PURR Act of 2024

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 General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3.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

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Support for finalizing FDA's "healthy" claim final rule; support for FDA's process to consider new front-of-package nutrition labeling, including issuance of a proposed rule; support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 7380), which shifts authority for pet food labeling regulation from states to the federal government (whole bill); support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients; support for FDA sodium reduction initiatives.

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Issues related to pet food regulation, H.R. 7380, the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PUUR) Act of 2024

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to nutrition standards in USDA Child Nutrition Programs consistent with 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. No Bill Number. Issues related to pet food regulation, H.R.7380, the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PUUR) Act of 2024. Issues related to Title II, VII and X of the Farm Bill. Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act, S.2603 Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards, Act. H.R. 5973 Organic Market Development Act. S.2963, H.R. 5763 Strengthen Organic Agriculture Research Act. H.R. 270

Client expense: $280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Support for the Coffee Plant Health Initiative Amendment Act (CPHIAA), S2884 and H.R. 5421 Communications materials and activities to increase support for the Agriculture Food and Research Institute at USDA Support Farm Bill reauthorization Support The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (PURR Act - H.R. 7380) to transition oversight from a patchwork state government approach to FDA Center of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to regulate pet food and treats for dogs and cats, the proposed legislation would provide a centralized federal regulatory system that ensures predictable, efficient, and transparent oversight and eliminates the inconsistent state labeling review and approval processes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Support for FDA's progress on sodium reduction initiatives. Support for FDA's process to consider new front-of-package nutrition labeling.

Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

1. General concerns about global food insecurity. 2. Supportive of Congress and the Biden Administration ensuring that suitable supplies of the critical fats and oils remain available for human and pet food consumption, outside of the biofuels industry. 3. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 4. Supports HR 7380: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 5. Urge the Congress to address pressing food safety issues related to FDAs partnership with state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) food safety agencies by supporting H.R. 9443: The Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2024 to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to share food safety information with State, local, Tribal, and Territorial authorities, and for other purposes.

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

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

1. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 2. Supports HR 7380: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 3. General interest in pet food's role in the agriculture industry, and related pet and human health issues, including the stewardship of antimicrobials to preserve their effectiveness in protecting plants, animals and public health. 4. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF). 5. Oppose proposed changes to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, which already provides criteria for the international sale or disposal of non-commercial stocks. Instead, we encourage countries to donate their excess stocks to the World Food Program. Supports strengthening multilateral trade rules on agriculture that promotes resilient, adaptive, and innovative agricultural markets. 6. Supports H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 7. Supports an extension of H.R.2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334) or the "Farm Bill." Also supports a new Farm Bill being passed into law in the 118th Congress. 8. Supports transformative research at USDA by including the bipartisan, bicameral Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act (S.834 and H.R.2385) in the next Farm Bill. These bills will amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority. 9. Concerned about the rail service capacity issues in Mexico that are hindering U.S. agricultural trade with this critical partner. An increased demand for rail service coupled with insufficient investment in rail infrastructure has led to embargoes, congestion, and slowed servicing of U.S. agricultural products. 10. Urges the Biden administration to immediately work with both the International Longshoremens Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to help them return to the bargaining table to restart stalled contract negotiations to ensure there is no disruption to U.S. port operations for our nation's agricultural imports and exports beginning October 1, 2024.

Issues related to pet food regulation, H.R. 7380, the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PUUR) Act of 2024

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to nutrition standards in USDA Child Nutrition Programs consistent with 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. No Bill Number. Issues related to pet food regulation, H.R.7380, the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PUUR) Act of 2024. Issues related to Title II, VII and X of the Farm Bill. Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act, S.2603 Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards, Act. H.R. 5973 Organic Market Development Act. S.2963, H.R. 5763 Strengthen Organic Agriculture Research Act. H.R. 270

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Support for FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status and progress of FDA and USDA's sodium reduction initiatives. Provided comments on FDA's front-of-package nutrition labeling initiative and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants.

Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Support for FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status and progress of FDA and USDA's sodium reduction initiatives. Provided comments on FDA's front-of-package nutrition labeling initiative and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants.

Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

1. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 2. Supports HR 7380: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 3. General interest in pet food's role in the agriculture industry, and related pet and human health issues, including the stewardship of antimicrobials to preserve their effectiveness in protecting plants, animals and public health. 4. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF). 5. Oppose proposed changes to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, which already provides criteria for the international sale or disposal of non-commercial stocks. Instead, we encourage countries to donate their excess stocks to the World Food Program. Supports strengthening multilateral trade rules on agriculture that promotes resilient, adaptive, and innovative agricultural markets. 6. Supports asking the EPA to revise the obligation to sign a notice of proposed rulemaking from December 13, 2023 until June 30, 2024 for the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards (ELGs) for the Meat and Poultry Industry. 7. Supports H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 8. Supports an extension of H.R.2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334) or the "Farm Bill." Also supports a new Farm Bill being passed into law in the 118th Congress. 9. Supports transformative research at USDA by including the bipartisan, bicameral Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act (S.834 and H.R.2385) in the next Farm Bill. These bills will amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority.

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

1. General concerns about global food insecurity. 2. Supportive of Congress and the Biden Administration ensuring that suitable supplies of the critical fats and oils remain available for human and pet food consumption, outside of the biofuels industry. 3. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 4. Supports HR 7380: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Support for the Coffee Plant Health Initiative Amendment Act (CPHIAA), S2884 and H.R. 5421 Communications materials and activities to increase support for the Agriculture Food and Research Institute at USDA Support Farm Bill reauthorization Support The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (PURR Act - H.R. 7380) to transition oversight from a patchwork state government approach to FDA Center of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to regulate pet food and treats for dogs and cats, the proposed legislation would provide a centralized federal regulatory system that ensures predictable, efficient, and transparent oversight and eliminates the inconsistent state labeling review and approval processes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to nutrition standards in USDA Child Nutrition Programs consistent with 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. No Bill Number. Issues related to pet food regulation, H.R.7380, the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PUUR) Act of 2024 (U.S. House only) Issues related to Title II, VII and X of the Farm Bill. Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act, S.2603 Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards, Act. H.R. 5973 Organic Market Development Act. S.2963, H.R. 5763 Strengthen Organic Agriculture Research Act. H.R. 270

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to pet food regulation, H.R. 7380, the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PUUR) Act of 2024

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Issues related to nutrition standards in USDA Child Nutrition Programs consistent with 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. No Bill Number. Issues related to pet food regulation, H.R.7380, the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PUUR) Act of 2024 (U.S. House only) Issues related to Title II, VII and X of the Farm Bill. Streamlining Conservation Practice Standards Act, S.2603 Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards, Act. H.R. 5973 Organic Market Development Act. S.2963, H.R. 5763 Strengthen Organic Agriculture Research Act. H.R. 270

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to pet food regulation, H.R. 7380, the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PUUR) Act of 2024

Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Support for FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status and progress of FDA and USDA's sodium reduction initiatives. Provided comments on FDA's front-of-package nutrition labeling initiative and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants.

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

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

Support for the Coffee Plant Health Initiative Amendment Act (CPHIAA), S2884 and H.R. 5421 Communications materials and activities to increase support for the Agriculture Food and Research Institute at USDA Support Farm Bill reauthorization Support The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (PURR Act - H.R. 7380) to transition oversight from a patchwork state government approach to FDA Center of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to regulate pet food and treats for dogs and cats, the proposed legislation would provide a centralized federal regulatory system that ensures predictable, efficient, and transparent oversight and eliminates the inconsistent state labeling review and approval processes.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 2. Supports HR 7380: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 3. General interest in pet food's role in the agriculture industry, and related pet and human health issues, including the stewardship of antimicrobials to preserve their effectiveness in protecting plants, animals and public health. 4. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF). 5. Oppose proposed changes to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, which already provides criteria for the international sale or disposal of non-commercial stocks. Instead, we encourage countries to donate their excess stocks to the World Food Program. Supports strengthening multilateral trade rules on agriculture that promotes resilient, adaptive, and innovative agricultural markets. 6. Supports asking the EPA to revise the obligation to sign a notice of proposed rulemaking from December 13, 2023 until June 30, 2024 for the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards (ELGs) for the Meat and Poultry Industry. 7. Supports H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 8. Supports an extension of H.R.2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334) or the "Farm Bill." Also supports a new Farm Bill being passed into law in the 118th Congress. 9. Supports transformative research at USDA by including the bipartisan, bicameral Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act (S.834 and H.R.2385) in the next Farm Bill. These bills will amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority.

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

1. General concerns about global food insecurity. 2. Supportive of Congress and the Biden Administration ensuring that suitable supplies of the critical fats and oils remain available for human and pet food consumption, outside of the biofuels industry. 3. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 4. Supports HR 7380: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Support for FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status and progress of FDA and USDA's sodium reduction initiatives. Provided comments on FDA's front-of-package nutrition labeling initiative and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants.

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

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

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported