reduce administrative & regulatory burdens on scientific productivity, innovation & collaboration. Support reforms to support & evolve the scientific workforce continuum. Support 21st Century Cures Act. Support Removing Barriers to Clinical Research Act. Support Advancing Breakthrough Medical Devices for Patients Act. Support Innovation for Healthier Americans initiative.
FDA review process consistency and predictability. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs. Support the Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Address concerns with Medicaid coverage of specialty drugs. Support creation of incentives for antibiotics development. Oppose changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug benefit. Support the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act. Support Medicare Continuous Glucose Monitor Access Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Support NIH research funding. Support OPEN Act. Support Rare Disease Priority Review Voucher permanent extension. Support reforms to reduce administrative & regulatory burdens on scientific productivity, innovation & collaboration. Support reforms to support & evolve the scientific workforce continuum. Support 21st Century Cures Act. Support Removing Barriers to Clinical Research Act. Support Advancing Breakthrough Medical Devices for Patients Act. Support Innovation for Healthier Americans initiative.
Support repeal of medical device tax. Oppose repeal of Orphan Drug Tax Credit. Support extension of biofuel and biodiesel tax credits.
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including inter partes review. Educate on Bayh-Dole Act "march-in" provision.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation;FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations.
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies. Support Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Address concerns with Medicaid coverage of specialty drugs. Support creation of incentives for antibiotics development. Oppose changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug benefit. Support the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act. Support Medicare Continuous Glucose Monitor Access Act
Support Safe and Accurate Food Labelling Act.
FDA review process consistency and predictability. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs. Support the Strengthening Public Health Emergency Response Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
Support STEM-Ed/H-1B related provisions in any immigration reform measure.
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including inter partes review. Educate on Bayh-Dole Act "march-in" provision.
Support Safe and Accurate Food Labelling Act.
Address concerns re biomedical corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Address concerns with Medicaid coverage of specialty drugs. Support creation of incentives for antibiotics development. Oppose changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug benefit. Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
Support NIH research funding. Support Viral Hepatitis Testing Act. Support OPEN Act. Support Rare Disease Priority Review Voucher permanent extension. Support reforms to reduce administrative & regulatory burdens on scientific productivity, innovation & collaboration. Support reforms to support & evolve the scientific workforce continuum. Support 21st Century Cures Act. Support Removing Barriers to Clinical Research Act. Support Advancing Breakthrough Medical Devices for Patients Act. Support Innovation for Healthier Americans initiative.
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of R&D tax credit. Oppose repeal of Orphan Drug Tax Credit. Support extension of biofuel and biodiesel tax credits.
FDA review process consistency and predictability. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation;FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations.
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies. Support Trade Promotion Authority (TPA).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support NIH research funding. Support Viral Hepatitis Testing Act. Support OPEN Act. Support Rare Disease Priority Review Voucher permanent extension. Support reforms to reduce administrative & regulatory burdens on scientific productivity, innovation & collaboration. Support reforms to support & evolve the scientific workforce continuum. Support 21st Century Cures Act.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Address concerns with Medicaid coverage of specialty drugs. Support creation of incentives for antibiotics development. Oppose changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug benefit. Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
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2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Support legislation increasing access to wireless technologies.FDA review process consistency and predictability. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs.
Support NIH research funding. Support Viral Hepatitis Testing Act Support OPEN Act Support Rare Disease Priority Review Voucher permanent extension Support reforms to reduce administrative & regulatory burdens on scientific productivity, innovation & collaboration. Support reforms to support & evolve the scientific workforce continuum. Support 21st Century Cures Act
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2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Support legislation increasing access to wireless technologies.FDA review process consistency and predictability. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs.
Support STEM-Ed/H-1B related provisions in any immigration reform measure
Support Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act .
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2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Support legislation increasing access to wireless technologies. FDA review process consistency and predictability. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and 2015 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Address concerns with Medicaid coverage of specialty drugs. Support creation of incentives for antibiotics development. Oppose changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug benefit. Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including Covered Business Method patents.
Support legislation increasing access to wireless technologies.FDA review process consistency and predictability. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs.
Support NIH research funding. Support Viral Hepatitis Testing Act. Support reforms to reduce administrative & regulatory burdens on scientific productivity, innovation & collaboration. Support reforms to support & evolve the scientific workforce continuum.
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2014 · third_quarter · Q3
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation;FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations.
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit and R&D credit. Oppose repeal of Orphan Drug Tax Credit.
Support legislation increasing access to wireless technologies.FDA review process consistency and predictability. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs.
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2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies.
Address concerns re biomedical corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Support legislation increasing access to wireless technologies. FDA review process consistency and predictability. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs.
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Support legislation increasing access to wireless technologies. Address concerns regarding uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA drug and device regulatory environment. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs. Address concerns with CMS Outpatient rule re skin substitute packaged payment/bundle.
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit and R&D credit. Oppose repeal of Orphan Drug Tax Credit.
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies.
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support STEM-Ed/H-1B related provisions in any immigration reform measure.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation; FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations. FDA and PTO User Fee sequestration.
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit and R&D credit.
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies.
Support NIH research funding.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation; FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations. FDA and PTO User Fee sequestration.
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs.
Support STEM-Ed/H-1B related provisions in any immigration reform measure.
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit.
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation; FDA Appropriations.
Support repeal of medical device tax.
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of R&D tax credit.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB).
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation; FDA Appropriations.
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of R&D tax credit.
Address concerns regarding uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA drug and device regulatory environment. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB).
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation; FDA Appropriations. Support protection of US law regarding biosimilars (12 years data exclusivity).
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB).
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation; FDA Appropriations. Support protection of US law regarding biosimilars (12 years data exclusivity).
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of R&D tax credit.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Address concerns regarding uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA drug and device regulatory environment. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Support HR 2182, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Oppose changes to Medicare Part B (ASP) and Part D (expansion of dual eligible rebates).
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of R&D tax credit.
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Oppose changes to Medicare Part B (ASP) and Part D (expansion of dual eligible rebates).
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation; FDA Appropriations
Support Life Sciences Job & Investment Act (HR 2632). Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of Therapeutic Discovery Project program. Support extension of R&D tax credit.
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Support NIH funding.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with cuts/changes to Medicare Part B (ASP) and Part D programs.
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1249/S 23) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value; Support efforts to address impact of recent court ruling re patent false markings.
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation; FDA Appropriations
Support HR 1862, the Regenerative Medicine Promotion Act. Support NIH funding.
Support extension of the R&D tax credit. Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of Therapeutic Discovery Project program.
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Oppose NIH funding cuts in CR/HR 1.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB).
Address concerns with increasing uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA regulatory environment, incl changes to 510(k) process. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB).
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support HR 5116/S 3605, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization. Support education provisions of Labor/HHS/Ed appropriations.
Address implementation of comparative effectiveness research provision of healthcare reform law.
Address implementation of comparative effectiveness research provision of healthcare reform law. Address concerns with increasing uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA regulatory environment, incl changes to 510(k) process.
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
Support HR 5116/S 3605, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization. Support education provisions of Labor/HHS/Ed appropriations.
Support HR 5116/S 3605, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Address implementation of comparative effectiveness research provision of healthcare reform law. Address implementation/impact of Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit provision of healthcare reform law. Address concerns with increasing uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA regulatory environment, incl 510(k) process.
Address implementation/impact of Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit provision of healthcare reform law.
Address implementation of comparative effectiveness research provision of healthcare reform law.
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Address concerns with proposed independent medicare advisory board entities in healthcare reform legislation.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation.
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value.
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2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Address concerns with proposed independent medicare advisory board entities in healthcare reform legislation.
Support science-based pro-innovation pathway for FDA approval of biosimilars/follow-on biologics in healthcare reform legislation. Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Address concerns with impact of proposed medical device manufacturer fee/tax provision of healthcare reform legislation. Address concerns with proposed independent medicare advisory board entities in healthcare reform legislation. Oppose drug importation provision of healthcare reform legislation. Support "Prostate Research, Imaging and Men's Education Act" (S. 756). Support "Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009" (HR 3974)
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2009 · third_quarter · Q3
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations, including stimulus: Increased NIH and biodefense/pandemicfunding. Support math and science education program funding.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: Increased NIH and biodefense/pandemicfunding.
Address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
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2009 · first_quarter · 1A
Support legislation (H.R. 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access.
Support funding for Professional Science Masters program.
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: Increased NIH and biodefense/pandemicfunding.
Support legislation (H.R. 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Support language in healthcare reform providing incentives for hospitals to prevent and reduce incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HIAs)
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2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY10, provisions on NIH and biodefense/pandemic funding, and math and science education program funding. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations for FY10, provisions on funding for NSF and for Professional Science Masters program.
Support funding for Professional Science Masters program.
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY10, provisions on NIH and biodefense/pandemic funding. Support removal of embryonic stem cell funding restrictions.
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support efforts to strengthen K-12, undergraduate and post-graduate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. H.R. 6104, to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives.
H.R. 1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007; H.R. 5765, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, provisions on NIH and biodefense/pandemic funding.
Support extension of the R&D tax credit.
Support efforts to strengthen K-12, undergraduate and post-graduate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. H.R. 6104, to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives.
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
Support legislation (H.R. 5269 and H.R. 1956) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute. Support legislation enacting a uniform federal pedigree standard for prescription drugs.
Support efforts to strengthen K-12, undergraduate and post-graduate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education. H.R. 6104, to provide for the coordination of the Nation's science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education initiatives.
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Support legislation to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovations; address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access; oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute.
Support efforts to strengthen K-12, undergraduates and post-graduate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.
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2007 · mid_year · MA
Inpatient rule Clinical research policy Comparative Effectiveness
NSF reauthorization and funding
Patent reform Follow-on Biologics
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2007 · year_end · YY
H.R. 1908 and S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007, provisions on damages, post-grant review, PTO rule-making, and mandatory search requirements.
H.R. 3161 and S. 1859, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008, provisions on funding for FDA and NIH and on the importation of prescription drugs; H.R. 2043, Medicaid Access Project through Information Technology (MAP IT) Act; S. 1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008; H.Rept. 110-497.
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2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2004 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2004 · mid_year · RA
Support Safe and Accurate Food Labelling Act.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation; FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations.
Address concerns re biomedical corporate mergers and acquisitions.
FDA review process consistency and predictability. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs.
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies. Support Trade Promotion Authority (TPA.
Support STEM-Ed/H-1B related provisions in any immigration reform measure.
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of R&D tax credit. Oppose repeal of Orphan Drug Tax Credit. Support extension of biofuel and biodiesel tax credits.
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including inter partes review.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act.
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit and R&D credit. Oppose repeal of Orphan Drug Tax Credit.
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including inter partes review.
Address concerns re biomedical corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and 2015 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Address concerns with Medicaid coverage of specialty drugs. Support creation of incentives for antibiotics development. Oppose changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug benefit. Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation; FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations.
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies Support Trade Promotion Authority (TPA)
Support STEM-Ed/H-1B related provisions in any immigration reform measure
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation; FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations.
Support NIH research funding. Support Viral Hepatitis Testing Act Support OPEN Act Support Rare Disease Priority Review Voucher permanent extension Support reforms to reduce administrative & regulatory burdens on scientific productivity, innovation & collaboration. Support reforms to support & evolve the scientific workforce continuum. Support 21st Century Cures Act
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies Support Trade Promotion Authority (TPA)
Address concerns re biomedical corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and 2015 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Address concerns with Medicaid coverage of specialty drugs. Support creation of incentives for antibiotics development. Oppose changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug benefit. Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including inter partes review.
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit and R&D credit. Oppose repeal of Orphan Drug Tax Credit.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit and R&D credit. Oppose repeal of Orphan Drug Tax Credit.
Support STEM-Ed/H-1B related provisions in any immigration reform measure.
Address concerns re biomedical corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation; FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations.
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including inter partes review.
Support NIH research funding. Support Viral Hepatitis Testing Act. Support OPEN Act. Support Rare Disease Priority Review Voucher permanent extension. Support reforms to reduce administrative & regulatory burdens on scientific productivity, innovation & collaboration. Support reforms to support & evolve the scientific workforce continuum.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and 2015 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Address concerns with Medicaid coverage of specialty drugs. Support creation of incentives for antibiotics development. Oppose changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug benefit. Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
Address concerns re biomedical corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation; FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations.
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit and R&D credit. Oppose repeal of Orphan Drug Tax Credit.
Support STEM-Ed/H-1B related provisions in any immigration reform measure.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including Covered Business Method patents.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and 2015 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Address concerns with Medicaid coverage of specialty drugs. Support creation of incentives for antibiotics development. Oppose changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug benefit.Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies.
Support STEM-Ed/H-1B related provisions in any immigration reform measure.
Support NIH research funding. Support Viral Hepatitis Testing Act.
Address concerns re biomedical corporate mergers and acquisitions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation; FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations.
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit and R&D credit. Oppose repeal of Orphan Drug Tax Credit.
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including Covered Business Method patents.
Support NIH research funding. Support Viral Hepatitis Testing Act.
Support STEM-Ed/H-1B related provisions in any immigration reform measure.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and 2014 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Oppose changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug benefit. Support Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support STEM-Ed/H-1B related provisions in any immigration reform measure.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and 2014 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System. Address concerns with CMS Outpatient rule re skin substitute packaged payment/bundle. Oppose changes to Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug benefit.
Support NIH research funding. Support Kids First Research Act. Support Viral Hepatitis Testing Act.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpile funding and preparation; FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations. FDA and PTO User Fee sequestration.
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including Covered Business Method patents.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Address concerns with provisions of patent litigation reform, including Covered Business Method patents.
Support legislation increasing access to wireless technologies. Address concerns regarding uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA drug and device regulatory environment. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs. Support federal Track-and-Trace legislation, including Uniform National Standard. Address concerns with CMS Outpatient rule re skin substitute packaged payment/bundle.
Support NIH research funding. Support Kids First Research Act. Support Viral Hepatitis Testing Act.
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support repeal of medical device tax. Support extension of Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit.
Support STEM-Ed/H-1B related provisions in any immigration reform measure.
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs, and 2014 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System.
Address concerns regarding uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA drug and device regulatory environment. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs. Support federal Track-and-Trace legislation, including Uniform National Standard.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation; FDA Appropriations; PTO Appropriations. FDA and PTO User Fee sequestration.
Address concerns regarding uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA drug and device regulatory environment. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs. Support federal Track-and-Trace legislation, including Uniform National Standard.
Support NIH research funding.
Address concerns with India trade/IP policies.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Address concerns regarding uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA drug and device regulatory environment. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Support PAHPA reauthorization. Address concerns with changes to Medicare Part B and Part D programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Address concerns regarding uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA drug and device regulatory environment. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Support PAHPA reauthorization.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Address concerns regarding uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA drug and device regulatory environment. Support drug and device user fee legislation. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Support HR 2182, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation; FDA Appropriations. Support protection of US law regarding biosimilars (12 years data exclusivity).
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Address concerns with increasing uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA drug and device regulatory environment. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Support HR 2182, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act.
Support protection of US law regarding biosimilars (12 years data exclusivity) in TransPacific Partnership trade talks.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support extension of the R&D tax credit. Support repeal of medical device tax. Support HR 2632, the Life Sciences Jobs and Investment Act.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation; FDA Appropriations.
Address concerns with increasing uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA regulatory environment, incl changes to 510(k) process. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Support HR 2182, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act. Support HR2405, PAHPA Reauthorization.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB)
Address concerns with increasing uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA regulatory environment, incl changes to 510(k) process. Address concerns with Medicare Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB). Support HR 2182, the Generating Antibiotic Incentives Now (GAIN) Act.
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1249/S 23) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value; Support efforts to address impact of recent court ruling re patent false markings
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1249/S 23) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value; Support efforts to address impact of recent court ruling re patent false markings.
Support extension of the R&D tax credit. Support repeal of medical device tax.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value; Support efforts to address impact of recent court ruling re patent false markings suit
Support legislation reversing court decision re embryonic stem cell research funding.
Support HR 5116/S 3605, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation
Support extension of the R&D tax credit.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Address implementation of comparative effectiveness research provision of healthcare reform law. Address concerns with increasing uncertainty and unpredictability of FDA regulatory environment, incl changes to 510(k) process.
Address implementation of comparative effectiveness research provision of healthcare reform law.
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value; Support efforts to address impact of recent court ruling re patent false markings suits
Support legislation reversing court decision re embryonic stem cell research funding.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation.
Support HR 5116, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education, and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation.
Support HR 5116, America COMPETES Act Reauthorization. Support education provisions of Labor/HHS/Ed appropriations.
Support permanent exemption from Section 404(b) reporting requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for smaller issuers in financial services reform bill.
Address provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) to ensure maintenance of patent enforcement protections and strengthening of patent certainty and value.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support science-based pro-innovation pathway for FDA approval of biosimilars/follow-on biologics in healthcare reform legislation. Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Address concerns with impact of proposed medical device manufacturer fee/tax provision of healthcare reform legislation. Address concerns with proposed independent medicare advisory board entities in healthcare reform legislation. Support Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit provision of healthcare reform measure.
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: NIH, biodefense/pandemic, science/math education and strategic stockpilefunding and preparation.
Address concerns with impact of proposed medical device manufacturer fee/tax provision of healthcare reform legislation. Support Therapeutic Discovery Tax Credit provision of healthcare reform measure.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Address concerns with impact of proposed medical device manufacturer fee/tax provision of healthcare reform legislation.
Support "Prostate Research, Imaging and Men's Education Act" (S. 756). Support "Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer Control and Prevention Act of 2009" (HR 3974).
Support permanent exemption from Section 404(b) of Sarbanes-Oxley Act for smaller reporting companies (HR 4173).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Oppose medical technology manufacturing fee in healthcare reform legislation.
Support legislation (HR 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs). Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Support language in healthcare reform providing incentives for hospitals to prevent and reduce incidence of healthcare-associated infections (HIAs). Oppose medical technology manufacturing fee in healthcare reform legislation.
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY10, provisions on NIH and biodefense/pandemic funding. Support removal of embryonic stem cell funding restrictions.
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations for FY10, provisions on NIH and biodefense/pandemic funding, and math and science education program funding. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations for FY10, provisions on funding for NSF and for Professional Science Masters program.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Labor/HHS/Ed Appropriations: Increased NIH and biodefense/pandemicfunding. Support math and science education program funding.
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Support funding for Professional Science Masters program.
Address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support legislation (H.R. 1548) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. H.R. 1346/S. 540, Medical Device Safety Act. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute (HR 1346/S 540). Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access.
Address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
Oppose provisions in patent reform legislation (HR 1260/S 515) that would undermine certainty and weaken patent rights.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, provisions on NIH and biodefense/pandemic funding.
Support legislation (H.R. 5269 and H.R. 1956) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute. Support legislation enacting a uniform federal pedigree standard for prescription drugs.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, provisions on NIH and biodefense/pandemic funding, and math and science education program funding. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations, provisions on funding for NSF and for Professional Science Masters program.
Provisions within stimulus proposals and legislation allowing companies accelerated use of tax assets, such as net operating losses or research and development credits.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007. H.R. 5765, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
Support legislation (H.R. 5269 and H.R. 1956) to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation. Address concerns with application of comparative effectiveness research as a blunt cost containment tool and the consequences to biomedical innovation and patient access. Oppose removal of medical device preemption provision from existing statute. Support legislation enacting a uniform federal pedigree standard for prescription drugs.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, provisions on NIH and biodefense/pandemic funding, and math and science education program funding. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations, provisions on funding for NSF and for Professional Science Masters and Technology Innovation programs.
Address concerns with threat of compulsory licensing by government of Thailand.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007. H.R. 5765, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover remote patient management services for certain chronic health conditions under the Medicare Program; address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, provisions on NIH and biodefense/pandemic funding, and math and science education program funding. Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations, provisions on funding for NSF and for Professional Science Masters and Technology Innovation programs..
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, provisions on NIH and biodefense/pandemic funding.
Support extension of the R&D tax credit. H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008, provisions to allow for the accelerated use of R&D and/or AMT credits in lieu of bonus depreciation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007; support efforts to provide for Medicare coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions; address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
Support extension of the R&D tax credit.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, provisions on NIH and biodefense/pandemic funding.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, provisions on NIH and biodefense/pandemic funding, and math and science education program funding; Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations, provisions on funding for Professional Science Masters and Technology Innovation programs.
H.R. 1908 and S. 1145, Patent Reform Act of 2007, provisions on damages, post-grant review, PTO rule-making, inequitable conduct and mandatory search requirements.
GDA & NIH appropriation Drug importation
Research & development tax credit
Follow-on Biologics
Stem Cells
Math, Science, Engineering Programs
Bio defense funding
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Support legislation to provide for the approval of follow-on biologics (FOBs) that recognizes the complexity of large molecule product development and manufacturing, emphasizes patient safety, and contains adequate incentives for continued innovation.
Support extension of the R&D tax credit.
H.R. 3043 and S. 1710, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2008, provisions on funding for NIH; H. Rept. 110-497.
Support efforts to strengthen K-12, undergraduate and post-graduate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education.
H.R. 1321, Medicare Advanced Laboratory Diagnostics Act of 2007; support efforts to provide for Medicare coverage of remote patient management services for chronic health care conditions; address the consequences of the inappropriate applications of comparative effectiveness research when used simply as a cost containment mechanism.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE