Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act

H.R. 503/S. 727 - Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. H.R. 4733 - Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Deregulation of Roundup Ready alfalfa, Child Nutrition Act reauthorization (S. 934), Animal welfare (HR 4733); 2012 Farm Bill dairy program; Mandatory Livestock Reporting (HR 5852, S. 3656)

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1549, S. 619, HR 2400 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing (HR 4733). Monitor regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act, PL 110-316.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 4733 Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act Legislation, HR 1326, Great Ape Protection Act; H.R. 503, S. 727, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act; Truth in Fur Labeling, HR 2480, S. 1076; Chimpanzees in Research, HR 1326; Python Restriction Legislation, HR 2811, S. 373; Primates as Pets, HR. 80, S. 462; Wild Horses, HR 1018, S. 1579; Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance, H.R. 844, S.859; Captive Primate Safety Act, H.R. 80/S.462; Shark Conservation Act, H.R. 81/S.850; Crane Conservation Act, H.R. 388/S.197; Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act, H.R. 509; Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act, H.R. 556/S.1748; Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalties, H.R. 2062/S.2811; Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization, H.R. 2213/S.690, H.R. 5566; Animal Crush Video Prohibition Act of 2010, Great Cats and Canids Act - H.R. 411/S.529; Restore Our American Mustangs (ROAM) H.R. 1018/S.1579

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Deregulation of Roundup Ready alfalfa, Child Nutrition Act reauthorization (S. 934), Animal welfare (HR 4733); 2012 Farm Bill dairy program; Mandatory Livestock Reporting (HR 5852, S. 3656)

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 503/S. 727 - Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. H.R. 4733 - Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

H.R. 503/S. 727 - Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. H.R. 4733 - Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulation on this issue. Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 and S 619 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in veterinarian medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Veterinary Services Investment Act - S 1709 and HR 3519 - Support bill to establish a grant program to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services and relieve veterinary shortage situations. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 and S 727 - Oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act - HR 4733 - Provide information on animal care practices on dairy farms. HR 4356 - To amend the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $229,762 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Monitored issues relating to agriculture and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R.1549 / S.619, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 H.R. 3907 / S. 1834, Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 4733, Humane Methods of Slaughter Act HR 5434 / S 3424, Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored and lobbied on issues relating to crime and enforcement of animal welfare issues (entire bills of the following): H.R. 503 / S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 H.R. 80 / S. 462, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 5566, Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act of 2010 (Related Bills: H.R.5092, H.R.5337) H.R. 4733, Humane Methods of Slaughter Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored and lobbied on issues relating to animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 80 / S. 462, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 1326, The Great Ape Protection Act H.R. 2480 / S. 1076, Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2009 H.R. 81 / S. 850, Shark Conservation Act of 2009 H.R.4733, Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act H.R. 3907 / S. 1834, Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009 (a.k.a. Class B Dealers) H.R. 503 / S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 H.R. 1549 / S. 619, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 H.R. 5566, Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act of 2010 (Related Bills: H.R.5092, H.R.5337) H.R. 5434 / S 3424, Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act H.R. 4733, Humane Methods of Slaughter Act H.R. 5643, Compound 1080 and Sodium Cyanide Elimination Act Lobbied for a wildlife package in the Senate including the following bills: H.R. 1018 / S. 1579, Restore Our American Mustangs (ROAM) Act H.R. 1454 / S. 1567, Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act S. 373 / H.R. 2811, Large Constrictor Snakes H.R. 81 / S. 850, Shark Conservation Act H.R. 411 / S. 529, Great Cats and Rare Canids Act H.R. 388 / S. 197, Crane Conservation Act H.R. 509, Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act H.R. 844 / S. 859, Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance H.R. 556 / S. 1748, Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act H.R. 2062 / S. 2811, Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalties H.R. 2213 / S. 690, Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.4733 Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act Establishes animal care standards.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1549, S. 619, HR 2400 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing (HR 4733). Monitor regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act, PL 110-316.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 5101 - To establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes S. 3262 - To establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes H.R. 4733 - The Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act Livestock Indemnity Program Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Beef Promotion and Research Order GIPSA Farm Bill Regulations

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

No Docket or Bill # - Animal Welfare Audits Cephalosporin Ban: FDA-2008-N-0326 Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act (H.R. 4733) Animal Drug Use & Availability National Animal Identification System (NAIS) Animal Disease Traceability System Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA; H.R. 1549; S. 619) Roxarsone; Poison-Free Poultry Act (H.R. 3624) Veterinary Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519; S. 1709)

Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

FY 2010/2011 Agriculture Appropriations No Docket or Bill # - Animal Welfare Audits FSIS Docket - FSIS-2005-0018; Labeling Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act (H.R. 4733) Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA; H.R. 1549; S. 619) Roxarsone; Poison-Free Poultry Act (H.R. 3624) Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act Proposed GIPSA Rule Comment Period Extension

Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Deregulation of Roundup Ready alfalfa, Child Nutrition Act reauthorization (S. 934, HR 5504), Animal welfare (HR 4733); 2012 Farm Bill dairy program

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 4733 Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act Legislation, HR 1326, Great Ape Protection Act; H.R. 503, S. 727, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act; Truth in Fur Labeling, HR 2480, S. 1076; Chimpanzees in Research, HR 1326; Python Restriction Legislation, HR 2811, S. 373; Primates as Pets, HR. 80, S. 462; Wild Horses, HR 1018, S. 1579; Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance, H.R. 844, S.859; Captive Primate Safety Act, H.R. 80/S.462; Shark Conservation Act, H.R. 81/S.850; Crane Conservation Act, H.R. 388/S.197; Marine Turtle Conservation Reauthorization Act, H.R. 509; Southern Sea Otter Recovery and Research Act, H.R. 556/S.1748; Migratory Bird Treaty Act Penalties, H.R. 2062/S.2811; Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act Reauthorization, H.R. 2213/S.690

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No Docket or Bill # - Animal Welfare Audits Cephalosporin Ban: FDA-2008-N-0326 Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act (H.R. 4733) Animal Drug Use & Availability National Animal Identification System (NAIS) Animal Disease Traceability System Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA; H.R. 1549; S. 619) Roxarsone; Poison-Free Poultry Act (H.R. 3624) Veterinary Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519; S. 1709)

Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

FY 2010/2011 Agriculture Appropriations No Docket or Bill # - Animal Welfare Audits FSIS Docket - FSIS-2005-0018; Labeling Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act (H.R. 4733) Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA; H.R. 1549; S. 619) Roxarsone; Poison-Free Poultry Act (H.R. 3624) Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act

Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 H.R. 4733, the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009

Client expense: $45,628 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.4733 Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act: establishment of animal care standards not based on sound science.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE

H.R. 5105 - To establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. S 3262 - To establish a Chief Veterinary Officer in the Department of Homeland Security, and for other purposes. H.R. 4733 - The Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act Livestock Indemnity Program Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Beef Promotion and Research Order GIPSA Farm Bill Regulations

Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 and S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse of misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - Hr 503 and S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act - HR 4733 - provide information on animal care practices on dairy farms. HR 4356 - To amed the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $115,101 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 503/S. 727 - Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. H.R. 4733 - Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Monitored and lobbied on issues relating to animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 80 / S. 462, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 1326, The Great Ape Protection Act H.R. 2480 / S. 1076, Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2009 H.R. 81 / S. 850, Shark Conservation Act of 2009 H.R.4733, Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act H.R. 3907 / S. 1834, Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009 (a.k.a. Class B Dealers) H.R. 503 / S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 H.R. 1549 / S. 619, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 H.R. 5566, Prevention of Interstate Commerce in Animal Crush Videos Act of 2010 (Related Bills: H.R.5092, H.R.5337) HR 5434 / S 3424, Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act Lobbied to support the extension of the International Whaling Commissions commercial whaling moratorium (no bill number) Lobbied on enforcement of Humane Methods of Slaughter Act (no bill number)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Deregulation of Roundup Ready alfalfa, Child Nutrition Act reauthorization (S. 934, HR 5504), Animal welfare (HR 4733); 2012 Farm Bill dairy program

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1549, S. 619, HR 2400 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing (HR 4733). Monitor regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act, PL 110-316.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R. 4733 Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act Legislation, HR 1326, Great Ape Protection Act; H.R. 503, S. 727, Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act; Truth in Fur Labeling, HR 2480, S. 1076; Chipanzees in Research, HR 1326; Python Restriction Legislation, HR 2811, S. 373; Primates as Pets, HR. 80, S. 462; Wild Horses, HR 1018, S. 1579

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 503/S. 727 - Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. H.R. 4733 - Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 80 / S. 462, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 1326, The Great Ape Protection Act H.R. 2480 / S. 1076, Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2009 H.R. 81 / S. 850, Shark Conservation Act of 2009 H.R.4733, Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act H.R. 3907 / S. 1834, Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2009 (a.k.a. Class B Dealers) H.R. 503 / S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 H.R. 1549 / S. 619, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 H.R. 2811 / S.373, A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to include constrictor snakes of the species Python genera as an injurious animal. The Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act (formerly H.R. 6949 / S. 3519)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Deregulation of Roundup Ready alfalfa, Child Nutrition Act reauthorization (S. 934), Animal welfare (HR 4733)

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

No Docket or Bill # - Animal Welfare Audits Cephalosporin Ban: FDA-2008-N-0326 Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act (H.R. 4733) Animal Drug Use & Availability National Animal Identification System (NAIS) Animal Disease Traceability System Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA; H.R. 1549; S. 619) Roxarsone; Poison-Free Poultry Act (H.R. 3624) Veterinary Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519; S. 1709)

Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

FY 2010/2011 Agriculture Appropriations No Docket or Bill # - Animal Welfare Audits FSIS Docket - FSIS-2005-0018; Labeling Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act (H.R. 4733) Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA; H.R. 1549; S. 619) Roxarsone; Poison-Free Poultry Act (H.R. 3624) Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act

Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Humane animial production: Oppose HR4733

Client expense: $112,194 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 1549; H.R. 4733

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 1549, the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 H.R. 4733, the Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act H.R. 503, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 S. 1519, the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2009

Client expense: $45,628 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 & S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 & S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. H.R. 4733 - Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act - provide information on animal care practicies on dairy farms H.R.4356 : To amend the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $71,720 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1549, S. 619, HR 2400 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing (HR 4733). Monitor regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act, PL 110-316.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office