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2024 · first_quarter · Government Issues
We are advocating for the following amendments for the 2023 Farm Bill and Marijuana policy: 1. Hemp for American Made Biofuel Production Act - Adding Hemp to the US Biofuel production programs as a strategy to for increasing Hemp licensed Producers and diversifying our clean energy sources for ethanol/auto fuel, blended biofuel, aviation fuel, home heating, commercial heating and other fuel based applications. 2. Rep. David Trones Free to Grow Act - H.R.1428 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal the prohibition for certain individuals convicted of a felony offense to participate in hemp production - Removing the 10-year felony ban for employment or becoming a licensee in the Hemp industry. 3. Add statutory language via the 2023 Farm Bill and Environmental Protection Agency regulatory rule to add Hemp as an EPA defined Native Plant to the Environmental Protection Agencys: oSuperfund Redevelopment Program Ecological reuse oEcological restoration and revegetation of contaminated sites oEcosystem services (ES) oGreen Remediation oRevegetating Landfills and oWaste Containment Areas as a plant crop that can be incorporated into site remediation plans for Superfund and Legacy toxic landfill sites. 4. Crop Insurance reform legislation and State implementation of Hemp programs - making Crop Insurance more accessible and cost effective to minority farmers and providing relief for failed Hemp crop production and/or loss valuation. 5. Increase access for Hemp in the USDA BioPreferred Program designates categories for federal purchasing as well as identifies certification categories for the voluntary labeling initiative. Unique biobased content minimums have been established as part of the process of designating categories for federal purchasing preference. Categories that only fall under the voluntary labeling initiative have a minimum biobased content of 25%. 6. Ensure the applicability of Hemp as an eligible environmental Construction product for the Environmental Product Information Program. This program provides $250 million to support the development and enhanced standardization and transparency of environmental product declaration for construction materials and products. 7. Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2023 (HOPE Act) - Rep. David Joyce and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Bill Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for state cannabis offenses. The bill also requires DOJ to study and report on (1) the effects on an individual of a criminal record report of a conviction for a criminal offense related to cannabis, and (2) the costs incurred for incarcerating an individual for a criminal offense related to cannabis. 12. Clean Slate Act - Rep. Lisa Blount-Rochester D-DE-At Larges Bill Summary: Establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,250
Government targets: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2023 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
We are advocating for the following amendments for the 2023 Farm Bill and Marijuana policy: 1. Hemp for American Made Biofuel Production Act - Adding Hemp to the US Biofuel production programs as a strategy to for increasing Hemp licensed Producers and diversifying our clean energy sources for ethanol/auto fuel, blended biofuel, aviation fuel, home heating, commercial heating and other fuel based applications. 2. Rep. David Trones Free to Grow Act - H.R.1428 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal the prohibition for certain individuals convicted of a felony offense to participate in hemp production - Removing the 10-year felony ban for employment or becoming a licensee in the Hemp industry. 3. Add statutory language via the 2023 Farm Bill and Environmental Protection Agency regulatory rule to add Hemp as an EPA defined Native Plant to the Environmental Protection Agencys: oSuperfund Redevelopment Program Ecological reuse oEcological restoration and revegetation of contaminated sites oEcosystem services (ES) oGreen Remediation oRevegetating Landfills and oWaste Containment Areas as a plant crop that can be incorporated into site remediation plans for Superfund and Legacy toxic landfill sites. 4. Crop Insurance reform legislation and State implementation of Hemp programs - making Crop Insurance more accessible and cost effective to minority farmers and providing relief for failed Hemp crop production and/or loss valuation. 5. Increase access for Hemp in the USDA BioPreferred Program designates categories for federal purchasing as well as identifies certification categories for the voluntary labeling initiative. Unique biobased content minimums have been established as part of the process of designating categories for federal purchasing preference. Categories that only fall under the voluntary labeling initiative have a minimum biobased content of 25%. 6. Ensure the applicability of Hemp as an eligible environmental Construction product for the Environmental Product Information Program. This program provides $250 million to support the development and enhanced standardization and transparency of environmental product declaration for construction materials and products. 7. Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2023 (HOPE Act) - Rep. David Joyce and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Bill Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for state cannabis offenses. The bill also requires DOJ to study and report on (1) the effects on an individual of a criminal record report of a conviction for a criminal offense related to cannabis, and (2) the costs incurred for incarcerating an individual for a criminal offense related to cannabis. 12. Clean Slate Act - Rep. Lisa Blount-Rochester D-DE-At Larges Bill Summary: Establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,250
Government targets: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2023 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 6673: STATES 2.0 Act - provisions related to federalism and states' rights. H.R. 1428: Free to Grow Act of 2023 - provisions related to creating a level playing field for employees to work in any industry. H.R. 5005: Safer Supervision Act of 2023 - provisions related to improving the public safety benefits of federal supervision programs. Issues related to current funding levels of federal public defenders. Issues related to reentry of newly released incarcerated persons. Issues related to improving efficiency and prisoner care at the federal Bureau of Prisons.
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Government Issues
We are advocating for the following amendments for the 2023 Farm Bill and Marijuana policy: 1. Hemp for American Made Biofuel Production Act - Adding Hemp to the US Biofuel production programs as a strategy to for increasing Hemp licensed Producers and diversifying our clean energy sources for ethanol/auto fuel, blended biofuel, aviation fuel, home heating, commercial heating and other fuel based applications. 2. Rep. David Trones Free to Grow Act - H.R.1428 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal the prohibition for certain individuals convicted of a felony offense to participate in hemp production - Removing the 10-year felony ban for employment or becoming a licensee in the Hemp industry. 3. Add statutory language via the 2023 Farm Bill and Environmental Protection Agency regulatory rule to add Hemp as an EPA defined Native Plant to the Environmental Protection Agencys: oSuperfund Redevelopment Program Ecological reuse oEcological restoration and revegetation of contaminated sites oEcosystem services (ES) oGreen Remediation oRevegetating Landfills and oWaste Containment Areas as a plant crop that can be incorporated into site remediation plans for Superfund and Legacy toxic landfill sites. 4. Crop Insurance reform legislation and State implementation of Hemp programs - making Crop Insurance more accessible and cost effective to minority farmers and providing relief for failed Hemp crop production and/or loss valuation. 5. Increase access for Hemp in the USDA BioPreferred Program designates categories for federal purchasing as well as identifies certification categories for the voluntary labeling initiative. Unique biobased content minimums have been established as part of the process of designating categories for federal purchasing preference. Categories that only fall under the voluntary labeling initiative have a minimum biobased content of 25%. 6. Ensure the applicability of Hemp as an eligible environmental Construction product for the Environmental Product Information Program. This program provides $250 million to support the development and enhanced standardization and transparency of environmental product declaration for construction materials and products. 7. Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2023 (HOPE Act) - Rep. David Joyce and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Bill Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for state cannabis offenses. The bill also requires DOJ to study and report on (1) the effects on an individual of a criminal record report of a conviction for a criminal offense related to cannabis, and (2) the costs incurred for incarcerating an individual for a criminal offense related to cannabis. 12. Clean Slate Act - Rep. Lisa Blount-Rochester D-DE-At Larges Bill Summary: Establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,250
Government targets: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2023 · second_quarter · Government Issues
We are advocating for the following amendments for the 2023 Farm Bill and Marijuana policy: 1. Hemp for American Made Biofuel Production Act - Adding Hemp to the US Biofuel production programs as a strategy to for increasing Hemp licensed Producers and diversifying our clean energy sources for ethanol/auto fuel, blended biofuel, aviation fuel, home heating, commercial heating and other fuel based applications. 2. Rep. David Trones Free to Grow Act - H.R.1428 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal the prohibition for certain individuals convicted of a felony offense to participate in hemp production - Removing the 10-year felony ban for employment or becoming a licensee in the Hemp industry. 3. Add statutory language via the 2023 Farm Bill and Environmental Protection Agency regulatory rule to add Hemp as an EPA defined Native Plant to the Environmental Protection Agencys: oSuperfund Redevelopment Program Ecological reuse oEcological restoration and revegetation of contaminated sites oEcosystem services (ES) oGreen Remediation oRevegetating Landfills and oWaste Containment Areas as a plant crop that can be incorporated into site remediation plans for Superfund and Legacy toxic landfill sites. 4. Crop Insurance reform legislation and State implementation of Hemp programs - making Crop Insurance more accessible and cost effective to minority farmers and providing relief for failed Hemp crop production and/or loss valuation. 5. Increase access for Hemp in the USDA BioPreferred Program designates categories for federal purchasing as well as identifies certification categories for the voluntary labeling initiative. Unique biobased content minimums have been established as part of the process of designating categories for federal purchasing preference. Categories that only fall under the voluntary labeling initiative have a minimum biobased content of 25%. 6. Ensure the applicability of Hemp as an eligible environmental Construction product for the Environmental Product Information Program. This program provides $250 million to support the development and enhanced standardization and transparency of environmental product declaration for construction materials and products. 7. Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2023 (HOPE Act) - Rep. David Joyce and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Bill Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for state cannabis offenses. The bill also requires DOJ to study and report on (1) the effects on an individual of a criminal record report of a conviction for a criminal offense related to cannabis, and (2) the costs incurred for incarcerating an individual for a criminal offense related to cannabis. 12. Clean Slate Act - Rep. Lisa Blount-Rochester D-DE-At Larges Bill Summary: Establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,250
Government targets: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2023 · first_quarter · Agriculture
Supporting the Free to Grow Act, H.R. 1428 and supporting the SNAP Second Chance Act, H.R. 1427.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · first_quarter · Government Issues
We are advocating for the following amendments for the 2023 Farm Bill and Marijuana policy: 1. Hemp for American Made Biofuel Production Act - Adding Hemp to the US Biofuel production programs as a strategy to for increasing Hemp licensed Producers and diversifying our clean energy sources for ethanol/auto fuel, blended biofuel, aviation fuel, home heating, commercial heating and other fuel based applications. 2. Rep. David Trones Free to Grow Act - H.R.1428 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to repeal the prohibition for certain individuals convicted of a felony offense to participate in hemp production - Removing the 10-year felony ban for employment or becoming a licensee in the Hemp industry. 3. Add statutory language via the 2023 Farm Bill and Environmental Protection Agency regulatory rule to add Hemp as an EPA defined Native Plant to the Environmental Protection Agencys: oSuperfund Redevelopment Program Ecological reuse oEcological restoration and revegetation of contaminated sites oEcosystem services (ES) oGreen Remediation oRevegetating Landfills and oWaste Containment Areas as a plant crop that can be incorporated into site remediation plans for Superfund and Legacy toxic landfill sites. 4. Crop Insurance reform legislation and State implementation of Hemp programs - making Crop Insurance more accessible and cost effective to minority farmers and providing relief for failed Hemp crop production and/or loss valuation. 5. Increase access for Hemp in the USDA BioPreferred Program designates categories for federal purchasing as well as identifies certification categories for the voluntary labeling initiative. Unique biobased content minimums have been established as part of the process of designating categories for federal purchasing preference. Categories that only fall under the voluntary labeling initiative have a minimum biobased content of 25%. 6. Ensure the applicability of Hemp as an eligible environmental Construction product for the Environmental Product Information Program. This program provides $250 million to support the development and enhanced standardization and transparency of environmental product declaration for construction materials and products. 7. Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement Act of 2023 (HOPE Act) - Rep. David Joyce and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez Bill Summary: This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for state cannabis offenses. The bill also requires DOJ to study and report on (1) the effects on an individual of a criminal record report of a conviction for a criminal offense related to cannabis, and (2) the costs incurred for incarcerating an individual for a criminal offense related to cannabis. 12. Clean Slate Act - Rep. Lisa Blount-Rochester D-DE-At Larges Bill Summary: Establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.
| Republican |
| OH |
| Dina Titus | Democratic | NV |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Katie Porter | Democratic | CA |
| Nancy Mace | Republican | SC |
| Salud O. Carbajal | Democratic | CA |
| Suzanne Bonamici | Democratic | OR |
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $8,250
Government targets: Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE