Food Import Safety Act of 2007
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2009 · first_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 3385: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
See Next Page HR 3610 - Food and Dairy Import Safety Act of 2007 (Imported food safety); HR 3937 - Food Import Safety Act of 2007 (Imported food safety); S 3385 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FDA enforcement); S 654 & HR 1148 - Safe Food Act of 2007 (Single food agency); S 1776 - Imported Food Security Act of 2007 (Imported food safety/User fees); HR 3967 - Imported Food Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (Refuse admission into US); HR 3937 - Food Import Safety Act of 2007 (Imported food safety); HR 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (Secretary of Health to research and test development on imported food); HR 3100 - Import Safety Act of 2007 (Monetary penalties for adulterated food); S 404 & HR 357 - Country of Origin Labeling Act of 2007 (COOL requirements meats and nuts); S 2095 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require country of origin labeling for processed food items (COOL for processed food items meats and nuts); S 3653 - Country of Origin Labeling for Dairy Products (COOL for Dairy); S 771 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2007 (School feeding program); HR 3110 - Food Marketing in Schools Assessment Act (Study/Report marketing in schools); HR 5904 - Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (Food safety); Food Safety - Administration Proposals.
Client expense: $950,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. H.R. 6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that food that contains a genetically-engineered material, or that is produced with a genetically-engineered material, be labeled accordingly. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. S. 3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. S. 3409, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety and quality of medical products and enhance the authorities of the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes. S. 3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, and for other purposes. S. 3575, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments.
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. H.R. 6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that food that contains a genetically-engineered material, or that is produced with a genetically-engineered material, be labeled accordingly. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. S. 3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. S. 3409, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety and quality of medical products and enhance the authorities of the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes. S. 3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, and for other purposes. S. 3575, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Free Trade Agreement negotiations: Colombia, Korea, Panama H.R. 6124, H.R. 2419, S. 2302 - Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 - Market Access Program Food safety - S. 654, H.R. 1148, S. 2245, S. 1776, H.R. 3937, H.R. 3624, H.R. 3610 Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Proposed Interpretation of "Sold for Exportation to the United States"; Proposed "Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements" Department of Transportation: North American Free Trade Agreement/Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program
Client expense: $1,161,820 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
S. 654 and HR 1148, Safe Food Act of 2007, Title II, IV-- Bill establishs the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring food safety, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination, etc. S.1274 and HR 2108, Human & Pet Food Safety Act of 2007, Section I - pet food safety measures and mandatory recall provisions. S. 1082, Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, Title III - Prescription drug user fee amendments of 2007. Amendments regarding adulterated food registry, pet food and seafood - Adulterated Food Registry. S. 2077, Fresh Produce Safety Act, Title I - Bill establishes a program to assure the safety of fresh produce intended for human consumption, and for other purposes. S. 1776, Imported Food Security Act of 2007, Section II - amends the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, etc. HR, 3485, TRACE Act of 2007, Section I - amends the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat and poultry products through enhanced traceability. HR 3937, Food Import Safety Act of 2007, Sections II, III - amends the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food - certification and recall. HR 3115, Carbon Monoxide Treated Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Safe Handling, Labeling, and Consumer Protection Act - Amends the Federal food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide restrictions on the use of carbon monoxide in meat, poultry, and seafood. HR 3610, Food And Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 - Bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food and drugs imported into the United States, and for other purposes. HR 3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007, Titles I, III, -- bill establishes a comprehensive program to ensure the safety of food products intended for human consumption which are regulated by the Food & Drug Administration. S. 1292, Meat and Poultry Products Traceability and Safety Act of 2007 - Bill establishes mandatory traceability standards for food products. S. 3385, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to regulate food. HR 7143, Food Safety Modernization Act - Bill would establish the Food Safety Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services. Dingell Food Safety Draft, Title I - Draft expands the authority of the Food & Drug Administration as it relates to nation's food safety laws. Enzi Food Safety Draft -- food safety HR 7185, S. 3575, Labeling Education and Nutrition Act of 2008 - Nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments.
Client expense: $1,580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 2677 - Improved Nutrition and Physical Education Act (IMPACT) S. 2418 - Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (Eat Safe) Act of 2007. S. 3385 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2008. H.R. 3937 - Imported Food Safety Act of 2007. H.R. 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007. H.R. 5904 - Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008. H.R. 7143 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2008. House and Senate FY'2009 Agricultural Appropriations Legislation: FDA funding. Imported and domestic food ingredient safety issues.
Client expense: $195,000 · 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), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety- HR 1148, S. 654, S. 1776, HR 300, HR 3937, HR 3624, HR 3610, S. 2418, HR 3895
Client expense: $207,327 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Oppose S. 762 and H.R. 1249, To include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. Oppose S. 2470, Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007, to prohibit the sale of DHEA to minors. Support H.R. 2719, the Dietary Supplement Tax Fairness Act of 2007. Support H.R. 1107, The Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Act of 2007. Support H.R. 2718, the DSHEA Full Implementation Act of 2007. Monitor development of regulations by the FDA under the Adverse Reporting system for dietary supplements, Public Law 109-462. Support amendments to H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, that would allow the use of food stamps for the purchase of certain dietary supplements. Monitor amendments and legislation that may affect dietary supplements. No specific legislation introduced yet. Monitor food safety legislation to ensure that no amendments are added that are adverse to the dietary supplement industry: H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 5904, Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008 or Safe FEAST Act of 2008 H.R. 1148, S. 654, Safe Food Act of 2007 S. 1776, Imported Food Security Act of 2007 H.R. 3937, Food Import Safety Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
Oppose S. 762 and H.R. 1249, To include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. Oppose S. 2470, Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007, to prohibit the sale of DHEA to minors. Support H.R. 2719, the Dietary Supplement Tax Fairness Act of 2007. Support H.R. 1107, The Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Act of 2007. Support H.R. 2718, the DSHEA Full Implementation Act of 2007. Monitor development of regulations by the FDA under the Adverse Reporting system for dietary supplements, Public Law 109-462. Support amendments to H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, that would allow the use of food stamps for the purchase of certain dietary supplements. Monitor amendments and legislation that may affect dietary supplements. No specific legislation introduced yet. Monitor food safety legislation to ensure that no amendments are added that are adverse to the dietary supplement industry: H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 5904, Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008 or Safe FEAST Act of 2008 H.R. 1148, S. 654, Safe Food Act of 2007 S. 1776, Imported Food Security Act of 2007 H.R. 3937, Food Import Safety Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 3385: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 3385: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S.770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S.771/HR1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S.762/HR1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. HR1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S1274/HR2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S.654/HR1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S3385: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $14,400
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety in Meat and Poultry; Food Safety Research; Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling; Food Packaging; Interstate Shipment of State Inspected Meat and Poultry; Farm Bill 2008 [H.R.5904] [H.R.6124] [H.R.2419] [H.R.3580] [H.R.3610] [H.R.1148] [H.R.2108] [H.R.3115] [H.R.3161] [H.R.3937] [H.R.5762] [S.2770] [S.654] [S.1274] [S1776] [S.2245]
Client expense: $23,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 3937 Food Import Asfety Act Food Safety legislation and regulation regarding the import and transport of perishable foods and technology use in food safety
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2008 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act, all provisions relating to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, and advertising requirements; HR 2455, Social Security Non-Proliferation Act- with respect to the sale, purchase or public display of social security numbers; S. 238, Social Security Misuse Prevention Act re: limits on disclosure of a social security number for consumer transactions; HR 948, Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007; re: FTC regulation of the sale and use of social security numbers; HR 1525, Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 Re: criminal penalties for certain unauthorized activities with relation to computers; HR 964, Spy Act Re: the prohibition of collection of certain information without notice and consent; S. 654/H.R. 1148, Safe Food Act, all provisions; S. 1776 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, all provisions; H.R. 2997 to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items, all provisions; H.R. 3077 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood and seafood products, all provisions; H.R. 3100 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste and toys, all provisions; S. 2245 to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, all provisions; H.R. 3937 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food, all provisions; H.R. 3967 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food, all provisions; H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy, all provisions; S. 2831, FTC Reauthorization bill, independent litigation authority, civil penalties for violation of FTC Act, aiding & abetting a violation, permissive administrative procedure for consumer protection rules, enforcement by state AGs; HR 5904, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, etc., all provisions; Food Service Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 2008 (No bill number yet), all provisions.
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Employment Standards Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
See Next Page HR 3624 - Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (FDA enforcement); HR 5904 - Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (Food safety); S 654 & HR 1148 - Safe Food Act of 2007 (Single food agency); S 1776 - Imported Food Security Act of 2007 (Imported food safety/User fees); HR 3100 - Import Safety Act of 2007 (Monetary penalties for adulterated food); HR 3967 - Imported Food Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (Refuse admission into US); HR 3937 - Food Import Safety Act of 2007 (Imported food safety); HR 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (Secretary of Health to research and test development on imported food); S 404 & HR 357 - Country of Origin Labeling Act of 2007 (COOL requirements meats and nuts); S 2095 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require country of origin labeling for processed food items (COOL for processed food items meats and nuts); S 1274 & HR 2108 - Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (Food Safety); S1292 - Meat and Poultry Products Traceability and Safety Act of 2007 (Meat and Poultry Inspection Returns); HR 3110 - Food Marketing in Schools Assessment Act (Study/Report marketing in schools); HR 3634 - FDA Program to Ensure Safety for Food Products (FDA Enforcement); S 3653 - Country of Origin Labeling for Dairy Products (COOL for Dairy); S 3422 - Food Tracking Improvement Act (Food Safety); S 3267 - Safe and Fair Enforcement and recall for (SAFER), Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2008 (Food Safety); Food Safety (Administration Proposals); Labeling (COOL); Childhood Obesity (Marketing Practices).
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. H.R. 6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that food that contains a genetically-engineered material, or that is produced with a genetically-engineered material, be labeled accordingly. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. S. 3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. S. 3409, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety and quality of medical products and enhance the authorities of the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes. S. 3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, and for other purposes. S. 3575, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 2677 - Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act (IMPACT). H.R. 2183 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007. S. 2418 - Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (Eat Safe) Act of 2007. S. 3385 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2008. H.R. 3937 - Imported Food Safety Act of 2007. H.R. 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007. H.R. 5904 - Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008. H.R. 7143 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2008. House and Senate FY'2009 Agricultural Appropriations Legislation: FDA funding issues. Imported and domestic food ingredient safety issues.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Free Trade Agreement negotiations: Colombia, Korea, Panama H.R. 6124, H.R. 2419, S. 2302 - Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 - Market Access Program Food safety - S. 654, H.R. 1148, S. 2245, S. 1776, H.R. 3937, H.R. 3624, H.R. 3610 Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Proposed Interpretation of "Sold for Exportation to the United States"; Proposed "Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements"
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety- HR 1148, S. 654, S. 1776, HR 3100, HR 3937, HR 3624, HR 3610, S. 2418, HR 3895
Client expense: $258,621 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
HR 5904 - SAFE Feast Act of 2008 (Provisions related to produce regulations; import inspections and verification program; establishing user fees for service; building foreign country capacity for inspections; facility registration renewals; and establishing Hazard analysis and risk-based preventative controls) HR 3937 - Food Import Safety Act of 2007 (Provisions related to the registration of foreign facilities) HR 3967 - Imported Food Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (Provisions related to importation of food products) HR 3610 - Food and Drug Safety Import Act of 2007 (Provisions related to importation of food products) S 3385 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (All provisions related to food safety) S 3080 - Imported Ethanol Parity Act (All provisions related to eliminating the tariff for imported ethanol) HR 5724 - US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (All provisions related to implementing the agreement) S 2830 - US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (All provisions related to implementing the agreement) Food & Drug Administration Funding - Gaining additional funds for FDA to improve food safety, hire inspectors, pursue compliance and enforcement actions, and improve data management Dairy Import Assessment - Issues related to implementing the Dairy Import Assessment Program Renewable Fuels Standard - Urging the reconsideration of the corn ethanol mandate for the Renewable Fuels Standard Buffalo Outer Harbor Development - Issues related to development of the Buffalo Outer Harbor and bridge placement on Michigan Avenue
Client expense: $192,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
S 1776 Imported Food Security Act of 2007 HR 3610 Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 HR 3624 Consumer Food Sales Act of 2007 HR 3937 Food Import Safety Act of 2007
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Oppose S. 762 and H.R. 1249, To include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. Oppose S. 2470, Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007, to prohibit the sale of DHEA to minors. Support H.R. 2719, the Dietary Supplement Tax Fairness Act of 2007. Support H.R. 1107, The Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Act of 2007. Support H.R. 2718, the DSHEA Full Implementation Act of 2007. Monitor development of regulations by the FDA under the Adverse Reporting system for dietary supplements, Public Law 109-462. Support amendments to H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, that would allow the use of food stamps for the purchase of certain dietary supplements. Monitor amendments and legislation that may affect dietary supplements. No specific legislation introduced yet. Monitor food safety legislation to ensure that no amendments are added that are adverse to the dietary supplement industry: H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 5904, Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008 or Safe FEAST Act of 2008 H.R. 1148, S. 654, Safe Food Act of 2007 S. 1776, Imported Food Security Act of 2007 H.R. 3937, Food Import Safety Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
S. 654 and HR 1148, Safe Food Act of 2007, Title II, IV-- Bill establishs the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring food safety, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination, etc. S.1274 and HR 2108, Human & Pet Food Safety Act of 2007, Section I - pet food safety measures and mandatory recall provisions. S. 1082, Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, Title III - Prescription drug user fee amendments of 2007. Amendments regarding adulterated food registry, pet food and seafood - Adulterated Food Registry. S. 2077, Fresh Produce Safety Act, Title I - Bill establishes a program to assure the safety of fresh produce intended for human consumption, and for other purposes. S. 1776, Imported Food Security Act of 2007, Section II - amends the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, etc. HR, 3485, TRACE Act of 2007, Section I - amends the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat and poultry products through enhanced traceability. HR 3937, Food Import Safety Act of 2007, Sections II, III - amends the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food - certification and recall. HR 3115, Carbon Monoxide Treated Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Safe Handling, Labeling, and Consumer Protection Act - Amends the Federal food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide restrictions on the use of carbon monoxide in meat, poultry, and seafood. HR 3610, Food And Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 - Bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food and drugs imported into the United States, and for other purposes. HR 3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007, Titles I, III, -- bill establishes a comprehensive program to ensure the safety of food products intended for human consumption which are regulated by the Food & Drug Administration. S. 1292, Meat and Poultry Products Traceability and Safety Act of 2007 - Bill establishes mandatory traceability standards for food products. S. 3385, FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to expand the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to regulate food. HR 7143, Food Safety Modernization Act - Bill would establish the Food Safety Administration within the Department of Health and Human Services. Dingell Food Safety Draft, Title I - Draft expands the authority of the Food & Drug Administration as it relates to nation's food safety laws. Enzi Food Safety Draft -- food safety HR 7185, S. 3575, Labeling Education and Nutrition Act of 2008 - Nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments.
Client expense: $1,600,130 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Oppose S. 762 and H.R. 1249, To include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. Oppose S. 2470, Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007, to prohibit the sale of DHEA to minors. Support H.R. 2719, the Dietary Supplement Tax Fairness Act of 2007. Support H.R. 1107, The Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Act of 2007. Support H.R. 2718, the DSHEA Full Implementation Act of 2007. Monitor development of regulations by the FDA under the Adverse Reporting system for dietary supplements, Public Law 109-462. Support amendments to H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, that would allow the use of food stamps for the purchase of certain dietary supplements. Monitor amendments and legislation that may affect dietary supplements. No specific legislation introduced yet. Monitor food safety legislation to ensure that no amendments are added that are adverse to the dietary supplement industry: H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 5904, Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008 or Safe FEAST Act of 2008 H.R. 1148, S. 654, Safe Food Act of 2007 S. 1776, Imported Food Security Act of 2007 H.R. 3937, Food Import Safety Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety in Meat and Poultry; Food Safety Research; Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling; Food Packaging; Interstate Shipment of State Inspected Meat and Poultry; Farm Bill 2008 [H.R.5904] [H.R.6124] [H.R.2419] [H.R.3580] [H.R.3610] [H.R.1148] [H.R.2108] [H.R.3115] [H.R.3161] [H.R.3937] [H.R.5762] [S.2770] [S.654] [S.1274] [S.1776] [S.2245]
Client expense: $96,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S.770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S.771/HR1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S.762/HR1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. HR1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S1274/HR2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S.654/HR1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $14,400
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, all provisions related to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, advertising requirements, and importation bans; H.R. 4040/S. 1847, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act, all provisions relating to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, (cont.) whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, and advertising requirements; HR 2455, Social Security Non-Proliferation Act- with respect to the sale, purchase or public display of social security numbers; S. 238, Social Security Misuse Prevention Act re: limits on disclosure of a social security number for consumer transactions; HR 948, Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007; re: FTC regulation of the sale and use of social security numbers; HR 1525, Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 Re: criminal penalties for certain unauthorized activities with relation to computers; HR 964, Spy Act Re: the prohibition of collection of certain information without notice and consent; S. 654/H.R. 1148, Safe Food Act, all provisions; S. 1776 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, all provisions; H.R. 2997 to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items, all provisions; H.R. 3077 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood and seafood products, all provisions; H.R. 3100 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste and toys, all provisions; H.R. 3716 to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to require independent safety certification of childrens products, all provisions; S. 2245 to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, all provisions; H.R. 3937 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food, all provisions; H.R. 3967 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food, all provisions; H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy, all provisions; S. 2831, FTC Reauthorization bill, independent litigation authority, civil penalties for violation of FTC Act, aiding & abetting a violation, permissive administrative procedure for consumer protection rules, enforcement by state AGs; HR 5904, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, etc., all provisions; Food Service Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 2008 (No bill number yet), all provisions.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Employment Standards Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Postal Rate Commission, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. BURGESS: H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States; to Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
See Next Page HR 3624 - Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (FDA enforcement); HR 5904 - Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (Food safety); S 654 & HR 1148 - Safe Food Act of 2007 (Single food agency); S 1776 - Imported Food Security Act of 2007 (Imported food safety/User fees); HR 3100 - Import Safety Act of 2007 (Monetary penalties for adulterated food); HR 3967 - Imported Food Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (Refuse admission into US); HR 3937 - Food Import Safety Act of 2007 (Imported food safety); HR 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (Secretary of Health to research and test development on imported food); S 2245 - Food Safety Authority Modernization Act (Ensure food safety in the US); S. Amd. 3855 - Cloned Meat (Perfecting amendment inserted in Farm Bill); S 414 & HR 992 - Cloned Food Labeling Act (Studies on cloned meat by USDA & NAS in Farm Bill HR 2419); S 404 & HR 357 - Country of Origin Labeling Act of 2007 (Country of Origin Labeling requirements meats and nuts); S 2095 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require country of origin labeling for processed food items (COOL for processed food items meats and nuts); HR 5636 - Consumer Product and Food Safety Informational Act of 2008 (Monitored civil and criminal penalties proposed in bill and all food safety provisions); S 2663 - CPSC Reform Act (Monitored civil and criminal penalties in Act); S 1274 & HR 2108 - Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (Food Safety); S1292 - Meat and Poultry Products Traceability and Safety Act of 2007 (Meat and Poultry Inspection Returns); HR 3110 - Food Marketing in Schools Assessment Act (Study/Report marketing in schools); Food Safety - Administration Proposals; Labeling - Country of Origin Labeling.
Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, all provisions related to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, advertising requirements, and importation bans; H.R. 4040/S. 1847, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act, all provisions relating to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, (cont.) whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, and advertising requirements; HR 2455, Social Security Non-Proliferation Act- with respect to the sale, purchase or public display of social security numbers; S. 238, Social Security Misuse Prevention Act re: limits on disclosure of a social security number for consumer transactions; HR 948, Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007; re: FTC regulation of the sale and use of social security numbers; HR 1525, Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 Re: criminal penalties for certain unauthorized activities with relation to computers; HR 964, Spy Act Re: the prohibition of collection of certain information without notice and consent; S. 654/H.R. 1148, Safe Food Act, all provisions; S. 1776 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, all provisions; H.R. 2997 to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items, all provisions; H.R. 3077 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood and seafood products, all provisions; H.R. 3100 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste and toys, all provisions; H.R. 3716 to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to require independent safety certification of childrens products, all provisions; S. 2245 to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, all provisions; H.R. 3937 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food, all provisions; H.R. 3967 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food, all provisions; H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy, all provisions; S. 2831, FTC Reauthorization bill, independent litigation authority, civil penalties for violation of FTC Act, aiding & abetting a violation, permissive administrative procedure for consumer protection rules, enforcement by state AGs; HR 5904, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, etc., all provisions; Food Service Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 2008 (No bill number yet), all provisions.
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Employment Standards Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Postal Rate Commission, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
See Next Page HR 3624 - Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (FDA enforcement); HR 5904 - Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (Food safety); S 654 & HR 1148 - Safe Food Act of 2007 (Single food agency); S 1776 - Imported Food Security Act of 2007 (Imported food safety/User fees); HR 3100 - Import Safety Act of 2007 (Monetary penalties for adulterated food); HR 3967 - Imported Food Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (Refuse admission into US); HR 3937 - Food Import Safety Act of 2007 (Imported food safety); HR 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (Secretary of Health to research and test development on imported food); S 2245 - Food Safety Authority Modernization Act (Ensure food safety in the US); S. Amd. 3855 - Cloned Meat (Perfecting amendment inserted in Farm Bill); S 414 & HR 992 - Cloned Food Labeling Act (Studies on cloned meat by USDA & NAS in Farm Bill HR 2419); S 404 & HR 357 - Country of Origin Labeling Act of 2007 (Country of Origin Labeling requirements meats and nuts); S 2095 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require country of origin labeling for processed food items (COOL for processed food items meats and nuts); HR 5636 - Consumer Product and Food Safety Informational Act of 2008 (Monitored civil and criminal penalties proposed in bill and all food safety provisions); S 2663 - CPSC Reform Act (Monitored civil and criminal penalties in Act); S 1274 & HR 2108 - Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (Food Safety); S1292 - Meat and Poultry Products Traceability and Safety Act of 2007 (Meat and Poultry Inspection Returns); HR 3110 - Food Marketing in Schools Assessment Act (Study/Report marketing in schools); Food Safety - Administration Proposals; Labeling - Country of Origin Labeling.
Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
S. 654 and HR 1148, Safe Food Act of 2007, Title II, IV-- bills establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring food safety, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination, etc. S.1274 and HR 2108, Human & Pet Food Safety Act of 2007, Section I, pet food safety measures and mandatory recall provisions. S. 1082, Prescription Drug User Fee Amendments of 2007, Title III, -- Prescription drug user fee amendments of 2007. Amendments regarding adulterated food registry, pet food and seafood - Adulterated Food Registry. S. 2077, Fresh Produce Safety Act, Title I, -- bill establishes a program to assure the safety of fresh produce intended for human consumption, and for other purposes. S. 1776, Imported Food Security Act of 2007, Section II, -- amends the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, etc. HR, 3485, TRACE Act of 2007, Section I, -- amends the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat and poultry products through enhanced traceability. HR 3937, Food Import Safety Act of 2007, Section II, III, -- amends the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food - certification and recall. HR 3115, Carbon Monoxide Treated Meat, Poultry, and Seafood Safe Handling, Labeling, and Consumer Protection Act. HR 3610, Food And Drug Import Safety Act of 2007. HR 3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007, Title I, III, -- bill establishes a comprehensive program to ensure the safety of food products intended for human consumption which are regulated by the Food & Drug Administration. S. 1292, Meat and Poultry Products Traceability and Safety Act of 2007 -- traceability. Durbin Food Safety Draft -- food safety Dingell Food Safety Draft -- food safety Kennedy Food Safety Draft -- food safety Enzi Food Safety Draft -- food safety
Client expense: $1,708,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
S 1776 Imported Food Security Act of 2007 HR 3610 Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 HR 3624 Consumer Food Sales Act of 2007 HR 3937 Food Import Safety Act of 2007
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Free Trade Agreement negotiations: Colombia, Korea, Panama U.S. Department of Agriculture: Market Access Program Import food safety - S. 654, H.R. 1148, S. 2245, S. 1776, H.R. 3937, H.R. 3624, H.R. 3610 Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Proposed Interpretation of "Sold for Exportation to the United States"
Client expense: $1,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 2677 - Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act (IMPACT). H.R. 2183 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007. S. 1342 - Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention (HeLP) America Act. H.R. 2633 - Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention (HeLP) America Act. S. 2418 - Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (Eat Safe) Act of 2007. S. 2245 - Food Safety Authority Modernization Act. H.R. 3937 - Food Import Safety Act of 2007. H.R. 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007. H.R. 5904 - Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008. House and Senate FY'2009 Agriculture Appropriations Legislation: FDA funding issues. Imported and domestic food and ingredient safety issues
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
2007 Farm Bill/HR 2419 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (Dairy; Sugar Loan Rates; Fruit and Vegetable Planting Restrictions; Direct Payments; Conservation Reserve Program; International Aid Exports; School Nutrition; Food Stamps; Specialty Crop Research; Ethanol; US/Mexican Sugar Trade Agreement) Food Safety/HR 5904 SAFE Feast Act of 2008 (Produce Regulations; Import Inspections; FDA Funding; User Fees for Service; HR 5904 Continued (Foreign Country Capacity for Inspections; Facility Registration Renewals; Hazard Analysis) S 2418 SAFE Feast Act of 2008 (Personnel and Training; Import Inspection Testing) S 2245 Food Safety Authority Modernization Act (Food Safety) HR 3937 Food Import Safety Act of 2007 (Registration of foreign facilities) HR 3967 Imported Food Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (Importation of food products) HR 3610 Food and Drug Safety Import Act of 2007 (Importation of food products) Agriculture Appropriations (Wheat and Oat Research) Labor, HHS, Education Apppropriations (National Center for Health Statistics/Nutrition and Dietary Surveys) HR 5724 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act S 2830 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act Food and Drug Administration Funding (To improve food safety; hire inspectors; pursue compliance and enforcement actions; improve data management) Dairy Import Assessment Renewable Fuels Standard (Reconsideration of the corn ethanol mandate for the Renewable Fuels Standard) Single Entity Commodity Positions (Single Entity Control of Large Portions of the Commodities Markets)
Client expense: $243,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety in Meat and Poultry; Food Safety Research; Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling; Food Packaging; Interstate Shipment of State Inspected Meat and Poultry; Farm Bill 2008 [H.R.5904] [H.R.6124] [ H.R.2419] [H.R.3580] [H.R.3610] [H.R.1148] [H.R.2108] [H.R.3115] [H.R.3161] [H.R.3937] [H.R.5762] [S.2770] [S.654] [S.1274] [S.1776] [S.2245]
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety- HR 1148, S. 654, S. 1776, HR 3100, HR 3937, HR 3624, HR 3610, S. 2418, HR 3895
Client expense: $174,542 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Oppose S. 762 and H.R. 1249, To include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. Oppose S. 2470, Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007, to prohibit the sale of DHEA to minors. Support H.R. 2719, the Dietary Supplement Tax Fairness Act of 2007. Support H.R. 1107, The Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Act of 2007. Support H.R. 2718, the DSHEA Full Implementation Act of 2007. Monitor development of regulations by the FDA under the Adverse Reporting system for dietary supplements, Public Law 109-462. Support amendments to H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, that would allow the use of food stamps for the purchase of certain dietary supplements. Monitor amendments and legislation that may affect dietary supplements. No specific legislation introduced yet. Monitor food safety legislation to ensure that no amendments are added that are adverse to the dietary supplement industry: H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 5904, Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008 or Safe FEAST Act of 2008 H.R. 1148, S. 654, Safe Food Act of 2007 S. 1776, Imported Food Security Act of 2007 H.R. 3937, Food Import Safety Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Oppose S. 762 and H.R. 1249, To include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. Oppose S. 2470, Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007, to prohibit the sale of DHEA to minors. Support H.R. 2719, the Dietary Supplement Tax Fairness Act of 2007. Support H.R. 1107, The Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Act of 2007. Support H.R. 2718, the DSHEA Full Implementation Act of 2007. Monitor development of regulations by the FDA under the Adverse Reporting system for dietary supplements, Public Law 109-462. Support amendments to H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, that would allow the use of food stamps for the purchase of certain dietary supplements. Monitor amendments and legislation that may affect dietary supplements. No specific legislation introduced yet. Monitor food safety legislation to ensure that no amendments are added that are adverse to the dietary supplement industry: H.R. 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 5904, Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008 or Safe FEAST Act of 2008 H.R. 1148, S. 654, Safe Food Act of 2007 S. 1776, Imported Food Security Act of 2007 H.R. 3937, Food Import Safety Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S.770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S.771/HR1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S.762/HR1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. HR1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S1274/HR2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S.654/HR1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $14,400
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. BURGESS: H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, all provisions related to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, advertising requirements, and importation bans; H.R. 4040/S. 1847, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act, all provisions relating to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, (cont.) whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, and advertising requirements; HR 2455, Social Security Non-Proliferation Act- with respect to the sale, purchase or public display of social security numbers; S. 238, Social Security Misuse Prevention Act re: limits on disclosure of a social security number for consumer transactions; HR 948, Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007; re: FTC regulation of the sale and use of social security numbers; HR 1525, Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 Re: criminal penalties for certain unauthorized activities with relation to computers; HR 964, Spy Act Re: the prohibition of collection of certain information without notice and consent; S. 654/H.R. 1148, Safe Food Act, all provisions; S. 1776 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, all provisions; H.R. 2997 to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items, all provisions; H.R. 3077 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood and seafood products, all provisions; H.R. 3100 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste and toys, all provisions; H.R. 3716 to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to require independent safety certification of childrens products, all provisions; S. 2245 to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, all provisions; H.R. 3937 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food, all provisions; H.R. 3967 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food, all provisions; H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy, all provisions.
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Employment Standards Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Postal Rate Commission, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
See Next Page S. 654 / H.R. 1148 - Safe Food Act of 2007 (Single Food Agency); S. 1776 - Imported Food Security Act of 2007 (Imported Food Safety/User Fees); H.R. 3937 - Food Import Safety Act (Imported Food Safety); S. 2245 - Food Safety Authority Modernization Act (All-Food Safety); H.R. 3580 - Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (Food Registry); S. 414 / H.R. 992 - Cloned Food Labeling Act (Cloned Product Labeling); S. 536 / H.R. 1396 - Organic Foods Labeling (Products Derived from Clones Labeled as Organic); S. 404 / H.R. 357 - Country of Origin Labeling Act of 2007 (Country of Origin Labeling); S. 2095 - Processed Food Items (Country of Origin Labeling for Processed Food Items); S. 1292 - Meat and Poultry Products Traceability and Safety Act of 2007 (Meat and Poultry Inspection Returns); S.1274 / H.R. 2108 - Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (Food Safety); H.R. 3634 - STEP Act Strategic Technology/Engineering Program Act of 2007 (FDA Program to Ensure Safety for Food Products, FDA Enforcement); S. Amdt. 3855 - Cloned Meat (Studies on Cloned Meat by USDA and NAS in Farm Bill, H.R. 2419); H.R. 5636 - Consumer Product and Food Safety Information Act of 2008 (Monitored Civil and Criminal Penalties Proposed in Bill and All Food Safety Provisions); S. 2663 - CPSC Reform Act (Monitored Civil and Criminal Penalties in Act); FDA/HHS - Food Safety (Administration Proposals).
Client expense: $960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA)