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BEST Practices Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 28, 2017
Latest Action
March 23, 2017
Primary Sponsor
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.Democratic(GA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
70pct
23d open
vs 7,393 other HR bills in the 115th — cohort avg 50d
Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act or the BEST Practices Act This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD), by no later than: (1) October 1, 2020, to complete the development, testing, and validation of human-based training methods for training members of the Armed Forces in the treatment of combat trauma injuries, with the goal of replacing live animal-based training methods; and (2) October 1, 2022, to use only use human-based training methods for such purposes. No animals may be used in such training after the latter date. DOD shall submit an annual report to Congress regarding the development and implementation of the human-based training methods.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support S. 617, the Death Tax Repeal Act Monitor implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, specifically inclusion of nonresidential roofs in Sec 179 Support S.480/H.R. 1381, Main Street Tax Certainty Act Monitor implementation of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Support S. 132/H.R.1243, the Skills Renewal Act Support H.R. 2346, the E-QUIP Act, to allow 10-year straight line depreciation for energy efficient qualified improvement property Support H.R.1984, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for owning certain disaster resilient property Monitor S 2118, the Clean Energy for America Act Support the continuation of stepped-up basis for capital gains taxes Support H.R. 4922/S. 2582, the RAISE the Roof Act Oppose S. 2387, the Small Business Tax Fairness Act Monitor provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and implementation Support H.R. 9092, the Family and Small Business Protection Act Submit comments to IRS on Notice 2022-51: Prevailing Wage, Apprenticeship, Domestic Content, Energy Communities
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support S. 617, the Death Tax Repeal Act Monitor implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, specifically inclusion of nonresidential roofs in Sec 179 Support S.480/H.R. 1381, Main Street Tax Certainty Act Monitor implementation of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Support S. 132/H.R.1243, the Skills Renewal Act Support H.R. 2346, the E-QUIP Act, to allow 10-year straight line depreciation for energy efficient qualified improvement property Support H.R.1984, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for owning certain disaster resilient property Monitor S 2118, the Clean Energy for America Act Support the continuation of stepped-up basis for capital gains taxes Support H.R. 4922/S. 2582, the RAISE the Roof Act Oppose S. 2387, the Small Business Tax Fairness Act Monitor provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act and implementation
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support S. 617, the Death Tax Repeal Act Monitor implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, specifically inclusion of nonresidential roofs in Sec 179 Support S.480/H.R. 1381, Main Street Tax Certainty Act Monitor implementation of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Support S. 132/H.R.1243, the Skills Renewal Act Support H.R. 2346, the E-QUIP Act, to allow 10-year straight line depreciation for energy efficient qualified improvement property Support H.R.1984, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for owning certain disaster resilient property Monitor S 2118, the Clean Energy for America Act Support the continuation of stepped-up basis for capital gains taxes Support H.R. 4922/S. 2582, the RAISE the Roof Act Oppose S. 2387, the Small Business Tax Fairness Act
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support S. 617, the Death Tax Repeal Act Monitor implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, specifically inclusion of nonresidential roofs in Sec 179 Support S.480/H.R. 1381, Main Street Tax Certainty Act Monitor implementation of H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act Support S. 132/H.R.1243, the Skills Renewal Act Support H.R. 2346, the E-QUIP Act, to allow 10-year straight line depreciation for energy efficient qualified improvement property Support H.R.1984, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a credit for owning certain disaster resilient property Monitor S 2118, the Clean Energy for America Act Support the continuation of stepped-up basis for capital gains taxes Support H.R. 4922/S. 2582, the RAISE the Roof Act Oppose S. 2387, the Small Business Tax Fairness Act
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2018 · third_quarter · Animals
Legislation relating to the humane use of animals in research, including H.R. 1243/S. 498 Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act; H.R. 3197 Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species Act; and H.R. 5780 Kittens in Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act".
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Issues related to animal welfare and USDA Class licensed exhibitors, including H.R 1759 (TEAPA - Traveling Exotic Animal Protection and Public Safety Act) and H.R. 1818, The Big Cat Public Safety Act. Issues related to USDA regulation of animal research facilities and the use of animals in medical research to include, HR 816, Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT), HR 1141, Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017, HR 1243, Battlefield Excellence Through Superior Training Practices (BEST). Issues related to HR 1368 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act, S. 503 re: public access to USDA records. Issues related to the PAST Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Legislation relating to the humane use of animals in research, including H.R. 1243/S. 498 Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act; H.R. 3197 Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species Act; H.R. 5780 Kittens in Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act"; and S. 3773 "Primate Protection and Research Modernization Act of 2018".
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Animals
Legislation relating to the humane use of animals in research, including H.R. 1243/S. 498 Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act; H.R. 3197 Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species Act; and H.R. 5780 Kittens in Traumatic Testing Ends Now Act".
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Animals
Issues related to animal welfare and USDA Class licensed exhibitors, including H.R 1759 (TEAPA - Traveling Exotic Animal Protection and Public Safety Act) and H.R. 1818, The Big Cat Public Safety Act. Issues related to USDA regulation of animal research facilities and the use of animals in medical research to include, HR 816, Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT), HR 1141, Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017, HR 1243, Battlefield Excellence Through Superior Training Practices (BEST). Issues related to HR 1368 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act, S. 503 re: public access to USDA records. Issues related to the PAST Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Animals
HR 1243 (115th), The Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act or the BEST Practices Act and related language in the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Animals
HR 1243 (115th), The Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act or the BEST Practices Act and related language in the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $22,725
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Animals
Supporting the BEST Practices Act (HR 1243/SB 498) and related language in the National Defense Authorization Act. *Not all lobbyists named in this report lobbied related language in the National Defense Authorization Act.
Client expense: $40,941 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Animals
Supporting the BEST Practices Act (HR 1243/SB 498) and related language in the National Defense Authorization Act. *Not all lobbyists named in this report lobbied related language in the National Defense Authorization Act.
Client expense: $38,466 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Animals
Issues related to animal welfare and USDA Class licensed exhibitors, including H.R 1759 (TEAPA - Traveling Exotic Animal Protection and Public Safety Act) and H.R. 1818, The Big Cat Public Safety Act. Issues related to USDA regulation of animal research facilities and the use of animals in medical research to include, HR 816, Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT), HR 1141, Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017, HR 1243, Battlefield Excellence Through Superior Training Practices (BEST). Issues related to HR 1368 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act, S. 503 re: public access to USDA records. Issues related to the PAST Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Animals
HR 1243 BEST Practices Act - to eliminate live-tissue (animal) medical training in the federal government
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Animals
HR 1243 (115th), The Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act or the BEST Practices Act and related language in the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Animals
Supporting the BEST Practices Act (HR 1243) and related language in the National Defense Authorization Act. Asking House representatives to send a letter to the FAA asking it to ban the practice of dropping live animals from aircraft. *Not all lobbyists named in this report lobbied on all these issues.
Client expense: $43,825 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Animals
Supporting the BEST Practices Act (HR 1243). Asking House representatives to send a letter to the FAA asking it to ban the practice of dropping live animals from aircraft. *Not all lobbyists named in this report lobbied on all these issues.
Client expense: $43,825 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Animals
Issues related to animal welfare and USDA Class licensed exhibitors, including H.R 1759 (TEAPA - Traveling Exotic Animal Protection and Public Safety Act) and H.R. 1818, The Big Cat Public Safety Act. Issues related to USDA regulation of animal research facilities and the use of animals in medical research to include, HR 816, Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT), HR 1141, Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017, HR 1243, Battlefield Excellence Through Superior Training Practices (BEST). Issues related to HR 1368 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act, S. 503 re: public access to USDA records. Issues related to the PAST Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Animals
Supporting the BEST Practices Act (HR 1243). Asking House representatives to send a letter to the FAA asking it to ban the practice of dropping live animals from aircraft.
Client expense: $43,825 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Animals
HR 1243 BEST Practices Act - to eliminate live-tissue (animal) medical training in the federal government
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Animals
BEST Practices Act (HR 1243) and associated amendments in the House and Senate National Defense Authorization Acts: Supporting HR 1243 and associated legislation.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · first_quarter · Animals
HR 1243 BEST Practices Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · first_quarter · Animals
BEST Practices Act (HR 1243) and associated amendments in the House and Senate National Defense Authorization Acts: Supporting HR 1243 and associated legislation. The Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2017 (HR 1584): Supporting this bill to benefit orcas.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · second_quarter · Animals
Legislation: H.R. 1818 Big Cat Public Safety Act H.R. 2790 Humane Cosmetics Act H.R. 1753/S. 741 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act H.R. 1752/S. 740 Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act H.R. 2651 Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act H.R. 1494/S. 654 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act H.R. 1847 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 1338 Horse Protection Amendments Act H.R. 909/S. 322 Pet and Women Safety Act H.R. 113 Safeguarding American Food Exports Act H.R. 1456/S. 793 Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act H.R. 1406 Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017 H.R. 1368/S. 503 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act Farm Bill (not yet introduced) Puppy Mill Bills (not yet introduced) H.R. 2887 No Regulation without Representation Act of 2017 Animal Welfare in Agricultural Research Endeavors Act (not yet introduced) H.R. 424/S. 164 Gray Wolf State Management Act S. 733 Sportsmens Act S. 1514 Hunting Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation (HELP) for Wildlife Act H.R. 226 African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act H.R. 1243 Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act H.R. 2810 and S. 1519 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 H.R. 1438 Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act H.R. 1584 Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act H. Res. 244 Expressing support for Japan to end its whaling in all forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations H.R. 1817 Chemical Poisons Reduction Act H.R. 2542 Federal Bird-Safe Buildings Act of 2017 H.R. 2083 Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act H.R. 1759 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act S. 951 Regulatory Accountability Act H.R. 816 FACT Act H.R. 3197 Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species (PUPPERS) Act Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies: Potential revisions to the Endangered Species Act Upgrading dog dealer standards Organic Livestock and Poultry Protection Rule Horse Protection Act Rule Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act online records Nominations Sonny Perdue, Department of Agriculture
2017 · second_quarter · Animals
Military medical training - BEST Practices Act - HR 1243 and S 498. USDA APHIS database shutdown
Client expense: $8,210 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Animals
BEST Practices Act (HR 1243) and associated amendments in the House and Senate National Defense Authorization Acts: Supporting HR 1243 and associated legislation. The Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2015 (HR 1584): Supporting the bill to benefit orcas.
Client expense: $51,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA - HR1759) in the House, with outreach for potential sponsors and cosponsors, and potential Senate companion; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling performances, rides, or exhibits, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to workers and the public. Support the following bills to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations, supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations: the Big Cat Act, PACT Act, Humane Cosmetics Act, ORCA Act, WILD Act, BEST Practices Act-HR1243, PUPPERS Act, AWARE Act, & HR3792. Oppose bills counter to ADI's state mission, including HR226, HR224, HR2603, and those seeking to limit or abolish the ESA and related environmental /habitat protections.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Animals
Issues related to animal welfare and USDA Class licensed exhibitors, including H.R 1759 (TEAPA - Traveling Exotic Animal Protection and Public Safety Act) and H.R. 1818, The Big Cat Public Safety Act. Issues related to USDA regulation of animal research facilities and the use of animals in medical research to include, HR 816, Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT), HR 1141, Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017, HR 1243, Battlefield Excellence Through Superior Training Practices (BEST). Issues related to HR 1368 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act, S. 503 re: public access to USDA records. Issues related to the PAST Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Animals
HR 1243 BEST Practices Act - to eliminate live-tissue (animal) medical training in the federal government
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Animals
BEST Practices Act (HR 1243) and associated amendments in the House and Senate National Defense Authorization Acts: Supporting HR 1243 and associated legislation. The Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2015 (HR 1584): Supporting the bill to benefit orcas.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Animals
Issues related to animal welfare and USDA Class licensed exhibitors, including H.R 1759 (TEAPA - Traveling Exotic Animal Protection and Public Safety Act) and H.R. 1818, The Big Cat Public Safety Act. Issues related to USDA regulation of animal research facilities and the use of animals in medical research to include, HR 816, Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT), HR 1141, Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017, HR 1243, Battlefield Excellence Through Superior Training Practices (BEST). Issues related to HR 1368 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act, S. 503 re: public access to USDA records. Issues related to the PAST Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Animals
Military medical training - BEST Practices Act - HR 1243 and S 498. USDA APHIS database shutdown
Client expense: $25,476 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Animals
Military medical training - BEST Practices Act - HR 1243 and S 498. USDA APHIS database shutdown
Client expense: $25,476 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Animals
Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA - HR1759) in the House, with outreach for potential sponsors and cosponsors, and potential Senate companion; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling performances, rides, or exhibits, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to workers and the public. Support the following bills to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations, supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations: the Big Cat Act, PACT Act, Humane Cosmetics Act, FACT Act, PAWS Act, Captive Primate Safety Act, ORCA Act, WILD Act, HR1629, BEST Practices Act-HR1243, , HR1584, PUPPERS Act, & HR3792. Oppose bills counter to ADI's state mission, including SHARE Act- HJR69, HRes244, HR226, HR2603, HELP for Wildlife Bill S1514, and those seeking to limit or abolish the ESA and related environmental /habitat protections.
Client expense: $5,430 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · third_quarter · Animals
HR 1243 BEST Practices Act - to eliminate live-tissue (animal) medical training in the federal government
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Animals
Military medical training - BEST Practices Act - HR 1243 and S 498. USDA APHIS database shutdown
Client expense: $8,210 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Animals
BEST Practices Act (HR 1243) and associated amendments in the House and Senate National Defense Authorization Acts: Supporting HR 1243 and associated legislation. The Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2015 (HR 1584): Supporting the bill to benefit orcas.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Animals
Legislation: H.R. 1818 Big Cat Public Safety Act H.R. 2790 Humane Cosmetics Act H.R. 1753/S. 741 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act H.R. 1752/S. 740 Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act H.R. 2651 Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act H.R. 1494/S. 654 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act H.R. 1847 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 1338 Horse Protection Amendments Act H.R. 909/S. 322 Pet and Women Safety Act H.R. 113 Safeguarding American Food Exports Act H.R. 1456/S. 793 Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act H.R. 1406 Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017 H.R. 1368/S. 503 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act Farm Bill (not yet introduced) Puppy Mill Bills (not yet introduced) H.R. 2887 No Regulation without Representation Act of 2017 Animal Welfare in Agricultural Research Endeavors Act (not yet introduced) H.R. 424/S. 164 Gray Wolf State Management Act S. 733 Sportsmens Act S. 1514 Hunting Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation (HELP) for Wildlife Act H.R. 226 African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act H.R. 1243 Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act H.R. 2810 and S. 1519 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 H.R. 1438 Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act H.R. 1584 Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act H. Res. 244 Expressing support for Japan to end its whaling in all forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations H.R. 1817 Chemical Poisons Reduction Act H.R. 2542 Federal Bird-Safe Buildings Act of 2017 H.R. 2083 Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act H.R. 1759 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act S. 951 Regulatory Accountability Act H.R. 816 FACT Act H.R. 3197 Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species (PUPPERS) Act Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies: Potential revisions to the Endangered Species Act Upgrading dog dealer standards Organic Livestock and Poultry Protection Rule Horse Protection Act Rule Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act online records Nominations Sonny Perdue, Department of Agriculture
2017 · second_quarter · Animals
Issues related to animal welfare and USDA Class licensed exhibitors, including H.R 1759 (TEAPA - Traveling Exotic Animal Protection and Public Safety Act) and H.R. 1818, The Big Cat Public Safety Act. Issues related to USDA regulation of animal research facilities and the use of animals in medical research to include, HR 816, Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT), HR 1141, Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017, HR 1243, Battlefield Excellence Through Superior Training Practices (BEST). Issues related to HR 1368 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act, S. 503 re: public access to USDA records. Issues related to the PAST Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Animals
Military medical training - BEST Practices Act - HR 1243 and S 498. USDA APHIS database shutdown
Client expense: $8,210 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Animals
HR 1243 BEST Practices Act - to eliminate live-tissue (animal) medical training in the federal government
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Animals
Military medical training - BEST Practices Act - HR 1243 and S 498.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Animals
BEST Practices Act (HR 1243) and associated amendments in the House and Senate National Defense Authorization Acts: Supporting HR 1243 and associated legislation. The Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act of 2015 (HR 1584): Supporting the bill to benefit orcas.
Client expense: $44,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Animals
H.R. 1818 Big Cat Public Safety Act Humane Cosmetics Act (not yet introduced) H.R. 1753/S. 741 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act H.R. 1752/S. 740 Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act (not yet introduced) H.R. 1494/S. 654 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act H.R. 1847 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 1338 Horse Protection Amendments Act H.R. 909/S. 322 Pet and Women Safety Act H.R. 113 Safeguarding American Food Exports Act H.R. 1456/S. 793 Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act H.R. 1406 Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017 H.R. 1368/S. 503 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act Farm Bill (not yet introduced) H.R. 1759 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act Animal Welfare in Agricultural Research Endeavors Act (not yet introduced) H.R. 424/S. 164 Gray Wolf State Management Act S. 733 Sportsmens Act H.R. 226 African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act H.R. 1243 Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act H.R. 1438 Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act H.R. 1584 Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act H. Res. 244 Expressing support for Japan to end its whaling in all forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations H.R. 1817 Chemical Poisons Reduction Act H.J.Res. 69 and S.J.Res.18 Hunting Prohibitions on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska Congressional Review Act: Alaska National Wildlife Refuges Rule H.R. 816 Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT) Act S. 1014 Personal Care Products Safety Act H.Res. 133 National Pet Adoption Day/Month Midnight Rules and Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Acts Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies: Potential revisions to the Endangered Species Act Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the West Indian Manatee From Endangered to Threatened Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act online records Wildlife trafficking enforcement discussions with DOJ (see federal agency section) Nonanimal alternatives policies at FDA De-listing of grizzly bears from endangered species list Environmental Impact Statement on presence of wolves in Isle Royale National Park Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule USDA Horse soring rule Appointments: Scott Pruitt, Environmental Protection Agency Appointments: Tom Price, Health and Human Services Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget Rex Tillerson, Department of State Jeff Sessions, Attorney General Wilbur Ross, Department of Commerce Ryan Zinke, Department of Interior Sonny Perdue, Department of Agriculture
2017 · first_quarter · Animals
Issues related to animal welfare and USDA Class licensed exhibitors, including H.R 1759 (TEAPA - Traveling Exotic Animal Protection and Public Safety Act) and H.R. 1818, The Big Cat Public Safety Act. Issues related to USDA regulation of animal research facilities and the use of animals in medical research to include, HR 816, Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT), HR 1141, Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2017, HR 1243, Battlefield Excellence Through Superior Training Practices (BEST). Issues related to HR 1368 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act, S. 503 re: public access to USDA records. Issues related to the PAST Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Animals
HR 1243 BEST Practices Act - to eliminate live-tissue (animal) medical training in the federal government
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2017 · first_quarter · Animals
HR 1243 BEST Practices Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
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| Anna G. Eshoo | Democratic | CA |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Betty McCollum | Democratic | MN |
| Bill Foster | Democratic | IL |
| Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Bobby L. Rush | Democratic | IL |
| Bonnie Watson Coleman | Democratic | NJ |
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| Brian Higgins | Democratic | NY |
| Brian J. Mast | Republican | FL |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Democratic | MD |
| Carlos Curbelo | Republican | FL |
| Carolyn B. Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Charlie Crist | Democratic | FL |
| Chellie Pingree | Democratic | ME |
| Chris Collins | Republican | NY |
| Christopher H. Smith | Republican | NJ |
| Claudia Tenney | Republican | NY |
| Colleen Hanabusa | Democratic | HI |
| Daniel Lipinski | Democratic | IL |
| Daniel M. Donovan, Jr. | Republican | NY |
| Darren Soto | Democratic | FL |
| David E. Price | Democratic | NC |
| David Loebsack | Democratic | IA |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| David Scott | Democratic | GA |
| David Young | Republican | IA |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic | FL |
| Dina Titus | Democratic | NV |
| Donald M. Payne, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | Democratic | VA |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Dwight Evans | Democratic | PA |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Eddie Bernice Johnson | Democratic | TX |
| Edward R. Royce | Republican | CA |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Elijah E. Cummings | Democratic | MD |
| Eliot L. Engel | Democratic | NY |
| Elizabeth H. Esty | Democratic | CT |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic | MO |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic | CA |
| Frank Pallone, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Frederica S. Wilson | Democratic | FL |
| Gene Green | Democratic | TX |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| Glenn Thompson | Republican | PA |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| Grace Meng | Democratic | NY |
| Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan | Democratic | MP |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Democratic | NY |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Hakeem S. Jeffries | Democratic | NY |
| J. Luis Correa | Democratic | CA |
| Jackie Speier | Democratic | CA |
| Jacky Rosen | Democratic | NV |
| James A. Himes | Democratic | CT |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Jamie Raskin | Democratic | MD |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jared Huffman | Democratic | CA |
| Jared Polis | Democratic | CO |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jerry McNerney | Democratic | CA |
| Jim Costa | Democratic | CA |
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic | CA |
| Joaquin Castro | Democratic | TX |
| John A. Yarmuth | Democratic | KY |
| John Conyers, Jr. | Democratic | MI |
| John Katko | Republican | NY |
| John P. Sarbanes | Democratic | MD |
| Joseph Crowley | Democratic | NY |
| Joseph P. Kennedy III | Democratic | MA |
| Josh Gottheimer | Democratic | NJ |
| José E. Serrano | Democratic | NY |
| Joyce Beatty | Democratic | OH |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Karen Bass | Democratic | CA |
| Katherine M. Clark | Democratic | MA |
| Kathleen M. Rice | Democratic | NY |
| Keith Ellison | Democratic | MN |
| Lee M. Zeldin | Republican | NY |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester | Democratic | DE |
| Lloyd Smucker | Republican | PA |
| Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Democratic | NY |
| Lucille Roybal-Allard | Democratic | CA |
| Luis V. Gutiérrez | Democratic | IL |
| Marc A. Veasey | Democratic | TX |
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | CA |
| Mark E. Amodei | Republican | NV |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Mark Takano | Democratic | CA |
| Matt Cartwright | Democratic | PA |
| Michael E. Capuano | Democratic | MA |
| Michael F. Doyle | Democratic | PA |
| Michelle Lujan Grisham | Democratic | NM |
| Mike Quigley | Democratic | IL |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán | Democratic | CA |
| Niki Tsongas | Democratic | MA |
| Nita M. Lowey | Democratic | NY |
| Norma J. Torres | Democratic | CA |
| Nydia M. Velázquez | Democratic | NY |
| Paul Tonko | Democratic | NY |
| Pete Aguilar | Democratic | CA |
| Peter A. DeFazio | Democratic | OR |
| Peter J. Roskam | Republican | IL |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Pramila Jayapal | Democratic | WA |
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | Democratic | IL |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Richard M. Nolan | Democratic | MN |
| Rick Larsen | Democratic | WA |
| Ro Khanna | Democratic | CA |
| Robert A. Brady | Democratic | PA |
| Robert C. "Bobby" Scott | Democratic | VA |
| Robin L. Kelly | Democratic | IL |
| Rosa L. DeLauro | Democratic | CT |
| Ruben Gallego | Democratic | AZ |
| Ruben J. Kihuen | Democratic | NV |
| Ryan A. Costello | Republican | PA |
| Salud O. Carbajal | Democratic | CA |
| Scott H. Peters | Democratic | CA |
| Scott R. Tipton | Republican | CO |
| Sean Patrick Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Stephanie N. Murphy | Democratic | FL |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Suzan K. DelBene | Democratic | WA |
| Suzanne Bonamici | Democratic | OR |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| Theodore E. Deutch | Democratic | FL |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic | NY |
| Tom Marino | Republican | PA |
| Tony Cárdenas | Democratic | CA |
| Tulsi Gabbard | Democratic | HI |
| Vicente Gonzalez | Democratic | TX |
| Walter B. Jones | Republican | NC |
| William R. Keating | Democratic | MA |
| Wm. Lacy Clay | Democratic | MO |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)