Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act

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

H.R. 3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 - crop insurance S. 5335 - Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 - crop insurance

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

Government targets: 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/S.5104 - Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures Act HR.5747 - Crop Insurance Transparency Act 2024 Farm Bill (provisions relating to the Federal Crop Insurance Program)

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE

H.R.274 - To require a report by the Comptroller General of the United States on a national all-hazards disaster insurance program. (Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX-18) H.R.385 - To ban the imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) H.R.900 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes. (Kathy Castor, D-FL-14) H.R.1306 - To provide for greater transfer of risk under the National Flood Insurance Program to private capital and reinsurance markets, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1307 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1308 - To allow communities to develop alternative flood insurance rate maps, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1309 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1392 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2024. (Warren Davidson, R-OH-8) H.R.1540 - To establish a means-tested assistance program for national flood insurance program policyholders, and for other purposes. (Matt Cartwright, D-PA-8) H.R.1545 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain income from providing real propoerty insurance following certain federally declared disasters. (Clay Higgins, R-LA-3) S.601 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to modify the amount by which the chargeable risk premium rate for flood insurance under that Act may be increased in any year. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.602 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to take certain actions relating to the National Flood Insurance Program. and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.795 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to improve education and risk management assistance, and for other purposes. (Chris Murphy, D-CT) S.721 - A bill to permit policyholders under the National Flood Insurance Program to elect to have previous premium rates remain in effect until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency satisfies certain conditions, and for other purposes. (Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-MS) S.1039 - A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to terminate certain contracts on the basis of detrimental conduct to the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.2458 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish an emergency preparedness grant program for higher education institutions, and for other purposes. (Troy Carter, D-LA-2) H.R.2538 - To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. (Mark Takano, D-CA-39) H.R.2542 - To preclude absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development, and for other purposes. (Brandon Williams, R-NY-22) H.R.2568 - To provide for improvements to National Flood Insurance Program rate maps, and for other purposes. (Alex Mooney, R-WV-2) H.R.2933 - To eliminate the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Ben Cline, R-VA-6) Senate Version: S.1694 - A bill to abolish the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Ted Cruz, R-TX) H.R.2984 - To create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes. (Nydia Velazquez, D-NY-7) Senate Version: S.1359 - A bill to create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) H.R.3014 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a system for the taxation of catastrophic risk transfer companies to ensure sufficient capital to cover catastrophic insurance losses, and for other purposes. (Darin LaHood, R-IL-16) S.1417 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to ensure community accountability for areas repeatedly damaged by floods, and for other purposes. (Tim Scott, R-SC) S.1427 - A bill to exempt certain entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes. (Cynthia Lummis, R-WY) S.1539 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to make the native sod provisions applicable to the United States and to modify those provisions, and for other purposes. (John Thune, R-SD) H.R.3210 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax. (Jodey Arrington, R-TX-19) Senate Version: S.1559 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax. (John Barrasso, R-WY) S.1690 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to establish a Good Steward Cover Crop program, and for other purposes. (Sherrod Brown, D-OH) H.R.3815 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the research and development of a policy to insure the production of mushrooms. (Chrissy Houlahan, D-PA-6) H.R.3880 - To prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility. (Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-NJ-12) H.R.3904 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes. (Randy Feenstra, R-IA-4) S.1787 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) H.R.3997 - To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events. (Federica Wilson, D-FL-24) S.2035 - A bill to amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to make additional coverage under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program available for crops and grasses used for grazing, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) H.R.4308 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes. (Mike Thompson, D-CA-4) H.R.4349 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Frank Pallone, D-NJ-6) Senate Version: S.2142 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) S.2104 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to allow for the separation of enterprise units by continuous and fallow cropping systems. (Roger Marshall, R-KS) S.2108 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require that certain information is made publicly available, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2109 - A bill to ensure that Write Your Own companies can sell private flood insurance products that compete with National Flood Insurance Program products. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2110 - A bill to allow National Flood Insurance Program policyholders who leave the program to purchase a private insurance flood policy to return to the National Flood Insurance Program without penalty, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2134 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes. (Alex Padilla, D-CA) H.R.4686 - To establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes. (Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL-13) Senate Version: S.2852 - A bill to establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) H.R.4762 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. (Rudy Yakym, R-IN-2) S.2391 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.4888 - To require certain insurance companies to disclose investments and underwriting that relate to coal mining and oil and gas extraction and fossil fuel extraction, and for other purposes. (Adam Schiff, D-CA-30) S.2458 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes. (Amy Klobuchar, D-MN) S.2523 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require certain membership on the Board of Directors of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. (Tommy Tuberville, R-AL) S.2541 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on the inclusion of certain oilseed crops in double cropping policies, and for other purposes. (Tommy Tuberville, R-AL) S.2643 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions, and for other purposes. (Ben Ray Lujan, D-NM) H.R.5535 - Insurance Data Protection Act (Scott Fitzgerald, R-WI-5) Senate Version: S.3349 - A bill to prohibit the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury and other financial regulators from collecting data directly from an insurance company. (Katie Britt, R-AL) H.R.5828 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (Andrew Garbarino, R-NY-2) H.R.5843 - To temporarily extend the National Flood Insurance Program. (Clay Higgins, R-LA-3) S.2968 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.5992 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions, and for other purposes. (Josh Harder, D-CA-9) H.R.6082 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program to increase the allowable amounts of advance payments under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Andrew Garbarino, R-NY-2) Senate Version: S.3153 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program to increase the allowable amounts of advance payments under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.6186 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to direct the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes. (Scott Franklin, R-FL-18) H.R.6304 - To increase coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program for costs of compliance, and for other purposes. (Nick LaLota, R-NY-1) S.3253 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) S.3270 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish a budgetary Tribal Government consultation process at the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) H.R.6944 - To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a catastrophic property loss reinsurance program, and for other purposes. (Adam Schiff, D-CA-30) H.R.7000 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes. (Bryan Steil, R-WI-1) Senate Version: S.3592 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes. (Tim Scott, R-SC) S.3650 - A bill to amend the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to improve mapping under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) H.R.7462 - To require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study regarding insurance coverage for damages from wildfires, and for other purposes. (Maxine Waters, D-CA-43) H.R.7537 - To provide for the disclosure and sharing of certain policy and claims information under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Madeleine Dean, D-PA-4) S.4081 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to provide premium support for certain plans of insurance, and for other purposes. (John Hoeven, R-ND) House Version: H.R.8350 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to provide premium support for certain plans of insurance, and for other purposes. (Brad Finstad, R-MN-1) S.4143 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an above-the-line deduction for flood insurance premiums. (Rick Scott, R-FL) House Version: H.R.8102 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an above-the-line deduction for flood insurance premiums. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) H.R.8637 - To make protection against damage and loss resulting from the erosion and undermining of shorelines available under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Greg Murphy, R-NC-3) S.4740 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude debt held by certain insurance companies from capital assets. (Thom Tillis, R-NC) S.4772 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.4934 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create an above the line deduction for certain homeowners insurance premiums. (Rick Scott, R-FL) House Version: H.R.9411 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create an above the line deduction for certain homeowners insurance premiums. (Gus Bilirakis, R-FL-12) S.4969 - A bill to require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study regarding insurance coverage for damages from wildfires, and for other purposes. (Martin Heinrich, D-NM) H.R.9414 - To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a community-based flood insurance pilot program, and for other purposes. (Andrew Garbarino, R-NY-12) H.R.9726 - To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop a flood insurance information tool, and for other purposes. (Matt Cartwright, D-PA-8) S.5104 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to reduce Federal spending on crop insurance, and for other purposes. (Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH)

HR 541: Beginning Agriculturist Lifetime Employment Act of 2023 (BALE Act of 2023) Agriculture Inclusiveness Agriculture Appropriations H.R. 4736 Investing in Rural America Act HR 3139/S2371, ACRE Act Climate/Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) Farm Bill Renewable Energy Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) Program Legislation S. 1756 / HR 4940 Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act Crop Insurance Rural Housing Issues Agriculture Exports S. 2890 / HR 5631 Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act HR 3904/S.2458 Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act NASS Modernization Legislation HR 5877, USDA Express Loan Program Act HR 8467, The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 S.3497, FARM Home Loans Act HR 6564, Farm Credit Adjustment Act Farmer Mac S.1237/H.R. 1250 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.274 - To require a report by the Comptroller General of the United States on a national all-hazards disaster insurance program. (Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX-18) H.R.385 - To ban the imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) H.R.900 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes. (Kathy Castor, D-FL-14) H.R.1306 - To provide for greater transfer of risk under the National Flood Insurance Program to private capital and reinsurance markets, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1307 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1308 - To allow communities to develop alternative flood insurance rate maps, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1309 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1392 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2024. (Warren Davidson, R-OH-8) H.R.1540 - To establish a means-tested assistance program for national flood insurance program policyholders, and for other purposes. (Matt Cartwright, D-PA-8) H.R.1545 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain income from providing real propoerty insurance following certain federally declared disasters. (Clay Higgins, R-LA-3) S.601 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to modify the amount by which the chargeable risk premium rate for flood insurance under that Act may be increased in any year. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.602 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to take certain actions relating to the National Flood Insurance Program. and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.795 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to improve education and risk management assistance, and for other purposes. (Chris Murphy, D-CT) S.721 - A bill to permit policyholders under the National Flood Insurance Program to elect to have previous premium rates remain in effect until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency satisfies certain conditions, and for other purposes. (Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-MS) S.1039 - A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to terminate certain contracts on the basis of detrimental conduct to the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.2458 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish an emergency preparedness grant program for higher education institutions, and for other purposes. (Troy Carter, D-LA-2) H.R.2538 - To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. (Mark Takano, D-CA-39) H.R.2542 - To preclude absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development, and for other purposes. (Brandon Williams, R-NY-22) H.R.2568 - To provide for improvements to National Flood Insurance Program rate maps, and for other purposes. (Alex Mooney, R-WV-2) H.R.2933 - To eliminate the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Ben Cline, R-VA-6) Senate Version: S.1694 - A bill to abolish the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Ted Cruz, R-TX) H.R.2984 - To create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes. (Nydia Velazquez, D-NY-7) Senate Version: S.1359 - A bill to create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) H.R.3014 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a system for the taxation of catastrophic risk transfer companies to ensure sufficient capital to cover catastrophic insurance losses, and for other purposes. (Darin LaHood, R-IL-16) S.1417 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to ensure community accountability for areas repeatedly damaged by floods, and for other purposes. (Tim Scott, R-SC) S.1427 - A bill to exempt certain entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes. (Cynthia Lummis, R-WY) S.1539 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to make the native sod provisions applicable to the United States and to modify those provisions, and for other purposes. (John Thune, R-SD) H.R.3210 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax. (Jodey Arrington, R-TX-19) Senate Version: S.1559 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax. (John Barrasso, R-WY) S.1690 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to establish a Good Steward Cover Crop program, and for other purposes. (Sherrod Brown, D-OH) H.R.3815 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the research and development of a policy to insure the production of mushrooms. (Chrissy Houlahan, D-PA-6) H.R.3880 - To prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility. (Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-NJ-12) H.R.3904 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes. (Randy Feenstra, R-IA-4) S.1787 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) H.R.3997 - To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events. (Federica Wilson, D-FL-24) S.2035 - A bill to amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to make additional coverage under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program available for crops and grasses used for grazing, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) H.R.4308 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes. (Mike Thompson, D-CA-4) H.R.4349 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Frank Pallone, D-NJ-6) Senate Version: S.2142 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) S.2104 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to allow for the separation of enterprise units by continuous and fallow cropping systems. (Roger Marshall, R-KS) S.2108 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require that certain information is made publicly available, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2109 - A bill to ensure that Write Your Own companies can sell private flood insurance products that compete with National Flood Insurance Program products. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2110 - A bill to allow National Flood Insurance Program policyholders who leave the program to purchase a private insurance flood policy to return to the National Flood Insurance Program without penalty, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2134 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes. (Alex Padilla, D-CA) H.R.4686 - To establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes. (Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL-13) Senate Version: S.2852 - A bill to establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) H.R.4762 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. (Rudy Yakym, R-IN-2) S.2391 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.4888 - To require certain insurance companies to disclose investments and underwriting that relate to coal mining and oil and gas extraction and fossil fuel extraction, and for other purposes. (Adam Schiff, D-CA-30) S.2458 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes. (Amy Klobuchar, D-MN) S.2523 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require certain membership on the Board of Directors of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. (Tommy Tuberville, R-AL) S.2541 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on the inclusion of certain oilseed crops in double cropping policies, and for other purposes. (Tommy Tuberville, R-AL) S.2643 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions, and for other purposes. (Ben Ray Lujan, D-NM) H.R.5535 - Insurance Data Protection Act (Scott Fitzgerald, R-WI-5) Senate Version: S.3349 - A bill to prohibit the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury and other financial regulators from collecting data directly from an insurance company. (Katie Britt, R-AL) H.R.5828 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (Andrew Garbarino, R-NY-2) H.R.5843 - To temporarily extend the National Flood Insurance Program. (Clay Higgins, R-LA-3) S.2968 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.5992 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions, and for other purposes. (Josh Harder, D-CA-9) H.R.6082 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program to increase the allowable amounts of advance payments under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Andrew Garbarino, R-NY-2) Senate Version: S.3153 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program to increase the allowable amounts of advance payments under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.6186 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to direct the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes. (Scott Franklin, R-FL-18) H.R.6304 - To increase coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program for costs of compliance, and for other purposes. (Nick LaLota, R-NY-1) S.3253 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) S.3270 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish a budgetary Tribal Government consultation process at the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) H.R.6944 - To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a catastrophic property loss reinsurance program, and for other purposes. (Adam Schiff, D-CA-30) H.R.7000 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes. (Bryan Steil, R-WI-1) Senate Version: S.3592 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes. (Tim Scott, R-SC) S.3650 - A bill to amend the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to improve mapping under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) H.R.7462 - To require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study regarding insurance coverage for damages from wildfires, and for other purposes. (Maxine Waters, D-CA-43) H.R.7537 - To provide for the disclosure and sharing of certain policy and claims information under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Madeleine Dean, D-PA-4) S.4081 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to provide premium support for certain plans of insurance, and for other purposes. (John Hoeven, R-ND) House Version: H.R.8350 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to provide premium support for certain plans of insurance, and for other purposes. (Brad Finstad, R-MN-1) S.4143 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an above-the-line deduction for flood insurance premiums. (Rick Scott, R-FL) House Version: H.R.8102 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an above-the-line deduction for flood insurance premiums. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) H.R.8637 - To make protection against damage and loss resulting from the erosion and undermining of shorelines available under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Greg Murphy, R-NC-3) S.4740 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude debt held by certain insurance companies from capital assets. (Thom Tillis, R-NC) S.4772 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.4934 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create an above the line deduction for certain homeowners insurance premiums. (Rick Scott, R-FL) House Version: H.R.9411 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create an above the line deduction for certain homeowners insurance premiums. (Gus Bilirakis, R-FL-12) S.4969 - A bill to require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study regarding insurance coverage for damages from wildfires, and for other purposes. (Martin Heinrich, D-NM) H.R.9414 - To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to establish a community-based flood insurance pilot program, and for other purposes. (Andrew Garbarino, R-NY-12) H.R.9726 - To require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to develop a flood insurance information tool, and for other purposes. (Matt Cartwright, D-PA-8) S.5104 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to reduce Federal spending on crop insurance, and for other purposes. (Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH)

H.R. 3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 - crop insurance S. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance

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

Government targets: 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/S.5104 - Assisting Family Farmers through Insurance Reform Measures Act HR.5747 - Crop Insurance Transparency Act 2024 Farm Bill (provisions relating to the Federal Crop Insurance Program)

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE

H.R.1287 - Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2023; support for increasing price discovery in cattle markets. H.R.945 - Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2023; support for providing assistance and expanding resources for small meat and poultry processors. H.R.1495 - Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023; support for providing low-interest agriculture loans to producers who adopt precision agriculture technologies. H.R.1459 - Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023; support for incentivizing the purchase and adoption of precision agriculture technologies under USDA programs. H.R.1249 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. H.R.1608 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for provisions permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. H.R.2434 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. H.R.1840 - Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023; support for promoting emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, enhance resilience, and create new market opportunities. H.R.2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023; support for farm programs that support the expansion of local and regional food systems. H.R.2728 - Young Farmer Success Act of 2023; support for making full-time farmers and ranchers eligible for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. H.R.3478 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program Act of 2023; support for providing crop insurance premium discounts to producers who plant cover crops or use other practices that benefit soil health and reduce risk. H.R.3922 - Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act of 2023; support for new USDA programs that address availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. H.R.4239 - Rebuild Rural America Act of 2023; support for new block grant programs investing in long-term rural economic development projects. H.R.4288 - Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act of 2023; support for reaffirming EPA as the primary authority under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to make scientific findings on pesticides and prohibiting states imposing additional labeling or packaging requirements. H.R.5268 - America Grows Act of 2023; support for increasing funding for agricultural research at USDA research agencies. H.R.5389 - Livestock Research Consolidation Act of 2023; support for research into the impacts of livestock market consolidation on farmers, ranchers, and consumers. H.R.4327 - Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act of 2023; support for establishing a voluntary manure management conservation program. H.R.4979 - Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2023; support for establishing a moratorium on and review of agribusiness, food, and grocery mergers, reinstatement of country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork; updates to unlawful practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act, funding for technical assistance and outreach for beginning, retired, and socially disadvantaged farmers; extended funding for Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), investments in supply chain infrastructure and processing facilities. H.R.5051 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increased programatic emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. H.R.5081 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2023; support for requiring beef products bearing "Made in the USA" or substantially similar labels be exclusively born, raised, slaughtered, and packaged in the United States. H.R.5604 - Agricultural Right to Repair Act of 2023; support for guaranteeing farmers complete access, on fair and reasonable terms, to fix their own farm equipment, and guaranteeing similar support to independent mechanics. H.R.6142 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023; support for a new competitive grants and loan program to advance connectivity across acreage and updates to quinquennial Census of Agriculture to include questions on adoption of broadband access services. H.R.6271 - Farm to Fly Act of 2023; support for affirming the definition of "Sustainable Aviation Fuel" and expanding opportunities for sustainable aviation fuel. H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Others Extensions Act, 2024; support for extending the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). H.R.6379 - Farmers First Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). H.R.6508 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; opposition to restricting USDA rulemaking and enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act, support for retaining funds from merger filing fees for antitrust enforcement. H.R.7444 - Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023; support for creating multiyear, flexible federal grant programs that better direct funding and technical assistance to rural communities. H.R.6661 - Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing USDA's Rural Cooperative and Development Grants (RCDG) to better serve underserved rural communities. H.R.3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. H.R.7769 - Farm Transitions Act of 2024; support for establishing a commission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study and make recommendations on the barriers to farm and agricultural land ownership and other challenges facing young and beginning farmers. H.R.8052 - Year-Round E15 Act of 2024; support for allowing the year-round sale of E15 in certain states in 2024. H.R.8544 - Fair Repair Act of 2024; support for requiring original equipment manufacturers making diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers. H.R.7046 - Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024; support for freezing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) under the H-2A program to the rate in effect on December 31, 2023. H.R.530 - Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States (A-PLUS) Act; issues pertaining to limiting livestock auction market owners from holding an ownership interest in, finance, or participate in the management or operation of meatpacking plants. H.R.8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024; issues pertaining to passing a 2024 farm bill that supports family farmers and ranchers and strengthens food security. H.R.9787 - Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act of 2024; support for restricting eligibility for the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) to domestically produced feedstocks; support for extending the tax credit through 2034. S.52 - American Beef Labeling Act of 2023; support for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.228 - Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2023; support for increasing price discovery in cattle markets. S.346 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2023; support for establishing an office of the special investigator for competition matters at USDA. S.354 - Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2023; support for providing assistance and expanding resources for small meat and poultry processors. S.719 - Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023; support for providing low-interest agriculture loans to producers who adopt precision agriculture technologies. S.720 - Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023; support for incentivizing the purchase and adoption of precision agriculture technologies under USDA programs. S.785 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. S.557 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. S.944 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. S.901 - Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023; support for providing authority for USDA APHIS, FSIS, and FAS to preemptively negotiate regionalization agreements for known animal disease threats. S.1020 - Livestock Research Consolidation Act of 2023; support for research into the impacts of livestock market consolidation on farmers, ranchers, and consumers. S.1016 - Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023; support for promoting emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, enhance resilience, and create new market opportunities. S.1205 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023; support for farm programs that support the expansion of local and regional food systems. S.1736 - Farmers First Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). S.1690 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program Act of 2023; support for providing crop insurance premium discounts to producers who plant cover crops or use other practices that benefit soil health and reduce risk. S.1628 - America Grows Act of 2023; support for increasing funding for agricultural research at USDA research agencies. S.1867 - Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act of 2023; support for new USDA programs that address availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. S.2023 - Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act of 2023; support for increasing research and development into regionally adapted and publicly available seed varieties and animal breeds. S.2071 - Reliable Rail Service Act of 2023; support for statutorily defining common carrier obligations and establishing specific criteria for the STB to consider when assessing obligation violations by rail carriers. S.2155 - Rebuild Rural America Act of 2023; support for new block grant programs investing in long-term rural economic development projects. S.2452 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2023; support for updates to USDA's BioPreferred program, increases in federal procurement of biobased-only contracts and purchases. S.2479 - Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act of 2023; support for establishing a voluntary manure management conservation program. S.2542 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023; support for a new competitive grants and loan program to advance connectivity across acreage and updates to quinquennial Census of Agriculture to include questions on adoption of broadband access services. S.2594 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increasing program emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. S.2598 - Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program Improvement Act of 2023; support for improving access to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) Program for small, mid-sized, beginning, specialty crop, and diversified producers. S.2635 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. S.2670 - Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2023; support for establishing a moratorium on and review of agribusiness, food, and grocery mergers, reinstatement of country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork; updates to unlawful practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act, funding for technical assistance and outreach for beginning, retired, and socially disadvantaged farmers, extended funding for Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), investments in supply chain infrastructure and processing facilities. S.2707 - Nationwide Consumer Fuel and Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent, prohibiting remove of 1-psi waiver for E10 ethanol. S.2890 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2023; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits, increasing options for distressed borrowers. S.3378 - Rural Energy Equity Act of 2023; support for improving access to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for small- and mid-sized producers. S.3497 - FARM Home Loans Act of 2023; support for modifying the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to modify rural housing financing to increase competition in the rural home mortgage market. S.J.Res. 62 - Disapproval of the Rule relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef from Paraguay"; support for reinstating the ban on beef imports from Paraguay. S.3309 - Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023; support for creating multiyear, flexible federal grant programs that better direct funding and technical assistance to rural communities. S.2458 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. S.4018 - Farm Transitions Act of 2024; support for establishing a commission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study and make recommendations on the barriers to farm and agricultural land ownership and other challenges facing young and beginning farmers. S.4422 - Fair Repair Act of 2024; support for requiring original equipment manufacturers making diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers. S.2340 - Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act of 2023; support for establishing a federal program that strengthens land, capital, and market access for beginning and underserved farmers and ranchers. S.Res.71 - A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness; support for the resolution. S.3848 - Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024; support for freezing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) under the H-2A program to the rate in effect on December 31, 2023. S.4963 - Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Prevention Act of 2024; support for establishing a Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Coordinator within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to prevent and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks. S.1237 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act of 2023; support for exempting family farms and small businesses with less than 100 full-time employees from reporting land and equipment as assets during student financial aid contribution calculations. S.5106 - Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local Foods Act; support for exemptions for certain small-scale operators from several meat inspection regulations. S.5145 - Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act of 2024; support for restricting eligibility for the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) to domestically produced feedstocks; support for extending the tax credit through 2034. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the extension of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). Issues pertaining to payment calculations under the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). Issues pertaining to adjusting farm program loan rates and price-based triggers to reflect commodity prices and input costs. Issues pertaining to creating a dual enrollment option for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Issues pertaining to authorizing a voluntary update of base acres and yields for farm programs. Issues pertaining to disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Issues pertaining to crop insurance, including funding and prioritization. Issues pertaining to strengthening federal antitrust enforcement. Issues pertaining to strengthening protections for farmers and ranchers producing agricultural commodities under contract. Issues pertaining to strengthening product of the United States labeling standards. Issues pertaining to mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Issues pertaining to ensuring farmers, ranchers, and independent repair professionals have access to parts and service materials needed to repair farm equipment. Issues pertaining to strengthening Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting. Issues pertaining to improvements to meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities to increase processing capacity. Issues pertaining to reforming checkoff programs to be producer controlled and regularly reviewed. Issues pertaining to balancing supply and demand for the dairy industry. Issues pertaining to support for higher-level blends of ethanol. Issues pertaining to support for sustainable aviation fuel. Issues pertaining to support for the development of renewable energy infrastructure. Issues pertaining to support for the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Issues pertaining to climate change and its impact in the agriculture, food, and forestry sectors. Issues pertaining to funding for climate-smart agriculture. Issues pertaining to funding for agricultural conservation programs and conservation technical assistance. Issues pertaining to funding for the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative. Issues pertaining to funding and support for investments in research, outreach, and education to support on-farm climate mitigation and adaptation. Issues pertaining to funding and support for cooperative development, the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program (RCDG), and Cooperative Development Centers Issues pertaining to funding and support for addressing farm stress and farmer mental health, including support for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Program (FRSAN). Issues pertaining to national crisis hotlines for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers. Issues pertaining to implementation and funding for broadband and high-speed internet in rural areas, including support for the ReConnect program. Issues pertaining to agriculture workforce and immigration reform. Issues pertaining to fair and predictable H-2A program wages. Issues pertaining to health and safety of farm workers and rural communities. Issues pertaining to the integrity of the National Organic Standards and the certified organic label. Issues pertaining to domestic nutrition assistance programs. Issues pertaining to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Issues pertaining to livestock animal identification rules. Issues pertaining to the labeling and use of pesticides. Issues pertaining to support for public agricultural research for regionally adapted and publicly available seed varieties and animal breeds. Issues pertaining to supporting beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers through farm programs. Issues pertaining to the distribution, sale, and use of dicamba herbicide products. Issues pertaining to support for returning the Class I mover formula to the "higher-of" the Class III or IV calculations. Issues pertaining to conditions for make allowance changes in the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearings. Issues pertaining to implementation of the Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act.

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.1287 - Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2023; support for increasing price discovery in cattle markets. H.R.945 - Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2023; support for providing assistance and expanding resources for small meat and poultry processors. H.R.1495 - Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023; support for providing low-interest agriculture loans to producers who adopt precision agriculture technologies. H.R.1459 - Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023; support for incentivizing the purchase and adoption of precision agriculture technologies under USDA programs. H.R.1249 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. H.R.1608 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for provisions permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. H.R.2434 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. H.R.1840 - Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023; support for promoting emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, enhance resilience, and create new market opportunities. H.R.2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023; support for farm programs that support the expansion of local and regional food systems. H.R.2728 - Young Farmer Success Act of 2023; support for making full-time farmers and ranchers eligible for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. H.R.3478 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program Act of 2023; support for providing crop insurance premium discounts to producers who plant cover crops or use other practices that benefit soil health and reduce risk. H.R.3922 - Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act of 2023; support for new USDA programs that address availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. H.R.4239 - Rebuild Rural America Act of 2023; support for new block grant programs investing in long-term rural economic development projects. H.R.4288 - Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act of 2023; support for reaffirming EPA as the primary authority under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to make scientific findings on pesticides and prohibiting states imposing additional labeling or packaging requirements. H.R.5268 - America Grows Act of 2023; support for increasing funding for agricultural research at USDA research agencies. H.R.5389 - Livestock Research Consolidation Act of 2023; support for research into the impacts of livestock market consolidation on farmers, ranchers, and consumers. H.R.4327 - Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act of 2023; support for establishing a voluntary manure management conservation program. H.R.4979 - Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2023; support for establishing a moratorium on and review of agribusiness, food, and grocery mergers, reinstatement of country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork; updates to unlawful practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act, funding for technical assistance and outreach for beginning, retired, and socially disadvantaged farmers; extended funding for Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), investments in supply chain infrastructure and processing facilities. H.R.5051 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increased programatic emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. H.R.5081 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2023; support for requiring beef products bearing "Made in the USA" or substantially similar labels be exclusively born, raised, slaughtered, and packaged in the United States. H.R.5604 - Agricultural Right to Repair Act of 2023; support for guaranteeing farmers complete access, on fair and reasonable terms, to fix their own farm equipment, and guaranteeing similar support to independent mechanics. H.R.6142 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023; support for a new competitive grants and loan program to advance connectivity across acreage and updates to quinquennial Census of Agriculture to include questions on adoption of broadband access services. H.R.6271 - Farm to Fly Act of 2023; support for affirming the definition of "Sustainable Aviation Fuel" and expanding opportunities for sustainable aviation fuel. H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Others Extensions Act, 2024; support for extending the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). H.R.6379 - Farmers First Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). H.R.6508 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; opposition to restricting USDA rulemaking and enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act, support for retaining funds from merger filing fees for antitrust enforcement. H.R.7444 - Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023; support for creating multiyear, flexible federal grant programs that better direct funding and technical assistance to rural communities. H.R.6661 - Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing USDA's Rural Cooperative and Development Grants (RCDG) to better serve underserved rural communities. H.R.3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. H.R.7769 - Farm Transitions Act of 2024; support for establishing a commission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study and make recommendations on the barriers to farm and agricultural land ownership and other challenges facing young and beginning farmers. H.R.8052 - Year-Round E15 Act of 2024; support for allowing the year-round sale of E15 in certain states in 2024. H.R.8544 - Fair Repair Act of 2024; support for requiring original equipment manufacturers making diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers. H.R.7046 - Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024; support for freezing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) under the H-2A program to the rate in effect on December 31, 2023. H.R.530 - Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States (A-PLUS) Act; issues pertaining to limiting livestock auction market owners from holding an ownership interest in, finance, or participate in the management or operation of meatpacking plants. H.R.8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024; issues pertaining to passing a 2024 farm bill that supports family farmers and ranchers and strengthens food security. S.52 - American Beef Labeling Act of 2023; support for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.228 - Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2023; support for increasing price discovery in cattle markets. S.346 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2023; support for establishing an office of the special investigator for competition matters at USDA. S.354 - Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2023; support for providing assistance and expanding resources for small meat and poultry processors. S.719 - Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023; support for providing low-interest agriculture loans to producers who adopt precision agriculture technologies. S.720 - Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023; support for incentivizing the purchase and adoption of precision agriculture technologies under USDA programs. S.785 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. S.557 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. S.944 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. S.901 - Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023; support for providing authority for USDA APHIS, FSIS, and FAS to preemptively negotiate regionalization agreements for known animal disease threats. S.1020 - Livestock Research Consolidation Act of 2023; support for research into the impacts of livestock market consolidation on farmers, ranchers, and consumers. S.1016 - Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023; support for promoting emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, enhance resilience, and create new market opportunities. S.1205 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023; support for farm programs that support the expansion of local and regional food systems. S.1736 - Farmers First Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). S.1690 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program Act of 2023; support for providing crop insurance premium discounts to producers who plant cover crops or use other practices that benefit soil health and reduce risk. S.1628 - America Grows Act of 2023; support for increasing funding for agricultural research at USDA research agencies. S.1867 - Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act of 2023; support for new USDA programs that address availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. S.2023 - Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act of 2023; support for increasing research and development into regionally adapted and publicly available seed varieties and animal breeds. S.2071 - Reliable Rail Service Act of 2023; support for statutorily defining common carrier obligations and establishing specific criteria for the STB to consider when assessing obligation violations by rail carriers. S.2155 - Rebuild Rural America Act of 2023; support for new block grant programs investing in long-term rural economic development projects. S.2452 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2023; support for updates to USDA's BioPreferred program, increases in federal procurement of biobased-only contracts and purchases. S.2479 - Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act of 2023; support for establishing a voluntary manure management conservation program. S.2542 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023; support for a new competitive grants and loan program to advance connectivity across acreage and updates to quinquennial Census of Agriculture to include questions on adoption of broadband access services. S.2594 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increasing program emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. S.2598 - Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program Improvement Act of 2023; support for improving access to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) Program for small, mid-sized, beginning, specialty crop, and diversified producers. S.2635 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. S.2670 - Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2023; support for establishing a moratorium on and review of agribusiness, food, and grocery mergers, reinstatement of country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork; updates to unlawful practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act, funding for technical assistance and outreach for beginning, retired, and socially disadvantaged farmers, extended funding for Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), investments in supply chain infrastructure and processing facilities. S.2707 - Nationwide Consumer Fuel and Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent, prohibiting remove of 1-psi waiver for E10 ethanol. S.2890 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2023; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits, increasing options for distressed borrowers. S.3378 - Rural Energy Equity Act of 2023; support for improving access to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for small- and mid-sized producers. S.3497 - FARM Home Loans Act of 2023; support for modifying the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to modify rural housing financing to increase competition in the rural home mortgage market. S.J.Res. 62 - Disapproval of the Rule relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef from Paraguay"; support for reinstating the ban on beef imports from Paraguay. S.3309 - Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023; support for creating multiyear, flexible federal grant programs that better direct funding and technical assistance to rural communities. S.2458 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. S.4018 - Farm Transitions Act of 2024; support for establishing a commission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study and make recommendations on the barriers to farm and agricultural land ownership and other challenges facing young and beginning farmers. S.4422 - Fair Repair Act of 2024; support for requiring original equipment manufacturers making diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers. S.2340 - Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act of 2023; support for establishing a federal program that strengthens land, capital, and market access for beginning and underserved farmers and ranchers. S.Res.71 - A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness; support for the resolution. S.3848 - Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024; support for freezing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) under the H-2A program to the rate in effect on December 31, 2023. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the extension of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). Issues pertaining to payment calculations under the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). Issues pertaining to adjusting farm program loan rates and price-based triggers to reflect commodity prices and input costs. Issues pertaining to creating a dual enrollment option for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Issues pertaining to authorizing a voluntary update of base acres and yields for farm programs. Issues pertaining to disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Issues pertaining to crop insurance, including funding and prioritization. Issues pertaining to strengthening federal antitrust enforcement. Issues pertaining to strengthening protections for farmers and ranchers producing agricultural commodities under contract. Issues pertaining to strengthening product of the United States labeling standards. Issues pertaining to mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Issues pertaining to ensuring farmers, ranchers, and independent repair professionals have access to parts and service materials needed to repair farm equipment. Issues pertaining to strengthening Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting. Issues pertaining to improvements to meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities to increase processing capacity. Issues pertaining to reforming checkoff programs to be producer controlled and regularly reviewed. Issues pertaining to balancing supply and demand for the dairy industry. Issues pertaining to support for higher-level blends of ethanol. Issues pertaining to support for sustainable aviation fuel. Issues pertaining to support for the development of renewable energy infrastructure. Issues pertaining to support for the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Issues pertaining to climate change and its impact in the agriculture, food, and forestry sectors. Issues pertaining to funding for climate-smart agriculture. Issues pertaining to funding for agricultural conservation programs and conservation technical assistance. Issues pertaining to funding for the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative. Issues pertaining to funding and support for investments in research, outreach, and education to support on-farm climate mitigation and adaptation. Issues pertaining to funding and support for cooperative development, the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program (RCDG), and Cooperative Development Centers Issues pertaining to funding and support for addressing farm stress and farmer mental health, including support for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Program (FRSAN). Issues pertaining to national crisis hotlines for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers. Issues pertaining to implementation and funding for broadband and high-speed internet in rural areas, including support for the ReConnect program. Issues pertaining to agriculture workforce and immigration reform. Issues pertaining to fair and predictable H-2A program wages. Issues pertaining to health and safety of farm workers and rural communities. Issues pertaining to the integrity of the National Organic Standards and the certified organic label. Issues pertaining to domestic nutrition assistance programs. Issues pertaining to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Issues pertaining to livestock animal identification rules. Issues pertaining to the labeling and use of pesticides. Issues pertaining to support for public agricultural research for regionally adapted and publicly available seed varieties and animal breeds. Issues pertaining to supporting beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers through farm programs. Issues pertaining to the distribution, sale, and use of dicamba herbicide products. Issues pertaining to support for returning the Class I mover formula to the "higher-of" the Class III or IV calculations. Issues pertaining to conditions for make allowance changes in the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearings.

H.R.274 - To require a report by the Comptroller General of the United States on a national all-hazards disaster insurance program. (Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX-18) H.R.385 - To ban the imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) H.R.900 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes. (Kathy Castor, D-FL-14) H.R.1306 - To provide for greater transfer of risk under the National Flood Insurance Program to private capital and reinsurance markets, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1307 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1308 - To allow communities to develop alternative flood insurance rate maps, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1309 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1392 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2024. (Warren Davidson, R-OH-8) H.R.1540 - To establish a means-tested assistance program for national flood insurance program policyholders, and for other purposes. (Matt Cartwright, D-PA-8) H.R.1545 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain income from providing real propoerty insurance following certain federally declared disasters. (Clay Higgins, R-LA-3) S.601 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to modify the amount by which the chargeable risk premium rate for flood insurance under that Act may be increased in any year. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.602 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to take certain actions relating to the National Flood Insurance Program. and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.795 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to improve education and risk management assistance, and for other purposes. (Chris Murphy, D-CT) S.721 - A bill to permit policyholders under the National Flood Insurance Program to elect to have previous premium rates remain in effect until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency satisfies certain conditions, and for other purposes. (Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-MS) S.1039 - A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to terminate certain contracts on the basis of detrimental conduct to the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.2458 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish an emergency preparedness grant program for higher education institutions, and for other purposes. (Troy Carter, D-LA-2) H.R.2538 - To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. (Mark Takano, D-CA-39) H.R.2542 - To preclude absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development, and for other purposes. (Brandon Williams, R-NY-22) H.R.2568 - To provide for improvements to National Flood Insurance Program rate maps, and for other purposes. (Alex Mooney, R-WV-2) H.R.2933 - To eliminate the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Ben Cline, R-VA-6) Senate Version: S.1694 - A bill to abolish the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Ted Cruz, R-TX) H.R.2984 - To create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes. (Nydia Velazquez, D-NY-7) Senate Version: S.1359 - A bill to create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) H.R.3014 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a system for the taxation of catastrophic risk transfer companies to ensure sufficient capital to cover catastrophic insurance losses, and for other purposes. (Darin LaHood, R-IL-16) S.1417 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to ensure community accountability for areas repeatedly damaged by floods, and for other purposes. (Tim Scott, R-SC) S.1427 - A bill to exempt certain entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes. (Cynthia Lummis, R-WY) S.1539 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to make the native sod provisions applicable to the United States and to modify those provisions, and for other purposes. (John Thune, R-SD) H.R.3210 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax. (Jodey Arrington, R-TX-19) Senate Version: S.1559 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax. (John Barrasso, R-WY) S.1690 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to establish a Good Steward Cover Crop program, and for other purposes. (Sherrod Brown, D-OH) H.R.3815 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the research and development of a policy to insure the production of mushrooms. (Chrissy Houlahan, D-PA-6) H.R.3880 - To prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility. (Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-NJ-12) H.R.3904 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes. (Randy Feenstra, R-IA-4) S.1787 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) H.R.3997 - To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events. (Federica Wilson, D-FL-24) S.2035 - A bill to amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to make additional coverage under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program available for crops and grasses used for grazing, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) H.R.4308 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes. (Mike Thompson, D-CA-4) H.R.4349 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Frank Pallone, D-NJ-6) Senate Version: S.2142 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) S.2104 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to allow for the separation of enterprise units by continuous and fallow cropping systems. (Roger Marshall, R-KS) S.2108 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require that certain information is made publicly available, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2109 - A bill to ensure that Write Your Own companies can sell private flood insurance products that compete with National Flood Insurance Program products. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2110 - A bill to allow National Flood Insurance Program policyholders who leave the program to purchase a private insurance flood policy to return to the National Flood Insurance Program without penalty, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2134 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes. (Alex Padilla, D-CA) H.R.4686 - To establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes. (Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL-13) Senate Version: S.2852 - A bill to establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) H.R.4762 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. (Rudy Yakym, R-IN-2) S.2391 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.4888 - To require certain insurance companies to disclose investments and underwriting that relate to coal mining and oil and gas extraction and fossil fuel extraction, and for other purposes. (Adam Schiff, D-CA-30) S.2458 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes. (Amy Klobuchar, D-MN) S.2523 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require certain membership on the Board of Directors of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. (Tommy Tuberville, R-AL) S.2541 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on the inclusion of certain oilseed crops in double cropping policies, and for other purposes. (Tommy Tuberville, R-AL) S.2643 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions, and for other purposes. (Ben Ray Lujan, D-NM) H.R.5535 - Insurance Data Protection Act (Scott Fitzgerald, R-WI-5) Senate Version: S.3349 - A bill to prohibit the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury and other financial regulators from collecting data directly from an insurance company. (Katie Britt, R-AL) H.R.5828 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (Andrew Garbarino, R-NY-2) H.R.5843 - To temporarily extend the National Flood Insurance Program. (Clay Higgins, R-LA-3) S.2968 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.5992 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions, and for other purposes. (Josh Harder, D-CA-9) H.R.6082 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program to increase the allowable amounts of advance payments under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Andrew Garbarino, R-NY-2) Senate Version: S.3153 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program to increase the allowable amounts of advance payments under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.6186 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to direct the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes. (Scott Franklin, R-FL-18) H.R.6304 - To increase coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program for costs of compliance, and for other purposes. (Nick LaLota, R-NY-1) S.3253 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) S.3270 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish a budgetary Tribal Government consultation process at the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) H.R.6944 - To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a catastrophic property loss reinsurance program, and for other purposes. (Adam Schiff, D-CA-30) H.R.7000 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes. (Bryan Steil, R-WI-1) Senate Version: S.3592 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes. (Tim Scott, R-SC) S.3650 - A bill to amend the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to improve mapping under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) H.R.7462 - To require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study regarding insurance coverage for damages from wildfires, and for other purposes. (Maxine Waters, D-CA-43) H.R.7537 - To provide for the disclosure and sharing of certain policy and claims information under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Madeleine Dean, D-PA-4) S.4081 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to provide premium support for certain plans of insurance, and for other purposes. (John Hoeven, R-ND) House Version: H.R.8350 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to provide premium support for certain plans of insurance, and for other purposes. (Brad Finstad, R-MN-1) S.4143 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an above-the-line deduction for flood insurance premiums. (Rick Scott, R-FL) House Version: H.R.8102 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an above-the-line deduction for flood insurance premiums. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) H.R.8637 - To make protection against damage and loss resulting from the erosion and undermining of shorelines available under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Greg Murphy, R-NC-3)

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H.R.1287 - Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2023; support for increasing price discovery in cattle markets. H.R.945 - Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2023; support for providing assistance and expanding resources for small meat and poultry processors. H.R.1495 - Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023; support for providing low-interest agriculture loans to producers who adopt precision agriculture technologies. H.R.1459 - Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023; support for incentivizing the purchase and adoption of precision agriculture technologies under USDA programs. H.R.1249 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. H.R.1608 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for provisions permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. H.R.2434 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. H.R.1840 - Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023; support for promoting emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, enhance resilience, and create new market opportunities. H.R.2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023; support for farm programs that support the expansion of local and regional food systems. H.R.2728 - Young Farmer Success Act of 2023; support for making full-time farmers and ranchers eligible for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. H.R.3478 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program Act of 2023; support for providing crop insurance premium discounts to producers who plant cover crops or use other practices that benefit soil health and reduce risk. H.R.3922 - Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act of 2023; support for new USDA programs that address availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. H.R.4239 - Rebuild Rural America Act of 2023; support for new block grant programs investing in long-term rural economic development projects. H.R.4288 - Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act of 2023; support for reaffirming EPA as the primary authority under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to make scientific findings on pesticides and prohibiting states imposing additional labeling or packaging requirements. H.R.5268 - America Grows Act of 2023; support for increasing funding for agricultural research at USDA research agencies. H.R.5389 - Livestock Research Consolidation Act of 2023; support for research into the impacts of livestock market consolidation on farmers, ranchers, and consumers. H.R.4327 - Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act of 2023; support for establishing a voluntary manure management conservation program. H.R.4979 - Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2023; support for establishing a moratorium on and review of agribusiness, food, and grocery mergers, reinstatement of country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork; updates to unlawful practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act, funding for technical assistance and outreach for beginning, retired, and socially disadvantaged farmers; extended funding for Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), investments in supply chain infrastructure and processing facilities. H.R.5051 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increased programatic emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. H.R.5081 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2023; support for requiring beef products bearing "Made in the USA" or substantially similar labels be exclusively born, raised, slaughtered, and packaged in the United States. H.R.5604 - Agricultural Right to Repair Act of 2023; support for guaranteeing farmers complete access, on fair and reasonable terms, to fix their own farm equipment, and guaranteeing similar support to independent mechanics. H.R.6142 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023; support for a new competitive grants and loan program to advance connectivity across acreage and updates to quinquennial Census of Agriculture to include questions on adoption of broadband access services. H.R.6271 - Farm to Fly Act of 2023; support for affirming the definition of "Sustainable Aviation Fuel" and expanding opportunities for sustainable aviation fuel. H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Others Extensions Act, 2024; support for extending the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). H.R.6379 - Farmers First Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). H.R.6508 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; opposition to restricting USDA rulemaking and enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act, support for retaining funds from merger filing fees for antitrust enforcement. H.R.7444 - Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023; support for creating multiyear, flexible federal grant programs that better direct funding and technical assistance to rural communities. H.R.6661 - Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing USDA's Rural Cooperative and Development Grants (RCDG) to better serve underserved rural communities. H.R.3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. H.R.7769 - Farm Transitions Act of 2024; support for establishing a commission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study and make recommendations on the barriers to farm and agricultural land ownership and other challenges facing young and beginning farmers. H.R.8052 - Year-Round E15 Act of 2024; support for allowing the year-round sale of E15 in certain states in 2024. H.R.8544 - Fair Repair Act of 2024; support for requiring original equipment manufacturers making diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers. H.R.7046 - Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024; support for freezing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) under the H-2A program to the rate in effect on December 31, 2023. H.R.8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024; issues pertaining to passing a 2024 farm bill that supports family farmers and ranchers and strengthens food security. S.52 - American Beef Labeling Act of 2023; support for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.228 - Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2023; support for increasing price discovery in cattle markets. S.346 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2023; support for establishing an office of the special investigator for competition matters at USDA. S.354 - Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2023; support for providing assistance and expanding resources for small meat and poultry processors. S.719 - Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023; support for providing low-interest agriculture loans to producers who adopt precision agriculture technologies. S.720 - Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023; support for incentivizing the purchase and adoption of precision agriculture technologies under USDA programs. S.785 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. S.557 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. S.944 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. S.901 - Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023; support for providing authority for USDA APHIS, FSIS, and FAS to preemptively negotiate regionalization agreements for known animal disease threats. S.1020 - Livestock Research Consolidation Act of 2023; support for research into the impacts of livestock market consolidation on farmers, ranchers, and consumers. S.1016 - Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023; support for promoting emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, enhance resilience, and create new market opportunities. S.1205 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023; support for farm programs that support the expansion of local and regional food systems. S.1736 - Farmers First Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). S.1690 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program Act of 2023; support for providing crop insurance premium discounts to producers who plant cover crops or use other practices that benefit soil health and reduce risk. S.1628 - America Grows Act of 2023; support for increasing funding for agricultural research at USDA research agencies. S.1867 - Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act of 2023; support for new USDA programs that address availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. S.2023 - Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act of 2023; support for increasing research and development into regionally adapted and publicly available seed varieties and animal breeds. S.2071 - Reliable Rail Service Act of 2023; support for statutorily defining common carrier obligations and establishing specific criteria for the STB to consider when assessing obligation violations by rail carriers. S.2155 - Rebuild Rural America Act of 2023; support for new block grant programs investing in long-term rural economic development projects. S.2452 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2023; support for updates to USDA's BioPreferred program, increases in federal procurement of biobased-only contracts and purchases. S.2479 - Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act of 2023; support for establishing a voluntary manure management conservation program. S.2542 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023; support for a new competitive grants and loan program to advance connectivity across acreage and updates to quinquennial Census of Agriculture to include questions on adoption of broadband access services. S.2594 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increasing program emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. S.2598 - Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program Improvement Act of 2023; support for improving access to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) Program for small, mid-sized, beginning, specialty crop, and diversified producers. S.2635 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. S.2670 - Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2023; support for establishing a moratorium on and review of agribusiness, food, and grocery mergers, reinstatement of country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork; updates to unlawful practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act, funding for technical assistance and outreach for beginning, retired, and socially disadvantaged farmers, extended funding for Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), investments in supply chain infrastructure and processing facilities. S.2707 - Nationwide Consumer Fuel and Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent, prohibiting remove of 1-psi waiver for E10 ethanol. S.2890 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2023; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits, increasing options for distressed borrowers. S.3378 - Rural Energy Equity Act of 2023; support for improving access to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for small- and mid-sized producers. S.3497 - FARM Home Loans Act of 2023; support for modifying the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to modify rural housing financing to increase competition in the rural home mortgage market. S.J.Res. 62 - Disapproval of the Rule relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef from Paraguay"; support for reinstating the ban on beef imports from Paraguay. S.3309 - Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023; support for creating multiyear, flexible federal grant programs that better direct funding and technical assistance to rural communities. S.2458 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. S.4018 - Farm Transitions Act of 2024; support for establishing a commission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study and make recommendations on the barriers to farm and agricultural land ownership and other challenges facing young and beginning farmers. S.4422 - Fair Repair Act of 2024; support for requiring original equipment manufacturers making diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers. S.2340 - Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act of 2023; support for establishing a federal program that strengthens land, capital, and market access for beginning and underserved farmers and ranchers. S.Res.71 - A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness; support for the resolution. S.3848 - Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024; support for freezing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) under the H-2A program to the rate in effect on December 31, 2023. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the extension of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). Issues pertaining to payment calculations under the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). Issues pertaining to adjusting farm program loan rates and price-based triggers to reflect commodity prices and input costs. Issues pertaining to creating a dual enrollment option for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Issues pertaining to authorizing a voluntary update of base acres and yields for farm programs. Issues pertaining to disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Issues pertaining to crop insurance, including funding and prioritization. Issues pertaining to strengthening federal antitrust enforcement. Issues pertaining to strengthening protections for farmers and ranchers producing agricultural commodities under contract. Issues pertaining to strengthening product of the United States labeling standards. Issues pertaining to mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Issues pertaining to ensuring farmers, ranchers, and independent repair professionals have access to parts and service materials needed to repair farm equipment. Issues pertaining to strengthening Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting. Issues pertaining to improvements to meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities to increase processing capacity. Issues pertaining to reforming checkoff programs to be producer controlled and regularly reviewed. Issues pertaining to balancing supply and demand for the dairy industry. Issues pertaining to support for higher-level blends of ethanol. Issues pertaining to support for sustainable aviation fuel. Issues pertaining to support for the development of renewable energy infrastructure. Issues pertaining to support for the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Issues pertaining to climate change and its impact in the agriculture, food, and forestry sectors. Issues pertaining to funding for climate-smart agriculture. Issues pertaining to funding for agricultural conservation programs and conservation technical assistance. Issues pertaining to funding for the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative. Issues pertaining to funding and support for investments in research, outreach, and education to support on-farm climate mitigation and adaptation. Issues pertaining to funding and support for cooperative development, the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program (RCDG), and Cooperative Development Centers Issues pertaining to funding and support for addressing farm stress and farmer mental health, including support for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Program (FRSAN). Issues pertaining to national crisis hotlines for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers. Issues pertaining to implementation and funding for broadband and high-speed internet in rural areas, including support for the ReConnect program. Issues pertaining to agriculture workforce and immigration reform. Issues pertaining to fair and predictable H-2A program wages. Issues pertaining to health and safety of farm workers and rural communities. Issues pertaining to the integrity of the National Organic Standards and the certified organic label. Issues pertaining to domestic nutrition assistance programs. Issues pertaining to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Issues pertaining to livestock animal identification rules. Issues pertaining to the labeling and use of pesticides. Issues pertaining to support for public agricultural research for regionally adapted and publicly available seed varieties and animal breeds. Issues pertaining to supporting beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers through farm programs. Issues pertaining to the distribution, sale, and use of dicamba herbicide products. Issues pertaining to support for returning the Class I mover formula to the "higher-of" the Class III or IV calculations. Issues pertaining to conditions for make allowance changes in the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearings.

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 2024 Farm Bill (provisions relating to the Federal Crop Insurance Program)

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act H.R.8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 - crop insurance S. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: 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. - 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.

H.R. 3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act. H.R. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance. S. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act H.R. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance S. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R.274 - To require a report by the Comptroller General of the United States on a national all-hazards disaster insurance program. (Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX-18) H.R.385 - To ban the imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) H.R.900 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes. (Kathy Castor, D-FL-14) H.R.1306 - To provide for greater transfer of risk under the National Flood Insurance Program to private capital and reinsurance markets, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1307 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1308 - To allow communities to develop alternative flood insurance rate maps, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1309 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1392 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2024. (Warren Davidson, R-OH-8) H.R.1540 - To establish a means-tested assistance program for national flood insurance program policyholders, and for other purposes. (Matt Cartwright, D-PA-8) H.R.1545 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain income from providing real propoerty insurance following certain federally declared disasters. (Clay Higgins, R-LA-3) S.601 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to modify the amount by which the chargeable risk premium rate for flood insurance under that Act may be increased in any year. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.602 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to take certain actions relating to the National Flood Insurance Program. and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.795 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to improve education and risk management assistance, and for other purposes. (Chris Murphy, D-CT) S.721 - A bill to permit policyholders under the National Flood Insurance Program to elect to have previous premium rates remain in effect until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency satisfies certain conditions, and for other purposes. (Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-MS) S.1039 - A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to terminate certain contracts on the basis of detrimental conduct to the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.2458 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish an emergency preparedness grant program for higher education institutions, and for other purposes. (Troy Carter, D-LA-2) H.R.2538 - To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. (Mark Takano, D-CA-39) H.R.2542 - To preclude absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development, and for other purposes. (Brandon Williams, R-NY-22) H.R.2568 - To provide for improvements to National Flood Insurance Program rate maps, and for other purposes. (Alex Mooney, R-WV-2) H.R.2933 - To eliminate the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Ben Cline, R-VA-6) Senate Version: S.1694 - A bill to abolish the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Ted Cruz, R-TX) H.R.2984 - To create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes. (Nydia Velazquez, D-NY-7) Senate Version: S.1359 - A bill to create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) H.R.3014 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a system for the taxation of catastrophic risk transfer companies to ensure sufficient capital to cover catastrophic insurance losses, and for other purposes. (Darin LaHood, R-IL-16) S.1417 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to ensure community accountability for areas repeatedly damaged by floods, and for other purposes. (Tim Scott, R-SC) S.1427 - A bill to exempt certain entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes. (Cynthia Lummis, R-WY) S.1539 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to make the native sod provisions applicable to the United States and to modify those provisions, and for other purposes. (John Thune, R-SD) H.R.3210 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax. (Jodey Arrington, R-TX-19) Senate Version: S.1559 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax. (John Barrasso, R-WY) S.1690 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to establish a Good Steward Cover Crop program, and for other purposes. (Sherrod Brown, D-OH) H.R.3815 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the research and development of a policy to insure the production of mushrooms. (Chrissy Houlahan, D-PA-6) H.R.3880 - To prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility. (Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-NJ-12) H.R.3904 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes. (Randy Feenstra, R-IA-4) S.1787 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) H.R.3997 - To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events. (Federica Wilson, D-FL-24) S.2035 - A bill to amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to make additional coverage under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program available for crops and grasses used for grazing, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) H.R.4308 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes. (Mike Thompson, D-CA-4) H.R.4349 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Frank Pallone, D-NJ-6) Senate Version: S.2142 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) S.2104 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to allow for the separation of enterprise units by continuous and fallow cropping systems. (Roger Marshall, R-KS) S.2108 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require that certain information is made publicly available, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2109 - A bill to ensure that Write Your Own companies can sell private flood insurance products that compete with National Flood Insurance Program products. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2110 - A bill to allow National Flood Insurance Program policyholders who leave the program to purchase a private insurance flood policy to return to the National Flood Insurance Program without penalty, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2134 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes. (Alex Padilla, D-CA) H.R.4686 - To establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes. (Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL-13) Senate Version: S.2852 - A bill to establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) H.R.4762 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. (Rudy Yakym, R-IN-2) S.2391 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.4888 - To require certain insurance companies to disclose investments and underwriting that relate to coal mining and oil and gas extraction and fossil fuel extraction, and for other purposes. (Adam Schiff, D-CA-30) S.2458 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes. (Amy Klobuchar, D-MN) S.2523 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require certain membership on the Board of Directors of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. (Tommy Tuberville, R-AL) S.2541 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on the inclusion of certain oilseed crops in double cropping policies, and for other purposes. (Tommy Tuberville, R-AL) S.2643 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions, and for other purposes. (Ben Ray Lujan, D-NM) H.R.5535 - Insurance Data Protection Act (Scott Fitzgerald, R-WI-5) Senate Version: S.3349 - A bill to prohibit the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury and other financial regulators from collecting data directly from an insurance company. (Katie Britt, R-AL) H.R.5828 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (Andrew Garbarino, R-NY-2) H.R.5843 - To temporarily extend the National Flood Insurance Program. (Clay Higgins, R-LA-3) S.2968 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.5992 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions, and for other purposes. (Josh Harder, D-CA-9) H.R.6082 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program to increase the allowable amounts of advance payments under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Andrew Garbarino, R-NY-2) Senate Version: S.3153 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program to increase the allowable amounts of advance payments under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.6186 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to direct the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes. (Scott Franklin, R-FL-18) H.R.6304 - To increase coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program for costs of compliance, and for other purposes. (Nick LaLota, R-NY-1) S.3253 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) S.3270 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish a budgetary Tribal Government consultation process at the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) H.R.6944 - To require the Secretary of the Treasury to establish a catastrophic property loss reinsurance program, and for other purposes. (Adam Schiff, D-CA-30) H.R.7000 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes. (Bryan Steil, R-WI-1) Senate Version: S.3592 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the authority of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with respect to persons regulated by a State insurance regulator, and for other purposes. (Tim Scott, R-SC) S.3650 - A bill to amend the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012 to improve mapping under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) H.R.7462 - To require the Government Accountability Office to conduct a study regarding insurance coverage for damages from wildfires, and for other purposes. (Maxine Waters, D-CA-43) H.R.7537 - To provide for the disclosure and sharing of certain policy and claims information under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Madeleine Dean, D-PA-4)

HR 541: Beginning Agriculturist Lifetime Employment Act of 2023 (BALE Act of 2023) Agriculture Inclusiveness Agriculture Appropriations Community Facilities legislation and H.R. 4736 Investing in Rural America Act HR 3139, ACRE Act Climate/Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) Farm Bill Renewable Energy Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) Program Legislation S. 1756 / HR 4940 Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act Crop Insurance Foreign Ownership Rural Housing Issues Agriculture Exports S. 2890 / HR 5631 Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act HR 3904 Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act NASS Modernization Legislation USDA Express Loan Program Act

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

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

Issues and potential bills relating to crop insurance in the pending Farm Bill in development. HR 3904/S 2458, Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023.

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

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

HR 5305,Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, agriculture disaster assistance implementation for 2020 and 2021, and similar issues from HR 2617 for 2022 Issues and potential bills relating to the pending 2023 Farm Bill in development H.R. 4288, the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act. HR 3904 / S 2458, Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023. H.R. 5877 USDA Express Loan Act.

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

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

Issues and potential bills relating to the pending 2023 Farm Bill in development. HR 3904/S 2458, Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act. H.R. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance. S. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance.

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

Government targets: 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.

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

H.R. 3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act H.R. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance S. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act. H.R. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance. S. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 541: Beginning Agriculturist Lifetime Employment Act of 2023 (BALE Act of 2023) Agriculture Inclusiveness Agriculture Appropriations Community Facilities Legislation HR 3139, ACRE Act Climate/Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) Farm Bill Renewable Energy Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) Program Legislation S. 1756 / HR 4940 Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act Crop Insurance Foreign Ownership Rural Housing Issues Agriculture Exports S. 2890 / HR 5631 Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act HR 3904 Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act NASS Modernization Legislation USDA Express Loan Program Act

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

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

H.R. 3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act H.R. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance S. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.274 - To require a report by the Comptroller General of the United States on a national all-hazards disaster insurance program. (Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX-18) H.R.385 - To ban the imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) H.R.900 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes. (Kathy Castor, D-FL-14) H.R.1306 - To provide for greater transfer of risk under the National Flood Insurance Program to private capital and reinsurance markets, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1307 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1308 - To allow communities to develop alternative flood insurance rate maps, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1309 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1392 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2024. (Warren Davidson, R-OH-8) H.R.1540 - To establish a means-tested assistance program for national flood insurance program policyholders, and for other purposes. (Matt Cartwright, D-PA-8) H.R.1545 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain income from providing real propoerty insurance following certain federally declared disasters. (Clay Higgins, R-LA-3) S.601 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to modify the amount by which the chargeable risk premium rate for flood insurance under that Act may be increased in any year. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.602 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to take certain actions relating to the National Flood Insurance Program. and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.795 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to improve education and risk management assistance, and for other purposes. (Chris Murphy, D-CT) S.721 - A bill to permit policyholders under the National Flood Insurance Program to elect to have previous premium rates remain in effect until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency satisfies certain conditions, and for other purposes. (Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-MS) S.1039 - A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to terminate certain contracts on the basis of detrimental conduct to the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.2458 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish an emergency preparedness grant program for higher education institutions, and for other purposes. (Troy Carter, D-LA-2) H.R.2538 - To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. (Mark Takano, D-CA-39) H.R.2542 - To preclude absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development, and for other purposes. (Brandon Williams, R-NY-22) H.R.2568 - To provide for improvements to National Flood Insurance Program rate maps, and for other purposes. (Alex Mooney, R-WV-2) H.R.2933 - To eliminate the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Ben Cline, R-VA-6) Senate Version: S.1694 - A bill to abolish the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Ted Cruz, R-TX) H.R.2984 - To create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes. (Nydia Velazquez, D-NY-7) Senate Version: S.1359 - A bill to create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) H.R.3014 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a system for the taxation of catastrophic risk transfer companies to ensure sufficient capital to cover catastrophic insurance losses, and for other purposes. (Darin LaHood, R-IL-16) S.1417 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to ensure community accountability for areas repeatedly damaged by floods, and for other purposes. (Tim Scott, R-SC) S.1427 - A bill to exempt certain entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes. (Cynthia Lummis, R-WY) S.1539 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to make the native sod provisions applicable to the United States and to modify those provisions, and for other purposes. (John Thune, R-SD) H.R.3210 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax. (Jodey Arrington, R-TX-19) Senate Version: S.1559 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax. (John Barrasso, R-WY) S.1690 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to establish a Good Steward Cover Crop program, and for other purposes. (Sherrod Brown, D-OH) H.R.3815 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the research and development of a policy to insure the production of mushrooms. (Chrissy Houlahan, D-PA-6) H.R.3880 - To prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility. (Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-NJ-12) H.R.3904 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes. (Randy Feenstra, R-IA-4) S.1787 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) H.R.3997 - To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events. (Federica Wilson, D-FL-24) S.2035 - A bill to amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to make additional coverage under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program available for crops and grasses used for grazing, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) H.R.4308 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes. (Mike Thompson, D-CA-4) H.R.4349 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Frank Pallone, D-NJ-6) Senate Version: S.2142 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) S.2104 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to allow for the separation of enterprise units by continuous and fallow cropping systems. (Roger Marshall, R-KS) S.2108 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require that certain information is made publicly available, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2109 - A bill to ensure that Write Your Own companies can sell private flood insurance products that compete with National Flood Insurance Program products. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2110 - A bill to allow National Flood Insurance Program policyholders who leave the program to purchase a private insurance flood policy to return to the National Flood Insurance Program without penalty, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2134 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes. (Alex Padilla, D-CA) H.R.4686 - To establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes. (Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL-13) Senate Version: S.2852 - A bill to establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) H.R.4762 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. (Rudy Yakym, R-IN-2) S.2391 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.4888 - To require certain insurance companies to disclose investments and underwriting that relate to coal mining and oil and gas extraction and fossil fuel extraction, and for other purposes. (Adam Schiff, D-CA-30) S.2458 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes. (Amy Klobuchar, D-MN) S.2523 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require certain membership on the Board of Directors of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. (Tommy Tuberville, R-AL) S.2541 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on the inclusion of certain oilseed crops in double cropping policies, and for other purposes. (Tommy Tuberville, R-AL) S.2643 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions, and for other purposes. (Ben Ray Lujan, D-NM) H.R.5535 - Insurance Data Protection Act (Scott Fitzgerald, R-WI-5) Senate Version: S.3349 - A bill to prohibit the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury and other financial regulators from collecting data directly from an insurance company. (Katie Britt, R-AL) H.R.5828 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (Andrew Garbarino, R-NY-2) H.R.5843 - To temporarily extend the National Flood Insurance Program. (Clay Higgins, R-LA-3) S.2968 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.5992 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions, and for other purposes. (Josh Harder, D-CA-9) H.R.6082 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program to increase the allowable amounts of advance payments under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Andrew Garbarino, R-NY-2) Senate Version: S.3153 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to establish a pilot program to increase the allowable amounts of advance payments under the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.6186 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to direct the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes. (Scott Franklin, R-FL-18) H.R.6304 - To increase coverage under the National Flood Insurance Program for costs of compliance, and for other purposes. (Nick LaLota, R-NY-1) S.3253 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require research and development on frost or cold weather insurance, and for other purposes. (Marco Rubio, R-FL) S.3270 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 to establish a budgetary Tribal Government consultation process at the Department of Agriculture, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD)

HR 5305,Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, agriculture disaster assistance implementation for 2020 and 2021, and similar issues from HR 2617 for 2022 Issues and potential bills relating to the pending 2023 Farm Bill in development H.R. 4288, the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act. HR 3904 / S 2458, Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023. H.R. 5877 USDA Express Loan Act.

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

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

Issues and potential bills relating to the pending 2023 Farm Bill in development. HR 3904/S 2458, Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: 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. 3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act. H.R. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance. S. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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. 3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act H.R. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance S. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Had several conversations with PA House and Senate Members on the 2023 Farm Bill. Discussed need to be passed on time, 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. Testified at a federal farm bill hearing hosted by PA House and Senate Ag. Chairman Thompson and Ag Committee staff were present to hear PFB's farm bill asks. Listened to Chairman Thompson's Farm Bill Listening Session at the Allentown Fair. Op-ed was published written by President Hoffman on nutrition access in farm bill. 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.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representative Nick Langworthy (R-NY). This bill would initiate a Federal Order Hearing within 180 days in addition to giving USDA the needed authority to cost survey dairy product manufacturers. 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. Signed onto letter supporting S.2458/H.R.3904. 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. Signed onto letter supporting S.2614. 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. Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau remains neutral on S.907/H.R.2814, the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption (PRIME) Act by Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Rand Paul (R-KY) and Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Jared Golden (D-ME). This bill would exempt from federal inspection requirements animals and meats that are slaughtered and prepared at custom animal slaughter facilities for distribution within the state. Under current law, a custom slaughter exemption applies if the meat is slaughtered exclusively for personal, household, guest, or employee uses. 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 the week of July 10th, primarily talking about farm bill. Conducted a fly-in visit on September 13 and 14th with PFB members to visits with their legislators and advocate for PFB's priorities: farm bill, dairy, waters of the U.S., ag labor, PFAS, and sustainability. Asked PA House Members to sign onto Representative Jackson's letter to Secretary Vilsack regarding USDA's delay in distributing the disaster assistance funds that were appropriated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2022 crop losses.

Issues and potential bills relating to the pending 2023 Farm Bill in development. S.2458/H.R.3904, Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023

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

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

HR 541: Beginning Agriculturist Lifetime Employment Act of 2023 (BALE Act of 2023) Agriculture Inclusiveness Agriculture Appropriations Community Facilities Legislation HR 3139, ACRE Act Climate/Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance (FACA) Farm Bill Renewable Energy Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) Program Legislation S. 1756 / HR 4940 Fishing Industry Credit Enhancement Act Crop Insurance Foreign Ownership Rural Housing Issues Agriculture Exports S. 2890 / HR 5631 Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act HR 3904 Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act NASS Modernization Legislation USDA Express Loan Program Act

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

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

H.R. 3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act. H.R. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance. S. ___ - Farm Bill 2024 - crop insurance.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.274 - To require a report by the Comptroller General of the United States on a national all-hazards disaster insurance program. (Sheila Jackson Lee, D-TX-18) H.R.385 - To ban the imposition of any State or local liability insurance, tax, or user fee requirement for firearm or ammunition ownership or commerce. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) H.R.900 - To amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to allow for the consideration of private flood insurance for the purposes of applying continuous coverage requirements, and for other purposes. (Kathy Castor, D-FL-14) H.R.1306 - To provide for greater transfer of risk under the National Flood Insurance Program to private capital and reinsurance markets, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1307 - To repeal the mandatory flood insurance coverage requirement for commercial properties located in flood hazard areas, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1308 - To allow communities to develop alternative flood insurance rate maps, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1309 - To require the use of replacement cost value in determining the premium rates for flood insurance coverage under the National Flood Insurance Act, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1392 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program through December 31, 2024. (Warren Davidson, R-OH-8) H.R.1540 - To establish a means-tested assistance program for national flood insurance program policyholders, and for other purposes. (Matt Cartwright, D-PA-8) H.R.1545 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain income from providing real propoerty insurance following certain federally declared disasters. (Clay Higgins, R-LA-3) S.601 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to modify the amount by which the chargeable risk premium rate for flood insurance under that Act may be increased in any year. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.602 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to take certain actions relating to the National Flood Insurance Program. and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) S.795 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to improve education and risk management assistance, and for other purposes. (Chris Murphy, D-CT) S.721 - A bill to permit policyholders under the National Flood Insurance Program to elect to have previous premium rates remain in effect until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency satisfies certain conditions, and for other purposes. (Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-MS) S.1039 - A bill to authorize the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to terminate certain contracts on the basis of detrimental conduct to the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.2458 - To amend the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act to establish an emergency preparedness grant program for higher education institutions, and for other purposes. (Troy Carter, D-LA-2) H.R.2538 - To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. (Mark Takano, D-CA-39) H.R.2542 - To preclude absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving Federal financial assistance for infrastructure and transportation development, and for other purposes. (Brandon Williams, R-NY-22) H.R.2568 - To provide for improvements to National Flood Insurance Program rate maps, and for other purposes. (Alex Mooney, R-WV-2) H.R.2933 - To eliminate the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Ben Cline, R-VA-6) Senate Version: S.1694 - A bill to abolish the Federal Insurance Office of the Department of the Treasury, and for other purposes. (Ted Cruz, R-TX) H.R.2984 - To create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes. (Nydia Velazquez, D-NY-7) Senate Version: S.1359 - A bill to create a safe harbor for insurers engaging in the business of insurance in connection with a cannabis-related legitimate business, and for other purposes. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) H.R.3014 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a system for the taxation of catastrophic risk transfer companies to ensure sufficient capital to cover catastrophic insurance losses, and for other purposes. (Darin LaHood, R-IL-16) S.1417 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to ensure community accountability for areas repeatedly damaged by floods, and for other purposes. (Tim Scott, R-SC) S.1427 - A bill to exempt certain entities from liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 with respect to releases of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, and for other purposes. (Cynthia Lummis, R-WY) S.1539 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act and the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to make the native sod provisions applicable to the United States and to modify those provisions, and for other purposes. (John Thune, R-SD) H.R.3210 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax. (Jodey Arrington, R-TX-19) Senate Version: S.1559 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the corporate alternative minimum tax. (John Barrasso, R-WY) S.1690 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to establish a Good Steward Cover Crop program, and for other purposes. (Sherrod Brown, D-OH) H.R.3815 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the research and development of a policy to insure the production of mushrooms. (Chrissy Houlahan, D-PA-6) H.R.3880 - To prohibit private passenger automobile insurers from using certain income proxies to determine insurance rates and eligibility. (Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-NJ-12) H.R.3904 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes. (Randy Feenstra, R-IA-4) S.1787 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for purposes of determining if financial guaranty insurance companies are qualifying insurance corporations under the passive foreign investment company rules. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) H.R.3997 - To ensure the availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events. (Federica Wilson, D-FL-24) S.2035 - A bill to amend the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 to make additional coverage under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program available for crops and grasses used for grazing, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) H.R.4308 - To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to carry out research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes. (Mike Thompson, D-CA-4) H.R.4349 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Frank Pallone, D-NJ-6) Senate Version: S.2142 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes. (Bob Menendez, D-NJ) S.2104 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to allow for the separation of enterprise units by continuous and fallow cropping systems. (Roger Marshall, R-KS) S.2108 - A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to require that certain information is made publicly available, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2109 - A bill to ensure that Write Your Own companies can sell private flood insurance products that compete with National Flood Insurance Program products. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2110 - A bill to allow National Flood Insurance Program policyholders who leave the program to purchase a private insurance flood policy to return to the National Flood Insurance Program without penalty, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.2134 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require research and development regarding a policy to insure wine grapes against losses due to smoke exposure, and for other purposes. (Alex Padilla, D-CA) H.R.4686 - To establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes. (Anna Paulina Luna, R-FL-13) Senate Version: S.2852 - A bill to establish a grace period for nonpayment of premiums for flood insurance coverage under the national flood insurance program until the Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency implements the option for monthly payment of such premiums, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) H.R.4762 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. (Rudy Yakym, R-IN-2) S.2391 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.4888 - To require certain insurance companies to disclose investments and underwriting that relate to coal mining and oil and gas extraction and fossil fuel extraction, and for other purposes. (Adam Schiff, D-CA-30) S.2458 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to promote crop insurance support for beginning farmers and ranchers, and for other purposes. (Amy Klobuchar, D-MN) S.2523 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require certain membership on the Board of Directors of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. (Tommy Tuberville, R-AL) S.2541 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to require the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation to conduct research and development on the inclusion of certain oilseed crops in double cropping policies, and for other purposes. (Tommy Tuberville, R-AL) S.2643 - A bill to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to modify eligibility for prevented planting insurance under certain drought conditions, and for other purposes. (Ben Ray Lujan, D-NM) H.R.5535 - Insurance Data Protection Act (Scott Fitzgerald, R-WI-5) H.R.5828 - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (Andrew Garbarino, R-NY-2) H.R.5843 - To temporarily extend the National Flood Insurance Program. (Clay Higgins, R-LA-3) S.2968 - A bill to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program. (John Kennedy, R-LA)

HR 5305,Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act, agriculture disaster assistance implementation for 2020 and 2021, and similar issues from HR 2617 for 2022 Issues and potential bills relating to the pending 2023 Farm Bill in development H.R. 4288, the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act. HR 3904 / S 2458, Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023. H.R. 5877 USDA Express Loan Act.

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

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

Issues and potential bills relating to the pending 2023 Farm Bill in development. HR 3904/S 2458, Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: 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