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Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
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Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 This bill contains provisions related to alien farmworkers, including provisions establishing a certified agricultural worker (CAW) status and changing the H-2A temporary worker program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may grant CAW status to an applying alien who (1) performed at least 1,035 hours of agricultural labor during the two-year period prior to March 8, 2021; (2) on that date was inadmissible, deportable, or under a grant of deferred enforced departure or temporary protected status; and (3) has been continuously present in the United States from that date until receiving CAW status. The bill imposes additional crime-related inadmissibility grounds on CAW applicants and makes some other grounds inapplicable. CAW status shall be valid for 5.5 years and may be extended. DHS may grant dependent status to the spouse or children of a principal alien. An alien with a pending application may not be detained or removed by DHS and shall be authorized for employment until DHS makes a final decision on the application. A CAW alien (and dependents) may apply for lawful permanent resident status after meeting various requirements, including performing a certain amount of agricultural labor for a number of years. DHS shall create an electronic platform for (1) filing H-2A petitions, (2) facilitating the processing of H-2A cases, and (3) providing agencies a single tool for obtaining H-2A-related case information. The bill makes various changes to the H-2A program, such as (1) modifying the method for calculating and making adjustments to the H-2A worker minimum wage, (2) specifying how an employer may satisfy requirements that it attempted to recruit U.S. workers, (3) requiring H-2A employers to guarantee certain minimum work hours, (4) making the program available for agricultural work that is not temporary or seasonal, and (5) reserving a visa allocation for the dairy industry. DHS shall establish a pilot program allowing certain H-2A workers to apply for portable status, which gives the worker 60 days after leaving a position to secure new employment with a registered H-2A employer. DHS shall establish an electronic system patterned on the E-Verify Program for employers to verify an individual's identity and employment authorization. Employers hiring individuals for agricultural employment must use the system. This bill permanently establishes the Housing Preservation and Revitalization Program, which provides financing assistance for rural rental housing and off-farm labor housing and rental assistance for qualified tenants of such housing. It also authorizes the Department of Agriculture to provide various assistance, including funding for insuring loans and grants for new farmworker housing.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 174 (Roll no. 93). (text: CR H1527-1549)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 247 - 174 (Roll no. 93).(text: CR H1527-1549)
HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 92).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1569-1570)
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 1603.
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule XIX, further consideration of H.R. 1603 is postponed.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Fischbach motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the motion to recommit, and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mrs. Fischbach demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| house |
| On Passage |
Passed |
| March 18, 2021 |
| #92 | house | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | March 18, 2021 |
2024 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Support Affordable and Secure Food Act, S.5282 Support Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States, Department of Labor (DOL) Docket No. ETA-2023-0003, 1205-AC12 Support proposed H-2A rule, Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Docket No. USCIS-2023-0012, 1615-AC76 Support Farm Workforce Modernization Act, H.R.1603
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Immigration
Support Affordable and Secure Food Act, S.5282 Support Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States, Department of Labor (DOL) Docket No. ETA-2023-0003, 1205-AC12 Support proposed H-2A rule, Modernizing H-2 Program Requirements, Oversight, and Worker Protections, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Docket No. USCIS-2023-0012, 1615-AC76 Support Farm Workforce Modernization Act, H.R.1603 Support Parole in Place/Keeping Families Together Program
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2023 · third_quarter · Immigration
1.TFB lobbied lawmakers to secure the border as farmers and ranchers endure losses due to illegal immigration. 2.TFB advocated for changes to H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to create a new agricultural guest worker program for farmers and ranchers. TFB is seeking comprehensive reform to our agricultural guest worker program, known as H-2A. TFB is working to address four issues in the legislation to ensure the bill addresses the needs of producers. 3.TFB supported the H-2A Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act, HR 4708, by Congressman Tony Gonzales, which aims to streamline the issuance of nonimmigrant temporary work visas.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · second_quarter · Agriculture
H.R. 1603: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 - Provisions related to agricultural workforce gaps. Issues relating ethanol subsidies. Issues relating to FARM Bill negotiations.
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · second_quarter · Agriculture
H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 Issues pertaining to farm workforce modernization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · second_quarter · Immigration
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mrs. Fischbach moved to recommit to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H1560)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1603.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 233. (consideration: CR H1527-1560)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 233 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868 and H.J. Res. 17. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 1620, H.R. 6, H.R. 1603, H.R. 1868, and H.J.Res. 17. The resolution provides that H.Res. 232 is hereby adopted.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Education and Labor, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| Referred to |
| March 8, 2021 |
| Judiciary Committee | House | Referred to | March 8, 2021 |
| Democratic |
| NH |
| Anna G. Eshoo | Democratic | CA |
| Antonio Delgado | Democratic | NY |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Carolyn Bourdeaux | Democratic | GA |
| Cathy McMorris Rodgers | Republican | WA |
| Chellie Pingree | Democratic | ME |
| Cynthia Axne | Democratic | IA |
| Dan Newhouse | Republican | WA |
| David G. Valadao | Republican | CA |
| David Scott | Democratic | GA |
| Doug LaMalfa | Republican | CA |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Elise M. Stefanik | Republican | NY |
| Elissa Slotkin | Democratic | MI |
| Filemon Vela | Democratic | TX |
| Fred Upton | Republican | MI |
| Glenn Thompson | Republican | PA |
| Greg Stanton | Democratic | AZ |
| Gregory W. Meeks | Democratic | NY |
| Henry Cuellar | Democratic | TX |
| James R. Baird | Republican | IN |
| Jared Huffman | Democratic | CA |
| Jason Crow | Democratic | CO |
| Jefferson Van Drew | Republican | NJ |
| Jennifer Wexton | Democratic | VA |
| Jenniffer González-Colón | Republican | PR |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jim Cooper | Democratic | TN |
| Jim Costa | Democratic | CA |
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic | CA |
| Jimmy Panetta | Democratic | CA |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| John Garamendi | Democratic | CA |
| Josh Harder | Democratic | CA |
| Juan Vargas | Democratic | CA |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Kaiali’i Kahele | Democratic | HI |
| Karen Bass | Democratic | CA |
| Kim Schrier | Democratic | WA |
| Kurt Schrader | Democratic | OR |
| Mario Diaz-Balart | Republican | FL |
| Mark E. Amodei | Republican | NV |
| Michael K. Simpson | Republican | ID |
| Mike Thompson | Democratic | CA |
| Norma J. Torres | Democratic | CA |
| Raul Ruiz | Democratic | CA |
| Ritchie Torres | Democratic | NY |
| Ron Kind | Democratic | WI |
| Ruben Gallego | Democratic | AZ |
| Salud O. Carbajal | Democratic | CA |
| Sylvia R. Garcia | Democratic | TX |
| Teresa Leger Fernandez | Democratic | NM |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic | NY |
| Tony Cárdenas | Democratic | CA |
| Val Butler Demings | Democratic | FL |
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| HR 1728 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 1537 | 117th | Identical bill |
H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · second_quarter · Immigration
1. TFB lobbied lawmakers to secure the border as farmers and ranchers endure losses due to illegal immigration. 2. TFB advocated for changes to H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to create a new agricultural guest worker program for farmers and ranchers. TFB is seeking comprehensive reform to our agricultural guest worker program, known as H-2A. TFB is working to address four issues in the legislation to ensure the bill addresses the needs of producers.
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · second_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislative advocacy for energy efficiency issues, including, but not limited to, Federal energy issues, rebate programs, schools coordination, and Smart Building Acceleration. Efforts to authorize new programs for potential stimulus activities that can use efficiency to increase employment and authorizations, including but not limited to, Weatherization and State Energy programs. Coordinated efforts to facilitate discussions with the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the White House on implementation of energy efficiency-related provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58) and the Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law 117-169). ENG-related legislative efforts, including, but not limited to: - Reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation. - H.R.1 - Lower Energy Costs Act, provisions related to energy programs. - H.R.1603 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, provisions related to energy programs. - S.1936 - E-Access Act, provisions related to consumers access to utility data. - H.R.3849/S.1821, the Rural Energy Savings Act, provisions related to reauthorization of the Rural Energy Savings Program - Reintroduction of the Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act, provisions related to the energy efficiency workforce. - Reintroduction of the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, provisions related to increasing the allowances and flexibility within the weatherization program. - Reintroduction of the Federal Building Clean Jobs Act, provisions related to increasing the energy efficiency of federal buildings.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2023 · second_quarter · Immigration
H-2A Guest Worker program implementation. Immigration reform for agriculture. Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R.1603) and The Affordable and Secure Food Act (ASFA) S.5282.
Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2023 · first_quarter · Immigration
advocacy to provide a legal path to citizenship for undocumented individuals. H.R.1319, H.R. 1603 (Farm workforce Modernization Act)
Client expense: $474,527 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
Legislative advocacy for energy efficiency issues, including, but not limited to, Federal energy issues, rebate programs, schools coordination, and Smart Building Acceleration. Efforts to authorize new programs for potential stimulus activities that can use efficiency to increase employment and authorizations, including but not limited to, Weatherization and State Energy programs. Coordinated efforts to facilitate discussions with the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the White House on implementation of energy efficiency-related provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58) and the Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law 117-169). ENG-related legislative efforts, including, but not limited to: - Reintroduction of the Open Back Better Act, all provisions of the legislation. - H.R.1 - Lower Energy Costs Act, provisions related to energy programs. - H.R.1603 - Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, provisions related to energy programs. - Reintroduction of the Blue Collar to Green Collar Jobs Development Act, provisions related to the energy efficiency workforce. - Reintroduction of the Weatherization Enhancement and Readiness Act, provisions related to increasing the allowances and flexibility within the weatherization program. - Reintroduction of the Federal Building Clean Jobs Act, provisions related to increasing the energy efficiency of federal buildings.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2023 · first_quarter · Agriculture
H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · first_quarter · Immigration
H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · first_quarter · Immigration
H-2A Guest Worker program implementation. Immigration reform for agriculture. Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R.1603) and The Affordable and Secure Food Act (ASFA) S.5282.
Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 1603), support passage
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $6,750
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Immigration
Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 1603), support passage
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $5,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Support for Farm workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 1603) H2A Labor concerns - opposed to increase in visa price
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Act Plan (ARPA) - support H.R. 1799 - Paycheck Protection Program Extension Act - support H.R. 1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act - support
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Immigration
Immigration (Laura Hall, Michele Stockwell) House and Senate Issues/Topics Legal immigration Border security, both southern and northern borders Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border Bills H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 S. 1024/H.R. 2255 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act S. 264, Dream Act of 2021
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Immigration
Issues related to the forestry workforce and H-2B visas (S.2207 & H.R.3897); advocacy for the release of additional H-2B visas in Section 105 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; issues related to the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R.1603); issues related to the Returning Worker Exemption Act of 2021 (H.R. 3897); issues related to a bill to temporarily increase the availability of temporary nonimmigrant nonagricultural workers for the purposes of restoring American forests, and for other purposes (S. 2207); issues related to returning worker exemptions for H-2B visa holders in the FY 2023 appropriations package.
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to the forestry workforce and H-2B visas (S.2207 & H.R.3897); advocacy for the release of additional H-2B visas in Section 105 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; issues related to the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R.1603); issues related to the Future Careers in Logging Act (H.R.2727); issues related to the Returning Worker Exemption Act of 2021 (H.R. 3897); issues related to a bill to temporarily increase the availability of temporary nonimmigrant nonagricultural workers for the purposes of restoring American forests, and for other purposes (S. 2207)
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Immigration
General Immigration Reform H-2A Legislative Reforms H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act H2A regulatory reforms and implementation H2B regulatory and legislative reforms Border Security
Client expense: $520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Immigration
Issues related to the legalization of undocumented workers in H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act. H.R. 2471 - Funding For The People H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act Reconciliation Package (no bill number)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Agriculture Labor Reform: H.R. 1603
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H-2A Guest Worker program implementation. Immigration reform for agriculture. Farm Workforce Modernization Act (HR 1603) and The Affordable and Secure Food Act (ASFA) S. 5282
Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
HR 1603; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act;" impacts on dairy producers S 478; "The Higher Wages for American Workers Act;" impacts on dairy producers S 747; HR 1909; "The Citizenship for Essential Workers Act;" impacts on dairy producers HR 1177; S 348; "The U.S. Citizenship Act;" impacts on dairy producers Monitor attempts to legalize immigrants who are essential workers in budget reconciliation; impacts on dairy producers S 5282; "The Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022;" impacts on dairy producers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
HR 1603; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act;" Impacts on dairy producers HR 1909; S 747; "The Citizenship for Essential Workers Act;" Impacts on dairy producers HR 1177; S 348; "The U.S. Citizenship Act;" Impacts on dairy producers S 478; "The Higher Wages for American Workers Act;" Impacts on dairy producers Adjustment of status for immigrants designated as essential workers; impacts on dairy producers S5282; "The Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022;" impacts on dairy producers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
HR 1603; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act;" impact on dairy producers HR 1177; S 348; "The U.S. Citizenship Act;" impacts on dairy producers HR 1909; S 747; "The Citizenship for Essential Workers Act;" impacts on dairy producers Legalization of certain immigrant groups in budget legislation; impacts on dairy producers S 5282; "The Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022;" impacts on dairy producers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 1603), and related Senate efforts
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Raised concerns regarding H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act; Need for general immigration reform/H2A program reform; Raised concerns regarding H-2A Visa processing with the closure of consulates/embassies; Raised concern over the Department of Homeland Security vaccine requirements for non-U.S. citizens traveling to the United States through land ports of entry and ferry terminals. Raised concern with status of overall border security.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
HR 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 COVID-19 related support to continue H2-A program
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Support COVID-19 related help on compliance related issues Oppose federal Covid 19 vaccine mandates on employers HR 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act (a bill to establish a path to legalization for undocumented farmworkers and their families and to reform the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program). S 5282 Affordable and Secure Food Act Appropriations- prevent inclusion of H-2A year round rider Stronger labor protections and enforcement for farmworkers; prosecutorial discretion for immigrant workers
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act (a bill to establish a path to legalization for undocumented farmworkers and their families and to reform the H-2A temporary agricultural worker program). Support S 5282 Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022. Support HR 2617/appropriations bills- oppose year round rider for H-2A Immigration prosecutorial discretion for immigrants asserting workplace rights Stronger H-2A protections
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Issues related to the legalization and protection of undocumented workers: 1) H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 2) S.5282 - Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022 2) Administrative Agency Advocacy at DOL and DHS re: H-2A policy enforcement and prosecutorial discretion. 3) Senate Appropriations Meetings re: FY23
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Ag Appropriations FY23 Export Finance Broadband Rural Development Rural Business Investment Program H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 S.5282 - Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022 S. 4954 - Farm Credit for Americans Act of 2022
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Farm Credit Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 S.5282 - Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Issues related to the H-2A Temporary Agriculture Worker Program. HR 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Proposed regulations to H-2A Guestworker Program; E-Verify; Guestworker programs; immigration reform; HR 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act; USDA Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program; S. 5282 Affordable and Secure Food Act [Rebeckah Adcock did not lobby the Administration this lobby cycle]
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Issues relating to border and immigration reform; issues relating to the Afghan Adjustment Act (S.4787); issues relating to the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 (H.R.6); issues relating to Americas Children Act (S.2753); issues relating to the Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021 (S.1358); issues relating to the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 (H.R.1603); issues relating to the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (S.264); issues relating to the Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act (H.R.3648 and S.4567).
Client expense: $5,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R.1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 H.R.3648, the Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment Act of 2021 or the EAGLE Act of 2021.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Dietary Guidelines for Americans. H.R. 1603: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021. H.R. 1861: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Immigration reform proposals- provisions impacting agriculture. H.R. 1603: Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Support for year-round agricultural worker visa programs Support for H.R. 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 H.R. 78, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 206/S. 4813, Paperwork Reduction for Farmers and H-2A Modernization Act H.R. 401, Landscaping Workforce Act of 2021 H.R. 427, Moving H-2A to United States Department of Agriculture Act of 2021 H.R. 865, American Jobs First Act of 2021 H.R. 1037, Better Agriculture Resources Now (BARN) Act H.R. 1177/S. 348, U.S. Citizenship Act H.R. 1571, Dairy H-2A Eligibility Act H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 H.R. 2064, TPS and DED Protection Act of 2021 H.R. 2086, Agricultural Guest Worker Reform Initiative Act of 2021 H.R. 2255/S. 1024, Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act H.R. 2298, Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act H.R. 2839/S. 1358, Bipartisan Border Solutions Act of 2021 H.R. 2901/S. 831, EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2021 H.R. 3215, Temporary Family Visitation Act H.R. 3237, Emergency Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 H.R. 3385/S. 2083, HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act of 2021 H.R. 3513/S. 2032, Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021 H.R. 3541, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act H.R. 3648, Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment (EAGLE) Act of 2021 H.R. 3897, H-2B Returning Worker Exception Act of 2021 H.R. 4288, Workforce for an Expanding Economy Act H.R. 4331, Americas Cultivation of Hope and Inclusion for Long-term Dependents Raised and Educated Natively Act of 2021 (Americas CHILDREN Act of 2021) H.R. 4521, America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act of 2022 H.R. 4578, Relief for Seasonal Businesses Act of 2021 H.R. 4681, Let Immigrants Kickstart Employment (LIKE) Act of 2021 H.R. 4856, Canadian Snowbird Visa Act H.R. 5498, Preserving Employment Visas Act H.R. 5887/S. 3134, Keep Food Local and Affordable Act of 2021 H.R. 5924, Keep STEM Talent Act of 2021 H.R. 6206, American Tech Workforce Act of 2021 H.R. 6637, Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream (DIGNIDAD Dignity) Act H.R. 7239, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act H.R. 7441, Acute Labor Shortage Solutions Act of 2022 H.R. 7549, Seasonal Worker Solidarity Act of 2022 H.R. 8295, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 H.R. 8433, Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 H.R. 8685/S. 4787, Afghan Adjustment Act H. Res. 901, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries S. 71, Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act S. 264, Dream Act of 2021 S. 306, Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act S. 418, E-Verify Act S. 478, Higher Wages for American Workers Act of 2021 S. 495, Prioritizing Help to Businesses Act S. 959, Secure and Protect Act of 2021 S. 970, Backlog Elimination, Legal Immigration, and Employment Visa Enhancement (BELIEVE) Act S. 1810, Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act S. 1861, Partner with Korea Act S. 2207, A bill to temporarily increase the availability of temporary nonimmigrant nonagricultural workers for the purposes of restoring American forests, and for other purposes S. 2443, A bill to expand the definition of H-2A nonimmigrant for purposes of the Immigration and Nationality Act to include aliens engaged in seafood processing, horticultural commodities, or the care of horses S. 2753, Protecting Children of Long-term Visa Holders Act of 2021 S. 2828, Preserving Employment Visas Act S. 3638, Keep STEM Talent Act of 2022 S. 3720, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2022 S. 3721, Resolving Extended Limbo for Immigrant Employees and Families (RELIEF) Act S. 3850, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2022 S. 3869, A bill to add Ireland to the E-3 nonimmigrant visa program S. 4659, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 Draft legislation titled Affordable and Secure Food Act Proposed Rule, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security; Optional Alternatives to the Physical Document Examination Associated with Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) (87 Fed. Reg. 50,786-50,794, August 18, 2022) Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H-1B Visa Program; H-1B registration rule; H-1B reform; H-2 Visa Program and temporary rule; H-2A Visa Program; H-4 rule; L-1 Visa Program; J-1 BridgeUSA program; EB-5 Visa Program; EB-5 regional center program; E-Verify program; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration policy and reforms; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program; extension of temporary protected status (TPS) designations for El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti; administrative-regulatory efforts related to public charge, notice to appear, H-4 & OPT; delays in H-4 and L-2 Status Extensions and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs); FY22 funding for Customs and Border Protection staffing; restarting routine visa processing during the COVID-19 pandemic; high-skilled immigration; lesser skilled immigration; temporary agricultural guest workers; temporary non-agricultural guest workers; optional practical training program; size and administration of employment-based immigrant visa categories; size and administration of family-based immigrant visa categories; size and administration of employment-based nonimmigrant visa categories; expansion of the use of the E-Verify system; I-9 employment verification; interior enforcement; increased vetting of visa applicants; unfair immigration related employment practices; international travel; trusted traveler programs; biometric entry-exit; increasing the number of ICE officers, border patrol agents and Customs and Border Protection officers; aerial security enhancements; temporary DHS guidance for the I-9 employment verification process in the wake of COVID-19; State Department policy extending consular interview waiver eligibility; temporary United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) procedures to provide flexibility with regard to filing deadlines, and temporary USCIS guidelines providing flexibility to wet-ink signatures on USCIS forms and documents; United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) funding shortfalls and extending premium processing capability for the adjudication of various immigration forms; regulatory proposals that would restrict applicant eligibility for the H-1B program; regulatory proposals that would drastically change how prevailing wage levels are determined for the purposes of obtaining certain employment nonimmigrant and immigrant visas; proposals that would significantly change how cap-subject H-1B petitions will be chosen in the future; regulatory proposals that would change how the period of admission for student visa holders and exchange visa holders is determined; regulatory proposals that will temporarily raise the annual quota for H-2B visas; enhanced COVID-19 testing protocols for international air travel; creation/use of digital passports; reopening and expanding consular operations; fully reinstituting routine visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad; recapturing unused immigrant visas from prior years; creating exemptions to the current immigrant visa caps; proposals that would expand consular interview waivers for prospective immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants abroad; implementation of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, P.L. 117-103, Division BB; proposals that would provide relief for Afghan refugees; granting temporary protected status and special student relief to Ukrainian nationals; ensuring Ukrainian applicants for refugee/asylee status have access; potential Reinstitution of Stateside Visa Revalidation Services; implementation of electronic visa foils in passports; consular service delays; USCIS processing delays; Visa relief for long term foreign national workers laid off by their employers while waiting for their green cards in the immigrant visa backlogs; improving wait times for CBP Processing at Ports of Entry; expanding and implementing new CBP preclearance facilities abroad
Client expense: $20,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
HR 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act; Immigration proposals. Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY 23 (P.L. 117-328).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
American Business Immigration Council Advocacy Event: Participated in press conference and roundtable regarding the needs of the ag workforce. Asked Sen. Casey and Toomey to get involved in the Senate's discussions on ag labor reform. Advocated for the Senate bill to address the shortcomings of H.R.1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (FWMA). Ag Workforce Coalition Letter: PFB signed on to AWC's coalition letter to urge the Senate to act on ag labor reform, before the 117th Congress ends. Affordable and Secure Food Act: Informed House and Senate members that Farm Bureau does not support the Affordable and Secure Food Act, which was the Senate version of FWMA. The Affordable and Secure Food Act sought reforms to the H-2A program, MSPA, e-Verify, wage increases, and much more related to ag labor/immigration issues. Miscellaneous: Emailed Sen. Casey's office that Farm Bureau did not support the FWMA. Emailed Rep. Houlahan's office about where the Senate is on ag labor reform and Farm Bureau's position. In general, lobbied very heavily in the last months of the 117th Congress for ag labor reform to be accomplished.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021; Support for agriculture workforce and immigration reform S.5282 - Affordable and Secure Food Act of 2022; support for reforms to the H-2A visa program and to establish a program for agriculture workers, along with their spouses and minor children, to earn legal status after 10 years of agricultural work Issues pertaining to agriculture workforce and immigration reform Issues pertaining to fair and predictable H-2A program wages Issues pertaining to the health and safety of farm workers and rural communities Issues pertaining to Northern Central American countries (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador) and the H-2A program
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
H.R.1393 - Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021; support for civil rights reforms at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, land grants for black farmers, strengthening of local and regional food systems, and reform to the Packers and Stockyards Act H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021; Support for agriculture workforce and immigration reform H.R.2820 - Growing Climate Solutions Act; to authorize USDA to establish a volutnary Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Certification Program to help reduce entry barriers into volutnary environmental credit markets for farmers H.R.2803 -AgricultureResilienceAct; to promote emissions reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, enhance resilience, and create new market opportunities H.R.2866 - America Grows Act of 2021; to increase funding for public agriculture research and economics H.R.5376 - To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; support for investments in agriculture conservation and climate-smart agriculture, clean energy, rural development, agriculture research, child nutrition, and debt relief. H.R.5609 - Cattle Contract Library Act of 2021; support for USDA to establish and maintain a library or catalog of each type of contract offered by packers to producers for the purchase of fed cattle H.R.5992 - Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2021; support for increasing price discovery in cattle markets. H.R.4006 - Fair Repair Act; support for requiring original equipment manufacturers making diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers H.R.7291 - American Beef Labeling Act of 2022; support for mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. H.R.4103 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; support for USDA establishing an office to enforce the Packers and Stockyards Act H.R.7675 - Strengthening the Agriculture and Food Supply Chain Act; support for establishing a task force to make agriculture supply chains more resilient H.R.7606 - Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act; support for provisions pertaining to meat and poultry special investigator, expansion of meat processing opportunities, agriculture supply chain task force, and biofuels infrastructure H.R.8653 - Emergency Relief Program Reauthorization Act of 2022; support for the authorization of the Emergency Relief Program for crop and livestock losses incurred during 2022 H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023; support for funding for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023 S.278 Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act of 2021, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide assistance for socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers; debt forgiveness on Farm Service Agency loans S.300 - Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021; support for civil rights reforms at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, land grants for black farmers, strengthening of local and regional food systems, and reform to the Packers and Stockyards Act S.949 - A bill to amend the AgriculturalMarketing Act of 1946 to foster efficientmarkets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers; support for strengthening cattle cash markets S.994 - A billtoamendtheInternalRevenueCodeof1986toreinstateestateand generation-skipping taxes, and for other purposes; opposition to changes to the estate tax S.543 - Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021; support for increasing transparency in cattle markets S.1251 - Growing Climate Solutions Act; to authorize USDA to establish a volutnary Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Certification Program to help reduce entry barriers into volutnary environmental credit markets for farmers S.1337 -AgricultureResilienceActof 2021; to promote emissions reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, enhance resilience, and create new market opportunities S.1371 -AmericaGrowsActof 2021; to increase funding for agriculture research and economics S.2036 - A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes. S.2789 - Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act; support for funding farm programs, support for disaster assistance, and reauthorization of livestock mandatory reporting. S. Con. Res. 14 - A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031; support for investments in agriculture conservation and climate-smart agriculture, clean energy, rural development, agriculture research, child nutrition, and debt relief. S.2716 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. S.3229 - Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2021; support for increasing price discovery in cattle markets. S.3830 - Fair Repair Act; support for requiring original equipment manufacturers making diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers S.3549 - Agricultural Right to Repair Act; support for ensuring farmers and ranchers have the right to repair their own farm machinery S.3870 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022; support for establishing an office of the sepcial investigator for competition matters at USDA S.4030 - Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022; support for increasing price discovery and transparency in cattle markets S.5224 - Family Farmer and Rancher Tax Fairness Act; support for removing the tax liability of the assistance provided to distressed farmers/borrowers under Sections 22006 and 22007 of the Inflation Reduction Act S.5282 - Affordable and Secure Food Act; support for reforms to the H-2A visa program and to establishing a program for agriculture workers, along with their spouses and minor children, to earn legal status after 10 years of agricultural work Issues other than legislation: Implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill Implementation and funding for agricultural conservation programs Implementation of the infrastructure bill, including infrastructure investments in rural areas, broadband and high-speed internet, and transportation. Strengthening federal antitrust enforcement Strengthening protections for farmers and ranchers producing agricultural commodities under contract Strengthening product of the United States labeling standards Issues pertaining to mandatory country of origin labeling Issues pertaining to natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers Issues pertaining to balancing supply and demand for the dairy industry Issues pertaining to renewable energy production Issues pertaining to agriculture workforce and immigration reform Issues pertaining to fair and predictable H-2A program wages Issues pertaining to health and safety of farm workers and rural communities Issues pertaining to the integrity of the National Organic Standards and the certified organic label Issues pertaining to finalizing the Origin of Livestock proposed rule Issues pertaining to finalizing the Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule Issues pertaining to domestic nutrition assistance programs Issues pertaining to international food assistance programs Issues pertaining to improvements to meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities to increase processing capacity Issues pertaining to Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting reauthorization Issues pertaining to climate change and its impact in the agriculture, food, and forestry sectors. Issues pertaining to crop insurance, including funding and prioritization Issues pertaining to climate-based landowner or operator tax credits Issues pertaining to funding for climate-smart agriculture Issues pertaining to funding for the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Ensuring farmers, ranchers, and independent repair professionals have access to parts and service materials needed to repair farm equipment
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
H.R.1603 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021; support for agriculture workforce and immigration reform H.R.3843 - Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022; support for increased merger filing fees S.225 -CompetitionandAntitrustLawEnforcementReformActof 2021; support for reforming the antitrust laws to better protect competition in the American economy and for enhancing the ability of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to enforce the antitrust laws S.2036 - A bill to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes S.228 - Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2021; support for increased merger filing fees Strengthening federal antitrust enforcement Issues pertaining to agriculture workforce and immigration reform Issues pertaining to fair and predictable H-2A program wages Issues pertaining to the health and safety of farm workers and rural communities
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)