To amend the Nutria Eradication and Control Act of 2003 to include California in the program, and for other purposes.

FY20 Agriculture Appropriations provisions related to invasive species and animal health infrastructure (HR 3164, S.2522); Nutria Eradication and Control Act (HR 3399); proposed USDA regulations regarding the SNAP program.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Issues relating to provisions in HR 5217, the Water Optimization for the West Act, specifically sections 13001 and 13002 Nutria Eradication and Control Act. Support HR 3399, Nutria Eradication and Control Act, as amended. Support development of companion legislation to HR 3399 in US Senate. Issues relating to multi-agency coordination for eradication of nutria in California. Issues relating to implementation of industrial hemp provisions, Section 10113 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334). Issues relating to International Year of Plant Health, trade implications and harmonizing international standards with dual goals of facilitating trade and safeguard plant health. Issues relating to de-regulation of Light Brown Apple Moth and level of continuing surveillance. Issues relating to level of post-eradication activities for European Grapevine Moth. Issues relating to Sterile Insect Release Facilities for Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection Programs. Issues relating to Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance Tracking (PCIT) system and e-Phyto supporting agricultural trade. Support S. 2107 and HR 4482 Protecting Americas Food and Agriculture Act, authorizing hiring of 240 Agricultural Specialists and 200 Agricultural Technicians to carry out administrative and support functions of Custom Border Protection, including 20 canine inspection teams. Issues relating to implementation of, and funding allocations from Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention, Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (7 USC 7721) for FY 2019 and 2020. Issues relating to regulatory collaboration between local governments and Food and Drug Administration on industrial hemp and cannabis production and weights and measures. Issues relating to Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce during COVID-19 pandemic including issuance of phytosanitary certificates for agricultural shipments and relaxing one-year requirement of working in pest exclusion for certifying new inspectors.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service

Support appropriations fulfilling authorized level in HR 3399, Nutria Eradication and Control Act, as amended in FY 2021 appropriations bill for Interior and Environment and Related Agencies. Support fulfilling authorized levels of funding in S. 2107 and HR 4482 Protecting Americas Food and Agriculture Act in FY 2021 appropriations bill for Department of Homeland Security and Related Agencies. Issues relating to implementation of, and funding allocations from Plant Pest and Disease Management and Disaster Prevention, Section 7721 of the Plant Protection Act (7 USC 7721) for FY 2019 and 2020. Issues relating to EPA Office of Pesticides funding in FY 2021 appropriations bill for Interior and Environment and Related Agencies. Support appropriations to develop markets for products derived from industrial hemp in USDA rural development programs in FY 2021 appropriations bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies. Support appropriations for implementation of industrial hemp production and planning provisions, Section 10113 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334) in FY 2021 appropriations bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies. Support for transfer of funding from and de-regulation of Light Brown Apple Moth in USDA-APHIS Specialty Crop provisions in FY 2021 bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies. Support appropriate level of funding for European Grapevine Moth (post-eradication), Spotted Lantern Fly, Pierces Disease & Glassy-winged Sharpshooter, Huanglongbing (HLB) Multi-Agency Coordination Group (HLB/MAC), in USDA-APHIS Specialty Crop provisions in FY 2021 bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies. Support funding for Sterile Insect Release Facilities for USDA-APHIS Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection Programs in FY 2021 bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies. Issues relating to funding for USDA-APHS Wildlife Services Damage Management in FY 2021 bill for Agriculture, Rural Development and Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies and equitable cost share in cooperative agreements with partners. Issues relating to funding for U.S. Forest Service Vegetation and Watershed Management programs in FY 2021 appropriations bill for Interior and Environment and Related Agencies. Issues relating to agricultural quarantine inspection user fees authorized under section 2509(a) of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade (FACT) Act of 1990 (21 U.S.C.136a).

Support H.R. 3399, reauthorizing Nutria Eradication and Control Act, 2019. Support S. 2107 and companion H.R. 4482, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act, 2019 authorizing annual hiring of 240 Agricultural Specialists until the workforce shortage is filled, and 200 Agricultural Technicians a year to carry out administrative & support functions. It also authorizes the training and assignment of 20 new canine teams a year. Issues relating to post-eradication funding for European Grapevine Moth. Support funding for implementation of industrial hemp provisions, Sec 10113 of Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334), in H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations, 2020. Support provisions in H.R. 1158, Consolidated Appropriations, 2020 appropriations for Commerce Justice and State and Related Agencies, that continue prohibition of funding for Dept of Justice to prosecute cannabis-related activities if they are permitted under state-specific medical marijuana laws. Support appropriations for FY 2020 for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs in H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Issues relating to language in H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, making appropriations for the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Pesticides. Issues relating to language in H.R. 1158, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security, transferring funds from agricultural quarantine inspection user fees to Custom and Border Protection.

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

Issues relating to implementation of the Nutria Eradication Program. Nutria, a semi-aquatic invasive species detected in California. Support H.R. 3399 reauthorize and amend Nutria Eradication and Control Act for FYs 2020-24 and include California in the program. Issues relating to implementation of industrial hemp provisions, Section 10113 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334). Issues relating to USDA-APHIS program creating competitive advantage for U.S. producers in global markets. Issues relating to International Year for Plant Health & preparations for conference focusing on 5/10 year plan to safeguard plant health and facilitate trade. Issues relating to de-regulation of Light Brown Apple Moth. Issues relating to post-eradication activities and funding for European Grapevine Moth. Issues relating to fruit fly rearing and eclosion facility, Los Alamitos, CA. Issues relating to Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance Tracking (PCIT) system and e-Phytos supporting agricultural trade. Support S. 2107 & H.R. 4482, Protecting America's Food & Agriculture Act, 2019, authorizing annual hiring of 240 Agricultural Specialists until the workforce shortage is filled, and 200 Agricultural Technicians a year to carry out administrative & support functions. It also authorizes the training and assignment of 20 new canine teams a year. Issues relating to E.coli outbreak in romaine lettuce.

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

Nutria, a semi-aquatic invasive species has re-introduced in California. Support H.R. 3399 reauthorize and amend Nutria Eradication and Control Act and include California. Issues relating to nomination to EPA Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee. Issues relating to implementation of industrial hemp provisions, Section 10113 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334), including EPA regulatory jurisdiction and authorities, approved pesticides and tolerances. Issues relating to status of legal decisions on regulation of Chlorpyriphos. Issues relating to language in H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, making appropriations for the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Pesticides.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

FY20 Agriculture Appropriations provisions related to invasive species and animal health infrastructure (HR 3164, S.2522); Nutria Eradication and Control Act (HR 3399).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Support H.R. 3399, reauthorizing Nutria Eradication and Control Act, 2019. Support S. 2107 Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act, 2019 authorizing annual hiring of 240 Agricultural Specialists until the workforce shortage is filled, and 200 Agricultural Technicians a year to carry out administrative & support functions. It also authorizes the training and assignment of 20 new canine teams a year. Support H.R. 4482, Protecting America's Food & Agriculture Act, 2019, authorizing annual hiring of 240 Agricultural Specialists until the workforce shortage is filled, and 200 Agricultural Technicians a year to carry out administrative & support functions. It also authorizes the training and assignment of 20 new canine teams a year. Issues relating to post-eradication funding for European Grapevine Moth. Support appropriation for FY 2020 for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs: asian citrus psyllid, glassy-winged sharpshooter, virulent new castle disease, citrus health and response, Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection, Phytophthora ramorum, Light brown apple moth, Pale cyst nematode, Critical Invasive Pest Response, Plum pox virus, Golden nematode, European grapevine moth and Spotted Lantern Fly and HLB MAC in H.R. 3164 making appropriations for FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Support appropriations for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs in H.R. 3055 Commerce, State, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act of FY 2020. Support appropriations for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs in S. 2522, Agriculture, Rural Development & Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Act for FY 2020. Issues relating to S.2580 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, FY 2020. Issues relating to H.R. 3052 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, FY 2020. Support FY 2020 funding for USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services cooperative agreements in H.R. 3164 making appropriations for FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Support funding for implementation of industrial hemp provisions in Sec 10113 of Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334) in H.R. 3164 making appropriations for FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Support provisions in H.R. 3055, making FY 2020 appropriations for Commerce Justice and State and Related Agencies, that continue prohibition of funding for Dept of Justice to prosecute cannabis-related activities if they are permitted under state-specific medical marijuana laws.

Nutria, a semi-aquatic invasive species detected in California. Issues relating to implementation of the Nutria Eradication Program. Support H.R. 3399 reauthorize and amend Nutria Eradication and Control Act for FYs 2020-24 and include California in the program. Issues relating to the USDA Wildlife Services Advisory Committee. Issues relating to implementation of industrial hemp provisions, Section 10113 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334). Issues relating to USDA-APHIS programs creating competitive advantage for U.S. producers in global markets. Issues relating to de-regulation of Light Brown Apple Moth. Issues relating to post-eradication funding for European Grapevine Moth. Issues relating to outbreaks of fruit flys in Mexico and potential trade implications. Issues relating to Proposed Rule FS-2019-0010 National Environmental Policy Act compliance. Support S. 2107, Protecting America's Food & Agriculture Act, 2019, authorizing annual hiring of 240 Agricultural Specialists until the workforce shortage is filled, and 200 Agricultural Technicians a year to carry out administrative & support functions. It also authorizes the training and assignment of 20 new canine teams a year. Support H.R. 4482, Protecting America's Food & Agriculture Act, 2019, authorizing annual hiring of 240 Agricultural Specialists until the workforce shortage is filled, and 200 Agricultural Technicians a year to carry out administrative & support functions. It also authorizes the training and assignment of 20 new canine teams a year. Support appropriation for FY 2020 for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs: asian citrus psyllid, glassy-wingd sharpshooter, virulent new castle disease, citrus health and response, Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection, Phytophthora ramorum, Light brown apple moth, Pale cyst nematode, Critical Invasive Pest Response, Plum pox virus, Golden nematode, European grapevine moth and Spotted Latern Fly and HLB MAC in H.R. 3164 making appropriations for FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Support appropriations for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs in H.R. 3055 Commerce, State, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act of FY 2020. Support appropriations for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs in S. 2522, Agriculture, Rural Development & Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Act for FY 2020. Issues relating to S.2580 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for FY 2020. Issues relating to H.R. 3742, Recovering America's Wildlife Act, 2019. Issues relating to S. 268, Wildlife Innovation & Longevity Driver Act, 2019.

Nutria, a semi-aquatic invasive species has re-introduced in California. Support H.R. 3399 reauthorize and amend Nutria Eradication and Control Act and include California. Issues relating to nomination to EPA Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee. Issues relating to EPA Office of Pesticides Budget in H.R. 3055 Commerce, State, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act of FY 2020. Issues relating to final rule repealing 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule that would have expanded the definition of other waters increasing the number of locations coming under jurisdiction and, likewise, increasing the number of new permits and local resources needed to issue those additional permits. It also created a very broad definition of tributary in the proposed rule that would result in a substantial increase in water bodies coming under Federal jurisdiction. By re-shaping the definition of adjacent to to include all waters that are adjacent to other jurisdictional waters as being covered by the CWA, the proposed rule would have dramatically widened the regulation of landscapes and water structures and conveyances nationwide. Issues relating to Proposed Rule FS-2019-0010 National Environmental Policy Act compliance. Issues relating to H.R. 3052, Interior and Environment Appropriations Act FY 2020.

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

Nutria, a semi-aquatic invasive species has re-introduced in California. Support H.R. 3399 reauthorize and amend Nutria Eradication and Control Act and include California. Issues relating to nomination to EPA Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee. Issues relating to EPA Office of Pesticides Budget in H.R. 3055 Commerce, State, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act of FY 2020. Issues relating to final rule repealing 2015 Waters of the U.S. rule that would have expanded the definition of other waters increasing the number of locations coming under jurisdiction and, likewise, increasing the number of new permits and local resources needed to issue those additional permits. It also created a very broad definition of tributary in the proposed rule that would result in a substantial increase in water bodies coming under Federal jurisdiction. By re-shaping the definition of adjacent to to include all waters that are adjacent to other jurisdictional waters as being covered by the CWA, the proposed rule would have dramatically widened the regulation of landscapes and water structures and conveyances nationwide. Issues relating to Proposed Rule FS-2019-0010 National Environmental Policy Act compliance. Issues relating to H.R. 3052, Interior and Environment Appropriations Act FY 2020.

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

Support H.R. 3399, reauthorizing Nutria Eradication and Control Act, 2019. Support S. 2107 Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act, 2019. Issues relating to post-eradication funding for European Grapevine Moth. Support appropriation for FY 2020 for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs: asian citrus psyllid, glassy-winged sharpshooter, virulent new castle disease, citrus health and response, Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection, Phytophthora ramorum, Light brown apple moth, Pale cyst nematode, Critical Invasive Pest Response, Plum pox virus, Golden nematode, European grapevine moth and Spotted Lantern Fly and HLB MAC in H.R. 3164 making appropriations for FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Support appropriations for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs in H.R. 3055 Commerce, State, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act of FY 2020. Support appropriations for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs in S. 2522, Agriculture, Rural Development & Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Act for FY 2020. Issues relating to S.2580 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, FY 2020. Issues relating to H.R. 3052 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, FY 2020. Support FY 2020 funding for USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services cooperative agreements in H.R. 3164 making appropriations for FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Support funding for implementation of industrial hemp provisions in Sec 10113 of Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334) in H.R. 3164 making appropriations for FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Support provisions in H.R. 3055, making FY 2020 appropriations for Commerce Justice and State and Related Agencies, that continue prohibition of funding for Dept of Justice to prosecute cannabis-related activities if they are permitted under state-specific medical marijuana laws.

Nutria, a semi-aquatic invasive species detected in California. Issues relating to implementation of the Nutria Eradication Program. Support H.R. 3399 reauthorize and amend Nutria Eradication and Control Act for FYs 2020-24 and include California in the program. Issues relating to the USDA Wildlife Services Advisory Committee. Issues relating to implementation of industrial hemp provisions, Section 10113 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334). Issues relating to USDA-APHIS programs creating competitive advantage for U.S. producers in global markets. Issues relating to de-regulation of Light Brown Apple Moth. Issues relating to post-eradication funding for European Grapevine Moth. Issues relating to outbreaks of fruit flys in Mexico and potential trade implications. Issues relating to Proposed Rule FS-2019-0010 National Environmental Policy Act compliance. Support S. 2107, Protecting America's Food & Agriculture Act, 2019. Support appropriation for FY 2020 for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs: asian citrus psyllid, glassy-wingd sharpshooter, virulent new castle disease, citrus health and response, Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection, Phytophthora ramorum, Light brown apple moth, Pale cyst nematode, Critical Invasive Pest Response, Plum pox virus, Golden nematode, European grapevine moth and Spotted Latern Fly and HLB MAC in H.R. 3164 making appropriations for FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Support appropriations for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs in H.R. 3055 Commerce, State, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations Act of FY 2020. Support appropriations for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs in S. 2522, Agriculture, Rural Development & Food and Drug Administration Appropriations Act for FY 2020. Issues relating to S.2580 Interior and Environment Appropriations Act for FY 2020. Issues relating to H.R. 3742, Recovering America's Wildlife Act, 2019. Issues relating to S. 268, Wildlife Innovation & Longevity Driver Act, 2019.

FY20 Agriculture Appropriations provisions related to invasive species and animal health infrastructure (HR 3164, S.2522); Nutria Eradication and Control Act (HR 3399).

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

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Nutria, a semi-aquatic invasive species has re-introduced in California. Issues relating to reauthorization of the 2003 Nutria Eradication Act. Support H.R. 3399 reauthorize and amend Nutria Eradication and Control Act for FYs 2020-24 and include California in the program. Issues relating to regulatory changes in California on Chlorpyrifos. Issues relating to regulation of pesticide use on medical marijuana and industrial hemp. Issues relating to nomination to EPA Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee. Issues relating to certain water districts prohibiting use of water for cultivation of cannabis.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Nutria, a semi-aquatic invasive species detected in California. Issues relating to implementation of the Nutria Eradication Program. Support H.R. 3399 reauthorize and amend Nutria Eradication and Control Act for FYs 2020-24 and include California in the program. Issues relating to National Detector Dog Training and training of canines and handlers for the California agricultural canine inspection program. Oversight issues relating to 7 USC 7721, Plant pest and disease management and disaster prevention program. Issues relating to appointment to USDA Wildlife Services Advisory Committee. Support USDA-APHIS adhering to statute, Section 2509 (a) of Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 authorizing APHIS to set & collect user fees sufficient to cover costs of administering agricultural quarantine inspection services at ports of entry in connection with arrivals of commercial vessels, trucks, railcars, aircraft & international passengers. Issues relating to implementation of industrial hemp provisions, Section 10113 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334). Issues relating to USDA-APHIS programs creating competitive advantage for U.S. producers in global markets. Issues relating to US Forest Service management of forest lands. Issues relating to industry challenges with navel orangeworm.

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

Support appropriations for H.R. 3399, reauthorizing Nutria Eradication and Control Act for FYs 2020-24 in H.R. 3164 making appropriations for FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Support appropriation for FY 2020 for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Specialty Crop Pest programs: asian citrus psyllid, glassy-wingd sharpshooter, virulent new castle disease, citrus health and response, Fruit Fly Exclusion and Detection, Phytophthora ramorum, Light brown apple moth, Pale cyst nematode, Critical Invasive Pest Response, Plum pox virus, Golden nematode, European grapevine moth and Spotted Latern Fly and HLB MAC in H.R. 3164 making appropriations for FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Support for FY 2020 funding for USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Fruit Fly sterile insect eclosion and rearing facility improvements in H.R. 3164 making appropriations for FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Support FY 2020 funding for USDA-APHIS Wildlife Services cooperative agreements in H.R. 3164 making appropriations for FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Issues relating to the use of collections from Agriculture Quarantine Inspection user fees. Support funding for implementation of industrial hemp provisions in Sec 10113 of Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (PL 115-334) in H.R. 3164 making appropriations for FY 2020 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies. Support provisions in H.R. 3055, making FY 2020 appropriations for Commerce Justice and State and Related Agencies, that continue prohibition of funding for Dept of Justice to prosecute cannabis-related activities if they are permitted under state-specific medical marijuana laws.

FY20 Agriculture Appropriations provisions related to invasive species and animal health infrastructure (HR 3399) Nutria Eradication and Control Act.

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

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)