Puppy Protection Act of 2023

FARM BILL: - Asked House and Senate Members to support S.5335, the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 and H.R.8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act otherwise known as farm bill. - Asked PFB members to complete AFBF's advocacy email asking for their legislator to pass a farm bill ASAP and include a legislative fix to Prop 12. - Worked with AFBF on securing votes for farm bill by communicating how conversations went during meetings with legislators and/or staff. - Met with PA delegation's offices to discuss farm bill and a legislative fix to Prop 12. Discussed need to be passed on time and Farm Bureau priorities. Listened to legislators' concerns with farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - S.5321, the Farm Ownership Improvement Act, which would require USDA to implement a pre-qualification or pre-approval process for all farmers and ranchers seeking FSA Direct Farm Ownership loans. - S.4168/H.R.4838, the Specialty Crop Security Act, which would increase USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program authorization from $85 to $100 million per year and expand opportunities for specialty crop stakeholders to provide input into how program funding is used by state departments of agriculture. - S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.2614/H.R.8488, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act, which would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. - H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING: - S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act, which would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - S.2371/H.R.3139, the ACRE Act, which would exclude from the gross income of certain financial lending institutions, for income tax purposes, interest received on loans secured by rural or agricultural real estate. - S.5101, the Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act, which would authorize USDA to measure, assess, and report on the outcomes associated with its conservation programs. - S.4219/H.R.8210, the Future Farmers and Ranchers of Tomorrow Act, which would revise USDAs qualified beginning farmer or rancher definition to allow non-related beginning farmers and ranchers in joint entities to be eligible for FSA loans. - S.1842/H.R.6687, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, which would would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. OTHER: - Reviewed FWS' proposal to list the Monarch Butterfly as an endangered species (Docket #: FWS-R3-ES-2024-0137-0001). Expressed concerns to legislators over the impact this will have on agriculture. Worked with PFB members to comply information for comments. - Sent election congrats letters to PA House and Senate Members and started the conversation of 119th Congressional priorities. - Reviewed the following rulemakings from USDA and shared AFBF's comments with PA's delegation for: Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0046); Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-22-0046); Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0044); and Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0045). - Advocacy work on the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). Reviewed USDA's proposed final decision for the FMMOs (Docket #: AMS-DA-23-0031) and emailed PA House and Senate Members with PFB's position to not take a stand to allow for a fair referendum process. Specifically, supported a switchback either by USDA or Congress for the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs. - Advocacy work on increasing the availability and affordability of rural childcare. - Reviewed Chevron Deference case to determine the impact it will have on ag. Supported SCOTUS' decision. Signed onto coalition letter to President Biden to urge suspension of regulatory activity until they review the Loper decision.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE

Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act; Animal Welfare Act, with a special focus on Section 26 (related to dogfighting and cockfighting), the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, FDA animal testing alternatives, and other federal agencies with enforcement or regulatory touches with animal protection. H.R. 726, Veterans for Mustangs Act H.R. 1624, Puppy Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 1245/S. 445, Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1364, Science-Based Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1419, Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 2742/S. 1529, Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act H.R. 3894, Greyhound Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 764/S. 1895, Trust the Science Act H.R. 8923, To establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division, and for other purposes. The SAW Act Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced: MINKS Are Superspreaders Act SAFE Act (regarding horse slaughter) Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act Kangaroo Protection Act Bear Poaching Elimination Act Restore Our American Mustangs Act Legislation to stop the assault on wolves across their range in the U.S. The Snowmobiles Arent Weapons (SAW) Act

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 94 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 99 ("Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2023") H.R. 518 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2023") H.R. 1142 ("Listing Reform Act") H.R. 1184/S. 502 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") H.R. 1558/S. 771 ("Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act") H.R. 1624 ("Puppy Protection Act") H.R. 1788 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 3859 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") H.R. 4368 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024") H.R. 4922/S.1614 ("Lacey Act Amendments of 2023") H.R. 5041/S. 2555 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023") H.R. 5504/S. 2811 (Withdrawal of FWS/NOAA Endangered Species rulemaking) H.R. 6447 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act" or "Saving NEMO Act") H.R. 7211 ("Petfax Act of 2024") H.R. 7380 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024") H.R. 8467 ("Farm, Food & National Security Act of 2024") H.R. 8733 ("Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act") H.R. 8923 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2024") H.R. 9027/S. 4690 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025") H.R. 9350 ("Border-Crossing and Re-Entry for K9s Act") H.R. 9508 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2024 or "PAW Act of 2024") H.R. 9571 ("Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition (CARE) Act") S. 2333 ("Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act") S. 3963 ("Native Species Protection Act") S. ???? ("Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024") - Pending bill # assignment S. 5702 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2024")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Authorizing legislation oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624/S.5072) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oHumane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 5399) oPaws Off Act (H.R.617) oSupporting the Health of Aquatic Systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act (H.R. 4051) oWildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Reauthorization (H.R. 5009) oSupporting Our Shelters Act (H.R. 5897) oVoluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (H.R. 6314) oGlue Trap Prohibition Act (H.R. 7018) oPet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R.7380) oAnimal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act (H.R. 7396/S. 3737) oProhibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act (H.R. 7795) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 8164) oProhibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act (H.R. 8492) oWorking Dog Health and Welfare Act (S.2414) oPAWS Reauthorization Act (S. 2734) oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and related legislation oOppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 764) oOppose Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers (H.R. 615) oOppose Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act (H.R. 3397) oHomeward Bound Act (H.R. 9675 / S. 5113) oH.Res. 751 Resolution designating October 1st 2024 as National Animal Rescue Day oVeterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) oPigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 8994) oCARE Act (H.R. 9571) oTribal Heritage and American Bison, Grizzly Bear, and Wolf Restoration and Coexistence Act (H.R. 9695) Farm Bill including Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R.8467) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624/S.5072) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) and oppose alternative proposals enabling horse soring oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws oOppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184/S. 502) oOppose mink provision oOppose provisions that limit Endangered Species Act Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070) oOppose Biggs Amendment (exempt defense-related activities from Endangered Species Act) oSupport Moskowitz Amendment (prohibit DOD funding from being used to conduct biomedical research or testing using dogs or cats) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oGrizzly Bears oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oEndangered Species Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oDog Importation oHorseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation oFarm Animal Confinement oPredator Control on National Wildlife Refuges oHunting and Trapping in Alaska oNIH Chimpanzees oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act implementation oAlternative and Cultivated Meat proposed rule and draft guidance oOutbreak Response to Avian Influenza oSentencing Guidelines under the PACT Act oLead Ammunition on Wildlife Refuges oWhite-tailed Deer Management oShark and Ray Conservation Cockfighting

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Supports HR 7380: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based oils and fats necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the U.S.; specifically H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 6. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R.617: Paws Off Act of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes. Also supports H.R.1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023; To require the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 7. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2024. 8. Supports S.759 and H.R.1480: The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023; To provide statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. 9. Supports S.901: Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023 or the "SAFE Act of 2023;" To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes. 10. Supports H.R.1418 and S.1844: The Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs. 11. Supports H.R.3989: Pets Belong with Families Act; To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes. 12. Supports H.R.4750 and S.2370: Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 or "BARK Act;" To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes. 13. Supports S.2067: Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act or "SAVES Act;" To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act; Animal Welfare Act, with a special focus on Section 26 (related to dogfighting and cockfighting), the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, FDA animal testing alternatives, and other federal agencies with enforcement or regulatory touches with animal protection. H.R. 726, Veterans for Mustangs Act H.R. 1624, Puppy Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 1245/S. 445, Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1364, Science-Based Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1419, Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 2742/S. 1529, Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act H.R. 3894, Greyhound Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 764/S. 1895, Trust the Science Act H.R. 8923, To establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division, and for other purposes. The SAW Act Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced: MINKS Are Superspreaders Act SAFE Act (regarding horse slaughter) Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act Kangaroo Protection Act Bear Poaching Elimination Act Restore Our American Mustangs Act Legislation to stop the assault on wolves across their range in the U.S. The Snowmobiles Arent Weapons (SAW) Act

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Legislation and regulation related to the importation of dogs and regulations of dogs and dog breeders under the Animal Welfare Act. H.R.1184/S.502 The Healthy Dog Importation Act, Pets Belong with Families Act, FY 2024 Appropriations, FY 2024 NDAA, HR 617 the PAWS off Act, HR 1788 Goldies Act, and HR 1624 Puppy Protection Act, Farm Bill Reauthorization, Better Cares for Animals Act, FY 2025 Appropriations; PURR Act, Farm Bill, Homeward Bound Act, importation of dogs.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FARM BILL: - Asked House Members to support H.R.8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act otherwise known as farm bill. - Encouraged Senate Members to ask Chairwoman Stabenow to release text. - Listened to Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Boozman speak at an AFBF conference on the status of farm bill in the Senate and the strategy moving forward. - Addressed concerns over Title IV - Nutrition - of H.R. 8467 otherwise known as farm bill. - Asked PFB members to complete AFBF's advocacy email asking for their legislator to pass a farm bill ASAP and include a legislative fix to Prop 12. - Worked with AFBF on securing votes for farm bill by communicating how conversations went during meetings with legislators and/or staff. - Met with PA delegation's offices to discuss farm bill and a legislative fix to Prop 12. Discussed need to be passed on time and Farm Bureau priorities. Listened to legislators' concerns with farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12. - Signed onto coalition letter supporting farm bill in August. - Asked PA House Republican delegation to sign onto Dear Colleague letter to House Leadership asking them to bring farm bill to the floor. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - No bill # yet, the Farm Ownership Improvement Act, which would require USDA to implement a pre-qualification or pre-approval process for all farmers and ranchers seeking FSA Direct Farm Ownership loans. - S.4168/H.R.4838, the Specialty Crop Security Act, which would increase USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program authorization from $85 to $100 million per year and expand opportunities for specialty crop stakeholders to provide input into how program funding is used by state departments of agriculture. - S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.2614/H.R.8488, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act, which would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. - H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING: - S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act, which would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - S.2371/H.R.3139, the ACRE Act, which would exclude from the gross income of certain financial lending institutions, for income tax purposes, interest received on loans secured by rural or agricultural real estate. - S.5101, the Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act, which would authorize USDA to measure, assess, and report on the outcomes associated with its conservation programs. - S.4219/H.R.8210, the Future Farmers and Ranchers of Tomorrow Act, which would revise USDAs qualified beginning farmer or rancher definition to allow non-related beginning farmers and ranchers in joint entities to be eligible for FSA loans. - S.1842/H.R.6687, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, which would would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. OTHER: - Reviewed the following rulemakings from USDA: Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0046); Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-22-0046); Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0044); and Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0045). - Advocacy work on the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). Reviewed USDA's Recommended Decision for the FMMOs (Docket #: AMS-DA-23-0031). Specifically, supported a switchback either by USDA or Congress for the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs. - Reviewed Chevron Deference case to determine the impact it will have on ag. Supported SCOTUS' decision. Signed onto coalition letter to President Biden to urge suspension of regulatory activity until they review the Loper decision. - Emailed Meuser's office that PFB supports Land O Lakes conservation project. - Reviewed Secretary Vilsack's response letter to Rep. Deluzio's meat processing consolidation letter as a result of a roundtable with Beaver/Lawrence County FB.

H.R. 94 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 99 ("Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2023") H.R. 518 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2023") H.R. 1142 ("Listing Reform Act") H.R. 1184/S. 502 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") H.R. 1558/S. 771 ("Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act") H.R. 1624 ("Puppy Protection Act") H.R. 1788 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 3859 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") H.R. 4368 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024") H.R. 4922/S.1614 ("Lacey Act Amendments of 2023") H.R. 5041/S. 2555 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023") H.R. 5504/S. 2811 (Withdrawal of FWS/NOAA Endangered Species rulemaking) H.R. 6447 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act" or "Saving NEMO Act") H.R. 7211 ("Petfax Act of 2024") H.R. 7380 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024") H.R. 8467 ("Farm, Food & National Security Act of 2024") H.R. 8733 ("Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act") H.R. 8923 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2024") H.R. 9027/S. 4690 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025") H.R. 9350 ("Border-Crossing and Re-Entry for K9s Act") H.R. 9508 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2024 or "PAW Act of 2024") H.R. 9571 ("Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition (CARE) Act") S. 2333 ("Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act") S. 3963 ("Native Species Protection Act") S. ???? ("Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024") - Pending bill # assignment S. 5702 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2024")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Authorizing legislation Puppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) o Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) o Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) o Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) o Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 5399) o Paws Off Act (H.R.617) o Supporting the Health of Aquatic Systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act (H.R. 4051) o Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Reauthorization (H.R. 5009) o Supporting Our Shelters Act (H.R. 5897) o Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (H.R. 6314) o Glue Trap Prohibition Act (H.R. 7018) o Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R.7380) o Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act (H.R. 7396/S. 3737) o Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act (H.R. 7795) o Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 8164) o Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act (H.R. 8492) o Working Dog Health and Welfare Act (S.2414) o PAWS Reauthorization Act (S. 2734) o Oppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and related legislation o Oppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 764) o Oppose Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers (H.R. 615) o Oppose Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act (H.R. 3397) Farm Bill including Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R.8467) o Puppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) o Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) o PAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) o SAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) o PAST Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) and oppose alternative proposals enabling horse soring o Oppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws o Oppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184/S. 502) o Oppose mink provision o Oppose provisions that limit Endangered Species Act Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070) o Oppose Biggs Amendment (exempt defense-related activities from Endangered Species Act) o Support Moskowitz Amendment (prohibit DOD funding from being used to conduct biomedical research or testing using dogs or cats) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies o Gray wolves o Grizzly Bears o Horse Protection Act enforcement o Animal Welfare Act enforcement o Endangered Species Act enforcement o New Approach Methods to animal testing o Wild Horses and Burros o Dog Importation o Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation o Farm animal Confinement o Predator Control on National Wildlife Refuges o Hunting and Trapping in Alaska

Legislation and regulation related to the importation of dogs and regulations of dogs and dog breeders under the Animal Welfare Act. H.R.1184/S.502 The Healthy Dog Importation Act, Pets Belong with Families Act, FY 2024 Appropriations, FY 2024 NDAA, HR 617 the PAWS off Act, HR 1788 Goldies Act, and HR 1624 Puppy Protection Act, Farm Bill Reauthorizatoion, Better Cares for Animals Act, FY 2025 Appropriations; PURR Act, Farm Bill.

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

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

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Supports HR 7380: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based oils and fats necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the U.S.; specifically H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 6. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R.617: Paws Off Act of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes. Also supports H.R.1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023; To require the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 7. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2024. 8. Supports S.759 and H.R.1480: The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023; To provide statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. 9. Supports S.901: Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023 or the "SAFE Act of 2023;" To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes. 10. Supports H.R.1418 and S.1844: The Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs. 11. Supports H.R.3989: Pets Belong with Families Act; To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes. 12. Supports H.R.4750 and S.2370: Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 or "BARK Act;" To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes. 13. Supports S.2067: Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act or "SAVES Act;" To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

FARM BILL: - Asked House Members to support H.R.8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act otherwise known as farm bill. - Monitored, tracked, and gave positions when asked on amendments during the markup of H.R.8467 on May 23. - Encouraged Senate Members to ask Chairwoman Stabenow to release text. - Listened to Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Boozman speak at an AFBF conference on the status of farm bill in the Senate and the strategy moving forward. - Signed onto coalition letter that supported the sugar program changes in H.R.8467 otherwise known as farm bill. - Addressed concerns over Title IV - Nutrition - of H.R. 8467 otherwise known as farm bill. - Encouraged PFB members to complete AFBF's advocacy email asking for Congress to pass a farm bill ASAP and include a legislative fix to Prop 12. - Worked with AFBF on securing votes for farm bill by communicating how conversations went during meetings with legislators and/or staff. - President Hoffman met with PA delegation on May 8 primarily talking about farm bill and to include a legislative fix to Prop 12. Discussed need to be passed on time and Farm Bureau priorities. Listened to legislators' concerns with farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12. - Bailey Fisher also met with legislator's staff throughout the quarter to discuss farm bill priorities and Prop 12. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - S.4168/H.R.4838, the Specialty Crop Security Act, which would increase USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program authorization from $85 to $100 million per year and expand opportunities for specialty crop stakeholders to provide input into how program funding is used by state departments of agriculture. - S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.2614/H.R.8488, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act, which would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. - H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING: - S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act, which would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - S.4219/H.R.8210, the Future Farmers and Ranchers of Tomorrow Act, which would revise USDAs qualified beginning farmer or rancher definition to allow non-related beginning farmers and ranchers in joint entities to be eligible for FSA loans. - S.1842/H.R.6687, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, which would would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. OTHER: - Attended Representative Deluzio's agricultural roundtable to discuss PFB priorities (farm bill, Prop 12, ag labor reform, whole milk in schools, etc.) - Attended Representative Wild's agricultural roundtable to discuss PFB priorities (farm bill, Prop 12, ag labor reform, whole milk in schools, etc.) - Reviewed the following rulemakings from USDA: Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0046); Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-22-0046); Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0044); and Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0045). - Emailed Representative Meuser's office that PFB is supportive of a Congressional letter to urge USDA to weigh the interests of our mushroom industry very heavily in their consideration of new organics standards. - Had discussions with AFBF about taking a position on the Organic Imports Verification Act. The bill has yet to be introduced. - Emailed letter to RMA asking for PA to have the opportunity for double crop soybean insurance. - Emailed Representative Kelly's office that PFB is neutral on a bill that would help producers doing vertical farming due to the absence of policy. - Advocacy work on the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). Specifically, supported a switchback either by USDA or Congress for the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs.

Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act; Animal Welfare Act, with a special focus on Section 26 (related to dogfighting and cockfighting), the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, FDA animal testing alternatives, and other federal agencies with enforcement or regulatory touches with animal protection. H.R. 726, Veterans for Mustangs Act H.R. 1624, Puppy Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 1245/S. 445, Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1364, Science-Based Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1419, Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 2742/S. 1529, Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act H.R. 3894, Greyhound Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 764/S. 1895, Trust the Science Act H.R. 8923, To establish an Animal Cruelty Crimes Section within the Department of Justice's Environment and Natural Resources Division, and for other purposes. Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced: MINKS Are Superspreaders Act SAFE Act (regarding horse slaughter) Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act Kangaroo Protection Act Bear Poaching Elimination Act Restore Our American Mustangs Act Legislation to stop the assault on wolves across their range in the U.S. The Snowmobiles Arent Weapons (SAW) Act

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 94 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 99 ("Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2023") H.R. 518 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2023") H.R. 1142 ("Listing Reform Act") H.R. 1184/S. 502 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") H.R. 1558/S. 771 ("Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act") H.R. 1624 ("Puppy Protection Act") H.R. 1788 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 3859 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") H.R. 4368 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024") H.R. 4922/S.1614 ("Lacey Act Amendments of 2023") H.R. 5041/S. 2555 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023") H.R. 5504/S. 2811 (Withdrawal of FWS/NOAA Endangered Species rulemaking) H.R. 6447 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act" or "Saving NEMO Act") H.R. 7211 ("Petfax Act of 2024") H.R. 7380 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024") H.R. 8467 ("Farm, Food & National Security Act of 2024") H.R. 8733 ("Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act") S. 2333 ("Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act") S. 3963 ("Native Species Protection Act") S. ???? ("Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024") - Pending bill # assignment

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Authorizing legislation Puppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) Paws Off Act (H.R.617) Supporting the Health of Aquatic Systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act (H.R. 4051) Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 5399) Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Reauthorization (H.R. 5009) Supporting Our Shelters Act (H.R. 5897) Ejiao Act (H.R. 6021) Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (H.R. 6314) Glue Trap Prohibition Act (H.R. 7018) Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act (H.R. 7145/S. 3694) Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R.7380) Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act (H.R. 7396/S. 3737) Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act (H.R. 7795) Working Dog Health and Welfare Act (S.2414) PAWS Reauthorization Act (S. 2734) Oppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and related legislation Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act Accountability for Animals in Danger Act Farm Bill Puppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) PAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) SAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) PAST Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) and oppose alternative proposals that would enable continued horse soring Oppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws Oppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184/S. 502) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Gray wolves Grizzly Bears Horse Protection Act enforcement Animal Welfare Act enforcement Endangered Species Act enforcement New Approach Methods to animal testing Wild Horses and Burros Big Cat Public Safety Act implementation Dog importation Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation Farm animal confinement Predator Control on National Wildlife Refuges

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Supports HR 7380: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based oils and fats necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the U.S.; specifically H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 6. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R.617: Paws Off Act of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes. Also supports H.R.1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023; To require the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 7. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2024. 8. Supports S.759 and H.R.1480: The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023; To provide statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. 9. Supports S.901: Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023 or the "SAFE Act of 2023;" To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes. 10. Supports H.R.1418 and S.1844: The Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs, which was included in H.R. 5860: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; To provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies through November 17, 2023, and provides emergency funding for disaster relief (Public Law 118-15). 11. Supports H.R.3989: Pets Belong with Families Act; To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes. 12. Supports H.R.4750 and S.2370: Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 or "BARK Act;" To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes. 13. Supports S.2067: Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act or "SAVES Act;" To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

Legislation and regulation related to the importation of dogs and regulations of dogs and dog breeders under the Animal Welfare Act. H.R.1184/S.502 The Healthy Dog Importation Act, Pets Belong with Families Act, FY 2024 Appropriations, FY 2024 NDAA, HR 617 the PAWS off Act, HR 1788 Goldies Act, and HR 1624 Puppy Protection Act, Farm Bill Reauthorizatoion, Better Cares for Animals Act, FY 2025 Appropriations; PURR Act.

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

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

FARM BILL: - Had several conversations with PA House and Senate Members on farm bill. - Discussed need to be passed on time, supporting a one-year extension, Farm Bureau priorities. - Listened to legislators' concerns with farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. - Encouraged PFB members to complete AFBF's advocacy email asking for Congress to pass a farm bill ASAP and include a legislative fix to prop 12. - President Hoffman met with PA delegation on 2/6, 2/7, and 2/8 primarily talking about farm bill and to include a legislative fix to prop 12. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.2614, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act, which would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. - H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING: - S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act, which would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - S.1842/H.R.6687, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau remains neutral on S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - Monitored H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. OTHER: - Drafted letter to RMA asking for PA to have the opportunity for double crop soybean insurance. - Signed onto letter to USDA asking for an emergency authorization to return the higher of for Class I milk pricing.

Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act; Animal Welfare Act, with a special focus on Section 26 (related to dogfighting and cockfighting), the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, FDA animal testing alternatives, and other federal agencies with enforcement or regulatory touches with animal protection. H.R. 726, Veterans for Mustangs Act H.R. 1624, Puppy Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 1245/S. 445, Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1364, Science-Based Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1419, Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 2742/S. 1529, Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act H.R. 3894, Greyhound Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 764/S. 1895, Trust the Science Act Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced: MINKS Are Superspreaders Act SAFE Act (regarding horse slaughter) Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act Kangaroo Protection Act Bear Poaching Elimination Act Restore Our American Mustangs Act Legislation to stop the assault on wolves across their range in the U.S.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 94 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 99 ("Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2023") H.R. 518 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2023") H.R. 1142 ("Listing Reform Act") H.R. 1184/S. 502 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") H.R. 1558/S. 771 ("Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act") H.R. 1624 ("Puppy Protection Act") H.R. 1788 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 3859 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") H.R. 4368 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024") H.R. 4922/S.1614 ("Lacey Act Amendments of 2023") H.R. 5041/S. 2555 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023") H.R. 5504/S. 2811 (Withdrawal of FWS/NOAA Endangered Species rulemaking) H.R. 6447 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act" or "Saving NEMO Act") H.R. 7211 ("Petfax Act of 2024") H.R. 7380 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024") S. 2333 ("Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act") S. 3963 ("Native Species Protection Act")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oHumane Cosmetic Act (H.R. 5399) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 (H.R. 4750/S. 2370) oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oOppose S.J.Res.9: Lesser Prairie Chicken rule CRA oOppose S.J.Res. 24: Northern Long-Eared Bat rule CRA oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019)Oppose Racehorse Health and Safety Act (H.R.5693) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) 2023 Farm Bill oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression(EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) oOppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502); oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oAfrican elephant imports (trophies and live elephants) oGrizzly bears oBig Cat Public Safety Act implementation oHunting and trapping oDog importation oHorseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation oOrganic Livestock and Poultry oUse of Pittman Robertson funding oFarm animal confinement

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oEnding new animal testing for cosmetics and implementation of cosmetics regulatory structure oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oEnding Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019); opposing this bill oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act oFood and Farm Act (H.R.1824) oSupporting Our Shelters Act oKeeping Pets and Families Together Act (H.R.3709) oEjiao Act oCaptive Primate Safety Act oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090) oOpposing the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression(EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and the Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502) oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to Animal Testing oWild Horses and Burros oAfrican Elephant Imports (Trophies and Live Elephants) oGrizzly Bears oBig Cat Public Safety Act Implementation oHunting and Trapping oHandling Wild and Exotic Animals for Exhibition oSlaughter of Pigs with CO2 oDog Importation oESA Listing of the common hippopotamus oHorseracing implementation

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oHumane Cosmetic Act (H.R. 5399) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 (H.R. 4750/S. 2370) oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oOppose S.J.Res.9: Lesser Prairie Chicken rule CRA oOppose S.J.Res. 24: Northern Long-Eared Bat rule CRA oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019)Oppose Racehorse Health and Safety Act (H.R.5693) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) 2023 Farm Bill oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression(EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) oOppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502); oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oAfrican elephant imports (trophies and live elephants) oGrizzly bears oBig Cat Public Safety Act implementation oHunting and trapping oDog importation oHorseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation oOrganic Livestock and Poultry oUse of Pittman Robertson funding oFarm animal confinement

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oEnding new animal testing for cosmetics and implementation of cosmetics regulatory structure oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oEnding Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019); opposing this bill oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act oFood and Farm Act (H.R.1824) oSupporting Our Shelters Act oKeeping Pets and Families Together Act (H.R.3709) oEjiao Act oCaptive Primate Safety Act oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090) oOpposing the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression(EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and the Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502) oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to Animal Testing oWild Horses and Burros oAfrican Elephant Imports (Trophies and Live Elephants) oGrizzly Bears oBig Cat Public Safety Act Implementation oHunting and Trapping oHandling Wild and Exotic Animals for Exhibition oSlaughter of Pigs with CO2 oDog Importation oESA Listing of the common hippopotamus oHorseracing implementation

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Authorizing legislation oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oHumane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 5399) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) o Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) oVoluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (H.R. 6314 )) oStrengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act oWorking Dog Health and Welfare Act (S.2414) oResolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (H.Res. 881) oEjiao Act (H.R. 6021 ) oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) oOppose Racehorse Health and Safety Act (H.R. 5693) oOppose Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers Act (S. 3382) oSupporting Our Shelters Act (H.R.5897) 2023 Farm Bill oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090 ) and oppose alternative proposals that would enable continued horse soring oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws oOppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oEndangered Species Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oBig Cat Public Safety Act implementation oDog importation oHorseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation oOrganic Livestock and Poultry Standards oFarm animal confinement oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act implementation

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Previously submitted public comments to EPA and continues to seek meetings with EPA officials to voice our opposition of federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based oils and fats necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 4. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the U.S.; specifically H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 5. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R.617: Paws Off Act of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes. Also supports H.R.1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023; To require the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 6. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2024. 7. Supports S.759 and H.R.1480: The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023; To provide statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. 8. Supports S.901: Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023 or the "SAFE Act of 2023;" To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes. 9. Supports H.R.1418 and S.1844: The Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs, which was included in H.R. 5860: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; To provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies through November 17, 2023, and provides emergency funding for disaster relief (Public Law 118-15). 10. Supports H.R.3989: Pets Belong with Families Act; To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes. 11. Supports H.R.4750 and S.2370: Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 or "BARK Act;" To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes. 12. Supports S.2067: Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act or "SAVES Act;" To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

Legislation and regulation related to the importation of dogs and regulations of dogs and dog breeders under the Animal Welfare Act. H.R.1184/S.502 The Healthy Dog Importation Act, Pets Belong with Families Act, FY 2024 Appropriations, FY 2024 NDAA, HR 617 the PAWS off Act, HR 1788 Goldies Act, and HR 1624 Puppy Protection Act, Farm Bill Reauthorizatoion, Better Cares for Animals Act.

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

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

Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act; Animal Welfare Act, with a special focus on Section 26 (related to dogfighting and cockfighting), the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, FDA animal testing alternatives, and other federal agencies with enforcement or regulatory touches with animal protection. H.R. 726, Veterans for Mustangs Act H.R. 1624, Puppy Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 1245/S. 445, Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1364, Science-Based Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1419, Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 2742/S. 1529, Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act H.R. 3894, Greyhound Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 764/S. 1895, Trust the Science Act Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced: MINKS Are Superspreaders Act SAFE Act (regarding horse slaughter) Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act Kangaroo Protection Act Bear Poaching Elimination Act Restore Our American Mustangs Act Legislation to stop the assault on wolves across their range in the U.S.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to animal welfare; H.R. 1624 - the Puppy Protection Act; H.R. 4417/S. 2019 - the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act; H.R. 5041/S. 2555 - the Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) for Animals Act; and FY 2024 Appropriations.

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

Had several conversations with PA House and Senate Members on the 2023 Farm Bill. Discussed need to be passed on time, supporting a one-year extension, Farm Bureau priorities (AFBF, PFB, and Northeast state Farm Bureaus), and listened to legislators' current concerns with provisions in the farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representatives Matt Rosendale (R-MT) and Chrissy Houlahan (R-PA). This bill would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Representatives Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR). This bill would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA). This bill would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Dan Meuser (R-PA). This bill would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD) and Representatives Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN). This bill would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representatives James Baird (R-IN) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). This bill would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. Asked PA Senate Members to support S.2614, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act by Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). This bill would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. Asked PA House and Senate Members to oppose S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representatives Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ). This bill would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau remains neutral on S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Ann Kuster (D-NH). This bill would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. Asked PA House Members to support and co-sponsor H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act by Representatives Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Daniel Kildee (D-MI). This bill would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. Monitored H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and James McGovern (D-MA). Worked on testimony for PFB at USDA's federal milk marketing orders hearing. Had discussions with AFBF on what to include in PFB's testimony for the federal milk marketing orders. Conducted Hill visits with President Hoffman on 10/24, 10/25, 12/11, and 12/14 primarily talking about farm bill and proposition 12. President Hoffman met with Representative "GT" Thompson and Region 3 EPA Administrator on 12/21 to discuss current environmental issues impacting agriculture.

H.R. 94 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 99 ("Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2023") H.R. 518 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2023") H.R. 1142 ("Listing Reform Act") H.R. 1184/S. 502 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") H.R. 1558/S. 771 ("Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act") H.R. 1624 ("Puppy Protection Act") H.R. 1788 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 3859 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") H.R. 4368 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024") H.R. 4922/S.1614 ("Lacey Act Amendments of 2023") H.R. 5041/S. 2555 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023") H.R. 5504/S. 2811 (Withdrawal of FWS/NOAA Endangered Species rulemaking) H.R. 6447 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act" or "Saving NEMO Act") S. 2333 ("Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oHumane Cosmetic Act (H.R. 5399) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 (H.R. 4750/S. 2370) oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oOppose S.J.Res.9: Lesser Prairie Chicken rule CRA oOppose S.J.Res. 24: Northern Long-Eared Bat rule CRA oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019)Oppose Racehorse Health and Safety Act (H.R.5693) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) 2023 Farm Bill oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression(EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) oOppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502); oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oAfrican elephant imports (trophies and live elephants) oGrizzly bears oBig Cat Public Safety Act implementation oHunting and trapping oDog importation oHorseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation oOrganic Livestock and Poultry oUse of Pittman Robertson funding oFarm animal confinement

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Previously submitted public comments to EPA and continues to seek meetings with EPA officials to voice our opposition of federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based oils and fats necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 4. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the U.S.; specifically H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 5. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R.617: Paws Off Act of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes. Also supports H.R.1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023; To require the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 6. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2024. 7. Supports S.759 and H.R.1480: The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023; To provide statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. 8. Supports S.901: Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023 or the "SAFE Act of 2023;" To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes. 9. Supports H.R.1418 and S.1844: The Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs, which was included in H.R. 5860: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; To provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies through November 17, 2023, and provides emergency funding for disaster relief (Public Law 118-15). 10. Supports H.R.3989: Pets Belong with Families Act; To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes. 11. Supports H.R.4750 and S.2370: Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 or "BARK Act;" To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes. 12. Supports S.2067: Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act or "SAVES Act;" To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

Support for climate and conservation issues in the 2023 Farm Bill, including funding and technical assistance for farmers, support for small grains, support for regenerative farming systems, and support for reforms aimed at increasing the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for farmer stress programs. Support for maintaining FDA funding for pet food ingredient approvals. Support for Puppy Protection Act of 2023 (HR 1624) (whole bill).

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Support for PUPP Act (HR 3957) (whole bill); Pets Belong with Families Act (HR 3989) (whole bill); Puppy Protection Act of 2023 (HR 1624) (whole bill); Rural Veterinary Workforce Act (HR 4355) (whole bill).

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation and regulation related to the importation of dogs and regulations of dogs and dog breeders under the Animal Welfare Act. H.R.1184/S.502 The Healthy Dog Importation Act, Pets Belong with Families Act, FY 2024 Appropriations, FY 2024 NDAA, HR 617 the PAWS off Act, HR 1788 Goldies Act, and HR 1624 Puppy Protection Act, Farm Bill Reauthorizatoin

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

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

Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act; Animal Welfare Act, with a special focus on Section 26 (related to dogfighting and cockfighting), the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, FDA animal testing alternatives, and other federal agencies with enforcement or regulatory touches with animal protection. H.R. 726, Veterans for Mustangs Act H.R. 1624, Puppy Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 1245/S. 445, Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1364, Science-Based Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1419, Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 2742/S. 1529, Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act H.R. 3894, Greyhound Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 764/S. 1895, Trust the Science Act Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced: MINKS Are Superspreaders Act SAFE Act (regarding horse slaughter) Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act Kangaroo Protection Act Bear Poaching Elimination Act Restore Our American Mustangs Act Legislation to stop the assault on wolves across their range in the U.S.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to animal welfare; H.R. 1624 - the Puppy Protection Act; H.R. 4417/S. 2019 - the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act; H.R. 5041/S. 2555 - the Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement (CARE) for Animals Act; and FY 2024 Appropriations.

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

H.R. 94 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 99 ("Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2023") H.R. 518 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2023") H.R. 1142 ("Listing Reform Act") H.R. 1184/S. 502 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") H.R. 1558/S. 771 ("Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act") H.R. 1624 ("Puppy Protection Act") H.R. 1788 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 3859 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") H.R. 4368 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024") H.R. 4922/S.1614 ("Lacey Act Amendments of 2023") H.R. 5041/S. 2555 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023") H.R. 5504/S. 2811 (Withdrawal of FWS/NOAA Endangered Species rulemaking) S. 2333 ("Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oEnding new animal testing for cosmetics and implementation of cosmetics regulatory structure oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oEnding Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019); opposing this bill oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act oFood and Farm Act (H.R.1824) oSupporting Our Shelters Act oKeeping Pets and Families Together Act (H.R.3709) oEjiao Act oCaptive Primate Safety Act oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090) oOpposing the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression(EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and the Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502) oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to Animal Testing oWild Horses and Burros oAfrican Elephant Imports (Trophies and Live Elephants) oGrizzly Bears oBig Cat Public Safety Act Implementation oHunting and Trapping oHandling Wild and Exotic Animals for Exhibition oSlaughter of Pigs with CO2 oDog Importation oESA Listing of the common hippopotamus oHorseracing implementation

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues related to animal welfare; H.R. 1624 - the Puppy Protection Act; and FY 2024 Appropriations.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Legislation and regulation related to the importation of dogs and regulations of dogs and dog breeders under the Animal Welfare Act. H.R.1184/S.502 The Healthy Dog Importation Act, Pets Belong with Families Act, FY 2024 Appropriations, FY 2024 NDAA, HR 617 the PAWS off Act, HR 1788 Goldies Act, and HR 1624 Puppy Protection Act.

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

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

Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act; Animal Welfare Act, with a special focus on Section 26 (related to dogfighting and cockfighting), the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, FDA animal testing alternatives, and other federal agencies with enforcement or regulatory touches with animal protection. H.R. 726, Veterans for Mustangs Act H.R. 1624, Puppy Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 1245/S. 445, Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1364, Science-Based Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1419, Comprehensive Grizzly Bear Management Act of 2023 H.R. 2742/S. 1529, Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced: MINKS Are Superspreaders Act SAFE Act (regarding horse slaughter) Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act Kangaroo Protection Act Bear Poaching Elimination Act Restore Our American Mustangs Act Legislation to stop the assault on wolves across their range in the U.S.

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 94 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 99 ("Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2023") H.R. 518 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2023") H.R. 1142 ("Listing Reform Act") H.R. 1184/S. 502 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") H.R. 1558/S. 771 ("Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act") H.R. 1624 ("Puppy Protection Act") H.R. 1788 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 3859 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") S.1614 ("Lacey Act Amendments of 2023")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Enforcement of the Horse Protection Act; Animal Welfare Act, with a special focus on Section 26 (related to dogfighting and cockfighting), the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, FDA animal testing alternatives, and other federal agencies with enforcement or regulatory touches with animal protection. H.R. 726, Veterans for Mustangs Act H.R. 1624, Puppy Protection Act of 2023 Discussions of the following bills not yet introduced: Fighting Inhumane Gambling and High-Risk Trafficking (FIGHT) Act MINKS Are Superspreaders Act SAFE Act (regarding horse slaughter) Lead Endangers Animals Daily Act Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act Kangaroo Protection Act Bear Poaching Elimination Act Restore Our American Mustangs Act

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported