MERCK & CO., INC.

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

Issues related to pharmaceutical IP, supply chain, and tariffs; Section 232 tariff investigation on branded pharmaceuticals.

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L.119-21), all bio-pharmaceutical related provisions.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.1

CPT · Copyright/Patent/Trademark

Biopharmaceutical innovation and patent policy issues. Bayh-Dole march-in rights policy issues.

HCR · Health Issues

Issues related to health care, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), oncology coverage, 340B Program, drug pricing, importation of biopharmaceuticals, international pharmaceutical supply chain, TRICARE Pharmacy Program (FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, S.2296/H.R.3838), antimicrobial resistance, VICP Program, PBM reform, vaccine schedule and vaccine safety; Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA) reauthorization; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169) implementation; S.891, Bipartisan Health Care Act; Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients Executive Order.

Literal federal measure citations: S.2296, H.R.3838, S.891

MMM · Medicare/Medicaid

General issues related to Medicare and Medicaid, including: Part D Medicare Program; Medicare Part B reimbursement; Drug Pricing; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169) implementation.

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Issues related to tax reform; R&D tax credit; international taxation; Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169) implementation; H.R.1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L.119-21).

Literal federal measure citations: H.R.1