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Summary
Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 or the WOOF! Act This bill establishes requirements to protect dogs from dog dealers who have had their licenses suspended or revoked in the last 10 years and certain individuals connected to such dog dealers. Specifically, the bill prohibits the Department of Agriculture (USDA) from licensing such a dealer if the license is for operating a facility that the dealer previously used for dogs. Further, for such a facility, USDA may not license (1) the dealer's immediate family members, (2) persons who reside at the same address as the dealer, or (3) certain legal entities where the dealer holds an ownership interest.
Lobbying filings that explicitly cite this bill (40)
These links require the bill number to appear in the filing's source-reported specific issue text. Client expenses and lobbying-firm income are separate disclosure fields.
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020 (H.R. 8052/S. 4601); Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (H.R. 1754/S. 4547); PUPS Act (S. 4597 and proposed House companion); Preventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 8433/S. 4749); U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 (H.R. 693); Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007); Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 (H.R. 961); John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act (S. 2006); Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 (H.R. 737/S. 877); Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1002); Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act (S. 935/H.R. 5563); Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1042); Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561); Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864); Bird Safe Buildings Act (H.R. 919); Bear Protection Act (H.R. 2264/S.3196); Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act (H.R. 1305); Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422/S. 4757); Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 2863/S. 2121); Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 1776/S. 2562); Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568/S. 2453); Petfax Act (H.R. 5715); Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (H.R. 2795/S. 1499); Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019 (H.R. 1400); Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2); H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting; Greyhound Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 7826); Lead Endangers Animals Daily (LEAD) Act of 2020 (H.R. 7547)
Creation of an Animal Cruelty Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice.
Enforcement of existing animal fighting and anti-cruelty laws including the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement (PACE) Act, and Horse Protection Act.
Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate:
Greyhound Protection Act of 2020, companion bill to H.R. 7826
Lead Endangers Animals Daily (LEAD) Act of 2020, companion bill to H.R. 7547
PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act
Best Practices Act
Kangaroo Protection Act
Petfax Act, companion bill to H.R. 5715 (Senate)
Proposed legislation related to Wildlife Killing Contests
Proposed FDA Modernization Act
Proposed U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, compromise bill to H.R. 693/ S. 1007
Proposed MINC Act
Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020 (H.R. 8052/S. 4601); Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (H.R. 1754/S. 4547); PUPS Act (S. 4597 and proposed House companion); Preventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 8433/S. 4749); U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 (H.R. 693); Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007); Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 (H.R. 961); John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act (S. 2006); Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 (H.R. 737/S. 877); Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1002); Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act (S. 935/H.R. 5563); Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1042); Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561); Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864); Bird Safe Buildings Act (H.R. 919); Bear Protection Act (H.R. 2264/S.3196); Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act (H.R. 1305); Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422/S. 4757); Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 2863/S. 2121); Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 1776/S. 2562); Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568/S. 2453); Petfax Act (H.R. 5715); Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (H.R. 2795/S. 1499); Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019 (H.R. 1400); Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2); H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting; Greyhound Protection Act of 2020 (H.R. 7826); Lead Endangers Animals Daily (LEAD) Act of 2020 (H.R. 7547)
Creation of an Animal Cruelty Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice.
Enforcement of existing animal fighting and anti-cruelty laws including the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement (PACE) Act, and Horse Protection Act.
Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate:
Greyhound Protection Act of 2020, companion bill to H.R. 7826
Lead Endangers Animals Daily (LEAD) Act of 2020, companion bill to H.R. 7547
PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act
Best Practices Act
Kangaroo Protection Act
Petfax Act, companion bill to H.R. 5715 (Senate)
Proposed legislation related to Wildlife Killing Contests
Proposed FDA Modernization Act
Proposed U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act, compromise bill to H.R. 693/ S. 1007
Proposed MINC Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Implementation of the dog importation provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill; HR 1002 WOOF Act; HR 2442 the Puppy Protection Act; HR 1042 the Prepared Act, HR 4211 the Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act; USDA rulemaking related to dog breeder licensing; legislation and policy related to the Animal Welfare Act; explosive detection dog acquisition; FY 2020 USDA appropriations; policy related to the importation of dogs, HR 6921, Healthy Dog Importation Act of 2020, S. 4597 PUPS Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 30 - Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act - nonnative species listing.
HR 417 - Listing of lionfish as an injurious species prohibited from being imported or shipped.
HR 487 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act - Hours of service requirement/live animal transportation.
HR 1002 - Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 - USDA/Animal Welfare Act dog dealer licensing.
HR 2442 - Puppy Protection Act of 2019 - Animal Welfare Act (humane treatment of dogs by dog dealers).
HR 2808 - "Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act" - Amends U.S. Code by adding a new subsection to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse.
HRES 922 - Live Wildlife Market Closure Resolution.
S. 502 - State, Tribal & Local Species Transparency & Recovery Act - Required disclosure of species listing determinations.
S.1429 - "21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act" - amends Section 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by adding a provision requiring publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened.
S.1903 - "Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019" - Framework for coordinated Federal Activities under the One Health Program to better help prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Animal Welfare Act - breeder and dealer regulations
Habitattitude - Public private partnership re: potentially invasive species
General issues related to animal ownership including health benefits and responsible collection/breeding.
CDC - OneHealth and zoonotic diseases.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 30 - Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act - nonnative species listing.
HR 417 - Listing of lionfish as an injurious species prohibited from being imported or shipped.
HR 487 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act - Hours of service requirement/live animal transportation.
HR 1002 - Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 - USDA/Animal Welfare Act dog dealer licensing.
HR 2442 - Puppy Protection Act of 2019 - Animal Welfare Act (humane treatment of dogs by dog dealers).
HR 2808 - "Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act" - Amends U.S. Code by adding a new subsection to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse.
HRES 922 - Live Wildlife Market Closure Resolution.
S. 502 - State, Tribal & Local Species Transparency & Recovery Act - Required disclosure of species listing determinations.
S.1429 - "21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act" - amends Section 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by adding a provision requiring publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened.
S.1903 - "Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019" - Framework for coordinated Federal Activities under the One Health Program to better help prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Animal Welfare Act - breeder and dealer regulations
Habitattitude - Public private partnership re: potentially invasive species
General issues related to animal ownership including health benefits and responsible collection/breeding.
CDC - OneHealth and zoonotic diseases.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 30 - Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act - nonnative species listing.
HR 417 - Listing of lionfish as an injurious species prohibited from being imported or shipped.
HR 487 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act - Hours of service requirement/live animal transportation.
HR 1002 - Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 - USDA/Animal Welfare Act dog dealer licensing.
HR 2442 - Puppy Protection Act of 2019 - Animal Welfare Act (humane treatment of dogs by dog dealers).
HR 2808 - "Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act" - Amends U.S. Code by adding a new subsection to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse.
HRES 922 - Live Wildlife Market Closure Resolution.
S. 502 - State, Tribal & Local Species Transparency & Recovery Act - Required disclosure of species listing determinations.
S.1429 - "21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act" - amends Section 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by adding a provision requiring publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened.
S.1903 - "Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019" - Framework for coordinated Federal Activities under the One Health Program to better help prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Animal Welfare Act - breeder and dealer regulations
Habitattitude - Public private partnership re: potentially invasive species
General issues related to animal ownership including health benefits and responsible collection/breeding.
CDC - OneHealth and zoonotic diseases.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 30 - Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act - nonnative species listing.
HR 417 - Listing of lionfish as an injurious species prohibited from being imported or shipped.
HR 487 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act - Hours of service requirement/live animal transportation.
HR 1002 - Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 - USDA/Animal Welfare Act dog dealer licensing.
HR 2442 - Puppy Protection Act of 2019 - Animal Welfare Act (humane treatment of dogs by dog dealers).
HR 2808 - "Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act" - Amends U.S. Code by adding a new subsection to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse.
HRES 922 - Live Wildlife Market Closure Resolution.
HR 8433 - Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2020 - Restricts wildlife import/trade.
S. 502 - State, Tribal & Local Species Transparency & Recovery Act - Required disclosure of species listing determinations.
S.1429 - "21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act" - amends Section 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by adding a provision requiring publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened.
S.1903 - "Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019" - Framework for coordinated Federal Activities under the One Health Program to better help prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks.
S. 4749 - Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2020 - Restricts wildlife import/trade.
Animal Welfare Act - breeder and dealer regulations
Habitattitude - Public private partnership re: potentially invasive species
General issues related to animal ownership including health benefits and responsible collection/breeding.
CDC - OneHealth and zoonotic diseases.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 30 - Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act - nonnative species listing.
HR 417 - Listing of lionfish as an injurious species prohibited from being imported or shipped.
HR 487 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act - Hours of service requirement/live animal transportation.
HR 1002 - Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 - USDA/Animal Welfare Act dog dealer licensing.
HR 2442 - Puppy Protection Act of 2019 - Animal Welfare Act (humane treatment of dogs by dog dealers).
HR 2808 - "Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act" - Amends U.S. Code by adding a new subsection to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse.
HRES 922 - Live Wildlife Market Closure Resolution.
HR 8433 - Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2020 - Restricts wildlife import/trade.
S. 502 - State, Tribal & Local Species Transparency & Recovery Act - Required disclosure of species listing determinations.
S.1429 - "21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act" - amends Section 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by adding a provision requiring publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened.
S.1903 - "Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019" - Framework for coordinated Federal Activities under the One Health Program to better help prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks.
S. 4749 - Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2020 - Restricts wildlife import/trade.
Animal Welfare Act - breeder and dealer regulations
Habitattitude - Public private partnership re: potentially invasive species
General issues related to animal ownership including health benefits and responsible collection/breeding.
CDC - OneHealth and zoonotic diseases.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 30 - Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act - nonnative species listing.
HR 417 - Listing of lionfish as an injurious species prohibited from being imported or shipped.
HR 487 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act - Hours of service requirement/live animal transportation.
HR 1002 - Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 - USDA/Animal Welfare Act dog dealer licensing.
HR 2442 - Puppy Protection Act of 2019 - Animal Welfare Act (humane treatment of dogs by dog dealers).
HR 2808 - "Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act" - Amends U.S. Code by adding a new subsection to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse.
HRES 922 - Live Wildlife Market Closure Resolution.
S. 502 - State, Tribal & Local Species Transparency & Recovery Act - Required disclosure of species listing determinations.
S.1429 - "21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act" - amends Section 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by adding a provision requiring publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened.
S.1903 - "Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019" - Framework for coordinated Federal Activities under the One Health Program to better help prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Animal Welfare Act - breeder and dealer regulations
Habitattitude - Public private partnership re: potentially invasive species
General issues related to animal ownership including health benefits and responsible collection/breeding.
CDC - OneHealth and zoonotic diseases.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Implementation of the dog importation provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill; HR 1002 WOOF Act; HR 2442 the Puppy Protection Act; HR 1042 the Prepared Act, HR 4211 the Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act; USDA rulemaking related to dog breeder licensing; legislation and policy related to the Animal Welfare Act; explosive detection dog acquisition; FY 2020 USDA appropriations; policy related to the importation of dogs, HR 6921, Healthy Dog Importation Act of 2020, S. 4597 PUPS Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2020 (H.R. 8052/S. 4601); Horseracing Integrity Act (S. 4547); PUPS Act (S. 4597 and proposed House companion); Preventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 8433/S. 4749); U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 (H.R. 693); Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007); Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 (H.R. 961); John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act (S. 2006); Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 (H.R. 737/S. 877); Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1002); Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act (S. 935/H.R. 5563); Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1042); Big Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 1380/S. 2561); Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 (H.R. 864); Bird Safe Buildings Act (H.R. 919); Bear Protection Act (H.R. 2264/S.3196); Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act (H.R. 1305); Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422); Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 2863/S. 2121); Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 1776/S. 2562); Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act (H.R. 1568/S. 2453); Petfax Act (H.R. 5715); Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act (H.R. 2795/S. 1499); Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019 (H.R. 1400); Moving Forward Act (H.R. 2); H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting.
Creation of an Animal Cruelty Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice.
Enforcement of existing animal fighting and anti-cruelty laws including the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement (PACE) Act, and Horse Protection Act.
Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate:
Greyhound Racing Elimination Act
LEAD Act
PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act
Best Practices Act
Kangaroo Protection Act
Petfax Act, companion bill to H.R. 5715 (Senate)
Proposed legislation related to Wildlife Killing Contests
Proposed FDA Modernization Act
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
ï‚§United States House of Representatives and United States Senate
S. 1007, the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act
H.R. 1380, S. 2561, the Big Cat Public Safety Act
H.R. 2, Invest in America Act
H.R. 2, Moving Forward Act
H.R. 1042, the Providing Responsible emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters
(PREPARED) Act
H.R. 737/S. 877, the Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act
Federal ban on wildlife killing contests
Trade, transportation, sale, and consumption of live wildlife
Wildlife trafficking prevention/disruption tools
P.L. 114-231 reauthorization (END Wildlife Trafficking Act)
Canned/captive hunting
H.R. 2795/ S. 1499 Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act
S. 2453, the SAVE Right Whales Act
H.R. 1754/ S. 1820 Horseracing Integrity Act
H.R. 5141/S. 2886 Humane Cosmetics Act
H.R. 1776, the Captive Primate Safety Act
t/S. 2948, the K9s for Veterans Therapy Act
H.R. 6043, Protecting All Wildlife (PAW) Against Trafficking Act
Hunting practices on public land (NPS/FWS regulations)
SAFE Act
HR 1002 WOOF Act
HR 2442 Puppy Protection Act
ï‚§Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies
Endangered Species Act (ESA) actions
FTC deceptive pet store sales/marketing
Animal Welfare Act licensing and dog care standards
Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act enforcement
Organic rule
School lunch program rule
Kenai Wildlife Refuge rule
National Park Service Preserves rule
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Implementation of the dog importation provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill; HR 1002 WOOF Act; HR 2442 the Puppy Protection Act; HR 1042 the Prepared Act, HR 4211 the Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act; USDA rulemaking related to dog breeder licensing; legislation and policy related to the Animal Welfare Act; explosive detection dog acquisition; FY 2020 USDA appropriations; policy related to the importation of dogs, HR 6921, Healthy Dog Importation Act of 2020.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 30 - Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act - nonnative species listing.
HR 417 - Listing of lionfish as an injurious species prohibited from being imported or shipped.
HR 487 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act - Hours of service requirement/live animal transportation.
HR 1002 - Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 - USDA/Animal Welfare Act dog dealer licensing.
HR 2442 - Puppy Protection Act of 2019 - Animal Welfare Act (humane treatment of dogs by dog dealers).
HR 2808 - "Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act" - Amends U.S. Code by adding a new subsection to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse.
HRES 922 - Live Wildlife Market Closure Resolution.
S. 502 - State, Tribal & Local Species Transparency & Recovery Act - Required disclosure of species listing determinations.
S.1429 - "21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act" - amends Section 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by adding a provision requiring publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened.
S.1903 - "Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019" - Framework for coordinated Federal Activities under the One Health Program to better help prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Animal Welfare Act - breeder and dealer regulations
Habitattitude - Public private partnership re: potentially invasive species
General issues related to animal ownership including health benefits and responsible collection/breeding.
CDC - OneHealth and zoonotic diseases.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970
U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 - H.R. 693
Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007)
Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 - H.R. 961; S. 2006, John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act.
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 - H.R. 737 / S. 877
Horseracing Integrity Act - H.R. 1754; S. 1820
Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 - H.R. 1002
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act - S. 935/H.R. 5563
Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act - H.R. 1042
Big Cat Public Safety Act - H.R. 1380; S. 2561
Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 - H.R. 864
Bird Safe Buildings Act - H.R. 919
Bear Protection Act - H.R. 2264/S.3196
Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act - H.R. 1305
Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422)
H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting
H.R. 2863, S. 2121 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act
H.R. 1776, S. 2562 Captive Primate Safety Act
H.R. 1568, S. 2453 Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act.
Petfax Act - H.R. 5715
Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act - H.R. 2795/S. 1499
Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2019 - H.R. 1400
Moving Forward Act - H.R. 2 (Transportation of Horses)
Wolf Delisting Regulation Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2018-0097
Enforcement of existing animal fighting and anti-cruelty laws including the Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act, Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement (PACE) Act, and Horse Protection Act.
Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate:
Greyhound Racing Elimination Act
LEAD Act
PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act
Organic Standards Legislation
Best Practices Act
Proposed legislation to create an Animal Cruelty Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice
Proposed "wet markets" legislation to ban live wildlife sales at markets and to restrict imports of live wildlife
Kangaroo Protection Act
Petfax Act, companion bill to H.R. 5715 (Senate)
Upcoming COVID-19 relief package
Proposed legislation related to Wildlife Killing Contests
Proposed FDA Modernization Act
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 30 - Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act - nonnative species listing.
HR 417 - Listing of lionfish as an injurious species prohibited from being imported or shipped.
HR 487 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act - Hours of service requirement/live animal transportation.
HR 1002 - Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 - USDA/Animal Welfare Act dog dealer licensing.
HR 2442 - Puppy Protection Act of 2019 - Animal Welfare Act (humane treatment of dogs by dog dealers).
HR 2808 - "Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act" - Amends U.S. Code by adding a new subsection to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse.
HRES 922 - Live Wildlife Market Closure Resolution.
S. 502 - State, Tribal & Local Species Transparency & Recovery Act - Required disclosure of species listing determinations.
S.1429 - "21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act" - amends Section 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by adding a provision requiring publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened.
S.1903 - "Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019" - Framework for coordinated Federal Activities under the One Health Program to better help prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Animal Welfare Act - breeder and dealer regulations
Habitattitude - Public private partnership re: potentially invasive species
General issues related to animal ownership including health benefits and responsible collection/breeding.
CDC - OneHealth and zoonotic diseases.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970
U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 - H.R. 693
Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007)
Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 - H.R. 961; S. 2006, John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act.
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 - H.R. 737 / S. 877
Horseracing Integrity Act - H.R. 1754; S. 1820
Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 - H.R. 1002
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act - S. 935/H.R. 5563
Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act - H.R. 1042
Big Cat Public Safety Act - H.R. 1380; S. 2561
Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 - H.R. 864
Bird Safe Buildings Act - H.R. 919
Bear Protection Act - H.R. 2264/S.3196
Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act - H.R. 1305
Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422)
H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting
H.R. 2863, S. 2121 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act
H.R. 1776, S. 2562 Captive Primate Safety Act
H.R. 1568, S. 2453 Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act.
Petfax Act - H.R. 5715
Wolf Delisting Regulation Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2018-0097
Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate:
Greyhound Racing Elimination Act
LEAD Act
PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act
Organic Standards Legislation
Best Practices Act
Proposed legislation to create an Animal Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice
Proposed "wet markets" legislation to ban live wildlife sales at markets and to restrict imports of live wildlife
Kangaroo Protection Act
Petfax Act, companion bill to H.R. 5715 (Senate)
Upcoming COVID-19 relief package
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Support for the following: H.R. 832 to allow schools to offer whole milk to students as part of school meal programs; H.R. 3125, the School Milk Nutrition Act of 2019 to ensure expanded milk options for students by reaffirming the recent USDA regulation offering schools the option of serving low-fat flavored milk; S. 1810, the Milk in Lunches for Kids (MILK) Act, to allow to serve whole or two percent milk, and permit milk to be excluded from the fat cap in school lunches; H.R. 1769, the Dairy Pride Act, to require that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) take enforcement action against manufacturers labeling non-dairy products as dairy; Education related to hemp rules and legislation to help producers grow, market and transport hemp as an agricultural commodity; support for better transparency and a more clear process regarding the bankruptcy process for FSA loans; information and advocacy related to proposed agri-tourism legislation; and support for S. 2107 / H.R. 4482, the Protecting Americas Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, which provides for hiring additional Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel needed to conduct Agriculture Quarantine Inspection at U.S. international ports of entry. Research and correspondence related to H.R. 1002, the WOOF Act, which would amend the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit issuing licenses to those connected to dealers of dogs who have had their licenses revoked. Support for the CARES Act. Support and/or correspondence related to challenges facing dairy, livestock, and other agricultural operations during COVID-19 outbreak, needed measures related to agriculture during the COVID-19 outbreak including emergency food assistance advocacy (including waiving eligibility requirements to the Emergency Food Assistance Program,reconsideration of the State of Pennsylvania's request for temporary waivers, and flexibility within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, expanding SNAP online purchasing pilot), increased funding for the Commodity Credit Corporation, supply chain concerns and need to keep supply chain moving, financial assistance for all agricultural producers impacted by pandemic, new programs designed to help producers impacted by COVID-19 funded through allocations granted to USDA via the CARES Act; provisions and programs to limit market disruptions, flexibilities in programs administered by USDA agencies including FSA and RMA (including advanced payments, allowances for late payments, no and low interest loans, etc), reopening sign up for programs that could help farmers including the Dairy Margin Coverage Program and ARC/PLC, and increased food purchases by USDA, the Commodity Credit Corporation, Agricultural Marketing Service and through the Section 32 program, and donation to the charitable food system, ensuring all parts of agriculture are considered critical or essential to ensure continued operations, and ensuring availability of Personal Protective Equipment for agriculture for critical processing jobs and other jobs that require PPE. Requested outreach from Congress to PA Governor regarding failure to identify retail lawn and garden centers as life-sustaining during COVID-19 executive orders. General advocacy for agriculture and the impacts encountered as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, and requests for programs, funding and flexibility in existing programs under the auspices of USDA to ensure continuation of a safe food supply.
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Implementation of the dog importation provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill; HR 1002 WOOF Act; HR 2442 the Puppy Protection Act; HR 1042 the Prepared Act, HR 4211 the Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act; USDA rulemaking related to dog breeder licensing; legislation and policy related to the Animal Welfare Act; explosive detection dog acquisition; FY 2020 USDA appropriations; policy related to the importation of dogs.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 30 - Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act - nonnative species listing.
HR 417 - Listing of lionfish as an injurious species prohibited from being imported or shipped.
HR 487 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act - Hours of service requirement/live animal transportation.
HR 1002 - Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 - USDA/Animal Welfare Act dog dealer licensing.
HR 2442 - Puppy Protection Act of 2019 - Animal Welfare Act (humane treatment of dogs by dog dealers).
HR 2808 - "Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act" - Amends U.S. Code by adding a new subsection to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse.
S. 502 - State, Tribal & Local Species Transparency & Recovery Act - Required disclosure of species listing determinations.
S.1429 - "21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act" - amends Section 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by adding a provision requiring publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened.
S.1903 - "Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019" - Framework for coordinated Federal Activities under the One Health Program to better help prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Animal Welfare Act - breeder and dealer regulations
Habitattitude - Public private partnership re: potentially invasive species
General issues related to animal ownership including health benefits and responsible collection/breeding.
CDC - OneHealth and zoonotic diseases.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
ï‚§United States House of Representatives and United States Senate
H.R. 724/S. 479, Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act
S. 1590, Rescuing Animals With Rewards Act
S. 1007, Prevent All Soring Tactics Act
H.R. 737/S. 877, Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act
H.R. 1380, Big Cat Public Safety Act
H.R. 5141/S. 2886, Humane Cosmetics Act
H.R. 961/S. 2006, Safeguard American Food Exports Act
H.R. 1754/S. 1820, Horseracing Integrity Act
H.R. 1042, Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters Act
S. 2453/H.R. 1568, SAVE Right Whales Act
H.R. 1002, Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act
H.R. 2442, Puppy Protection Act
H.R. 729, Coastal and Great Lakes Community Enhancement Act, and Mike Johnson amendment
H.R. 4804, Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies Act
H. Con. Res. 71/S. Con. Res. 29, dog and cat meat trade resolution
Trophy hunting
Wildlife trafficking
Grizzly bear conservation
Chimpanzees held by the National Institutes of Health
National School Lunch Program
Veterinary student loan deferrals
ï‚§Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations
AWA enforcement
Animal Cell Culture Technology Policies
Implementation of 2018 Farm Bill
Pet and Women Safety Act (USDA, HUD, HHS, DOJ)
Parity in Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act (USDA)
Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act (USDA)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) animal testing
National Institutes of Health (NIH) chimpanzees
EPA M-44 pesticide
USDA privacy notice proposal and enforcement of Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act
USDAs AWA licensing and dog dealer standards
Department of Transportation Traveling with Service Animals guidance and notice of proposed rulemaking
BLMs Wild Horse and Burro Program
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Implementation of the dog importation provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill; HR 1002 WOOF Act; HR 2442 the Puppy Protection Act; HR 1042 the Prepared Act, HR 4211 the Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act; USDA rulemaking related to dog breeder licensing; legislation and policy related to the Animal Welfare Act; explosive detection dog acquisition; FY 2020 USDA appropriations; policy related to the importation of dogs.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act - H.R. 724 / S. 479
U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 - H.R. 693
Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007)
Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 - H.R. 961
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 - H.R. 737 / S. 877
Horseracing Integrity Act - H.R. 1754; S. 1820
Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 - H.R. 1002
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act - S. 935 (not yet introduced in House)
Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act - H.R. 1042
Big Cat Public Safety Act - H.R. 1380; S. 2561
Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 - H.R. 864
Bird Safe Buildings Act - H.R. 919
Bear Protection Act - H.R. 2264 (not yet introduced in Senate)
Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act - H.R. 1305
Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act - H.R. 97; S. 1590
Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422)
FY20 Appropriations Bills, including Interior Appropriations (DOI), Agriculture Appropriations (USDA), and Criminal Justice Appropriations (DOJ) - HR 3055
S.2522 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
S.2580 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
S.2584 - Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
H.R. 1189 & H.R. 5436 regarding animal fighting
H.R. 2863, S. 2121 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act
H.R. 1776, S. 2562 Captive Primate Safety Act
H.R. 1568, S. 2453 Scientific Assistance for Very Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Act.
S. 2006, John Stringer Rainey SAFE Act.
Wolf Delisting Regulation Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2018-0097
Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate:
Greyhound Racing Elimination Act
LEAD Act
PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act
Organic Standards Legislation
Best Practices Act
Proposed legislation to create an Animal Crimes Unit at the Department of Justice
Honesty in Pet Sales Act
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 30 - Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act - nonnative species listing.
HR 417 - Listing of lionfish as an injurious species prohibited from being imported or shipped.
HR 487 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act - Hours of service requirement/live animal transportation.
HR 1002 - Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 - USDA/Animal Welfare Act dog dealer licensing.
HR 2442 - Puppy Protection Act of 2019 - Animal Welfare Act (humane treatment of dogs by dog dealers).
HR 2808 - "Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act" - Amends U.S. Code by adding a new subsection to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse.
S. 502 - State, Tribal & Local Species Transparency & Recovery Act - Required disclosure of species listing determinations.
S.1429 - "21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act" - amends Section 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by adding a provision requiring publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened.
S.1903 - "Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019" - Framework for coordinated Federal Activities under the One Health Program to better help prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Animal Welfare Act - breeder and dealer regulations
Habitattitude - Public private partnership re: potentially invasive species
General issues related to animal ownership including health benefits and responsible collection/breeding.
CDC - OneHealth and zoonotic diseases.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
ï‚§United States House of Representatives and United States Senate
H.R. 3164/S. ---- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill
H.R. 3052/S. ---- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill
H.R. 3055/S. ---- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill
H.R. 1380 Big Cat Public Safety Act
H.R. 1754/S. 1820 Horseracing Integrity Act
H.R. 724/S. 479 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act
H.R. 693/S. 1007 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act
H.R. 961/S. 2006 Safeguard American Food Exports Act
H.R. 737/S. 877 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act
H.R. 1002 Welfare of Our Friends Act
H.R. 2442- Puppy Protection Act
S. 831 Gray Wolf State Management Act
H.R. 864 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act
H.R. 97/S. 1590 Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act
S. 804/H.R. 1806 Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act
H.R. 1568 SAVE Right Whales Act
H.R. 1042 Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act
H.R. 2850 Humane Retirement Act
H.R. ----/S. ---- Humane Cosmetics Act
H.R. 919 Bird-Safe Buildings Act
H.R. 1400 Horse Transportation Safety Act
H.R. 2245 Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the Importation of Large (CECIL) Animal Trophies Act
H.R. ---- Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creatures Trophies (ProTECT) Act
H.R. 788 - Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act
H.R. 1776 - Captive Primate Safety Act
H.R. 1446/S. 652 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act
H.R. 2532 Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act
H.R. 4348/ S. 2491 the Protect America's Wildlife and Fish In Need of Conservation Act of 2019
NOT YET INTRODUCED - Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act
NOT YET INTRODUCED - Humane Cosmetics Act
NOT YET INTRODUCED/NO SHORT TITLE YET - To require the recipient of explosive detection canines under antiterrorism assistance authorities to have a written agreement relating to the health and welfare of such canines, and for other purposes.
H.R.2685 - Wild Bird Conservation Reauthorization Act
ï‚§Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies
Proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act regulations
Animal Welfare Act enforcement
Trophy hunting import permits
Horse Protection Act Rule and enforcement
Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act online records
Enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act disaster planning rule
Revisions to the Animal Welfare Act licensing standards and dog dealer standards
Implementation of the Pet and Women Safety Act language in the 2018 Farm Bill
Wild Horse and Burro policy
Preventing the slaughter of equines in the United States
Policy on promoting the development and implementation of using nonanimal methods for testing
Reintroduction of gray wolves on Isle Royale
Preventing egregious methods of hunting on National Park Service
New findings under the Endangered Species Act
Protecting listing status of gray wolves in the lower 48
Rulemakings related to conservation of marine mammals
Offshore energy projects impacting marine mammals
Development of regulations related to cell-based meat technologies
Regulations on swine slaughter modernization
North Atlantic right whale regulatory revisions
International Wildlife Conservation Council
Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council
Protecting listing status of grizzly bears in the GYE and Northern Cascades
Listing Giraffes under the Endangered Species Act
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Implementation of the dog importation provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill; HR 1002 WOOF Act; HR 2442 the Puppy Protection Act; HR 1042 the Prepared Act. USDA rulemaking related to dog breeder licensing; legislation and policy related to the Animal Welfare Act; explosive detection dog acquisition; FY 2020 USDA appropriations.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act - H.R. 724 / S. 479
U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 - H.R. 693
Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007)
Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 - H.R. 961 (not yet introduced in Senate)
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 - H.R. 737 / S. 877
Horseracing Integrity Act - H.R. 1754; S. 1820
Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 - H.R. 1002
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act - S. 935 (not yet introduced in House)
Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act - H.R. 1042
Big Cat Public Safety Act - H.R. 1380
Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 - H.R. 864
Bird Safe Buildings Act - H.R. 919
Bear Protection Act - H.R. 2264 (not yet introduced in Senate)
Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act - H.R. 1305
Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act - H.R. 97; S. 1590
Puppy Protection Act (H.R. 2422)
FY20 Appropriations Bills, including Interior Appropriations (DOI), Agriculture Appropriations (USDA), and Criminal Justice Appropriations (DOJ) - HR 3055
S.2522 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
S.2580 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
S.2584 - Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
Wolf Delisting Regulation Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2018-0097
Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate:
Greyhound Racing Elimination Act
LEAD Act
PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act
Organic Standards Legislation
TEASPA
Best Practices Act
Captive Primate Safety Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 30 - Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act - nonnative species listing.
HR 417 - Listing of lionfish as an injurious species prohibited from being imported or shipped.
HR 487 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act - Hours of service requirement/live animal transportation.
HR 1002 - Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 - USDA/Animal Welfare Act dog dealer licensing.
HR 2442 - Puppy Protection Act of 2019 - Animal Welfare Act (humane treatment of dogs by dog dealers).
HR 2808 - "Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act" - Amends U.S. Code by adding a new subsection to include data on animal abuse in the national clearinghouse.
S. 502 - State, Tribal & Local Species Transparency & Recovery Act - Required disclosure of species listing determinations.
S.1429 - "21st Century Endangered Species Transparency Act" - amends Section 4(b) of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by adding a provision requiring publication of the basis for determinations that species are endangered or threatened.
S.1903 - "Advancing Emergency Preparedness Through One Health Act of 2019" - Framework for coordinated Federal Activities under the One Health Program to better help prevent, prepare for, and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks.
Animal Welfare Act - breeder and dealer regulations
Habitattitude - Public private partnership re: potentially invasive species
General issues related to animal ownership including health benefits and responsible collection/breeding.
CDC - OneHealth and zoonotic diseases.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Implementation of the dog importation provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill; HR 1002 WOOF Act; HR 2442 the Puppy Protection Act; HR 1042 the Prepared Act. USDA rule making related to dog kennel and breeder licensing; legislation and policy related to the Animal Welfare Act; explosive detection dog acquisition;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
ï‚§United States House of Representatives and United States Senate
H.R. 3164/S. ---- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill
H.R. 3052/S. ---- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill
H.R. 3055/S. ---- Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill
H.R. 2968 Defense Appropriations bill
H.R. 2740 Minibus 1
H.R. 3055 Minibus 2
H.R. 1380 Big Cat Public Safety Act
H.R. 1754 Horseracing Integrity Act
H.R. 724/S. 479 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act
H.R. 693/S. 1007 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act
H.R. 961/S. 2006 Safeguard American Food Exports Act
H.R. 737/S. 877 Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act
H.R. 1002 Welfare of Our Friends Act
H.R. 2442- Puppy Protection Act
S. 831 Gray Wolf State Management Act
H.R. 1155 Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species (PUPPERS) Act
H.R. 864 Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act
H.R. 97 Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act
S. 804/H.R. 1806 Empowering Rural Economies Through Alaska Native Sustainable Arts and Handicrafts Act
H.R. 1568 SAVE Right Whales Act
H.R. 1042 Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act
H.R. 2850 Humane Retirement Act
H.R. ----/S. ---- Humane Cosmetics Act
H.R. 919 Bird-Safe Buildings Act
H.R. 1228/S. 513 Help Extract Animals from Red Tape (HEART) Act
H.R. 1209 Humane and Existing Alternatives in Research and Testing Sciences (HEARTS) Act
H.R. 1400 Horse Transportation Safety Act
H.R. 651 Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act
H.R. 689 Pet Safety and Protection Act
H.R. 2245 Conserving Ecosystems by Ceasing the Importation of Large (CECIL) Animal Trophies Act
H.R. ---- Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creatures Trophies (ProTECT) Act
H.R. 788 - Sustainable Shark Fisheries and Trade Act
H.R. 1776 - Captive Primate Safety Act
H.R. 1446/S. 652 - Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Reauthorization Act
H.R. 2532 Tribal Heritage and Grizzly Bear Protection Act
H.R. 1622/S. 708 Kittens In Traumatic Testing Ends Now (KITTEN) Act
ï‚§Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies
Proposed revisions to the Endangered Species Act regulations
Animal Welfare Act enforcement
Trophy hunting import permits
Horse Protection Act Rule and enforcement
Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act online records
Enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act disaster planning rule
Revisions to the Animal Welfare Act licensing standards and dog dealer standards
Implementation of the Pet and Women Safety Act language in the 2018 Farm Bill
Wild Horse and Burro policy
Preventing the slaughter of equines in the United States
Policy on promoting the development and implementation of using nonanimal methods for testing
Reintroduction of gray wolves on Isle Royale
Preventing egregious methods of hunting on National Park Service and Fish and Wildlife lands
New findings under the Endangered Species Act
Rulemakings related to conservation of marine mammals
International Wildlife Conservation Council
Hunting and Shooting Sports Conservation Council
Offshore energy projects impacting marine mammals
Protecting listing status of grizzly bears in the GYE and Northern Cascades
Protecting listing status of gray wolves in the lower 48
Listing Giraffes under the Endangered Species Act
Defense Department use of live animals in testing and trauma training
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act - H.R. 724 / S. 479
U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 - H.R. 693
Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007)
Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 - H.R. 961 (not yet introduced in Senate)
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 - H.R. 737 / S. 877
Horseracing Integrity Act - H.R. 1754; S. 1820
Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 - H.R. 1002
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act - S. 935 (not yet introduced in House)
Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act - H.R. 1042
Big Cat Public Safety Act - H.R. 1380
Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 - H.R. 864
Bird Safe Buildings Act - H.R. 919
Bear Protection Act - H.R. 2264 (not yet introduced in Senate)
Albatross and Petrel Conservation Act - H.R. 1305
Rescuing Animals with Rewards (RAWR) Act - H.R. 97
FY20 Appropriations Bills, including Interior Appropriations (DOI), Agriculture Appropriations (USDA), and Criminal Justice Appropriations (DOJ) - HR 3055 (not yet introduced in Senate)
Wolf Delisting Regulation Docket No. FWS-HQ-ES-2018-0097
Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate:
Greyhound Racing Elimination Act
LEAD Act
PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act
Organic Standards Legislation
Puppy Protection Act
TEASPA
Best Practices Act
Captive Primate Safety Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 30 - Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act - nonnative species listing.
HR 417 - Listing of lionfish as an injurious species prohibited from being imported or shipped.
HR 487 - Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act - Hours of service requirement/live animal transportation.
HR 1002 - Welfare of Our Friends Act of 2019 - USDA/Animal Welfare Act dog dealer licensing.
HR 2442 - Puppy Protection Act of 2019 - Animal Welfare Act (humane treatment of dogs by dog dealers).
S. 502 - State, Tribal & Local Species Transparency & Recovery Act - Required disclosure of species listing determinations.
Animal Welfare Act - breeder and dealer regulations
Habitattitude - Public private partnership re: potentially invasive species
General issues related to animal ownership including health benefits and responsible collection/breeding.
CDC - OneHealth and zoonotic diseases.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act of 1970
Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture (PACT) Act - H.R. 724 / S. 479
U.S. Senator Joseph D. Tydings Memorial Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act of 2019 - H.R. 693
Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (S. 1007)
Safeguard American Food Exports Act (SAFE) of 2019 - H.R. 961 (not yet introduced in Senate)
Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019 - H.R. 737 / S. 877
Horseracing Integrity Act - H.R. 1754 (not yet introduced in Senate)
Welfare of Our Friends (WOOF) Act of 2019 - H.R. 1002
Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act - S. 935 (not yet introduced in House)
Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act - H.R. 1042
Big Cat Public Safety Act - H.R. 1380
Wildlife Conservation and Anti-Trafficking Act of 2019 - H.R. 864
Bird Safe Buildings Act - H.R. 919
Bear Protection Act - H.R. 2264 (not yet introduced in Senate)
Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced by the House or Senate:
Greyhound Racing Elimination Act
LEAD Act
PIGS (Gestation Crate Ban) Act
Organic Standards Legislation
FY20 Appropriations Bills, inculding Interior Appropriations (DOI), Agriculture Appropriations (USDA), and Criminal Justice Appropriations (DOJ)
Puppy Protection Act
TEASPA
Best Practices Act
Captive Primate Safety Act
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Implementation of the dog importation provisions of the 2018 Farm Bill; HR 1002 WOOF Act; USDA rule making related to dog kennel and breeder licensing; legislation and policy related to the Animal Welfare Act; explosive detection dog acquisition.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)