PRECISE Act

- H.R. 2606, Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act of 2021 - S. 1251/H.R. 2820, Growing Climate Solutions Act - H.R.2518, Producing Responsible Energy & Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment (PRECISE) Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Michigan Farm Bureau has communicated with the House and Senate opposing House-added sections of the America COMPETES Act that ban the farming and trade of American mink and significantly amend the Lacey Act. This would be detrimental to farmers raising mink and all of animal agriculture. Michigan Farm Bureau communicated with the House and Senate Agriculture Committees on S. 4030, the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. Farm Bureau generally supported the bill, but opposed a provision in Section 2 and Section 7 which would establish a mandatory minimum order under which certain percentages of cattle are purchased. Farm Bureau also expressed support for the following livestock bills with the Ag Committees: H.R. 7764: directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide additional payments under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for nutrient management practices. H.R. 2518, the PRECISE Act: would allow for the use of EQIP dollars to be used for the adoption of precision agriculture technology for the purpose of participating in the EQIP program. H.R. 2606, the SUSTAINS Act: would establish public-private partnership contribution accounts within NRCS to incentivize private funding by awarding dollars to targeted conservation initiatives that would improve land use for sequestering carbon, wildlife habitat, water quality, and other practices that promote the conservation of natural resources. H.R. 4140, the BUTCHER BLOCK Act: would help drive competition by establishing a loan program at USDA Rural Development that would allow for the development of new and expanding processing facilities. Farm Bureau policy is generally supportive of enhanced enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act and our members support adequate funding and staff at USDA to carry out the mission. However, Farm Bureau has reservations regarding how H.R. 7606, the Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act would be implemented and did not offer support.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2606, Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act H.R. 2518, Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment (PRECISE) Act S.1251/H.R.2820, Growing Climate Solutions Act

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Carbon Credit Markets S. 1251, H.R. 2820 - Growing Climate Solutions Act H.R. 2518 - Precise Act Precision Agriculture Financing Legislation Biofuels Policy - Minimum Octane Standard S. 2750 Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act H.R. 6390 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for Farmers Act H.R. 7768 Farm Credit Administration Independent Authority Act Agriculture Data Privacy Legislation

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Carbon Credit Markets S. 1251, H.R. 2820 - Growing Climate Solutions Act H.R. 2518 - Precise Act Precision Agriculture Financing Legislation Biofuels Policy - Minimum Octane Standard S. 2750 Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act H.R. 6390 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for Farmers Act H.R. 7768 Farm Credit Administration Independent Authority Act Agriculture Data Privacy Legislation

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

- H.R. 4521, The America COMPETES Act of 2022, provisions related to energy and amendments related to climate. - H.R. 4599, the Steel Upgrading Partnerships and Emission Reduction (SUPER) Act, which would authorize research and development of advanced technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the steelmaking process. - H.R. 2637, the American Critical Mineral Independence Act, which would promote the domestic exploration, research, development, and processing of critical minerals to ensure economic and national security of the U.S. - S. 3112, Hydrogen for Industry Act, which would establish a Department of Energy (DOE) Hydrogen Technologies for Heavy Industry Grant Program. - S. 3118, Hydrogen for Infrastructure Financing and Innovation Act, which would create a state revolving fund to help build hydrogen infrastructure to reduce emissions in our ports, and the manufacturing, power, and transportation sectors. - S. 3111, Hydrogen for Ports Act, which would advance hydrogen innovation and technology to further reduce emissions at our ports. - S. 3806/H.R. 7064, Hydrogen for Trucks Act, which would encourage the use of hydrogen fuel cells in heavy duty trucks and build out hydrogen fueling stations. - S. 2373, American Nuclear Infrastructure Act, which would revitalize domestic nuclear energy supply chain infrastructure, support the licensing of new advanced nuclear technologies, and improve the regulation of nuclear energy. - S. ___, The American Energy, Jobs, and Climate Framework, released by Sens. Kevin Cramer, Dan Sullivan, and Cynthia Lummis, outlining a plan to reduce global CO2 emission by 40% by 2050 compared to today. - H.R. 4810, the Supporting Trucking Efficiency and Emissions Reduction (STEER) Act, which would establish a new voucher program within the Department of Energy (DOE) to assist truckers in purchasing and installing fuel-saving, emissions-reducing technologies. - H.R.1746, Advanced Nuclear Deployment Act. - H.R.2604, Accessing Americas Critical Minerals Act. - H.R. 2518, Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment (PRECISE) Act. - H.R. 8045, Critical Minerals Classification Improvement Act of 2022.

Carbon Credit Markets S. 1251, H.R. 2820 - Growing Climate Solutions Act H.R. 2518 - Precise Act Precision Agriculture Financing Legislation Biofuels Policy - Minimum Octane Standard S. 2750 Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act H.R. 6390 Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for Farmers Act H.R. 7768 Farm Credit Administration Independent Authority Act

Client expense: $175,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to climate-smart, precision-placed agricultural nutrient management practices that focus on efficient plant uptake, reducing nutrient losses, improved water quality and soil health and provide incentives for farmers. Issues relating to applications of precision-placed, in-furrow orthophosphate starter fertilizer under USDA-NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Nutrient Management Code 590. Issues relating to farmer participation in Environmental Quality Incentive Program and Conservation Stewardship Program. Issues relating to how stakeholders provide testimony for field hearings on the 2023 Farm Bill Issues relating to the Executive Order, Promoting Competition in the American Economy and the notice from USDA about plans for investments to Support Innovative American-made Fertilizer to give US Farmers more choices in the Marketplace. Issues relating to the need for more production of phosphoric acid. Issues relating to an update of USDA-Economic Research Service publication Farm Profits and Adoption of Precision Agriculture. Support H.R. 2606, the Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions Act of 2021 (SUSTAINS Act). This legislation encourages private sector funding of USDA conservation initiatives. Support H.R.7764, that directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide additional payments under the Environmental Quality Incentives (EQIP) Program for implementation of a nutrient management practice. Support H.R. 2518, Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act, or PRECISE Act. Alleviates farmers costs of conversion to more sustainable nutrient management practices. The PRECISE Act compliments the principles of the voluntary, EQIP and CSP conservation programs by leveraging incentives for the adoption of precision agriculture technology by increasing cost share and practice payments for the purchase of precision agriculture equipment and systems.

Support S 4030; support year round E-15; Support Livestock market reform; oppose changes to COMPETES Act; support and maintain Farm Bill programs; Support the RFS; Support rural broadband expansion in HR 2518; Support rollback of SEC Climate Disclosure rule; Support agriculture disaster aid; Support Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; Support reforms in Jones Act H. Con. Res. 92; Support HR 7892 and 7606; Support Rural Development programs; Support elimination of tariffs on ag imputs; and Support Navigable Waters Protection Rule

Client expense: $30,094 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2606, Sponsoring USDA Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act H.R. 2518, Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment (PRECISE) Act

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Carbon Credit Markets S. 1251, H.R. 2820 - Growing Climate Solutions Act H.R. 2518 - Precise Act Precision Agriculture Financing Legislation Biofuels Policy - Minimum Octane Standard S. 2750 Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act

Client expense: $425,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Carbon Credit Markets S. 1251, H.R. 2820 - Growing Climate Solutions Act H.R. 2518 - Precise Act Precision Agriculture Financing Legislation Biofuels Policy - Minimum Octane Standard S. 2750 Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act

Client expense: $425,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY23 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY23 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY23 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY23 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY23 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure WCoast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Carbon Credit Markets S. 1251, H.R. 2820 - Growing Climate Solutions Act H.R. 2518 - Precise Act Precision Agriculture Financing Legislation Biofuels Policy - Minimum Octane Standard S. 2750 Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

FY22 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY22 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY22 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY22 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY22 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure WCoast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

FY22 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY22 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY22 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY22 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY22 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure WCoast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Carbon Credit Markets S. 1251, H.R. 2820 - Growing Climate Solutions Act H.R. 2518 - Precise Act Precision Agriculture Financing Legislation Biofuels Policy - Minimum Octane Standard S. 2750 Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Carbon Credit Markets S. 1251, H.R. 2820 - Growing Climate Solutions Act H.R. 2518 - Precise Act Precision Agriculture Financing Legislation Biofuels Policy - Minimum Octane Standard S. 2750 Precision Agriculture Loan Program Act

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Carbon Credit Markets S. 1251, H.R. 2820 - Growing Climate Solutions Act H.R. 2518 - Precise Act Precision Agriculture Financing Legislation Biofuels Policy - Minimum Octane Standard

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FY22 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY22 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY22 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY22 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY22 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure WCoast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Carbon Credit Markets S. 1251, H.R. 2820 - Growing Climate Solutions Act H.R. 2518 - Precise Act Precision Agriculture Financing Legislation Biofuels Policy - Minimum Octane Standard

Client expense: $158,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

2018 Farm Bill programs: Biotechnology; crop protection; sustainability; aquaculture; competitiveness; innovation; and climate change; cover crops; precision agriculture; Growing Climate Solutions Act; Climate Stewardship Act; Farmers Fighting Climate Change Act; HR 2518 PRECISE Act; S 1395 Advancing IoT for Precision Agriculture Act.

Client expense: $196,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Maritime Commission, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Risk Management Agency, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

FY22 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY22 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY22 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY22 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY22 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure WCoast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

FY22 National Defense Authorization Act-defense policies and programs affecting ports FY22 Department of Defense Appropriations Act-funding for defense ports and programs FY22 Department of Water and Energy Appropriations-funding for Corps of Engineers and port programs FY22 Department of Homeland Security-funding for port security and navigation infrastructure FY22 Department of Transportation Appropriations Act-funding for ports and surrounding transportation infrastructure WCoast Guard Authorization Act (H.R.2518 & S.1129)-port programs and funding

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)