Marine Mammal Research and Response Act of 2021

Issues pertaining to marine wildlife and protected areas, marine mammals, Ringed and Bearded Seal habitat designation, Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, Endangered Species Act, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. H.R.2848 - To A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reauthorize and modify the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes. H.R.4671 - To provide for greater county and State consultation with regard to petitions under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes. H.R. 5550 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species, to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to permit the taking of certain black vultures and ravens, and for other purposes. H.R. 5957 - To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.5550- To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species, to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to permit the taking of certain black vultures and ravens, and for other purposes. H.R.5708 - To codify certain regulations relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.5725- To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to endangered and threatened species, and for other purposes. H.R.5733- To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to the designation of critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.5740 - To codify certain regulations relating to endangered species and threatened species listing and critical habitat designation. H.R.5957- To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.6987- To establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.6491- To require the identification of salmon conservation areas and salmon strongholds, and for other purposes. H.R.6987 - To establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.8136 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for protective regulations when a species is listed as an endangered species. H.R.7918/S.4432 - To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. H.R.8514 - To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 and the Animal Welfare Act to prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes H.R.9108 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require publication on the internet of the basis for determinations that species are endangered species or threatened species, and for other purposes. S.1289 - A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reauthorize and modify the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes. S.1372 - A bill to amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. S. 3315 - A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes. S.3315- A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $142,942 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

Issues pertaining to marine wildlife and protected areas, marine mammals, Ringed and Bearded Seal habitat designation, Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, Endangered Species Act, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. H.R.2848 - To A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reauthorize and modify the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes. H.R.4671 - To provide for greater county and State consultation with regard to petitions under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes. H.R. 5550 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species, to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to permit the taking of certain black vultures and ravens, and for other purposes. H.R. 5957 - To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.5550- To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species, to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to permit the taking of certain black vultures and ravens, and for other purposes. H.R.5708 - To codify certain regulations relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.5725- To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to endangered and threatened species, and for other purposes. H.R.5733- To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to the designation of critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.5740 - To codify certain regulations relating to endangered species and threatened species listing and critical habitat designation. H.R.5957- To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.6987- To establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.6491- To require the identification of salmon conservation areas and salmon strongholds, and for other purposes. H.R.6987 - To establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.8136 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to provide for protective regulations when a species is listed as an endangered species. H.R.7918/S.4432 - To require the Secretary of Commerce to establish the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Grant Program. S.1289 - A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reauthorize and modify the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes. S.1372 - A bill to amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. S. 3315 - A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes. S.3315- A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes.

Issues pertaining to marine wildlife and protected areas, marine mammals, Ringed and Bearded Seal habitat designation, Marine Mammal Protection Act, the Agreement on the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels, Endangered Species Act, and Migratory Bird Treaty Act. H.R.2848 - To A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reauthorize and modify the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes. H.R.4671 - To provide for greater county and State consultation with regard to petitions under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, and for other purposes. H.R. 5550 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species, to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to permit the taking of certain black vultures and ravens, and for other purposes. H.R. 5957 - To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.5550- To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to permit Governors of States to regulate intrastate endangered species and intrastate threatened species, to amend the Migratory Bird Treaty Act to permit the taking of certain black vultures and ravens, and for other purposes. H.R.5708 - To codify certain regulations relating to the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.5725- To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to endangered and threatened species, and for other purposes. H.R.5733- To codify a final rule of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to the designation of critical habitat under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. H.R.5740 - To codify certain regulations relating to endangered species and threatened species listing and critical habitat designation. H.R.5957- To reduce risks to marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.6987- To establish programs to reduce the impacts of vessel traffic and underwater noise on marine mammals, and for other purposes. H.R.6491- To require the identification of salmon conservation areas and salmon strongholds, and for other purposes. S.1289 - A bill to amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to reauthorize and modify the John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, and for other purposes. S.1372 - A bill to amend and enhance the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Moratorium Protection Act to improve the conservation of sharks, and for other purposes. S. 3315 - A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes. S.3315- A bill to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require disclosure to States of the basis of determinations under that Act, to ensure use of information provided by State, Tribal, and local governments in decision making under that Act, and for other purposes.

H.R. 4833 - Migratory Bird Protection Act H.R. 4356/S. 2599 - FY2022 Agriculture Appropriations - Wildlife Services nonlethal funding H.R. 4372/S.3034 - FY2022 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding/National Wildlife Refuge System H.R. 4505/S.3042 - FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees H.R.2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022 H.R. 5957 - Protecting Our Marine Mammals Act H.R.2848/S.1289 Marine Mammal Research and Response Act S.3211 - Eliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt (END) Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act of 2021 H.R. 2773/S.2372 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R.6785/S.3664 - Right Whale Coexistence Act H.R. 4502 - FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022) House/Senate no bill number - FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees House/Senate no bill number - FY2023 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding/National Wildlife Refuge System, BLM and FS T&E funding House/Senate no bill number - FY 2023 Ag Approps - Wildlife Services nonlethal funding H.R.4521 - American COMPETES Act of 2022 S.1260 - United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 No bill number - Innovation Bill S. 3738 - A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to reissue final rules relating to listing the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes and Wyoming under the Endangered Species Act of 1973

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

FY22 Appropriations - H.R. 4502, FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 4356/S. 2599 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies oPreventing government spending on horse slaughter inspections oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grant program oVeterinary student loan repayment oCage-free conversion oAlternative protein development oHorse slaughter oSlaughter plant line speed oDisaster planning oFDA animal testing reduction and replacement oClass B random source dealers defund oAntibiotics in animal agriculture H.R. 4372 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies oIncreasing funding for Endangered Species Act implementation and imperiled species protection, including FWS Ecological Services, Multinational Endangered Species Conservation Fund, and Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund oCombatting wildlife trafficking, including increased funding for FWS Office of Law Enforcement and Office of International Affairs oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade oWild horses and burros - BLM Program and holding contracts oRestricting the import of certain hunting trophies (H.R. 4372 and Senate version) oEPA animal testing: new approach methodologies development and implementation oH.R. 4505 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies oRight whale conservation oESA implementation and imperiled species protection oMarine Mammal Commission oPrescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program oDOJ/USDA coordination on Animal Welfare Act enforcement H.R. 4373 - State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs oCombatting wildlife trafficking oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade, sustainable food systems, biodiversity H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies oChimpanzee retirement H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations oMultinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp oBird-safe federal buildings oPostal Inspection Service & wildlife trafficking and invasive species oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors, equine transport for slaughter, and Horse Transportation Safety Act (amendment matching H.R. 921) oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimpanzee retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act oAdditional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors and horse slaughter oDog and cat meat oDog Importation oAWA Enforcement by DOJ

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimp retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act Additional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors oDog and cat meat oMilitary working dogs oDog Importation Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oDisaster contingency rule oCage-free conversion and controlled atmosphere stunning oGray wolves oNorth Atlantic right whale conservation oWild horses and burros management oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act regulations oAdministration position on challenges to CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products oFederal support for transitioning away from intensive animal confinement models oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHorse Slaughter oDog Importation oMink Fur Farming oPhasing out Animal Testing oDeceptive Practices in the sale of dogs from pet stores oOrganic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule

FY22 Appropriations - H.R. 4502, FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 4356/S. 2599 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies oPreventing government spending on horse slaughter inspections oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grant program oVeterinary student loan repayment oCage-free conversion oAlternative protein development oHorse slaughter oSlaughter plant line speed oDisaster planning oFDA animal testing reduction and replacement oClass B random source dealers defund oAntibiotics in animal agriculture H.R. 4372 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies oIncreasing funding for Endangered Species Act implementation and imperiled species protection, including FWS Ecological Services, Multinational Endangered Species Conservation Fund, and Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund oCombatting wildlife trafficking, including increased funding for FWS Office of Law Enforcement and Office of International Affairs oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade oWild horses and burros - BLM Program and holding contracts oRestricting the import of certain hunting trophies (H.R. 4372 and Senate version) oEPA animal testing: new approach methodologies development and implementation oH.R. 4505 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies oRight whale conservation oESA implementation and imperiled species protection oMarine Mammal Commission oPrescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program oDOJ/USDA coordination on Animal Welfare Act enforcement H.R. 4373 - State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs oCombatting wildlife trafficking oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade, sustainable food systems, biodiversity H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies oChimpanzee retirement H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations oMultinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp oBird-safe federal buildings oPostal Inspection Service & wildlife trafficking and invasive species oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors, equine transport for slaughter, and Horse Transportation Safety Act (amendment matching H.R. 921) oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimpanzee retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act oAdditional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors and horse slaughter oDog and cat meat oDog Importation oAWA Enforcement by DOJ

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimp retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act Additional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors oDog and cat meat oMilitary working dogs oDog Importation Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oDisaster contingency rule oCage-free conversion and controlled atmosphere stunning oGray wolves oNorth Atlantic right whale conservation oWild horses and burros management oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act regulations oAdministration position on challenges to CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products oFederal support for transitioning away from intensive animal confinement models oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHorse Slaughter oDog Importation oMink Fur Farming oPhasing out Animal Testing oDeceptive Practices in the sale of dogs from pet stores oOrganic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimp retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act Additional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors oDog and cat meat oMilitary working dogs oDog Importation Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oDisaster contingency rule oCage-free conversion and controlled atmosphere stunning oGray wolves oNorth Atlantic right whale conservation oWild horses and burros management oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act regulations oAdministration position on challenges to CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products oFederal support for transitioning away from intensive animal confinement models oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHorse Slaughter oDog Importation oMink Fur Farming oPhasing out Animal Testing oDeceptive Practices in the sale of dogs from pet stores oOrganic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule

FY22 Appropriations - H.R. 4502, FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 4356/S. 2599 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies oPreventing government spending on horse slaughter inspections oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grant program oVeterinary student loan repayment oCage-free conversion oAlternative protein development oHorse slaughter oSlaughter plant line speed oDisaster planning oFDA animal testing reduction and replacement oClass B random source dealers defund oAntibiotics in animal agriculture H.R. 4372 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies oIncreasing funding for Endangered Species Act implementation and imperiled species protection, including FWS Ecological Services, Multinational Endangered Species Conservation Fund, and Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund oCombatting wildlife trafficking, including increased funding for FWS Office of Law Enforcement and Office of International Affairs oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade oWild horses and burros - BLM Program and holding contracts oRestricting the import of certain hunting trophies (H.R. 4372 and Senate version) oEPA animal testing: new approach methodologies development and implementation oH.R. 4505 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies oRight whale conservation oESA implementation and imperiled species protection oMarine Mammal Commission oPrescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program oDOJ/USDA coordination on Animal Welfare Act enforcement H.R. 4373 - State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs oCombatting wildlife trafficking oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade, sustainable food systems, biodiversity H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies oChimpanzee retirement H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations oMultinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp oBird-safe federal buildings oPostal Inspection Service & wildlife trafficking and invasive species oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors, equine transport for slaughter, and Horse Transportation Safety Act (amendment matching H.R. 921) oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimpanzee retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act oAdditional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors and horse slaughter oDog and cat meat oDog Importation oAWA Enforcement by DOJ

Legislation H.R. 803 - Protecting Americas Wilderness and Public Lands Act S. 387/H.R. 1052 - Grand Canyon Protection Act H.R. 1884 -Save Oak Flat Act H.R. 279/S. 877 - Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 1162/S. 487 - 21st Century Conservation Corps Act S. 866/H.R. 2049 - The REPLANT Act Interior Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 S.Con.Res. 5 (First Budget Resolution) H.R. 1319 (COVID Relief Reconciliation Bill) H.R. 1447 - COAST Research Act S. 273/H.R. 404 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act H.R. 274 - Keep Finfish Free Act of 2021 H.R.1689 - Offshore Wind for Territories S. 282/ H.R. 815 Arctic Refuge Protection Act S. 1260 - Endless Frontiers Act S. 1931 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act H.R. 3326 - Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act H.R. 3684 - INVEST in America Act H.R. 2794-Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act H.R. 2816-Legacy Roads and Trails Act H.R. 4690 - Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act of 2021 H.R. 3692 - Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act H.R. 3075 - Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act S. 273/ H.R. 404 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 3764 - Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2021 S. 1734/H.R. 3442-National Prescribed Fire Act S. 1855/H.R.3534-Wildfire Emergency Act H.R. 4166 SHADE Act H.R. 2639 Trillion Trees Act S. 31 Protect Utahs Rural Economy Act Energy Infrastructure Act Reauthorization of FAST-41 Executive Order (EO) 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad S. 2836- America's Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration Act S. 2564-Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act S. 2561-Cottonwood (No short title) S. Con. Res. 14 (Reconciliation Package) Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act H.R. 2773 Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2021 H.R. 3396 Extinction Prevention Act H.R. 1983 MONARCH Act of 2021 H.R. 2848 Marine Mammal Research and Response Act H.R. 2325 Bear Protection Act of 2021 H.R. 4485 Keeping Ecosystems Living and Productive (KELP) Act H.R 5376 the Build Back Better Act S. 2792 National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022 H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022 Nominations The nomination of Debra Haaland, of New Mexico, to be the Secretary of Department of Interior Nomination of Brenda Mallory to be Chair of CEQ Nomination of Gina Raimondo to be Secretary of Commerce The nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning to be the director of the Bureau of Land Management The nomination of Charles F. Sams III to be the National Park Service Director Nomination of Laura Daniel-Davis to be an Assistant Interior Secretary for Land and Minerals Management. Jainey Bavishi to the position of Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce Monica P. Medina to the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of State Richard W. Spinrad to the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce Rulemakings 86 FR 34154, Deadline for Agencies To Propose Updates to National Environmental Policy Act Procedures CEQ Interim Final Rule CEQ Phase 1 Revisions to NEPA Implementing Regulations Hardrock mining regulations

Legislation H.R. 803 - Protecting Americas Wilderness and Public Lands Act S. 387/H.R. 1052 - Grand Canyon Protection Act H.R. 1884 -Save Oak Flat Act H.R. 279/S. 877 - Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 1162/S. 487 - 21st Century Conservation Corps Act S. 866/H.R. 2049 - The REPLANT Act Interior Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 S.Con.Res. 5 (First Budget Resolution) H.R. 1319 (COVID Relief Reconciliation Bill) H.R. 1447 - COAST Research Act S. 273/H.R. 404 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act H.R. 274 - Keep Finfish Free Act of 2021 H.R.1689 - Offshore Wind for Territories S. 282/ H.R. 815 Arctic Refuge Protection Act S. 1260 - Endless Frontiers Act S. 1931 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act H.R. 3326 - Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act H.R. 3684 - INVEST in America Act H.R. 2794-Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act H.R. 2816-Legacy Roads and Trails Act H.R. 4690 - Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act of 2021 H.R. 3692 - Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act H.R. 3075 - Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act S. 273/ H.R. 404 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 3764 - Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2021 S. 1734/H.R. 3442-National Prescribed Fire Act S. 1855/H.R.3534-Wildfire Emergency Act H.R. 4166 SHADE Act H.R. 2639 Trillion Trees Act S. 31 Protect Utahs Rural Economy Act Energy Infrastructure Act Reauthorization of FAST-41 Executive Order (EO) 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad S. 2836- America's Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration Act S. 2564-Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act S. 2561-Cottonwood (No short title) S. Con. Res. 14 (Reconciliation Package) Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act H.R. 2773 Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2021 H.R. 3396 Extinction Prevention Act H.R. 1983 MONARCH Act of 2021 H.R. 2848 Marine Mammal Research and Response Act H.R. 2325 Bear Protection Act of 2021 H.R. 4485 Keeping Ecosystems Living and Productive (KELP) Act H.R 5376 the Build Back Better Act H.R. 5781, Wildland Fire Risk Reduction Program Act H.R. 3231/S. 3269 Unrecognized Southeast Alaska Native Communities Recognition and Compensation Act S. 2436 Firesheds Act S. 2561 S. 2564 Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act S. 2650 Wildfire Resilient Communities Act S. 2806 Wildfire Emergency Act of 2021 S. 2792 National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022 H.R. 4350 National Defense Authorization Act for FY2022 Nominations The nomination of Debra Haaland, of New Mexico, to be the Secretary of Department of Interior Nomination of Brenda Mallory to be Chair of CEQ Nomination of Gina Raimondo to be Secretary of Commerce The nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning to be the director of the Bureau of Land Management The nomination of Charles F. Sams III to be the National Park Service Director Nomination of Laura Daniel-Davis to be an Assistant Interior Secretary for Land and Minerals Management. Jainey Bavishi to the position of Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce Monica P. Medina to the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of State Richard W. Spinrad to the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce Nomination of Martha Williams to be the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Rulemakings 86 FR 34154, Deadline for Agencies To Propose Updates to National Environmental Policy Act Procedures CEQ Interim Final Rule CEQ Phase 1 Revisions to NEPA Implementing Regulations Proposed Rule, Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Regulations for Designated Critical Habitat (86 FR 59346) Proposed Rule, Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat (86 FR 59353) Notice of Application for Withdrawal and Segregation for Federal Lands in Minnesota (86 FR 58299) 36 CFR Part 294 Roadless Area Conservation: National Forest System Lands in Alaska (Tongass Roadless Rule) Hardrock Mining Regulations

United States House of Representatives and United States Senate oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimp retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act Additional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors oDog and cat meat oMilitary working dogs oDog Importation Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oDisaster contingency rule oCage-free conversion and controlled atmosphere stunning oGray wolves oNorth Atlantic right whale conservation oWild horses and burros management oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act regulations oAdministration position on challenges to CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products oFederal support for transitioning away from intensive animal confinement models oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHorse Slaughter oDog Importation oMink Fur Farming oPhasing out Animal Testing oDeceptive Practices in the sale of dogs from pet stores oOrganic Livestock and Poultry Practices (OLPP) final rule

FY22 Appropriations - H.R. 4502, FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 4356/S. 2599 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies oPreventing government spending on horse slaughter inspections oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grant program oVeterinary student loan repayment oCage-free conversion oAlternative protein development oHorse slaughter oSlaughter plant line speed oDisaster planning oFDA animal testing reduction and replacement oClass B random source dealers defund oAntibiotics in animal agriculture H.R. 4372 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies oIncreasing funding for Endangered Species Act implementation and imperiled species protection, including FWS Ecological Services, Multinational Endangered Species Conservation Fund, and Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund oCombatting wildlife trafficking, including increased funding for FWS Office of Law Enforcement and Office of International Affairs oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade oWild horses and burros - BLM Program and holding contracts oRestricting the import of certain hunting trophies (H.R. 4372 and Senate version) oEPA animal testing: new approach methodologies development and implementation oH.R. 4505 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies oRight whale conservation oESA implementation and imperiled species protection oMarine Mammal Commission oPrescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program oDOJ/USDA coordination on Animal Welfare Act enforcement H.R. 4373 - State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs oCombatting wildlife trafficking oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade, sustainable food systems, biodiversity H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies oChimpanzee retirement H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations oMultinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp oBird-safe federal buildings oPostal Inspection Service & wildlife trafficking and invasive species oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors, equine transport for slaughter, and Horse Transportation Safety Act (amendment matching H.R. 921) oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimpanzee retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act oAdditional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors and horse slaughter oDog and cat meat oDog Importation oAWA Enforcement by DOJ

FY22 Appropriations - H.R. 4502, FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act H.R. 4356/S. 2599 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies oPreventing government spending on horse slaughter inspections oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grant program oVeterinary student loan repayment oCage-free conversion oAlternative protein development oHorse slaughter oSlaughter plant line speed oDisaster planning oFDA animal testing reduction and replacement oClass B random source dealers defund oAntibiotics in animal agriculture H.R. 4372 - Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies oIncreasing funding for Endangered Species Act implementation and imperiled species protection, including FWS Ecological Services, Multinational Endangered Species Conservation Fund, and Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Fund oCombatting wildlife trafficking, including increased funding for FWS Office of Law Enforcement and Office of International Affairs oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade oWild horses and burros - BLM Program and holding contracts oRestricting the import of certain hunting trophies (H.R. 4372 and Senate version) oEPA animal testing: new approach methodologies development and implementation oH.R. 4505 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies oRight whale conservation oESA implementation and imperiled species protection oMarine Mammal Commission oPrescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program oDOJ/USDA coordination on Animal Welfare Act enforcement H.R. 4373 - State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs oCombatting wildlife trafficking oPreventing zoonotic disease spillover - Live wildlife markets/trade, sustainable food systems, biodiversity H.R. 4502 - Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies oChimpanzee retirement H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations oMultinational Species Conservation Fund Semipostal Stamp oBird-safe federal buildings oPostal Inspection Service & wildlife trafficking and invasive species oAmerican Rescue Plan Act (P.L. 117-2) - use of USDA animal monitoring/surveillance funds for mink fur farms oBig Cat Public Safety Act (H.R. 263/S. 1210) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3135/S. 1588) oExposing Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (S. 2619/H.R. 4999) oHealthy Future Students and Earth Act (H.R. 4108) oINVEST in America Act (H.R. 3684)/Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act (S. 1931) - conferencing on wildlife crossings and corridors, equine transport for slaughter, and Horse Transportation Safety Act (amendment matching H.R. 921) oNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (H.R.4350) - wildlife markets/trade/trafficking, chimpanzee retirement & relocation/marine mammal protection oPuppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (H.R. 1448/S. 613) oPrevent All Soring Tactics Act (S. 2295/H.R. 5441) oPreventing Future Pandemics Act (H.R. 151/S. 37) oProtecting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act oProviding Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act (H.R. 1442) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R. 2840/S. 1385) oRefuge from Cruel Trapping Act (H.R. 4716) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.3355/S.2732) oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act (H.R. 2811/S. 1106) oTribal Wildlife Corridors Act (H.R. 4995) oMigratory Bird Protection Act (H.R. 4833) oU.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S. 1260) oMarine Mammal Research and Response Act (H.R. 2848/S 1289) oOcean-Based Climate Solutions Act (H.R. 3764) oWildlife Corridors Conservation Act oEliminate, Neutralize, and Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking Reauthorization and Improvements Act oHumane Cosmetics Act oAdditional Issues: oZoonotic disease prevention and data collection in U.S. mink fur farming industry oCongressional support for CA ballot measure on humanely raised meat and egg products (Prop 12) oBanning wildlife killing contests on public lands and via the internet oCommunications Decency Act Section 230 reform - wildlife trafficking online and online distribution of illegal animal abuse content oJapans legal ivory markets/trade oBudget Reconciliation - wildlife crossings and corridors and horse slaughter oDog and cat meat oDog Importation oAWA Enforcement by DOJ

SAVE Right Whales Act (No bill number) H.R. 2848/S. 1289 Marine Mammal Research and Response Act H.R. 4833 - Migratory Bird Protection Act H.R. 4356/S. 2599 - FY2022 Agriculture Appropriations - Wildlife Services nonlethal funding H.R. 4372/S. unknown - FY2022 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding/National Wildlife Refuge System H.R. 4505/S. unknown - FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees H.R. 151/S. 37- Preventing Future Pandemics Act, 2021 H.R.4350 - FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act - Amendment 14 expands marine mammal protections to include vessel speed mitigation measures, monitoring of underwater soundscapes, and grants to support research and development into marine mammal monitoring technologies H.R. 2773/S.2372 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R. 4946 - Manatee Protection Act of 2021 H.R. 4502 - FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022)

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Legislation H.R. 803 - Protecting Americas Wilderness and Public Lands Act S. 387/H.R. 1052 - Grand Canyon Protection Act H.R. 1884 -Save Oak Flat Act H.R. 279/S. 877 - Roadless Area Conservation Act H.R. 1162/S. 487 - 21st Century Conservation Corps Act S. 866/H.R. 2049 - The REPLANT Act Interior Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 S.Con.Res. 5 (First Budget Resolution) H.R. 1319 (COVID Relief Reconciliation Bill) H.R. 1447 - COAST Research Act S. 273/H.R. 404 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act H.R. 274 - Keep Finfish Free Act of 2021 H.R.1689 - Offshore Wind for Territories S. 282/ H.R. 815 Arctic Refuge Protection Act S. 1260 - Endless Frontiers Act S. 1931 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act H.R. 3326 - Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act H.R. 3684 - INVEST in America Act H.R. 2794-Boundary Waters Wilderness Protection and Pollution Prevention Act H.R. 2816-Legacy Roads and Trails Act H.R. 4690 - Sustaining Americas Fisheries for the Future Act of 2021 H.R. 3692 - Marine Mammal Climate Change Protection Act H.R. 3075 - Illegal Fishing and Forced Labor Prevention Act S. 273/ H.R. 404 - Driftnet Modernization and Bycatch Reduction Act of 2021 H.R. 3764 - Ocean-Based Climate Solutions Act of 2021 S. 1734/H.R. 3442-National Prescribed Fire Act S. 1855/H.R.3534-Wildfire Emergency Act H.R. 4166 SHADE Act H.R. 2639 Trillion Trees Act S. 31 Protect Utahs Rural Economy Act Energy Infrastructure Act Reauthorization of FAST-41 Executive Order (EO) 14008, Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad S. 2836- America's Revegetation and Carbon Sequestration Act S. 2564-Protect Collaboration for Healthier Forests Act S. 2561-Cottonwood (No short title) S. Con. Res. 14 (Reconciliation Package) Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment (SAFE) Act H.R. 2773 Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2021 H.R. 3396 Extinction Prevention Act H.R. 1983 MONARCH Act of 2021 H.R. 2848 Marine Mammal Research and Response Act H.R. 2325 Bear Protection Act of 2021 H.R. 4485 Keeping Ecosystems Living and Productive (KELP) Act H.R 5376 the Build Back Better Act Nominations The nomination of Debra Haaland, of New Mexico, to be the Secretary of Department of Interior Nomination of Brenda Mallory to be Chair of CEQ Nomination of Gina Raimondo to be Secretary of Commerce The nomination of Tracy Stone-Manning to be the director of the Bureau of Land Management The nomination of Charles F. Sams III to be the National Park Service Director Nomination of Laura Daniel-Davis to be an Assistant Interior Secretary for Land and Minerals Management. Jainey Bavishi to the position of Assistant Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce Monica P. Medina to the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Department of State Richard W. Spinrad to the position of Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, Department of Commerce Rulemakings 86 FR 34154, Deadline for Agencies To Propose Updates to National Environmental Policy Act Procedures CEQ Interim Final Rule CEQ Phase 1 Revisions to NEPA Implementing Regulations

SAVE Right Whales Act (No bill number) H.R. 2848/S. 1289 Marine Mammal Research and Response Act Migratory Bird Protection Act (No bill number) H.R. 4356 - FY2022 Agriculture Appropriations - Wildlife Services nonlethal funding H.R. 4372 - FY2022 Interior Appropriations - sage-grouse rider/ESA funding/National Wildlife Refuge System/FWS Office of Law Enforcement & Multinational Species Conservation Fund H.R. 7667 - FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees H.R. 151/S. 37 - Preventing Future Pandemics Act, 2021 H.R. 2773 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Marine Mammal Commission, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service, White House Office