Pollinator Protection Act

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator habitat protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, payment and collection of duties, curtailment of economic and product adulteration, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder and maintain the ARS honey bee research labs; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation for honey producers, regulation of pesticides, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, continuation of USDA's NASS crop and livestock reports, and modifications to the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2013 Continuing Appropriations Act (H.J. Res. 117; P.L. 112-175), the FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5973 and S. 2375), the FY 2012 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55), the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), the Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010 (S. 3725), the Preventing Recurring Trade Evasion and Circumvention Act of 2012 (H.R. 5708), implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), and new Farm Bill legislation, including the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (S. 3240), the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 (H.R. 6083), and the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (H.R. 8; P.L. 112-240).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator habitat protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, payment and collection of duties, curtailment of economic and product adulteration, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder and maintain the ARS honey bee research labs; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation for honey producers, regulation of pesticides, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, continuation of USDA's NASS crop and livestock reports, and modifications to the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2013 Continuing Appropriations Act (H.J. Res. 117; P.L. 112-175), the FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5973 and S. 2375), the FY 2012 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55), the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), the Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010 (S. 3725), the Preventing Recurring Trade Evasion and Circumvention Act of 2012 (H.R. 5708), implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), and new Farm Bill legislation, including the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (S. 3240) and the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 (H.R. 6083).

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator habitat protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, curtailment of economic and product adulteration, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder and maintain the four ARS honey bee research labs; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation for honey producers, regulation of pesticides, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, continuation of USDA's NASS crop and livestock reports, and modifications to the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 5973 and S. 2375), the FY 2012 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55), the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), the Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010 (S. 3725), the Preventing Recurring Trade Evasion and Circumvention Act of 2012 (H.R. 5708), implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), and new Farm Bill legislation, including the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012 (S. 3240) and the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 (H.R. 6083).

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation, regulation of pesticides, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, continuation of USDA's NASS crop and livestock reports, and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2112), the FY 2012 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55), the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), the Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010 (S. 3725), implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), and efforts to consider and introduce new Farm Bill legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation, regulation of pesticides, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, continuation of USDA's NASS crop and livestock reports, and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2112), the FY 2012 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2112; P.L. 112-55), the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), the Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010 (S. 3725), implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), and efforts to consider and introduce new Farm Bill legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $140,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2112), the FY 2011 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 1473; P.L. 112-10), the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), the Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010 (S. 3725), implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), and efforts to consider and introduce new Farm Bill legislation.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2112), the FY 2011 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 1473; P.L. 112-10), the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), the Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010 (S. 3725), and implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2997, S. 1406; P.L. 111-80), the FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3606), the FY 2011 Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act (H.R. 3082 and P.L. 111-322), subsequent FY 2011 Continuing Resolutions (H.J. Res. 44 and P.L. 112-4; H.J. Res. 48 and P.L. 112-6), the FY 2011 Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act (H. R. 1363 and P.L. 112-8), the FY 2011 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 1), the FY 2011 Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 1473), the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), the Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010 (S. 3725), and implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280).

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2997, S. 1406; P.L. 111-80), the FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3606), the Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011 (H.R. 3082; P.L. 111-322), the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), the Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010 (S. 3725), and implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2997, S. 1406; P.L. 111-80), the FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3606), the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), the Enforcing Orders and Reducing Circumvention and Evasion Act of 2010 (S. 3725), and implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2997, S. 1406; P.L. 111-80), the FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), and implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2997, S. 1406; P.L. 111-80), the FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), and implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3289), the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 1105; P.L. 111-8), the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2997, S. 1406), the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), and implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, advancement of national standard of identity for honey and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, curbs on circumvention of U.S. trade law, and funding for honeybee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic and disaster assistance and crop insurance legislation, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3289), the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 1105; P.L. 111-8), the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2997, S. 1406), the Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2009 (S. 1631), and implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3289), the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 1105; P.L. 111-8), the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 2997, S. 1406), and implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation, policies on foreign worker visas, importation of honeybees, and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3289), the FY 2009 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 1105; P.L. 111-8), the FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, and implementation and extension of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234)), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

P.L. 108-265 Child Nutrition Act Rulemaking related to implementation of WIC Food Package revisions; 2009 Child Nutrition Act Reauthorization related to school feeding programs and the WIC Program. H.R. 1709/ S. 1694 Pollinator Protection Act--To authorize resources for sustained research and analysis to address Colony Collapse Disorder, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $458,091 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. H.R.6432, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding generic new animal drugs. H.R.6598, to amend U.S. Code to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.6793, to help local farmers to grow food to be sold locally and for other purposes. H.R.6849, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to help alleviate ban on certain payments. H.R.6921, to provide more oversight, transparency to commodity futures markets. H.R.6976, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.7202, to provide disaster aid to producers who suffered 2008 crop year losses via natural disaster. S.3248, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify treatment of limits on certain commodity purchases. S.3251, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 1974 Trade Act to authorized assistance payments. S.3255, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide more energy, ag contract oversight. S.3267, to amend Federal Meat, Poultry and Egg Products Inspection Acts and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.3337, to implement conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. S.3404, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to promote U.S. beef. S.3435, to allow CRP participants to participate in feed use program. S.3538, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to allow certain farm payments. S.3577, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation. S.3588, to provide grants to hospitals and others to acquire local nutritious agricultural products. S.3644, to provide crop disaster assistance to producers suffering 2008 crop year losses from natural disaster. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency and accountability to markets. S. 3671, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have limits on certain transactions and more. S.3709, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act to expand Rural Energy for America. S. 3714, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure more market coverage by regulated exchanges. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3289), the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. H.R.6432, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding generic new animal drugs. H.R.6598, to amend U.S. Code to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.6793, to help local farmers to grow food to be sold locally and for other purposes. H.R.6849, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to help alleviate ban on certain payments. H.R.6921, to provide more oversight, transparency to commodity futures markets. H.R.6976, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.7202, to provide disaster aid to producers who suffered 2008 crop year losses via natural disaster. S.3248, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify treatment of limits on certain commodity purchases. S.3251, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 1974 Trade Act to authorized assistance payments. S.3255, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide more energy, ag contract oversight. S.3267, to amend Federal Meat, Poultry and Egg Products Inspection Acts and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.3337, to implement conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. S.3404, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to promote U.S. beef. S.3435, to allow CRP participants to participate in feed use program. S.3538, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to allow certain farm payments. S.3577, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation. S.3588, to provide grants to hospitals and others to acquire local nutritious agricultural products. S.3644, to provide crop disaster assistance to producers suffering 2008 crop year losses from natural disaster. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (S. 3289), the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. H.R.6432, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding generic new animal drugs. H.R.6598, to amend U.S. Code to prohibit certain conduct relating to the use of horses for human consumption. H.R.6604, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.6793, to help local farmers to grow food to be sold locally and for other purposes. H.R.6849, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to help alleviate ban on certain payments. H.R.6921, to provide more oversight, transparency to commodity futures markets. H.R.6976, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to bring greater transparency, accountability to markets. H.R.7202, to provide disaster aid to producers who suffered 2008 crop year losses via natural disaster. S.3248, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to clarify treatment of limits on certain commodity purchases. S.3251, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 1974 Trade Act to authorized assistance payments. S.3255, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide more energy, ag contract oversight. S.3267, to amend Federal Meat, Poultry and Egg Products Inspection Acts and Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.3337, to implement conservation reserve program notice CRP-598. S.3404, to amend the Beef Research and Information Act to promote U.S. beef. S.3435, to allow CRP participants to participate in feed use program. S.3538, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act to allow certain farm payments. S.3577, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prevent excessive price speculation. S.3588, to provide grants to hospitals and others to acquire local nutritious agricultural products. S.3644, to provide crop disaster assistance to producers suffering 2008 crop year losses from natural disaster. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.

H.R. 2419 Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007/S. 2302 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007-- title 1, relating to planting flexibility, dairy and sugar; title 3 relating to trade and labor; and title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture. P.L. 108-265 Child Nutrition Act Rulemaking related to implementation of WIC Food Package revisions; 2009 Child Nutrition Act Reauthorization related to school feeding programs and the WIC Program. HR1709/ S1694 Pollinator Protection Act-- To authorize resources for sustained research and analysis to address Colony Collapse Disprder, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $456,012 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identify and international food saftey issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302 and H.R. 2419; P.L. 110-234, ), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S.2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S.1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110-114), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

H.R. 2419 Farm, Nutrition and Bioenergy Act of 2007/S. 2302 Food and Energy Security Act 2007--title 1, relating to planting flexibility, dairy and sugar; title 3 relating to trade and labor, and title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture. P.L. 108-265 Child Nutrition Act Rulemaking related to implementation of WIC Food Package revisions. 2009 Child Nutrition Act Reauthorization related to school feeding programs and the WIC program H.R. 1709/S.1694 Pollinator Protection Act--To authorize resources for sustained research and analysis to address Colony Collapse Disorder, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $454,012 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. H.J.RES.88, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and energy Act to reinsert trade title. H.R.5768, to amend the CEA, giving CFTC authority over off-exchange retail foreign currency transactions. H.R.5813, to amend PL110-196 to extend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.5957, to reduce subsidies for agricultural commodity programs. H.R.6051, to amend PL110-196, to extend 1002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.6124, to continue USDA programs through FY2012. H.R.6130, to study effects of speculation in futures markets for various fuels. H.R.6264, to prevent excessive market speculation for certain energy commodities. H.R.6284, to amend the CEA to prevent excessive energy commodity speculation. H.R.6334, to provide energy price relief by increasing resources of Commodity Futures Trading Commission. H.R.6341, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide regulation of energy derivatives. H.R.6349, to to provide energy price relief by increasing Commodity Futures Trading Commission resources. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to raise benefits of supplemental nutrition assistance program. H.R.6377, to direct the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. S.2691, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to enhance oil trading transparency. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to regulate oil commodities markets. S.3129, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to curb energy market manipulation and excessive speculation. S.3130, to provide energy price relief through greater authority for Commodity Futures Trading Commission. S.3131, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to relieve any excessive energy market speculation. S.3134, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to require energy commodities by traded on regulated markets. S.3183, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to have energy price relief through action by CFTC. S.3205, to direct Commodity Futures Trading Commission to curb excessive energy market speculation. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. H.R.5575, to extend agriculture programs beyond March 15, 2008. H.R.5578, to extend agricultural programs beyond March 15, 2008. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. S.2691, to amend the 1994 Federal Cop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, standard of identity and international food safety issues, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2009 Agriculture Appropriations Bill, the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280) and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $380,000

Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch and specialty crop programs, modifications to the Continued Dumping and Subsidy Offset Act, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (S. 2302), the Heartland Habitat, Harvest and Horticulture Act of 2007 (S. 2242), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), the FY 2008 Omnibus Appropriations Act (H.R. 2764; P.L. 110), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $360,000

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.CON.RES.25, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.CON.RES.142, expresses goal of U.S. to provide at least 25 percent of energy from renewable resources. H.R.80, to provide for activities to develop farms that produce food and energy. H.R.124, to require restoration of integrity to commodity limitation requirements. H.R.167, to provide for financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.185 to provide compensation for certain livestock losses. H.R.293, to provide financial aid for farmers markets. H.R.419, to provide aid to producers for crop and livestock losses. H.R.809, to repeal a section of the Federal Power Act. H.R.829 to amend the Federal Power Act. H.R.925, to provide emergency disaster aid to California for farm losses. H.R.926, to restrict assistance to any entity using eminent domain to obtain property for private development or that fails to pay relocation costs. H.R.1018, to amend Animal Health Protection Act. H.R.1152 to provide for challenge grants to encourage conservation easement purchases. H.R.1371, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1551, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. H.R.1583, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1600, to continue efforts to ensure good supply of fruits, vegetables, nuts and other specialty crops. H.R.1649, to delay closure or relocation of Farm Service Agency offices. H.R.1709, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse Disorder. H.R.1760, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection and the Poultry Products Inspection Acts. H.R.1882, to amend the 1986 Internal Revenue Code. H.R.2088, to provide cost-share payments in support of on-farm water conservation projects. H.R.2135, to enhance fair and open competition in agricultural commodity production and sale. H.R.2144, to extend USDA farm programs. H.R.2213, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. H.R.2235, to amend the 1981 Agriculture and Food Act. H.R.2348, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. H.R.2364, to promote opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2401, to provide for greater opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers. H.R.2419, to provide for continuation of agricultural programs. H.R.2462, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2473, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. H.R.2656, to enhance the ongoing profitability of Americas farms through biofuel opportunities. H.R.2720, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2766, to establish regional dairy marketing areas. H.R.2876, to permit the interstate distribution of state-inspected meat. H.R.2879, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.2913, to amend conservation program administrative requirements. H.R.3208, to amend U.S. Troop Readiness,Veterans Care,Katrina Recover & Iraq Accountability Approp. Act. H.R.3751, to amend Consolidated Farm&Rural Development Act to set up Farm&Ranch Stress Assist. Network H.R.4193, to extend fund authorization for Farm Security and Rural Investmend Act of 2002. H.R.4626, to amend and reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act. S.165, to provide compensation for livestock losses. S.195, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act. S.221, to amend Title 9, US Code, relating livestock and poultry contracts. S.305, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.311, to amend the Horse Protection Act. S.528, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.529, to allow modified bloc voting by milk cooperative associations. S.566, to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act. S.622, to enhance fair and open competition in production and sale of agricultural commodities. S.786, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.919, to reauthorize USDA conservation and energy programs. S.944, to require an independent review of Farm Service Agency headquarter offices. S.1017, to amend the 1921 Packers and Stockyards Act. S.1031, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1034, to create investment opportunities for rural families. S.1093, to reward those who choose to live in and help preserve small, rural towns. S.1149, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1160, to ensure a good supply of fruits, vegetables and other specialty crops. S.1188, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1242, to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1412, to amend the 1978 Agricultural Trade Act. S.1422, to establish a program to provide an agricultural reserve to help in times of low revenue. S.1424, to continue agricultural programs through fiscal year 2013. S.1447, to amend the Agricultural Act. S.1460, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Development Act. S.1486, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1496, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1502, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1646, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1694, to authorize research to address bee Colony Collapse disorder. S.1706, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1721, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1722, to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act. S.1821, to delay move or closure of Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation or other offices. S.1872, to amend 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1904, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1962, to amend the 1985 Food Security Act. S.1983, to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act. S.2022, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2043, to delay move, closure of Farm Service Agency offices. S.2228, to extend and improve agricultural programs. S.2302, to continue agricultural programs through FY2012. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization.

and specialty crop programs, and funding for honey bee research including efforts to address Colony Collapse Disorder; advise on implementation of economic assistance and crop insurance legislation and modifications of the honey research, promotion, and consumer information program. Legislation of interest includes the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (P.L. 107-171), pending new Farm Bill legislation including the Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007 (H.R. 2419), the Pollination Habitat Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1496), the Pollination Protection Act of 2007 (S. 1694, H.R. 1709), the FY 2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (H.R. 3161, S.1859), implementation of new shipper review provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (H.R. 4; P.L. 109-280), the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2007 (H.R. 1591, S.965), and possible legislation requiring air carriers to accept as mail shipments certain live animals. Support legislation providing for unfair trade and labeling practices reform, marketing loan and disaster assistance for honey producers, safe and timely shipment by mail of live queen bees, pollinator protection and conservation measures, improvements in the school lunch

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* HR 2419, To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes; (Provisions relating to farm commodity programs, conservation, pollinators and bio-fuels.) HR 2401, To provide for greater access and opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers, to create incentives for research, conservation, and market viability, to provide a healthy and just work environment for agricultural workers, to provide Americans with healthier food choices, to address hunger and poverty in the United States, and for other purposes; Sections 401, 503, 505 -- 507, 607, 701 (Provisions relating to farm conservation programs.) H.R. 2913, To amend the administrative requirements for conservation programs administered by the Department of Agriculture to ensure a greater emphasis on increasing habitat for native and managed pollinators and establishing cropping systems, integrated pest management regimes, and other practices to protect native and managed pollinators, and for other purposes (Provisions relating to pollinators.) S. 1694/H.R. 1709, A bill to authorize resources for sustained research and analysis to address colony collapse disorder and the decline of North American pollinators (Provisions relating to pollinators.) S. 1496, A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation programs (Provisions relating to pollinators.) H.R. 2419 To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes (Provisions relating to farm commodity programs, conservation, pollinators and bio-fuels.) H.R. 2401, To provide for greater access and opportunities for socially disadvantaged farmers, to create incentives for research, conservation, and market viability, to provide a healthy and just work environment for agricultural workers, to provide Americans with healthier food choices, to address hunger and poverty in the United States, and for other purposes; Sections 401, 503, 505 - 507, 607, 701; (Provisions relating to farm conservation programs.) H.R. 3161/S. 1859, To provide continuing appropriations for agriculture and related programs in FY 2008; (All provisions related to biotechnology and international trade programs at USDA.) H.R. 2913, To amend the administrative requirements for conservation programs administered by the Department of Agriculutre to ensure a greater emphasis on increasing habitat for native and managed pollinators and establishing cropping systems, integrated pest management regimes, and other practices to protect native and managed pollinators, and for other purposes; (Provisions relating to pollinators.) H.R. 1709/S. 1694, A bill to authorize resources for sustained research and analysis to address colony collapse disorder and the decline of North American pollinators; (Provisions relating to pollinators.) S. 1496, A bill to amend the Food Security Act of 1985 to include pollinators in certain conservation programs; (Provisions relating to pollinators.) H.R. 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act 2007 (Provisions related to title II Conservation Programs, Title IV Nutrition Programs) 1 2