Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

General hemp issues; H.R. 8467 - Family, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to Animal Health Issues related to One Health Issues Related to PAW Act (H.R. 1842) Far, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467) Issues related to the regulatory process Issues related to transboundary animal disease control and prevention Issues related to avian influenza Issues related to New World Screwworm Issues Related to Tax and Trade

Client expense: $1,165,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Farm, Food, and National Security Act (H.R.8467) K-12 Child Nutrition and labeling National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs Generally

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

General HEMP issues. FY 2026 Appropriations. H.R.8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. H.R.4121 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General hemp issues; H.R. 8467 - Family, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Appropriations for FY2026 and FY2027 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) H.R. 8467 - The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (FARM Bill)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Issues related to Animal Health Issues related to One Health Issues Related to Compounding Animal Drugs from Bulk Substances Far, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467) Foreign Animal Disease Prevention Surveillance and Rapid Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 3419/S.1666)

Client expense: $990,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation related to pesticide immunity H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 2110 REUSE Act

Client expense: $38,253 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation related to pesticide immunity H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 2110 REUSE Act

Client expense: $38,253 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation related to pesticide immunity H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 2110 REUSE Act

Client expense: $43,531 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to Animal Health Issues related to One Health Issues Related to PAW Act (H.R. 1842) Far, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467) Issues related to the regulatory process Issues related to transboundary animal disease control and prevention Issues related to avian influenza Issues related to New World Screwworm Issues Related to Tax and Trade

Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation related to pesticide immunity H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 2110 REUSE Act

Client expense: $43,531 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to Animal Health Issues related to One Health Issues Related to PAW Act (H.R. 1842) Far, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467) Issues related to the regulatory process Issues related to transboundary animal disease control and prevention Issues related to avian influenza Issues related to New World Screwworm Issues Related to Tax and Trade

Client expense: $580,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Sugar reform: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467), H.R.1

Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Concerns regarding Prop 12 relative to animal welfare. Supported GT's solution to Prop 12 - Section 12007 from H.R.8467 the 118th Congress, which would establish USDA and FDA as the national standard for food that can be moved between state lines. Concerns regarding New World Screwworm. Concerns regarding HPAI. Concerns regarding the Monarch Butterfly listing (Docket #: FWS-R3-ES-2024-0137-0001). Concerns regarding Fish and Wildlife Service's depredation permits. Reviewed APHIS' final rule (89 FR 39194-39251) to make changes to the Horse Protection Act that would impact members involved in the equestrian industry. SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - H.R.3915, the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act, which would increase funding to fight foreign animal disease and extend authorization for the Animal Health Protection Act through 2030. - S.1823/H.R.2462, the Black Vulture Relief Act, which would allow livestock producers to take black vultures without a permit if the bird is causing death or injury to their animals. - H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act, which would update the outdated ESA by establishing clear statutory definitions, focusing on species recovery, and streamlining the ESA permitting process. - S.574/H.R.1376, the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act, which would make all poultry growers and layer operations within a HPAI control area eligible to receive payments from APHIS compensation program, rather than only flocks that test positive. - H.R.845, the Pets and Livestock Protection Act, which would delist the gray wolf from the ESA to protect livestock. - S.1751/H.R.3392, the STOP Screwworms Act, which would require the USDA Secretary to establish one or more facilities in the U.S. to disperse sterile New World screwworm flies to combat infestations and prevent their spread.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467); Reauthorization of the USDA Biopreferred Program Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2025 (S. 2654/H.R. 4832); Related to expanding eligible material for the Biopreferred program.

Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Appropriations for FY 2025 and FY 2026 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) HR 8467, The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (FARM Bill)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supported efforts to update the Dairy Margin Coverage program's production history calculation to make it more reflective of current on-farm milk production. This fix was included in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467 in 118th Congress) as well as in both of the Senate Democratic and Republican farm bill frameworks. Child Nutrition - NMPF is monitoring and educating Congress on the effects of child nutrition legislation and programs for dairy farmers, cooperatives, and consumers. NMPF supports efforts to protect and increase kids' access to dairy through nutrition programs, including: *Expanding the varieties of milk allowed in school meal programs, including the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (H.R. 649, S. 222). *Continuing the requirement that dairy alternatives provided in nutrition programs be nutritionally equivalent. *Maintaining/increasing the amount of dairy WIC participants can access through the WIC program. NMPF supports H.R. 1813 to reverse the dairy reduction from the 2024 WIC foods package rulemaking. *Increasing access to universal school meals/make it easier for schools to meet requirements to qualify for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Additional Nutrition Policy Areas - Supported the Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act (H.R. 2496, S. 1021) and advocated for keeping nutrition in the next Farm Bill. Advocated that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans rely on sound science. Opposed efforts to limit food choice under SNAP. Supported the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act to require USDA to conduct mandatory plant cost studies (H.R. 295, S. 581). Supported the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives grant program, including efforts to expand the program H.R. 985 and S. 420. Oppose efforts to limit, alter, or further regulate commodity checkoff programs, including opposing the OFF Act (S. 557 and H.R. 1249 in 118th Congress) and opposing amendments to appropriations measures that would limit, alter, or further regulate commodity checkoff programs. Supported implementation of the disaster assistance provisions of the American Relief Act (PL 118-158).

Client expense: $130,176 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (Farm Bill 118th): Enhancements to Farmer Mac's lending authorities in the farm bill reauthorization including elimination of the 2000-acre limitation, authority to support all USDA loan guarantee programs, and changes to collateral requirements for supply chain loans.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (Farm Bill 118th): Enhancements to Farmer Mac's lending authorities in the farm bill reauthorization including the elimination of the cooperative lender origination requirement for energy and telecommunications loans.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (Farm Bill 118th): Enhancements to Farmer Mac's lending authorities in the farm bill reauthorization including the elimination of the cooperative lender origination requirement for energy and telecommunications loans.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 8467, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (Farm Bill 118th): Enhancements to Farmer Mac's lending authorities in the farm bill reauthorization including elimination of the 2000-acre limitation, authority to support all USDA loan guarantee programs, and changes to collateral requirements for supply chain loans.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Discussions regarding the need for carbon neutrality for forest biomass residuals so as to level the playing field with global market. Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R.8467) Determination that forest derived biomass residuals be deemed carbon neutral.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Biomass - The need for carbon neutrality for forest biomass residuals so as to level the playing field with our global competitors. Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R.8467); Determination that forest derived biomass residuals be deemed carbon neutral.

Client expense: $1,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General hemp issues; H.R. 8467 - Family, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General HEMP issues. FY 2026 Appropriations. H.R.8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. H.R.4121 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Farm, Food, and National Security Act (H.R.8467) K-12 Child Nutrition and labeling National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs Generally

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Legislation related to pesticide immunity H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 2110 REUSE Act

Client expense: $38,253 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to broomrape mitigation program. Broomrape is a parasitic plant that is a serious threat in processing tomatoes in San Joaquin and Sacramento Valleys of California. Support maintaining Section 12003, Dog Detection Training Center, in H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (118th Congress) in forthcoming skinny Farm Bill. Issues relating to 7 USC, Plant Protection, Section 7721, Plant pest and disease management and disaster prevention, (b)(6) Special Funding Considerations. The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to provide funds to a State department of agriculture if the Secretary determines that-(A) the State department of agriculture is in a State that has a high risk of being affected by 1 or more plant pests or diseases, taking into consideration-(i) the number of international ports of entry in the State; (ii) the volume of international passenger and cargo entry into the State; (iii) the geographic location of the State and if the location or types of agricultural commodities produced in the State are conducive to agricultural pest and disease establishment due to the climate, crop diversity, or natural resources (including unique plant species) of the State; and (iv) whether the Secretary has determined that an agricultural pest or disease in the State is a Federal concern; and (B) the early plant pest detection and surveillance activities supported with the funds will likely-(i) prevent the introduction and establishment of plant pests; and (ii) provide a comprehensive approach to compliment Federal detection efforts. Issues relating to potential impacts of U.S. Department of Agriculture reorganization and programs focusing on biological, labor-intensive activities, and resulting challenges to safeguarding U.S. agriculture.

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

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

Appropriations for FY 2025 and FY 2026 One Big Beautiful Bill Act (PL 119-21) HR 8467, The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (FARM Bill)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 2564 CROP for Farming Act H.R. 5922 CROP for Farming Act S. 1863 PROVE IT Act of 2023 H.R. 1840 Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023 H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 H.R. 1 - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE

H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 S. 2564 CROP for Farming Act H.R. 5922 CROP for Farming Act H. Con. Res. 14 - Reconciliation budget resolution H.R. 1 - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act

Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues related to USDA SNAP online purchasing, including reauthorization of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-334), the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467), Electronic Benefit Transfer, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), and food safety.

Client expense: $4,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R.8467- Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 - All provisions were lobbied; Improvements to EPA Registration processes

Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Concerns regarding Prop 12 relative to animal welfare. Supported GT's solution to Prop 12 - Section 12007 from H.R.8467 the 118th Congress, which would establish USDA and FDA as the national standard for food that can be moved between state lines. Concerns regarding New World Screwworm. Concerns regarding HPAI. Concerns regarding the Monarch Butterfly listing (Docket #: FWS-R3-ES-2024-0137-0001). Concerns regarding Fish and Wildlife Service's depredation permits. Reviewed APHIS' final rule (89 FR 39194-39251) to make changes to the Horse Protection Act that would impact members involved in the equestrian industry. SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - H.R.3915, the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act, which would increase funding to fight foreign animal disease and extend authorization for the Animal Health Protection Act through 2030. - S.1823/H.R.2462, the Black Vulture Relief Act, which would allow livestock producers to take black vultures without a permit if the bird is causing death or injury to their animals. - H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act, which would update the outdated ESA by establishing clear statutory definitions, focusing on species recovery, and streamlining the ESA permitting process. - S.574/H.R.1376, the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act, which would make all poultry growers and layer operations within a HPAI control area eligible to receive payments from APHIS compensation program, rather than only flocks that test positive. - H.R.845, the Pets and Livestock Protection Act, which would delist the gray wolf from the ESA to protect livestock. - S.1751/H.R.3392, the STOP Screwworms Act, which would require the USDA Secretary to establish one or more facilities in the U.S. to disperse sterile New World screwworm flies to combat infestations and prevent their spread.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

H.R.8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (118th Congress) S. 373 / H.R. 913 - RISEE Act (118th Congress); H.R. 178 - Public Lands Renewable Energy Development Act (118th Congress); Presidential Memorandum: Temporary Withdrawal of All Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf from Offshore Wind Leasing and Review of the Federal Governments Leasing and Permitting Practices for Wind Projects. Issues to offshore wind leasing; and Issues related to renewable development on federal lands.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Farm Bill H.R. 8467, the "Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 S3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

Client expense: $128,864 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supported dairy provisions of Fiscal Year 2025 budget reconciliation measure. Supported efforts to update the Dairy Margin Coverage program's production history calculation to make it more reflective of current on-farm milk production. This fix was included in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467 in 118th Congress) as well as in both of the Senate Democratic and Republican farm bill frameworks. Child Nutrition - NMPF is monitoring and educating Congress on the effects of child nutrition legislation and programs for dairy farmers, cooperatives, and consumers. NMPF supports efforts to protect and increase kids' access to dairy through nutrition programs, including: *Expanding the varieties of milk allowed in school meal programs, including the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (H.R. 649, S. 222). *Continuing the requirement that dairy alternatives provided in nutrition programs be nutritionally equivalent. *Maintaining/increasing the amount of dairy WIC participants can access through the WIC program. NMPF supports H.R. 1813 to reverse the dairy reduction from the 2024 WIC foods package rulemaking. *Increasing access to universal school meals/make it easier for schools to meet requirements to qualify for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Additional Nutrition Policy Areas - Supported the Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act (H.R. 2496, S. 1021) and advocated for keeping nutrition in the next Farm Bill. Advocated that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans rely on sound science. Opposed efforts to limit food choice under SNAP. Supported the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act to require USDA to conduct mandatory plant cost studies (H.R. 295, S. 581). Supported the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives grant program, including efforts to expand the program H.R. 985 and S. 420. Oppose efforts to limit, alter, or further regulate commodity checkoff programs, including opposing the OFF Act (S. 557 and H.R. 1249 in 118th Congress) and opposing amendments to appropriations measures that would limit, alter, or further regulate commodity checkoff programs. Supported implementation of the disaster assistance provisions of the American Relief Act (PL 118-158).

Client expense: $197,046 · Firm income: Not reported

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

General HEMP issues. FY 2026 Appropriations. H.R.8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. H.R.4121 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to Animal Health Issues related to One Health Issues Related to PAW Act (H.R. 1842) Far, Food and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467) Foreign Animal Disease Prevention Surveillance and Rapid Response Act of 2023 (H.R. 3419/S.1666) Issues Related to Tax and Trade

Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues relating to USDA-APHIS Rangeland Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program and infestations in northern California. Support maintaining Section 12003, Dog Detection Training Center, in H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (118th Congress) in forthcoming skinny Farm Bill. Issues relating to 7 USC, Plant Protection, Section 7721, Plant pest and disease management and disaster prevention, (b)(6) Special Funding Considerations. The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to provide funds to a State department of agriculture if the Secretary determines that-(A) the State department of agriculture is in a State that has a high risk of being affected by 1 or more plant pests or diseases, taking into consideration-(i) the number of international ports of entry in the State; (ii) the volume of international passenger and cargo entry into the State; (iii) the geographic location of the State and if the location or types of agricultural commodities produced in the State are conducive to agricultural pest and disease establishment due to the climate, crop diversity, or natural resources (including unique plant species) of the State; and (iv) whether the Secretary has determined that an agricultural pest or disease in the State is a Federal concern; and (B) the early plant pest detection and surveillance activities supported with the funds will likely-(i) prevent the introduction and establishment of plant pests; and (ii) provide a comprehensive approach to compliment Federal detection efforts. Issues relating to potential impacts to U.S. Department of Agriculture programs focusing on biological, labor-intensive activities, and resulting challenges to safeguarding U.S. agriculture should the federal government shutdown. Issues relating to National Detector Dog Training Center in protecting the domestic agriculture sector from invasive pests and diseases. Urge USDA Animal Plant Health Inspection Service to consider and prioritize the growing use of canine teams nationally and within territories of the U.S. by exploring ways to expand the number of canine detection training facilities across the country, to include areas on the West Coast with high detection needs. Support enactment of H.R. 776, Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025, and funding at the authorized level for the Partners for Fish and Wildlife program. Impacts relating to California Prop 50 and redrawing of congressional districts.

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

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

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R. 8467); Reauthorization of the USDA Biopreferred Program

Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General hemp issues; H.R. 8467 - Family, Food, and National Security Act of 2024

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Farm, Food, and National Security Act (H.R.8467) K-12 Child Nutrition and labeling National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs Generally

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

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