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Anti-hunger Empowerment Act of 2009
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONSHR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
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Client expense: $310,137 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · third_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONSHR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
Client expense: $267,709 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · second_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONSHR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
Client expense: $249,690 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2013 · first_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONSHR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
Client expense: $264,463 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONSHR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
Client expense: $283,718 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2012 · third_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONSHR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2012 · second_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONSHR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2012 · first_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS HR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2011 · second_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS HR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2011 · first_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS HR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2011 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS HR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2011 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS HR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2011 · third_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS HR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2011 · second_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS HR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2011 · first_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS HR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - Enacts the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS HR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - Enacts the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
2010 · third_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, MEXICAN TRUCKING, FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION & REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AG INDUSTRY, S. 3656 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010, GIPSA PROPOSED RULE TO IMPLEMENT LIVESTOCK REGULATIONS HR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE HR 5504 IMPROVING NUTRITION FOR AMERICAS CHILDREN ACT S 3263/HR 5015 CHIEF VETERINARY OFFICER BILL S 3112/HR 4645 TRAVEL RESTRICTION REFORM & EXPORT ENHANCEMENT ACT S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 3656/HR 5852 MANDATORY PRICE REPORTING ACT OF 2010 S 1089 PROMOTING AMERICAN AGRICULTURE & MEDICAL EXPORTS TO CUBA ACT OF 2009 S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2010 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - Enacts the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
2010 · second_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2011 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, CLIMATE CHANGE, RFS STANDARD, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY HR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 3307 HEALTHY, HUNGER-FREE KIDS ACT OF 2010 HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2010 · second_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2010 AG APRO BILL, 2008 & 2012 FARM BILL, CLIMATE CHANGE, RFS STANDARD, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY HR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 2507 CHILD NUTRITION ACT HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2010 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - To enact the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
2010 · first_quarter · Agriculture
FY 2010 AG APRO BILL, 2008 FARM BILL, CLIMATE CHANGE, RFS STANDARD, ECONOMIC CRISIS IN PORK INDUSTRY, ANTIBIOTICS, FOOD SAFETY, DOJ-USDA WORKSHOPS TO EXPLORE COMPETITION AND REGULATORY ISSUES IN THE AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY HR 814 TRACEABILITY HR 815 AMENDMENT TO FEDERAL MEAT INSPECTION HR 875 FOOD SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HR 1332 SAFETY OF THE FOOD SUPPLY HR 2454 CLIMATE CHANGE S 510/HR 2749 FOOD SAFETY S 337/HR 1226 PROHIBITION OF IMPORTS (SWINE) FROM ARGENTINA S 1086 PACKERS/STOCKYARDS S 619/HR 1549 ANTIBIOTICS S 460 SPOT MARKETS S 2507 CHILD NUTRITION ACT HR 176 Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2009 HR 305 Transportation of Horses HR 503 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 HR 540 Summer Food Service Rural Expansion Act HR 759 Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 HR 814 Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 HR 815 Safe and Fair Enforcement and Recall for Meat, Poultry and Food (SAFER) Act of 2009 HR 875 Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 HR 999 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. HR 1225 Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (S 485) S 337/HR 1226 A bill to prohibit the importation of ruminants and swine, and fresh and frozen meat and products of ruminants and swine, from Argentina until the secretary of Agriculture certifies to Congress that every region of Argentina is free of foot and mouth disease without vaccination. S 92 Imported Seafood Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 S 337 Foot and Mouth Disease Prevention Act of 2009 (HR 1226) S 425 A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspections Act, the Egg 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. S 429 A bill to ensure the safety of imported food products for the citizens of the United States, and for other purposes. S 485 - Select Agent Program and Biosafety Improvement Act of 2009 (HR 1225) HR 5027 Eating Healthy School Act of 2010
2010 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. HR 3590 - Provides health care for most americans, controls costs and enhances health care system quality. NAIFA remains concerned that this proposal will increase costs to families and businesses. HR 1558, S. 623, HR 1092 - Amends title I of ERISA, title XXVII of the Public Service Act & IRC of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and in health coverage in the group and individual markets. NAIFA opposes. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S. 93 - A bill to provide quality affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. S. 45 - A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 109 - To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools. NAIFA supports. HR 15 - To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports. HR 3590, HR 4872 - To enact the "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act." NAIFA opposes certain provisions.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. HR 3590 - Provides health care for most americans, controls costs and enhances health care system quality. NAIFA remains concerned that this proposal will increase costs to families and businesses. HR 1558, S. 623, HR 1092 - Amends title I of ERISA, title XXVII of the Public Service Act & IRC of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and in health coverage in the group and individual markets. NAIFA opposes. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S. 93 - A bill to provide quality affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. S. 45 - A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Care Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 109 - To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools. NAIFA supports. HR 15 - To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports.
2009 · third_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S. 703 - Provides health care for all americans, controls costs and enhances health care system quality. NAIFA opposes. HR 1558, S. 623, HR 1092 - Amends title I of ERISA, title XXVII of the Public Service Act & IRC of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and in health coverage in the group and individual markets. NAIFA opposes. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S. 93 - A bill to provide quality affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. S. 45 - A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Cre Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 109 - To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools. NAIFA supports. HR 15 - To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports.
2009 · second_quarter · Telecommunications
HR 30, HR 176, HR 400, HR 1258, HR 1521, HR 2166, HR 2221, HR 2357, HR 3019, HR 3101 S 30, S 649, S 1192
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · second_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S. 703 - Provides health care for all americans, controls costs and enhances health care system quality. NAIFA opposes. HR 1558, S. 623, HR 1092 - Amends title I of ERISA, title XXVII of the Public Service Act & IRC of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and in health coverage in the group and individual markets. NAIFA opposes. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. HR 2096 & S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S. 93 - A bill to provide quality affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. S. 45 - A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. S. 1177 - Confidence in Long Term Cre Insurance Act would instruct the Health and Human Services Department to ask the NAIC to collect data and also create a website called "LTC Insurance Compare" to help consumers research long term care insurance. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 109 - To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools. NAIFA supports. HR 15 - To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports.
2009 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
HR 1, HR 30, HR 176, HR 400, HR 629, HR 1258 S 30, S 649
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · first_quarter · Health Issues
HR 525 & S 406 - Association Health Plans. NAIFA opposes exempting AHP's from state benefit, regulatory oversight and solvency laws. S. 1995 allows AHP's to offer only issued plans that are subject to state solvency standards. Some regulatory oversight and an "average" of state mandated coverages. S. 725, HR 1470 - would amend IRC of 1986 to allow self emloyed individuals to deduct health insurance costs in computing self-employment taxes. NAIFA supports. S. 703 - Provides health care for all americans, controls costs and enhances health care system quality. NAIFA opposes. HR 1558, S. 623, HR 1092 - Amends title I of ERISA, title XXVII of the Public Service Act & IRC of 1986 to prohibit preexisting condition exclusions in group health plans and in health coverage in the group and individual markets. NAIFA opposes. S 207 - Amend the IRC of 1986 to allow deduction for health insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 176 & HR 1177 - would allow unused flexible spending arrangement funds to be carried over to the next year. NAIFA & AHIA favors this option. HR 27 - An "Above the line" deduction for "higher deductible" health plans coupled with HSA's. NAIFA supports. S.4 the Health American Act. NAIFA supports many provisions but concerned over the bills support for AHPs. HR 37, S. 978, HR 1872, HR 2063, HR 3873 creates Health Savings Accounts. NAIFA supports. HR 3511, S. 1569. NAIFA supports allowing states to establish LTC partnerships. HR 6331 - Would cut funding for Medicare Advantage - NAIFA opposes. S. 702 - The Long-Term Care Affordability and Security Act of 2009 expands the authority under IRC Sectioin 125 that allows individuals to pay for certain benefits offered through cafeteria plans and/or flexible spending arrangement s with pre-tax dollars. AHIA & NAIFA support. HR 897 - Allows for Long Term Care insurance to be offered through cafeteria plans and/or FSA's as well as creates an above the line deduction for LTC premiums and provides a tax credit for caregivers. NAIFA & AHIA support. S. 93 - A bill to provide quality affordable health insurance for small employers and individuals. S.82 - A bill to amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to reauthorize the State Children's Health Insurance Program, to limit income eligibility expansions under that program until the lowest income eligible individuals are enrolled, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. S. 45 - A bill to improve patient access to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery system. NAIFA supports. HR 1468 - To provide health care liability reform, and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1413 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow certain public employees a deductioin for distributions from governmental plans for health and long-term care insurance,and for other purposes. NAIFA supports. HR 1279 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the contribution limits to dependent care flexible spending accounts and to provide for a carryover of unused dependent care benefits. NAIFA supports. HR 563 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to require States to provide priority under the State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) to children in families with gross income below 200 percent of the Federal poverty level. NAIFA supports. HR 542 - To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to permit States to rely on findings from an express plan agency to conduct simplified eligibility determinations under Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. NAIFA supports. HR 198 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction for amounts paid for health insurance and prescription drug costs of individuals. NAIFA supports. HR 194 - To amend the Social Security Act to guarantee comprehensive health care coverage for all children born after 2009, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 109 - To provide for the offering of Health Benefit Plans to individuals, to increase funding for State high risk health insurance pools, and to promote best practice protocols for State high risk pools. NAIFA supports. HR 15 - To provide a program of national health insurance, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. HR 2 - To amend title XXI of the Social Security Act to extend and improve the Children's Health Insurance Program, and for other purposes. NAIFA opposes. S 94 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for a nonrefundable tax credit for long-term care insurance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 1891 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow an above-the-line deduction for half of an individual's long-term care insruance premiums. NAIFA supports. HR 897 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow individuals a deduction for qualified long-term care insurance premiums, use of such insurance under cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements, and a credit for individuals with long-term care needs. NAIFA supports.
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Betty McCollum | Democratic | MN |
| Betty Sutton | Democratic | OH |
| Bob Filner | Democratic | CA |
| Carolyn B. Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Dennis Moore | Democratic | KS |
| Fortney Pete Stark | Democratic | CA |
| Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan | Democratic | MP |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| John Conyers, Jr. | Democratic | MI |
| John F. Tierney | Democratic | MA |
| Joseph Crowley | Democratic | NY |
| Maurice D. Hinchey | Democratic | NY |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Robert A. Brady | Democratic | PA |
| Robert Wexler | Democratic | FL |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Client expense: $265,625 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $249,582 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $300,410 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $426,496 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $311,638 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $269,682 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $300,087 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $296,989 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $262,824 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $295,196 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $295,196 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $271,540 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $315,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of