# WATERS CORP. hires ERNST & YOUNG LLP (WASHINGTON COUNCIL ERNST & YOUNG) (Trade (domestic/foreign), Health Issues)

**Score:** 60/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Client | WATERS CORP. |
| Client description | Maker of analytical instruments and software used by life sciences labs |
| Client state | MA |
| Lobbying firm | ERNST & YOUNG LLP (WASHINGTON COUNCIL ERNST & YOUNG) |
| Firm state | DC |
| Issue areas | Trade (domestic/foreign), Health Issues |
| Specific matters disclosed | Commerce Dept. Bureau of Industry and Security export control regulations on high-parameter flow cytometers and related biotechnology equipment (RIN 0694-AJ95; Docket BIS-2024-0050) · Commerce Dept. Bureau of Industry and Security export control regulations on high-parameter flow cytometers and related biotechnology equipment (RIN 0694-AJ95; Docket BIS-2024-0050) |
| Registered | 2026-09-23 |

## Why this score
- Lobbying on several issue areas.
- Specific matters disclosed.

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From public Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations (lda.gov) and Colorado, New York City and City of Chicago lobbying disclosures. Organization level only: we never list lobbyist, CEO or contact names, and clients whose name reads as a person are left out. Chicago amounts are lobbyist compensation reported for the quarter, summed by client. A registration reports intent to lobby; it is not evidence of wrongdoing.