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Lobbyist disclosure reporting period: 01/01/2021 - 06/30/2021

Lobbyist name	Ben Chandhok
Business name	Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
Address	1201 Maryland Avenue SW Suite 900
City, state, zip code	Washington, DC 20024
Country	US
Agent type	Both
Phone	202-962-6656

Operating Expenses

No operating expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Activities, Bill Numbers and Titles

Client: Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)

House / Senate	Bill Number or Agency Name	Bill title or activity	Agent position	Amount	Direct business association
Executive	Massachusetts Health Policy Commission (HPC)	Discussed issues related to data collection and the drug review process	Oppose	$216.00	N/A
Executive	Office of the Governor	Discussed issues related to vaccination prioritization	Support	$216.00	N/A
House Bill	1	An Act making appropriations for the Fiscal Year 2022 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions, and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund, and serial bond requirements, and for certain permanent improvements	Oppose	$144.00	N/A
House Bill	1254	An Act relative to promoting comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry	Support	$72.00	N/A
Senate Bill	736	An Act relative to promoting comprehensive transparency in the pharmaceutical industry	Support	$72.00	N/A
House Bill	1224	An Act relative to promoting healthcare access and affordability for patients	Support	$72.00	N/A
Senate Bill	627	An Act relative to promoting healthcare access and affordability for patients	Support	$72.00	N/A
			Total amount	$864.00

Meals, Travel, and Entertainment Expenses

No meals, travel, or entertainment expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Additional Expenses

No additional expenses were filed for this disclosure reporting period.

Campaign Contributions

No campaign contributions were filed for this disclosure reporting period.