To amend title 23, United States Code, to make the funding available for carrying out section 140 of title 23 mandatory instead of discretionary.

Support Technical Service Provider (TSP) & Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) reform - direct contracting between USDA-NRCS and third-party TSPs; and prevailing local market rates for third-party TSPs. Support cost-share payment for Ag retailers that purchase precision ag technologies through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Oppose EQIP funding to build end user bulk chemical storage and load pads. Participate in coalition to reform Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Support extending the Hours of Service Agricultural Exemption at 150 air miles. Support approval / deregulation of new biotech seed products such as roundup ready alfalfa and sugarbeets Work with FMCSA and Congress on technical correction to the hours of service agricultural exemption as it relates to the definition of "distribution of the farm supplies." Encourage funding for CEAP program and USDA varification of conservation practices Support HR 2031, EATS Act Support continued funding for the crop insurance program as as needed safety net for farmers Support the protection of GPS by ensuring broadband (Lightsquared) frequency will not interupt / eliminate GPS connection Member of the Coalition to Save Our GPS Support continued funding for conservation programs like CEAP reporting. Support HR 2682, HR 2779, HR 3527, HR 1849, and HR 2586 as part of the Coalition for Derivatives End-Users. Work with NRCS on certainty guidelines Support S. 3240 / HR 6083, farm bill reauthorization with ARA recommended modifications such as the inclusion of HR 872. Support S. 3605

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Support Technical Service Provider (TSP) & Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) reform - direct contracting between USDA-NRCS and third-party TSPs; and prevailing local market rates for third-party TSPs. Support cost-share payment for Ag retailers that purchase precision ag technologies through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Oppose EQIP funding to build end user bulk chemical storage and load pads. Participate in coalition to reform Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Support extending the Hours of Service Agricultural Exemption at 150 air miles. Support approval / deregulation of new biotech seed products such as roundup ready alfalfa and sugarbeets Work with FMCSA and Congress on technical correction to the hours of service agricultural exemption as it relates to the definition of "distribution of the farm supplies." Encourage funding for CEAP program and USDA varification of conservation practices Support HR 2031, EATS Act Support continued funding for the crop insurance program as as needed safety net for farmers Support the protection of GPS by ensuring broadband (Lightsquared) frequency will not interupt / eliminate GPS connection Member of the Coalition to Save Our GPS Support continued funding for conservation programs like CEAP reporting. Support HR 2682, HR 2779, HR 3527, HR 1849, and HR 2586 as part of the Coalition for Derivatives End-Users. Work with NRCS on certainty guidelines Support S. 3240 / HR 6083, farm bill reauthorization with ARA recommended modifications such as the inclusion of HR 872.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Support Technical Service Provider (TSP) & Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) reform - direct contracting between USDA-NRCS and third-party TSPs; and prevailing local market rates for third-party TSPs. Support cost-share payment for Ag retailers that purchase precision ag technologies through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Oppose EQIP funding to build end user bulk chemical storage and load pads. Participate in coalition to reform Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Support extending the Hours of Service Agricultural Exemption at 150 air miles. Support approval / deregulation of new biotech seed products such as roundup ready alfalfa and sugarbeets Work with FMCSA and Congress on technical correction to the hours of service agricultural exemption as it relates to the definition of "distribution of the farm supplies." Encourage funding for CEAP program and USDA varification of conservation practices Support HR 2031, EATS Act Support continued funding for the crop insurance program as as needed safety net for farmers Support the protection of GPS by ensuring broadband (Lightsquared) frequency will not interupt / eliminate GPS connection Member of the Coalition to Save Our GPS Support continued funding for conservation programs like CEAP reporting. Support HR 2682, HR 2779, HR 3527, HR 1849, and HR 2586 as part of the Coalition for Derivatives End-Users. Work with NRCS on certainty guidelines

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office