Food Safety Recall Information Act

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal Wellbeing S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and the labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Animal rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug UserFee Act. HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health Monitor the following: S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act (HR 6432) reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (HR6433). HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.45, to authorize grants to promote increased access to fresh fruit and vegetables in low-income areas. H.R.166, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.206, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.215, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and meat and poultry inspection laws. H.R.292, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.357, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. H.R.912, to provide more funds for food safety research. H.R.992, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. H.R.1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration. H.R.1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R.1363, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. H.R.1396, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. H.R.1616, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1938, to reduce hunger in the U.S. H.R.2129, to strengthen the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.2301, to establish a livestock identification board. H.R.2315, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. H.R.2364, to promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2629, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the USDA. H.R.2667, to establish a disabled farmers market nutrition pilot program. H.R.2997, to help certify the safety certification of imported food. H.R.3030, to amend Richard B. Russell Nation School Lunch Act to improve summer program. H.R.3077, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to aid imported seafood safety. H.R.3115, amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to limit carbon monoxide use in meat, poultry and seafood. H.R.3172, to modify eligibility rules of food stamp program. H.R.3340, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to require raw ginseng labeling. H.R.3484, to amend federal meat and poultry inspection laws and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. H.R.3485, to amend meat, poultry, egg products inspection and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts. H.R.3610, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding imported food safety. H.R.3624, to set up food safety program for food regulated by Food Drug Administration. H.R.3967, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve imported food safety. H.R.4233, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food freshness dates. H.R.4234, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act on spices, flavoring and coloring derived from animals. H.R.4855, to require study of effects of food products from cloned animals. H.R.5518, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts on unsafe food recall procedures. H.R.5620, to establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce for humans. H.R.5636, to establish a better way to tell Americans about food and product recalls. S.404, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.414, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. S.530, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.536, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. S.591, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.654, to establish the Food Safety Administration. S.770, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.771, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. S.887, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to USDA. S.946, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1090, to amend the 1973 Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act. S.1150, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. S.1172, to reduce hunger in the U.S. S.1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.1292, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1755, to make permanent and expand the summer food service pilot project for parts of rural Pennsylvania. S.1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to help ensure food safety. S.1804, to help U.S. deal better with agriculture and food emergencies. S.1953, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to label raw ginseng. S.2077, to assure safety of fresh produce. S.2095, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act requiring country-of-origin labeling for processed foods. S.2143, to amend Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to expand school breakfast programs. S.2418, to ensure safety of imported food products. S.2245, to establish a food safety commission. S.2420, to encourage donation of excess food. S.2784, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food labeling requirements. H.R.5762, to prohibit use of nonambulatory livestock for human food. H.R.5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.6127, to require the president to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to increase supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. H.R.2952, to improve food safety with better meat and poultry product recall. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of oil commodity markets. H.R.6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and the Meat & Poultry Products Inspections Acts. H.R.7143, to establish the Food Safety Administration with the Health and Human Services Department. S.3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food safety. S.3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to set up a food traceability system. S.3653, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act to provide country-of-origin dairy labeling. Issues other than legislation: Implementation of country-of-origin labeling program. Establishment of national organic food and food production standards. Food Safety. Implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act. Domestic Food Assistance and hunger. Food stamps and domestic Nutrition Programs.

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.45, to authorize grants to promote increased access to fresh fruit and vegetables in low-income areas. H.R.166, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.206, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.215, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and meat and poultry inspection laws. H.R.292, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.357, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. H.R.912, to provide more funds for food safety research. H.R.992, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. H.R.1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration. H.R.1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R.1363, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. H.R.1396, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. H.R.1616, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1938, to reduce hunger in the U.S. H.R.2129, to strengthen the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.2301, to establish a livestock identification board. H.R.2315, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. H.R.2364, to promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2629, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the USDA. H.R.2667, to establish a disabled farmers market nutrition pilot program. H.R.2997, to help certify the safety certification of imported food. H.R.3030, to amend Richard B. Russell Nation School Lunch Act to improve summer program. H.R.3077, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to aid imported seafood safety. H.R.3115, amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to limit carbon monoxide use in meat, poultry and seafood. H.R.3172, to modify eligibility rules of food stamp program. H.R.3340, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to require raw ginseng labeling. H.R.3484, to amend federal meat and poultry inspection laws and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. H.R.3485, to amend meat, poultry, egg products inspection and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts. H.R.3610, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding imported food safety. H.R.3624, to set up food safety program for food regulated by Food Drug Administration. H.R.3967, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve imported food safety. H.R.4233, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food freshness dates. H.R.4234, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act on spices, flavoring and coloring derived from animals. H.R.4855, to require study of effects of food products from cloned animals. H.R.5518, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts on unsafe food recall procedures. H.R.5620, to establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce for humans. H.R.5636, to establish a better way to tell Americans about food and product recalls. S.404, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.414, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. S.530, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.536, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. S.591, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.654, to establish the Food Safety Administration. S.770, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.771, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. S.887, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to USDA. S.946, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1090, to amend the 1973 Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act. S.1150, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. S.1172, to reduce hunger in the U.S. S.1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.1292, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1755, to make permanent and expand the summer food service pilot project for parts of rural Pennsylvania. S.1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to help ensure food safety. S.1804, to help U.S. deal better with agriculture and food emergencies. S.1953, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to label raw ginseng. S.2077, to assure safety of fresh produce. S.2095, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act requiring country-of-origin labeling for processed foods. S.2143, to amend Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to expand school breakfast programs. S.2418, to ensure safety of imported food products. S.2245, to establish a food safety commission. S.2420, to encourage donation of excess food. S.2784, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food labeling requirements. H.R.5762, to prohibit use of nonambulatory livestock for human food. H.R.5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.6127, to require the president to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to increase supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. H.R.2952, to improve food safety with better meat and poultry product recall. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of oil commodity markets. H.R.6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and the Meat & Poultry Products Inspections Acts. H.R.7143, to establish the Food Safety Administration with the Health and Human Services Department. S.3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food safety. S.3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to set up a food traceability system. S.3653, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act to provide country-of-origin dairy labeling. Issues other than legislation: Implementation of country-of-origin labeling program. Establishment of national organic food and food production standards. Food Safety. Implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act. Domestic Food Assistance and hunger. Food stamps and domestic Nutrition Programs.

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

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal Wellbeing S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and the labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act (HR 6432) reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (HR6433). HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Animal rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug UserFee Act. HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act (HR6432) reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (HR6433). HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

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

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.45, to authorize grants to promote increased access to fresh fruit and vegetables in low-income areas. H.R.166, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.206, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.215, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and meat and poultry inspection laws. H.R.292, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.357, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. H.R.912, to provide more funds for food safety research. H.R.992, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. H.R.1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration. H.R.1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R.1363, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. H.R.1396, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. H.R.1616, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1938, to reduce hunger in the U.S. H.R.2129, to strengthen the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.2301, to establish a livestock identification board. H.R.2315, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. H.R.2364, to promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2629, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the USDA. H.R.2667, to establish a disabled farmers market nutrition pilot program. H.R.2997, to help certify the safety certification of imported food. H.R.3030, to amend Richard B. Russell Nation School Lunch Act to improve summer program. H.R.3077, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to aid imported seafood safety. H.R.3115, amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to limit carbon monoxide use in meat, poultry and seafood. H.R.3172, to modify eligibility rules of food stamp program. H.R.3340, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to require raw ginseng labeling. H.R.3484, to amend federal meat and poultry inspection laws and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. H.R.3485, to amend meat, poultry, egg products inspection and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts. H.R.3610, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding imported food safety. H.R.3624, to set up food safety program for food regulated by Food Drug Administration. H.R.3967, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve imported food safety. H.R.4233, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food freshness dates. H.R.4234, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act on spices, flavoring and coloring derived from animals. H.R.4855, to require study of effects of food products from cloned animals. H.R.5518, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts on unsafe food recall procedures. H.R.5620, to establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce for humans. H.R.5636, to establish a better way to tell Americans about food and product recalls. S.404, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.414, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. S.530, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.536, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. S.591, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.654, to establish the Food Safety Administration. S.770, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.771, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. S.887, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to USDA. S.946, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1090, to amend the 1973 Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act. S.1150, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. S.1172, to reduce hunger in the U.S. S.1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.1292, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1755, to make permanent and expand the summer food service pilot project for parts of rural Pennsylvania. S.1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to help ensure food safety. S.1804, to help U.S. deal better with agriculture and food emergencies. S.1953, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to label raw ginseng. S.2077, to assure safety of fresh produce. S.2095, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act requiring country-of-origin labeling for processed foods. S.2143, to amend Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to expand school breakfast programs. S.2418, to ensure safety of imported food products. S.2245, to establish a food safety commission. S.2420, to encourage donation of excess food. S.2784, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food labeling requirements. H.R.5762, to prohibit use of nonambulatory livestock for human food. H.R.5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.6127, to require the president to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to increase supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. H.R.2952, to improve food safety with better meat and poultry product recall. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of oil commodity markets. Issues other than legislation: Implementation of country-of-origin labeling program. Establishment of national organic food and food production standards. Food Safety. Implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act. Domestic Food Assistance and hunger. Food stamps and domestic Nutrition Programs.

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act (HR6432) reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (HR6433). HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal Wellbeing S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and the labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act (HR 6432) reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (HR6433). HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug UserFee Act. HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Generic Animal Drug UserFee Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal Wellbeing S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and the labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Generic Animal Drug UserFee Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Generic Animal Drug UserFee Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Generic Animal Drug UserFee Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

H.R. 3428 OTC Medicine Tax Fairness Act of 2005 S. 1514 OTC Medicine Tax Fairness Act of 2005 H.R. 5280 Distribution Act of 2006 H.R. 6111 Tax Relief and health Care Act (Medicare) S.3678 Pandemic All Hazards Preparedness Act (Biodefense) S.103 Combat Meth Act of 2005 H.R. 314 Combat Meth Act of 2005 S.950 Elimination of Neglected Diseases Act of 2005 H.R. 3057 Dept. of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2006 H.R. 2744 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (Section 767) H.R. 5762 Contact Lens Consumer Protection Act H.R. 5337 National Security Foreign Investment Reform and Strengthened Transparency Act of 2006 H.R. 2206 - Suplemental Appropriations H.R. 2207 - Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act of 2007 H.R. 1591 and S. 965 - US Troops Readiness, Veteran's Health, and Iraq Accountability Act of 2007 H.R. 3043 and S. 1710 - Department of Labor, Health and Human Services and Related Agenices Appropriations Act, 2008 H.R. 1908 and S. 1710 - Patent Reform Act of 2007 H.R 1 - Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S. 1082 - Prescription Drug User Fee H.R. 2900 - Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 H.R. 3282 - Comprehensive Immunosuppressive Drug Coverage for Kidney Transplant Patients Act of 2007 H.R. 3162 - Children's Health and Medicare Protection Act of 2007 Access to Life Saving Medicines Act Citizens Petition Access to Generics Public Health Service Act Drug Importation Medicare Part B and Part D Sickle Cell Anemia Immunosuppressant Legislation Gene Therapy Direct to Consumer Advertising Medicare Prescription Drugs and Modernization Act Follow-on Biologics Patent Law Reform Authorized Generics Drug Safety Legislation DoD Authorization Language Global Hypertension Best Pharmaceuticals for Children's Act Pediatric Research Equity Act H.R. 970 and S. 1378 - Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2007 S. 930 - Food and Drug Administration Safety Act of 2005 H.R. 2090 - Food and Drug Administration Improvement Act of 2005 S. 470 FACT Act