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Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
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Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 TITLE I--FOOD SAFETY AFFIRMATION FOR CERTAIN PLANT PRODUCTS Subtitle A--Food and Drug Administration (Sec. 101) This bill amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue the voluntary consultation process established under the FDA’s "Statement of Policy: Foods Derived from New Plant Varieties." In that process, the FDA evaluates a scientific and regulatory assessment provided by the developer of a food produced from, containing, or consisting of a plant that is a genetically engineered organism (GMO). The FDA may require a GMO food to have a label that informs consumers of a material difference between the GMO food and a comparable food if the disclosure is necessary to protect public health and safety or to prevent the label from being false or misleading. The use of a GMO does not, by itself, constitute a material difference. Subtitle B--Department of Agriculture (Sec. 111) This bill amends the Plant Protection Act to allow the sale of a GMO food (including imported food and excluding plant pests) only if the FDA has determined through the consultation process that the GMO food is safe and lawful and that determination has been shared with the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The FDA and USDA must report on implementation of this process. A GMO plant may be sold for research, to produce a processing aid or enzyme, or as a nutrient source for microorganisms without meeting these requirements. USDA must publish a list of GMO plants that can be sold as food and the determinations made by the FDA and USDA regarding those foods. (Sec. 113) State and local requirements for GMO food are preempted by this Act. TITLE II--GENETIC ENGINEERING CERTIFICATION (Sec. 201) This bill amends the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) to establish a voluntary genetically engineered food certification program. This program must be implemented through certifying agents accredited by the AMS. For a food to be sold as a product produced without genetic engineering (non-GMO), the food must be subject to supply chain process controls that keep the product separated from GMOs and must be produced and handled in compliance with a non-genetically engineered food plan, which is a description of procedures to ensure compliance, monitoring records, and corrective actions in the event of a deviation from the plan. For food derived from livestock to be sold as non-GMO, the product, livestock, feed, and products used in processing the feed must be produced without GMOs. A food’s label or advertising cannot suggest that non-GMO foods are safer or of higher quality than GMO foods. For a food to be sold as a GMO food, it must be produced and handled in compliance with a genetically engineered food plan. A GMO food’s label or advertising cannot suggest that it is safer or of higher quality solely because it is GMO. The AMS must allow a person to voluntarily disclose how a product has been genetically engineered. Imported products may be labeled as produced with or without genetic engineering if the products have been produced and handled under a genetic engineering certification program that provides safeguards and guidelines at least equivalent to the AMS’s requirements. (Sec. 203) State and local requirements for the labeling of GMO products are preempted unless the state or local government establishes a program that matches the programs described in this Act. (Sec. 204) Claims made before enactment of this Act regarding whether a product was produced with or without genetic engineering may continue to be made for 36 months after enactment of this Act. After that period, the claims must meet the standards in this Act. Products from certified organic producers are deemed to be certified non-GMO. TITLE III--NATURAL FOODS (Sec. 302) The FDA must regulate the term “natural” on food labeling. (Sec. 303) State and local requirements for the term “natural” are preempted by FDA regulations.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 275 - 150 (Roll no. 462).
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 275 - 150 (Roll no. 462).
HouseThe House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of measure in the nature of a substitute: CR H5426-5430)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H5438)
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1599.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on adoption of amendments, which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings had been postponed.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Pingree amendment No. 4.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture Appropriations FY2017 and issues related to control of foodborne pathogens ; Farm Bill, FDA User Fees, Food Safety Modernization Act; Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243), Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016, Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003), Safe and Affordable Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and issues related to labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients (S. 764), USDA User Fees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture Appropriations FY2017 and issues related to control of foodborne pathogens ; Farm Bill, FDA User Fees, Food Safety Modernization Act; Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243), Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016, Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003), Safe and Affordable Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and issues related to labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients (S. 764), USDA User Fees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Public Law 114-216 National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. S. 2621 Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act. H.R. 1599 Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. Proposals to revise FDAs definition of Dietary Fiber. Proposals to reduce adult malnutrition and hospital readmissions.
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to citrus greening (H.R. 3957/S.2346, Emergency Citrus Disease Response Act). Issues related to bioengineered food disclosure standards in S. 764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act; and S. 2609, Biotech Labeling Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture Appropriations FY2017 and issues related to control of foodborne pathogens ; Farm Bill, FDA User Fees, Food Safety Modernization Act; Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243), Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016, Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003), Safe and Affordable Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and issues related to labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients (S. 764), USDA User Fees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeLauro amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. DeLauro demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeLauro amendment No. 3.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Huffman amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Huffman demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Huffman amendment No. 2.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the DeFazio amendment, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. DeFazio demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 369, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the DeFazio amendment No. 1.
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1599.
The Speaker designated the Honorable Michael K. Simpson to act as Chairman of the Committee.
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 369 and Rule XVIII.
Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1599 and H.R. 1734.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 369. (consideration: CR H5416-5439)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 369 Reported to House. Resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1599 and H.R. 1734.
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Agriculture, H. Rept. 114-208, Part II.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12210
Mr. Conaway asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Agriculture be authorized to file a supplemental report on H.R. 1599. Agreed to without objection.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Agriculture. H. Rept. 114-208, Part I.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture, and Research.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress.gov source codes: H11100, H11100-A
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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| Energy and Commerce Committee | House | Referred to | March 25, 2015 |
| March 25, 2015 |
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| Andy Harris | Republican | MD |
| Ann Kirkpatrick | Democratic | AZ |
| Ann Wagner | Republican | MO |
| Austin Scott | Republican | GA |
| Bennie G. Thompson | Democratic | MS |
| Bill Johnson | Republican | OH |
| Bill Shuster | Republican | PA |
| Billy Long | Republican | MO |
| Blaine Luetkemeyer | Republican | MO |
| Bob Gibbs | Republican | OH |
| Bob Goodlatte | Republican | VA |
| Brad Ashford | Democratic | NE |
| Brad R. Wenstrup | Republican | OH |
| Bradley Byrne | Republican | AL |
| Brenda L. Lawrence | Democratic | MI |
| Brett Guthrie | Republican | KY |
| Bruce Westerman | Republican | AR |
| Candice S. Miller | Republican | MI |
| Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann | Republican | TN |
| Charles W. Dent | Republican | PA |
| Chris Collins | Republican | NY |
| Collin C. Peterson | Democratic | MN |
| Dan Benishek | Republican | MI |
| Dan Newhouse | Republican | WA |
| David G. Valadao | Republican | CA |
| David Rouzer | Republican | NC |
| David Schweikert | Republican | AZ |
| David Scott | Democratic | GA |
| David Young | Republican | IA |
| Dennis A. Ross | Republican | FL |
| Devin Nunes | Republican | CA |
| Donald Norcross | Democratic | NJ |
| Doug Collins | Republican | GA |
| Doug LaMalfa | Republican | CA |
| Doug Lamborn | Republican | CO |
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | Republican | GA |
| Ed Whitfield | Republican | KY |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic | MO |
| Eric A. "Rick" Crawford | Republican | AR |
| Frank D. Lucas | Republican | OK |
| G. K. Butterfield | Democratic | NC |
| George Holding | Republican | NC |
| Glenn Grothman | Republican | WI |
| Glenn Thompson | Republican | PA |
| Jackie Walorski | Republican | IN |
| James B. Renacci | Republican | OH |
| Jeff Denham | Republican | CA |
| Jim Bridenstine | Republican | OK |
| Jim Costa | Democratic | CA |
| Jim Jordan | Republican | OH |
| John R. Moolenaar | Republican | MI |
| John Shimkus | Republican | IL |
| K. Michael Conaway | Republican | TX |
| Ken Buck | Republican | CO |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Kristi L. Noem | Republican | SD |
| Kurt Schrader | Democratic | OR |
| Larry Bucshon | Republican | IN |
| Luke Messer | Republican | IN |
| Mark E. Amodei | Republican | NV |
| Marlin A. Stutzman | Republican | IN |
| Michael K. Simpson | Republican | ID |
| Michelle Lujan Grisham | Democratic | NM |
| Mick Mulvaney | Republican | SC |
| Mike Bost | Republican | IL |
| Mike Rogers | Republican | AL |
| Mo Brooks | Republican | AL |
| Patrick J. Tiberi | Republican | OH |
| Paul A. Gosar | Republican | AZ |
| Ralph Lee Abraham | Republican | LA |
| Randy Neugebauer | Republican | TX |
| Reid J. Ribble | Republican | WI |
| Renee L. Ellmers | Republican | NC |
| Rick W. Allen | Republican | GA |
| Rob Woodall | Republican | GA |
| Robert Hurt | Republican | VA |
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| Rod Blum | Republican | IA |
| Rodney Davis | Republican | IL |
| Ryan K. Zinke | Republican | MT |
| Sam Graves | Republican | MO |
| Scott DesJarlais | Republican | TN |
| Scott Perry | Republican | PA |
| Stacey E. Plaskett | Democratic | VI |
| Stephen Knight | Republican | CA |
| Stephen Lee Fincher | Republican | TN |
| Steve Chabot | Republican | OH |
| Steve Stivers | Republican | OH |
| Ted Poe | Republican | TX |
| Ted S. Yoho | Republican | FL |
| Thomas J. Rooney | Republican | FL |
| Thomas MacArthur | Republican | NJ |
| Tim Huelskamp | Republican | KS |
| Todd Rokita | Republican | IN |
| Todd Young | Republican | IN |
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| Tom Marino | Republican | PA |
| Trent Franks | Republican | AZ |
| Trent Kelly | Republican | MS |
| Vicky Hartzler | Republican | MO |
| Walter B. Jones | Republican | NC |
2018 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to citrus greening (H.R. 3957/S.2346, Emergency Citrus Disease Response Act). Issues related to bioengineered food disclosure standards in S. 764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act; and S. 2609, Biotech Labeling Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture Appropriations FY2017 and issues related to control of foodborne pathogens ; Farm Bill, FDA User Fees, Food Safety Modernization Act; Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243), Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016, Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003), Safe and Affordable Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and issues related to labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients (S. 764), USDA User Fees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to citrus greening (H.R. 3957/S.2346, Emergency Citrus Disease Response Act). Issues related to bioengineered food disclosure standards in S. 764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act; and S. 2609, Biotech Labeling Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture Appropriations FY2017 and issues related to control of foodborne pathogens ; Farm Bill, FDA User Fees, Food Safety Modernization Act; Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243), Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016, Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003), Safe and Affordable Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and issues related to labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients (S. 764), USDA User Fees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture Appropriations FY2017 and issues related to control of foodborne pathogens ; Farm Bill, FDA User Fees, Food Safety Modernization Act; Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243), Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016, Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003), Safe and Affordable Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and issues related to labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients (S. 764), USDA User Fees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to citrus greening (H.R. 3957/S.2346, Emergency Citrus Disease Response Act). Issues related to bioengineered food disclosure standards in S. 764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act; and S. 2609, Biotech Labeling Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Public Law 114-216 National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. S. 2621 Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act. H.R. 1599 Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. Proposals to revise FDAs definition of Dietary Fiber. Proposals to reduce adult malnutrition and hospital readmissions.
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Public Law 114-216 National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. S. 2621 Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act. H.R. 1599 Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. Initiatives related to NFP and GMO labeling harmonization. Proposals to revise FDAs definition of Dietary Fiber.
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2017 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to citrus greening (H.R. 3957/S.2346, Emergency Citrus Disease Response Act). Issues related to bioengineered food disclosure standards in S. 764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act; and S. 2609, Biotech Labeling Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture Appropriations FY2017 and issues related to control of foodborne pathogens ; Farm Bill, FDA User Fees, Food Safety Modernization Act; Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243), Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016, Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003), Safe and Affordable Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and issues related to labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients (S. 764), USDA User Fees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to bioengineered food disclosure standards in S.764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; H.R.1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act; and S.2609, Biotech Labeling Solutions Act. Issues related to harmonizing USDA and FDA nutrition facts panel requirements (generally, no specific legislation). Issues related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchasing restrictions (generally, no specific legislation). Issues related to implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act, generally, and Intentional Adulteration implementing regulations (no Houses of Congress or agencies contacted).
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to citrus greening (H.R. 3957/S.2346, Emergency Citrus Disease Response Act). Issues related to bioengineered food disclosure standards in S. 764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act; and S. 2609, Biotech Labeling Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Public Law 114-216 National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard S. 2621 Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act H.R. 1599 Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 Initiatives related to NFP and GMO labeling harmonization. Proposals to reduce adult malnutrition and hospital readmissions.
Client expense: $890,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2017 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Public Law 114-216 National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard. S. 2621 Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act. H.R. 1599 Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. Initiatives related to NFP and GMO labeling harmonization. Proposals to reduce adult malnutrition and hospital readmissions. Proposals to revise FDAs definition of Dietary Fiber.
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2017 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture Appropriations FY2017 and issues related to control of foodborne pathogens ; Farm Bill, FDA User Fees, Food Safety Modernization Act; Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243), Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016, Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003), Safe and Affordable Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and issues related to labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients (S. 764), USDA User Fees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to bioengineered food disclosure standards in S.764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; H.R.1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act; and S.2609, Biotech Labeling Solutions Act. Issues related to harmonizing USDA and FDA nutrition facts panel requirements (generally, no specific legislation). Issues related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchasing restrictions (generally, no specific legislation).
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Public Law 114-216 National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard S. 2621 Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act H.R. 1599 Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 Initiatives related to NFP and GMO labeling harmonization. Proposals to reduce adult malnutrition and hospital readmissions.
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2017 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Public Law 114-216 National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard S. 2621 Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act H.R. 1599 Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 Initiatives related to NFP and GMO labeling harmonization. Proposals to reduce adult malnutrition and hospital readmissions.
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2017 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to bioengineered food disclosure standards in S.764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; H.R.1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act; and S.2609, Biotech Labeling Solutions Act. Issues related to harmonizing USDA and FDA nutrition facts panel requirements (generally, no specific legislation). Issues related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchasing restrictions (generally, no specific legislation).
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to citrus greening (H.R. 3957/S.2346, Emergency Citrus Disease Response Act). Issues related to bioengineered food disclosure standards in S. 764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act; and S. 2609, Biotech Labeling Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture Appropriations FY2017 and issues related to control of foodborne pathogens ; Farm Bill, FDA User Fees, Food Safety Modernization Act; Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243), Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016, Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003), Safe and Affordable Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and issues related to labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients (S. 764), USDA User Fees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture Appropriations FY2017 and issues related to control of foodborne pathogens ; Farm Bill, FDA User Fees, Food Safety Modernization Act; Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243), Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016, Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003), Safe and Affordable Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and issues related to labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients (S. 764), USDA User Fees
Client expense: $61,558 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to bioengineered food disclosure standards in S.764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; H.R.1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act; and S.2609, Biotech Labeling Solutions Act. Issues related to harmonizing USDA and FDA nutrition facts panel requirements (generally, no specific legislation). Issues related to FDA's voluntary sodium reduction goals (generally, no specific legislation). Issues related to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) purchasing restrictions (generally, no specific legislation).
Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to citrus greening (H.R. 3957/S.2346, Emergency Citrus Disease Response Act). Issues related to bioengineered food disclosure standards in S. 764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act; and S. 2609, Biotech Labeling Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Agriculture
FY17 Department of Agriculture Appropriations Act(H.R.5054 & S.2956)-Cranberry research/market access program fundings USDA Section 32 Purchases FDA proposed nutrition panel facts rule EPA proposed "Water of the US" regulations H.R.1599-Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 S.2069 To Acquire National Voluntary labeling for bioengineered foods H.R.6142 Fruit Labeling Accuracy Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $100,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2017 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture Appropriations FY2017 and issues related to control of foodborne pathogens ; Farm Bill, FDA User Fees, Food Safety Modernization Act; Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243), Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016, Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003), Safe and Affordable Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and issues related to labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients (S. 764), USDA User Fees
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture Appropriations FY2017 and issues related to control of foodborne pathogens ; Farm Bill, FDA User Fees, Food Safety Modernization Act; Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243), Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016, Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003), Safe and Affordable Food Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and issues related to labeling of foods containing genetically modified ingredients (S. 764), USDA User Fees
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Issues related to the Carbonated and Nonalcoholic Beverage (CAN) caucus for the 114th Congress H.R.1599 - Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R.913, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act. H.R.1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 H.R. 2393, Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015 H.R.4061, Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2015 S.511, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act S.2301, Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2015
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1599/S. 764, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Docket No. 04-026N - "Salmonella Verification Sample Results Reporting: Agency Policy and Use in Public Protection" FSIS Performance Standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter Docket No. FSIS-2009-0026; Electronic Export Application and Certification Charge; Flexibility in the Requirements for Export Inspection Marks, Devices, and Certificates; Egg Products Export Certification Docket No. 99-021P; Prior Label Approval System: Generic Label Approval Docket No. FSIS-2011-0012; Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection Docket No. FSIS-2012-0007] - HACCP Plan Reassessment for Not-Ready-To-Eat Comminuted Poultry Products and Related Agency Verification Procedures H.R. 1599 - Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Docket No. 04-026N - "Salmonella Verification Sample Results Reporting: Agency Policy and Use in Public Protection" FSIS Performance Standards for Salmonella and Campylobacter Docket No. FSIS-2009-0026; Electronic Export Application and Certification Charge; Flexibility in the Requirements for Export Inspection Marks, Devices, and Certificates; Egg Products Export Certification Docket No. 99-021P; Prior Label Approval System: Generic Label Approval Docket No. FSIS-2011-0012; Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection Docket No. FSIS-2012-0007] - HACCP Plan Reassessment for Not-Ready-To-Eat Comminuted Poultry Products and Related Agency Verification Procedures H.R. 1599 - Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015
Client expense: $35,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · first_quarter · Agriculture
Farm Bill Implementation: monitor; Farmer Cooperative Caucus (support); Ag technology (support), H.R. 1599 The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 (support), S. 2609 (Support), Food for Progress (support), Local and Regional Procurement (support), pesticide use/approvals (monitor), pollinator issues (monitor)
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to pollinator health and habitat promotion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to pesticide registration. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to biotechnology deregulation. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to genetically modified labeling. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resource for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA). Various issues related to proposed corporate acquisition. S. 511, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act. Provisions related to labeling. S. 621, Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act of 2015. S. 1559, Pet and Women Safety Act of 2015. S. 2609, An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes. H.R. 897, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015. H.R. 913, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act. Provisions related to labeling. H.R. 1258, Pet and Women Safety Act of 2015. H.R. 1284, Saving Americas Pollinators Act of 2015. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. H.R. 3714, Small Agriculture Producer Size Standards Improvements Act of 2015.
Client expense: $1,880,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to pollinator health and habitat promotion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to pesticide registration. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to biotechnology deregulation. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to genetically modified labeling. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resource for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA). Various issues related to proposed corporate acquisition. S. 511, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act. Provisions related to labeling. S. 621, Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act of 2015. S. 1559, Pet and Women Safety Act of 2015. S. 2609, An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes. H.R. 897, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015. H.R. 913, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act. Provisions related to labeling. H.R. 1258, Pet and Women Safety Act of 2015. H.R. 1284, Saving Americas Pollinators Act of 2015. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. H.R. 3714, Small Agriculture Producer Size Standards Improvements Act of 2015.
Client expense: $2,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Agriculture
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to pollinator health and habitat promotion. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to pesticide registration. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to biotechnology deregulation. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to genetically modified labeling. S. 511, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act. Provisions related to labeling. S. 621, Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act of 2015. S. 2609, An original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes. H.R. 897, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015. H.R. 913, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act. Provisions related to labeling. H.R. 1284, Saving Americas Pollinators Act of 2015. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. H.R. 3714, Small Agriculture Producer Size Standards Improvements Act of 2015.
Client expense: $2,130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R.1599 - Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act S. 3136 - Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 H.R. 5003 - Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 H.R.913 and S.511 - GE Right to Know Act S. 764 - Legislative vehicle for bioengineered ingredient disclosure
Client expense: $125,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S 577; "The Corn Ethanol Mandate Elimination Act;" impacts on feed prices HR 1599; "The RFS Reform Act of 2015;" impacts on feed prices
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R.913, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act. H.R.1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 H.R. 2393, Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015 H.R.4061, Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2015 S.511, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act S.2301, Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2015
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food safety FSMA implementation Pet food issues Issues related to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal feed ingredients Issues relating to FDA approval of genetically engineered food animals, focus on attempts to label foods from such aninals -- HR1599 Implementation of S. 764 -- on-label ingredient disclosure
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), 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
2016 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R.913, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act. H.R.1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 H.R. 2393, Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015 H.R.4061, Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2015 S.511, Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act S.2301, Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2015
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.Res.101 - Charitable Deductions for Food H.R.1599 - Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 S.540 - Food Safety Modernization H.R.913 and S.511 - GE Right to Know Act H.R.609 and S.287 - Safe Food Act S. 764
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 913, S.511, H.R. 1599, Amendments to H.R. 1599, GMO Labelling, Senate compromise GMO label bill, S 769
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Issues related to citrus greening (H.R. 3957/S.2346, Emergency Citrus Disease Response Act). Issues related to bioengineered food disclosure standards in S. 764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes; H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act; and S. 2609, Biotech Labeling Solutions Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Monitor implementation of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79). Monitor legislative and administrative action related to pollinators. Monitor legislative and administrative action related to glyphosate regulation. Monitor EPA action related to the benefits of neonicotinoid seed treatment to soybean production. (Docket No. EPAHQOPP20140737) H. Res. 834, Recognizing the important role pollinators play in supporting ecosystems and economies. H.R. 1284, Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2015. H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. H.R.2738, Highways Bettering the Economy and Environment Pollinator Protection Act. S. 1647, Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act. H.R. 22, FAST Act. S. 2609, an original bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods, and for other purposes. Federal Review of Corporate acquisition. S. 3420, Urban Agriculture Act of 2016. Draft, Pollinator Recovery Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE