Food and Farm Act

2023 Farm Bill (provisions relating to Federal Crop Insurance Program) HR.1824 - Food and Farm Act HR.3904/S.2458 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023 HR.4804/S.2421 - Insuring Fairness for Family Farmers Act of 2023 HR.5698 - Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures Act HR.5747 - Crop Insurance Transparency Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

HR 1763 the Military Family Nutrition Act of 2023; HR 1824 the Farm and Food Act; HR 3037 closing the map the meal gap act of 2023; HR 3183 Eats Act of 2023; HR 3419 Hot Foods Act of 2023; HR 3698 expand eligibility of disabled veterans to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits; HR 3479 Restore Act

Client expense: Not reported · 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

Appropriations Child and Adult Care Food Program (H. Res.225, H.R. 5569/S. 3294, H.R. 6067) Child Nutrition Reauthorization Dietary Guidelines for Americans Food as Medicine/Medically Tailored Meals Food Loss and Food Waste Food and Farming (H.R. 1824, H.R.5023, S. 96, H.R. 1167) Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act (H.R.1269) Nutrition and Food Security School Nutrition and CACFP (S.1684/H.R.6006) Senior Nutrition (S. 2360, S. 2361, S. 1036, H.R. 3474, H.R. 4706) SNAP (S. 1753, H.R. 3479, H.R. 309, S. 1753, H.R. 3479, S. 2881) Tribal Nutrition (H.R. 1589) Universal School Meals (H.R.1269, H.R. 2567, H.R. 3112, H.R. 3113, S. 1568, H.R. 3204, S. 1684) WIC Program (H.R.5757, H.R. 3151, H.R.3364, H.R.3305, H.R.2424, S. 974, S. 984, S.643, S. 1604, S. 1606)

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Food safety, labeling, pricing, and packaging issues. Food and nutrition policy. Proposed illegal fishing legislation. Country of origin labeling. H.R. 4368/S. 2131, Department of Agriculture Appropriations Act for FY2024, provisions on sodium and traceability. Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Pub. L. No. 117-167, food tracing provisions. H.R. 1824, Food and Farm Act. Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act (draft legislation). SNAP/Restaurant Meals Program legislation. Reauthorization of the Farm Bill. National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell Program. S. 3034, Meals for At-Risk Americans Act of 2023.

Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

2023 Farm Bill (provisions relating to Federal Crop Insurance Program) HR.1824 - Food and Farm Act HR.3904/S.2458 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023 HR.4804/S.2421 - Insuring Fairness for Family Farmers Act of 2023 HR.5698 - Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures Act HR.5747 - Crop Insurance Transparency Act

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.3276 - Healthy Future Students and Earth Act: support for entire bill H.R.1147 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: opposition to the entire bill S.271/H.R.797 - Farm System Reform Act: support for the entire bill S. 658/ H.R. 5252 - The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Improvement Act: support for the entire bill S. 96 - The Justice for Black Farmers Act: support for the entire bill S. 557 / H.R. 1249 - The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023: support for the entire bill H.R. 1824 - The Food and Farm Act: support for the entire bill S. 1288 / H.R. 2822 - The Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act: support for the entire bill S. 1205 / H.R. 2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023: support for the entire bill S.2019/ H.R. 4417 - EATS Act: opposition to the entire bill S.2792 - Strengthening Local Meat Economies Act: support for the entire bill S.3390/ H.R.6569 - EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act: support for the entire bill

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Appropriations Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (H. Res.225) Child Nutrition Reauthorization Dietary Guidelines for Americans Farm Fresh Food for Families Act (S.643) Food as Medicine/Medically Tailored Meals Food and Farm Act (H.R.1824) Food Loss and Food Waste Modern WIC Act (H.R. 2424, S. 984) Nutrition and Food Security Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act (H.R.309) School Meals Expansion Act (H.R. 2567) School Nutrition and CACFP Senior Hunger Prevention Act (S. 1036) Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act (H.R. 1589) Universal School Meals WIC Healthy Beginnings Act (S. 974)

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 1763 the Military Family Nutrition Act of 2023; HR 1824 the Farm and Food Act; HR 3037 closing the map the meal gap act of 2023; HR 3183 Eats Act of 2023; HR 3419 Hot Foods Act of 2023; HR 3698 expand eligibility of disabled veterans to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits; HR 3479 Restore Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Food safety, labeling, and pricing issues. Food and nutrition policy. Proposed illegal fishing legislation. Country of origin labeling. H.R. 4368/S. 2131, Department of Agriculture Appropriations Act for FY2024, provisions on sodium and traceability. Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Pub. L. No. 117-167, food tracing provisions. H.R. 1824, Food and Farm Act. Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act (draft legislation). SNAP/Restaurant Meals Program legislation. Reauthorization of the Farm Bill. National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell Program. S. 3034, Meals for At-Risk Americans Act of 2023.

Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

2023 Farm Bill (provisions relating to Federal Crop Insurance Program) HR.1824 - Food and Farm Act HR.3904/S.2458 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023 HR.4804/S.2421 - Insuring Fairness for Family Farmers Act of 2023 HR.5698 - Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures Act HR.5747 - Crop Insurance Transparency Act

Client expense: $215,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.271/H.R.797 - Farm System Reform Act: support for the entire bill S. 658/ H.R. 5252 - The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Improvement Act: support for the entire bill Farm Bill - values-aligned procurement, Rural Energy for America Program, school pulse crops program, conservation programs S. 96 - The Justice for Black Farmers Act: support for the entire bill S. 557 / H.R. 1249 - The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023: support for the entire bill H.R. 1824 - The Food and Farm Act: support for the entire bill S. 1288 / H.R. 2822 - The Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act: support for the entire bill S. 1205 / H.R. 2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023: support for the entire bill S.2019/ H.R. 4417 - EATS Act: opposition to the entire bill S.2792 - Strengthening Local Meat Economies Act: support for the entire bill HR 798/S.270 - Protecting America's Meatpacking Workers Act: support for the entire bill

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1763 the Military Family Nutrition Act of 2023; HR 1824 the Farm and Food Act; HR 3037 closing the map the meal gap act of 2023; HR 3183 Eats Act of 2023; HR 3419 Hot Foods Act of 2023; HR 3698 expand eligibility of disabled veterans to receive supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits; HR 3479 Restore Act

Client expense: $6,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Food safety, labeling, and pricing issues. Food and nutrition policy. Proposed illegal fishing legislation. Country of origin labeling. H.R. 4368/S. 2131, Department of Agriculture Appropriations Act for FY2024. Implementation of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, Pub. L. No. 117-167, food tracing provisions. H.R. 1824, Food and Farm Act. Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act (draft legislation). SNAP/Restaurant Meals Program legislation. Reauthorization of the Farm Bill. National Restaurant Association's Kids LiveWell Program.

Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

Appropriations Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (H. Res.225) Child Nutrition Reauthorization Dietary Guidelines for Americans Farm Fresh Food for Families Act (S.643) Food as Medicine/Medically Tailored Meals Food and Farm Act (H.R.1824) Food Loss and Food Waste Modern WIC Act (H.R. 2424, S. 984) Nutrition and Food Security Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act (H.R.309) School Meals Expansion Act (H.R. 2567) School Nutrition and CACFP Senior Hunger Prevention Act (S. 1036) Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act (H.R. 1589) Universal School Meals WIC Healthy Beginnings Act (S. 974)

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S.271/H.R.797 - Farm System Reform Act: support for the entire bill S.2127/H.R.4366 - MilCon Appropriations; S.2309 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations; and Labor HHS Appropriations: support for foodservice guidelines S. 658 - The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Improvement Act: support for the entire bill Farm Bill - values-aligned procurement, Rural Energy for America Program, school pulse crops program, conservation programs S. 96 - The Justice for Black Farmers Act: support for the entire bill S. 272 / H.R. 805 - The Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act: support for the entire bill S. 557 / H.R. 1249 - The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023: support for the entire bill H.R. 1824 - The Food and Farm Act: support for the entire bill S. 1288 / H.R. 2822 - The Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act: support for the entire bill S. 1205 / H.R. 2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023: support for the entire bill

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.J.Res 29 - Congressional disapproval of the rule relating to the Endangered Species Act status of the Lesser Prairie Chicken: opposition to the entire resolution H.J.Res 46 - Congressional disapproval of the rule relating to the Endangered Species Act and designating critical habitat: opposition to the entire resolution H.J.Res 49 - Congressional disapproval of the rule relating to the Endangered Species Act status of the Northern Long-Eared Bat: opposition to the entire resolution S.919/H.R.1705 - A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act: support for the entire bill H.R.3276 - Healthy Future Students and Earth Act: support for entire bill H.R.1147 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: opposition to the entire bill S.271/H.R.797 - Farm System Reform Act: support for the entire bill S.2127/H.R.4366 - MilCon Appropriations; S.2309 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations; and Labor HHS Appropriations: support for foodservice guidelines S. 658 - The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Improvement Act: support for the entire bill Farm Bill - values-aligned procurement, Rural Energy for America Program, school pulse crops program, conservation programs S. 96 - The Justice for Black Farmers Act: support for the entire bill S. 272 / H.R. 805 - The Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act: support for the entire bill S. 557 / H.R. 1249 - The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023: support for the entire bill H.R. 1824 - The Food and Farm Act: support for the entire bill S. 1288 / H.R. 2822 - The Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act: support for the entire bill S. 1205 / H.R. 2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023: support for the entire bill Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: support for manure methane emissions study

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

[no bill #] Mississippi River Task Force Creation (Executive Action) [Reintroduction of] Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 (117: H.R.2820/S.1251) [Reintroduction of] National Prescribed Fire Act of 2021 (117: H.R.3442/S.1734) [Reintroduction of] Rural Forest Markets Act of 2021 (H.R.3790/S.1107) [Reintroduction of] Trillion Trees Act (H.R.2639) 2023 Farm Bill H.R.1824 Food and Farm Act H.R.812 Inflation Reduction Act of 2023 S.1149 Recovering Americas Wildlife Act of 2023

Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Appropriations Child and Adult Care Feeding Program (H. Res.225) Child Nutrition Reauthorization Dietary Guidelines for Americans Farm Fresh Food for Families Act (S.643) Food as Medicine/Medically Tailored Meals Food and Farm Act (H.R.1824) Food Loss and Food Waste Modern WIC Act (H.R. 2424, S. 984) Nutrition and Food Security Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act (H.R.309) School Meals Expansion Act (H.R. 2567) School Nutrition and CACFP Senior Hunger Prevention Act (S. 1036) Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act (H.R. 1589) Universal School Meals WIC Healthy Beginnings Act (S. 974)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 24 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress. HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Coast Guard Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress. HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act for FY 24 - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the 118th Congress. HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Farm Bill - Preliminary discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions in the bill, sharing of maritime priorities for the Farm Bill, including protection of PL 480 Title II and other cargo preference laws that impact ag programs. HOUSE/SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 24 - Requests for full funding of the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, discussions with staff over FY 23 Tanker Security Program appropriated funding repurposing. HR 1696 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023 - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.Res.239 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that offshore wind projects along the Atlantic coast require more comprehensive investigations examining the impact to the environment, relevant maritime industries, and national defense before being leased or constructed - Discussions with staff regarding the resolution. HR 874 / No Senate Companion - Federal Ship Financing Improvement Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. HR 1824 / No Senate Companion - Bill to enhance the safety net for farmers and ranchers, enhance soil, water, and habitat conservation, encourage beginning farmers and ranchers, strengthen nutrition for Americans, support agriculture research and innovation, reduce food waste, improve animal welfare, and invest in regional food systems, and for other purposes - Opposition to language in the bill that would elminate domestic procurement, including shipping, requirements for PL 480 Title II Food for Peace Program HR 2373 / No Senate Companion - Rebuilding the United States-Flag International Fleet Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisons in the bill, advocacy in support of the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, education regarding cargo preference and its importance to the industry and American economic and national security Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development, and Administration actions on waivers and implementation of last year's NDAA provisions. Ligado Order Recission - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Farm Bill - Discussions with staff and meetings regarding maritime priorities in the Farm Bill, work with AFL-CIO Farm Bill union coalition. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 24 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Offshore Wind Development - Discussions with staff regarding various provisions with an impact on crewing of offshore wind development vessels, in particular during the construction phase. Tanker Security Program funding reallocation - Discussions with staff about potential reallocation of TSP funding for this year to programs designed to increase workforce development in the tanker trades in preparation for the program being fully active in 2023.

Farm Bill (not yet introduced): conservation, commodities, procurement, pesticides, manure biogas S.271/H.797 Farm System Reform Act: support for the entire bill The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Improvement Act (S. 658): support for the entire bill The Justice for Black Farmers Act (S. 96): support for the entire bill The Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act (S. 272 / H.R. 805): support for the entire bill The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023 (S. 557 / H.R. 1249) HR 243 EmergencyandDisaster Preparedness forFarmAnimals Act: support HR 1824: Food and Farm Act: support

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE