Puppy Protection Act of 2025

H.R. 102 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 180 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2025") H.R. 349 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 597 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025") H.R. 1477 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act") H.R. 1842 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025") H.R. 2176 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253/S. 4437 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") H.R. 3806 ("New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025") H.R. 4921 ("Providing for Unhoused People with Pets Act of 2025") H.R. 5286 ("Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act") H.R. 5342 (Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act) H.R. 7371 ("No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026") H.R. 7438/S. 4558 ("PETSAFE Act of 2026") H.R. 7567 ("Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026") H.R. 8378/S. 4361 ("Pets Belong with Family Act") H.R. 8473/S. 620 ("Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act") H.R. 8627 ("Petfax Act of 2026") H.R. 8646 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027") H.R. 9184/S. 4146 ("Local Data for Better Conservation Act") H.R. 9901 ("Safeguarding Endangered Species Act") H.R. 10627 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") S.1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") S.1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") S.1725 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") S.3552 ("HAULS Act of 2025") S.4451 ("Wildlife Health Coordination and Zoonotic Disease Prevention Act of 2026") S.5526 ("Agricultural Act of 2026")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations oHorse Protection Act enforcement oWild horses and burros oHorse slaughter defund oAnimal testing alternatives oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oAnimal fighting and Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act enforcement oPets Evacuation and Transportation Standards implementation oBig Cat Public Safety Act enforcement oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grants oHumane Methods of Slaughter Act enforcement oVeterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program and Veterinary Services Grant Program oSupport Endangered Species Act implementation; oppose removal of ESA regulations oMultinational Species Conservation Fund, USFWS International Affairs and USFWS Office of Law Enforcement oWildlife trafficking oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act oShark Fins Sale Elimination Act Enforcement oWildlife Crossings Pilot Program oJohn H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance grant program oReducing hardship for international transportation of domestic animals oOppose primate infrastructure oOppose Save Our Bacon Act, Food Security and Farm Protection Act, and related legislation oOppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act oOppose trophy hunting Imports oOppose M-44s oBlock funding to issue USDA licenses to those who would travel elephants overnight Authorizing legislation oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.2253/S. 4437) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) oPeople and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) oProviding for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP) Act of 2025 (H.R.4921) oEjiao Act (H.R. 5544) oVeterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) oSave Animals Through Operational Shelters (SATOS) Act (H.R. 6716) oCanyons Law (H.R. 4180/ S. 2179) oWildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act (H.R.6078) oOppose Food Security and Farm Protection (S. 1326) Act oOppose Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845/ S.1306) oOppose Healthy Dog Importation Act (H.R. 3349/S. 1725) oOppose Grizzly Bear State Management Act (H.R. 281/S. 445) oOppose Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers Act (H.R. 556/S. 537) oOppose ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) oOppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R. 597) oOppose Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) oOppose Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) oOppose Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 5171) oOppose Protecting Local Zoos Act (H.R. 7159) oConcerns with S.J. Res 69/ H.J. Res. 111 Farm Bill (H.R. 7567/Senate discussion draft) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.2253/S. 4437) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) oProtecting Animals with Shelter (PAWS) grant program reauthorization oSupport for provisions advance alternatives to animal testing oWildlife corridors/crossings oAnimal Welfare Act protections and oversight oAlternative protein research oOppose Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326), Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws oOppose Healthy Dog Importation Act oOppose weakening of dog protections oOppose mink fur industry development and expansion oOppose removal of ESA protections oOppose M-44s NDAA (H.R. 8800/S. 4784) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) oOppose removal of ESA regulations oOppose waivers to permit live tissue trauma training BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870) oReauthorization of the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program oEnding transport of horses for slaughter Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGrizzly Bears oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oWildlife trafficking oM-44s oBig Cats Public Safety Act oHunting/fishing regulations oShark fin sales elimination act and shark matters more generally oGod squad/Endangered Species Committee action oDepopulation oLine speeds for poultry and pork oListing pangolins and giraffes under the Endangered Species Act (and other foreign species) oEndangered Species Act Implementing Regulations oUSDA Animal Welfare Act regulations for dogs

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 H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; 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 labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based fats and oils necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. Supports general efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), African Swine Fever (ASF) and New World Screwworm (NWS) in the United States. 6. Supports general efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R. 237: Paws Off Act of 2025; Amends 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. 7. Supports H.R. 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025; Requires 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. 8. Supportive of H.R. 1842: People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account. 9. Supportive of H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances. 10. Supports H.R. 3732 and S. 1939: The Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act; To provide protections for good faith donations of pet food and supplies. 11. Supports H.R. 3349 and S. 1725: The Healthy Dog Importation Act (HDIA); To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs to address the current gaps in oversight and prioritizes the prevention of disease introduction from imported dogs that threatens both animal and public health. Supports the inclusion of HDIA and several additional animal‑health measures in H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (the Farm Bill). 12. Concerned about the United States vitamin manufacturing is nearly non-existent, leaving it reliant on imports from China which dominates global vitamin manufacturing. This action has created a dependency that poses a significant threat to our national food security, agricultural community, and public health. Supports Congressional efforts and the Trump Administration to lessen the overreliance on China for the production of critical nutrients that are essential to both human health and animal agriculture. 13. Provided public comments on the nutritional needs of breeding female dogs and the importance of socialization and exercise for canine welfare.

Issues related to animal welfare, including H.R. 3112/S. 1538 - Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025 and H.R. 2253 - Puppy Protection Act of 2025.

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

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

H.R. 102 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 180 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2025") H.R. 349 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 597 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025") H.R. 1477 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act") H.R. 1842 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025") H.R. 2176 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253/S. 4437 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") H.R. 3806 ("New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025") H.R. 4921 ("Providing for Unhoused People with Pets Act of 2025") H.R. 5286 ("Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act") H.R. 5342 (Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act) H.R. 7371 ("No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026") H.R. 7438/S. 4558 ("PETSAFE Act of 2026") H.R. 7567 ("Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026") H.R. 8378/S. 4361 ("Pets Belong with Family Act") H.R. 8473/S. 620 ("Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act") H.R. 8627 ("Petfax Act of 2026") H.R. 8646 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027") H.R. 9184/S. 4146 ("Local Data for Better Conservation Act") S.1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") S.1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") S.1725 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") S.3552 ("HAULS Act of 2025") S. 4451 ("Wildlife Health Coordination and Zoonotic Disease Prevention Act of 2026")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Authorizing legislation oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.2253) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) oPeople and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) oProviding for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP) Act of 2025 (H.R.4921) oEjiao Act (H.R. 5544) oVeterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) oSave Animals Through Operational Shelters (SATOS) Act (H.R. 6716) oWildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act (H.R.6078) oOppose Food Security and Farm Protection (S. 1326) Act oOppose Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845/ S.1306) oOppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 130) oOppose Grizzly Bear State Management Act (H.R. 281/ S. 445) oOppose ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) oOppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R. 597) oOppose Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) oOppose Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) oOppose Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 5171) oOppose Protecting Local Zoos Act (H.R. 7159) oConcerns with S.J. Res 69/ H.J. Res. 111 Farm Bill oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) oOppose Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326), Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws oOppose Section 12005 (Healthy Dog Importation Act, H.R. 3349) oOppose weakening of dog protections (Section 12604 (c) ) oOppose Mink Fur Industry Development/Expansion (Section 3201(d)) NDAA (H.R. 3838/S. 2296) o Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) oOppose removal of ESA regulations Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oGrizzly Bears oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oWildlife trafficking oBig Cats Public Safety Act oTrophy hunting oShark fin sales elimination act and shark matters more generally oGod squad/Endangered Species Committee action oRetirement of animals used in research oListing pangolins and giraffes under the Endangered Species Act (and other foreign species) oFunding priorities for the FY27 Presidents Budget Request oEndangered Species Act Implementing Regulations oEvacuation of U.S. citizens pets from overseas in crises oUSDA Animal Welfare Act regulations for dogs oNIH DPCPSI Proposed Reorganization

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 H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; 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 labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based fats and oils necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. Supports general efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the United States. 6. Supports general efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R. 237: Paws Off Act of 2025; Amends 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. 7. Supports H.R. 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025; Requires 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. 8. Supportive of H.R. 1842: People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account. 9. Supportive of H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances. 10. Supports H.R. 3732 and S. 1939: The Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act; To provide protections for good faith donations of pet food and supplies. 11. Supports H.R. 3349 and S. 1725: The Healthy Dog Importation Act (HDIA); To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs to address the current gaps in oversight and prioritizes the prevention of disease introduction from imported dogs that threatens both animal and public health. Supports the inclusion of HDIA and several additional animal‑health measures in H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (the Farm Bill). 12. Concerned about the United States vitamin manufacturing is nearly non-existent, leaving it reliant on imports from China which dominates global vitamin manufacturing. This action has created a dependency that poses a significant threat to our national food security, agricultural community, and public health. Supports Congressional efforts and the Trump Administration to lessen the overreliance on China for the production of critical nutrients that are essential to both human health and animal agriculture.

Issues related to animal welfare, including H.R. 3112/S. 1538 - Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025 and H.R. 2253 - Puppy Protection Act of 2025.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 102 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 180 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2025") H.R. 349 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 597 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025") H.R. 1477 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act") H.R. 1842 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025") H.R. 2176 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") H.R. 3806 ("New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025") H.R. 4921 ("Providing for Unhoused People with Pets Act of 2025") H.R. 5286 ("Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act") H.R. 5342 (Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act) H.R. 7371 ("No Flight, No Fight Act of 2026") H.R. 7438 ("PETSAFE Act of 2026") H.R. 7567 ("Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026") S.620 ("Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act") S.1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") S.1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") S.1725 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") S.3552 ("HAULS Act of 2025") S.4146 ("Local Data for Better Conservation Act")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Authorizing legislation Puppy Protection Act (H.R.2253) Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) People and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) Providing for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP) Act of 2025 (H.R.4921) Ejiao Act (H.R. 5544) Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) Save Animals Through Operational Shelters (SATOS) Act (H.R. 6716) Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act (H.R.6078) Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection (S. 1326) Act Oppose Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845/ S.1306) Oppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 130) Oppose Grizzly Bear State Management Act (H.R. 281/ S. 445) Oppose ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) Oppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R. 597) Oppose Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) Oppose Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) Oppose Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 5171) Concerns with S.J. Res 69/ H.J. Res. 111 Farm Bill Puppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326), Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws NDAA (H.R. 3838/S. 2296) Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) Oppose removal of ESA regulations Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Gray wolves (listing and cancellation of the National Wolf Recovery Plan) Grizzly Bears Horse Protection Act enforcement Animal Welfare Act enforcement New Approach Methods to animal testing Animal Testing for UV Filters Wild Horses and Burros HISA Wildlife trafficking Big Cats Public Safety Act Importation permits for wildlife Trophy hunting CITES and CoP20 Proposal 4 related to giraffes NIH Chimpanzees Listing pangolins and giraffes under the Endangered Species Act (and other foreign species) Funding priorities for the FY27 Presidents Budget Request Endangered Species Act Implementing Regulations Twenty-Eight Hour Law regulations OSHA general duty clause - animal handling/performance Veterinary workforce shortages USDA permits to import dogs for adoption PACT Act Enforcement Desert tortoise/Florida panther protections under the ESA

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 H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; 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 labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based fats and oils necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. Supports general efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the United States. 6. Supports general efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R. 237: Paws Off Act of 2025; Amends 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. 7. Supports H.R. 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025; Requires 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. 8. Supportive of H.R. 1842: People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account. 9. Supportive of H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances. 10. Concerned about USDA's hiring freeze and other headcount reduction policies that could have unintended consequences on the animal food sector and its customers. We request the Department consider lifting headcount reduction policies, especially for user-fee funded positions at APHIS and FSIS. 11. Supports H.R. 3732 and S. 1939: The Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act; To provide protections for good faith donations of pet food and supplies. Also supports the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services including the BARK Act in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act. 12. Urges Congress to support key personnel and divisions devoted to critical animal health and animal food functions at FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine through appropriated funds. The workforce reductions this year raise questions about the Centers ability to meet its statutory review timelines and other regulatory obligations. As the Administration and Congress consider restructuring and reorganizing FDA, it is essential that enough personnel with background and expertise in animal health and nutrition and animal food safety be maintained. There must be a continued and specific focus within the agency to address the unique challenges of protecting the health and welfare of more than 10 billion farm animals and 300 million companion animals. 13. Supports H.R. 3349 and S. 1725: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs to address the current gaps in oversight and prioritizes the prevention of disease introduction from imported dogs that threatens both animal and public health. 14. Concerned about the fact that the United States vitamin manufacturing is nearly non-existent, leaving it reliant on imports from China which dominates global vitamin manufacturing. This action has created a dependency that poses a significant threat to our national food security, agricultural community, and public health. Supports Congressional efforts and the Trump Administration to lessen the overreliance on China for the production of critical nutrients that are essential to both human health and animal agriculture. 15. Supported passage of H.R. 5371: Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, FY2026.

Issues related to animal welfare, including H.R. 3732 - BARK Act of 2025; H.R. 3112/S. 1538 - Better CARE for Animals Act of 2025; H.R. 2253 - Puppy Protection Act of 2025; H.R. 1661/S. 775 - Save America's Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act; Issues related to Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 102 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 180 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2025") H.R. 349 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 597 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025") H.R. 1477 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act") H.R. 1842 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025") H.R. 2176 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") H.R. 3806 ("New World Screwworm Preparedness Act of 2025") H.R. 4921 ("Providing for Unhoused People with Pets Act of 2025") H.R. 5286 ("Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act") H.R. 5342 (Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act) S.620 ("Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act") S.1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") S.1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") S.1725 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Authorizing legislation Puppy Protection Act (H.R.2253) Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/S. 2179) Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 1657) People and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) ProTECT Act (H.R. 1934) Opposing the Cultivation and Trade of Octopus Produced through Unethical Strategies (OCTOPUS) Act (S. 1947) Mink VIRUS Act (H.R. 2185) Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act (H.R. 2976) Providing for Unhoused People and Pets (PUPP) Act of 2025 (H.R.4921) Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act (H.R. 5286) Ejiao Act (H.R. 5544) National Animal Rescue Day Resolution (H.Res.781) Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection (S. 1326) Act Oppose Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845/ S.1306) Oppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 130) Oppose Grizzly Bear State Management Act (H.R. 281/ S. 445) Oppose ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) Oppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R. 597) Oppose Enhancing Safety for Animals Act of 2025 (H.R. 4255) Oppose Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) Oppose Pacific Northwest Gray Wolves Relief Act of 2025 (H.R. 5171) Farm Bill Puppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326), Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws NDAA (H.R. 3838/S. 2296) Inclusion of Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) Oppose removal of ESA regulations Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Gray wolves Grizzly Bears Access to public lands/hunting of native carnivores on federal lands Horse Protection Act enforcement Animal Welfare Act enforcement New Approach Methods to animal testing Animal Testing for UV Filters Wild Horses and Burros HISA Wildlife trafficking Big Cats Public Safety Act Trophy hunting Wildlife corridors CITES and CoP20 Proposal 4 related to giraffes NIH Chimpanzees Listing pangolins under the Endangered Species Act (and other foreign species) Pork and poultry processing line speeds Funding priorities for the FY26 Presidents Budget Request Endangered Species Act Implementing Regulations Twenty-Eight Hour Law regulations OSHA general duty clause - animal handling/performance

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 H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; 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 labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based fats and oils necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. Supports general efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the United States. 6. Supports general efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R. 237: Paws Off Act of 2025; Amends 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. 7. Supports H.R. 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025; Requires 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. 8. Supportive of H.R. 1842: People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account. 9. Supportive of H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances. 10. Concerned about USDA's hiring freeze and other headcount reduction policies that could have unintended consequences on the animal food sector and its customers. We request the Department consider lifting headcount reduction policies, especially for user-fee funded positions at APHIS and FSIS. 11. Supports H.R. 3732 and S. 1939: The Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act; To provide protections for good faith donations of pet food and supplies. Also supports the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services including the BARK Act in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act. 12. Urges Congress to support key personnel and divisions devoted to critical animal health and animal food functions at FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine through appropriated funds. The workforce reductions this year raise questions about the Centers ability to meet its statutory review timelines and other regulatory obligations. As the Administration and Congress consider restructuring and reorganizing FDA, it is essential that enough personnel with background and expertise in animal health and nutrition and animal food safety be maintained. There must be a continued and specific focus within the agency to address the unique challenges of protecting the health and welfare of more than 10 billion farm animals and 300 million companion animals. 13. Supports H.R. 3349 and S. 1725: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs to address the current gaps in oversight and prioritizes the prevention of disease introduction from imported dogs that threatens both animal and public health.

H.R. 102 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 180 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2025") H.R. 349 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 597 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025") H.R. 1477 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act") H.R. 1842 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025") H.R. 2176 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") H.R. 4921 ("Providing for Unhoused People with Pets Act of 2025") H.R. 5286 ("Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act") S.620 ("Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act") S.1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") S.1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") S.1725 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act")

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H.R. 102 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 180 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2025") H.R. 349 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 597 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025") H.R. 1477 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act") H.R. 1842 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025") H.R. 2253 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") S.620 ("Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act")

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Authorizing legislation o Puppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253) o Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) o Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R.1661/S.775) o Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) o Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 1657) o Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594) o Mink VIRUS Act (H.R. 2185) o ProTECT Act (H.R. 1934) o Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) o People and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act (H.R.1842) o Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act (H.R.3732/ S. 1939) o Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act (H.R. 2976) o Opposing the Cultivation and Trade of Octopus Produced through Unethical Strategies (OCTOPUS) Act (S. 1947) o Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/ S. 2179) o Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act o Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection (S. 1326) Act and related legislation o Oppose Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845/ S.1306) o Oppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 130) o Oppose Grizzly Bear State Management Act (H.R. 281/ S. 445) o Oppose ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) o Oppose Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R. 597) Farm Bill o Puppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253) o Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 3112/S. 1538) o PAST Act (H.R. 1684) - oppose alternative proposals enabling horse soring o Oppose Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies o Gray wolves o Grizzly Bears o Hunting of native carnivores on federal lands o Horse Protection Act enforcement o Animal Welfare Act enforcement o New Approach Methods to animal testing o Animal Testing for UV Filters o Wild Horses and Burros NIH Chimpanzees o Listing pangolins under the Endangered Species Act o Pork and poultry processing line speeds o Funding priorities for the FY26 Presidents Budget Request o Endangered Species Act Implementing Regulations

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 H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; 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 labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based fats and oils necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. Supports general efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the United States. 6. Supports general efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R. 237: Paws Off Act of 2025; Amends 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. 7. Supports H.R. 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025; Requires 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. 8. Supportive of H.R. 1842: People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account. 9. Supportive of H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances. 10. Concerned about USDA's hiring freeze and other headcount reduction policies that could have unintended consequences on the animal food sector and its customers. We request the Department consider lifting headcount reduction policies, especially for user-fee funded positions at APHIS and FSIS. 11. Supports H.R. 3732 and S. 1939: The Bring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act; To provide protections for good faith donations of pet food and supplies. Also supports the House and Senate Committees on Armed Services including the BARK Act in the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act. 12. Urges Congress to support key personnel and divisions devoted to critical animal health and animal food functions at FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine through appropriated funds. The workforce reductions this year raise questions about the Centers ability to meet its statutory review timelines and other regulatory obligations. As the Administration and Congress consider restructuring and reorganizing FDA, it is essential that enough personnel with background and expertise in animal health and nutrition and animal food safety be maintained. There must be a continued and specific focus within the agency to address the unique challenges of protecting the health and welfare of more than 10 billion farm animals and 300 million companion animals. 13. Supports H.R. 3349 and S. 1725: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs to address the current gaps in oversight and prioritizes the prevention of disease introduction from imported dogs that threatens both animal and public health.

H.R. 102 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 180 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2025") H.R. 349 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 597 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025") H.R. 1477 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act") H.R. 1842 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025") H.R. 2176 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act of 2025") H.R. 2253 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") H.R. 2976 ("Cold-Blooded Animal Research and Exhibition Act") H.R. 3112/S. 1538 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2025") H.R. 3349/S. 1725 ("Health Dog Importaton Act") H.R. 3525/S. 1708 ("Regulatory Accountability Act") S.620 ("Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act")

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Authorizing legislation oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253_ oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 1684) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. /S. ) (H.R.1661/S.775) oBetter CARE for Animals Act oHumane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 1657) oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act and related legislation oOppose Pet and Livestock Protection Act (H.R. 845) oOppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 130) oOppose Grizzly Bear State Management Act (H.R. 281, S. 445) oOppose ESA Amendments Act (H.R. 1897) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (Introduction Pending) oMink VIRUS Act (H.R. 2185) oProTECT Act (H.R. 1934) oVeterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) Farm Bill oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.) (H.R.2253) oBetter CARE for Animals Act oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws oPAST Act (H.R. 1684) - oppose alternative proposals enabling horse soring Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oGrizzly Bears oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oFarm Animal Confinement oNIH Chimpanzees oHorseracing Safety and Integrity Act Implementation oHighly Pathogenic Avian Influenza oDietary Guidelines oListing Giraffes under the Endangered Species Act oSentencing Guidelines for Animal Fighting

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

FARM BILL: - Urged House and Senate Members to introduce text and pass a farm bill ASAP. - Worked with AFBF on providing intel for farm bill by listening to legislator's asks in the next farm bill. - Met with PA delegation's offices to discuss farm bill priorities (strong risk management programs, keeping nutrition programs in the farm bill, improving rural development resources such as broadband and precision ag technologies, increasing funding for land-grant universities' research facilities, increasing access to rural childcare, asking for legislative fix to Prop 12, among many other initiatives) in farm bill. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12. - Attended GT's Farm Bill Listening Session at Farm Show - Attended GT and RM Craig's Farm Bill Listening Session at AFBF Convention - Met with PSU Leadership to discuss the importance of Title X (Research) funding in the farm bill for land grant universities' research facilities. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - Reintroduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act, which would strengthen USDA's BioPreferred Program. This program increases market access for bio-based products and ensures America maintains its status as the worlds leader in biomanufacturing. - S.910, 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. - Reintroduction of 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.581/H.R.295, the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - Reintroduction of the 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. - Reintroduction of the 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. - Reintroduction of the 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.741/H.R.1613, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.1073/H.R.2117, 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.156/H.R.575, 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. - Reintroduction of the 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. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - Reintroduction of the Farm Risk Abatement and Mitigation Election (FRAME) Act, which would establish tax-deferred farm savings accounts that allows farmers to independently prepare for and mitigate the financial impact of disasters. - Reintroduction of the Save Our Small Farms Act, which would provide a safety net by expanding the number of farms eligible to purchase crop insurance, lower coverage costs for small farms, and direct USDA to develop more responsive coverage options for farmers during extreme weather. - Reintroduction of the Fair Credit for Farmers Act, which aims to improve farmers' access to credit from the Farm Service Agency by increasing accountability, offering more flexible terms, and establishing stronger borrower protections. - S.838/H.R.1822, 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. - H.R.2203, 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.1050, 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.2253, 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. ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE / DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS: - Advocated for USDA to release the $10 billion in economic assistance and $20.8 billion in disaster relief assistance from H.R.10545 (FY25 December 2024 CR). - Outreach to inform PFB members about the release of economic assistance funds under the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). - Listened to stakeholder webinars to learn more about ECAP. - Thanked USDA for releasing the economic assistance funds by the March 19 deadline. - Call with State Farm Bureaus to discuss how we would like the disaster relief funds to be distributed to give feedback to USDA. OTHER: - Attended and advocated for priorities such as whole milk in schools, economic assistance and disaster relief funds, farm bill, reinstating funds for the LFPA program, HPAI, labor, and trade during Secretary Rollins visit to Lebanon, PA. - Assisted USDA in the planning and execution of a roundtable with Secretary Rollins and regional Farm Bureau members to discuss HPAI, trade, labor, and other pressing agricultural issues. - Signed onto coalition letter supporting Stephen Vaden as the Deputy Secretary of USDA. - Informed PA House and Senate offices of PFB's 2025 priorities (animal health, dairy, energy, environment/regulatory reform, farm bill (including Prop 12), labor, transportation, and wildlife). - Recommended Michael Cabell of Luzerne County for PA's USDA Rural Development Director. - Recommended Michael Kerr of Clearfield County PA's USDA FSA Executive Director. Originally, advocated for Harrison Frantz of Franklin County for FSA State Executive Director, but he had to withdraw his name for personal reasons. - Networked and discussed PFB's priorities with legislators and their staff at Farm Show. - Reviewed USDA's proposed final decision for the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs)(Docket #: AMS-DA-23-0031) and emailed PA House and Senate Members that PFB's position is the same as it was in the recommended decision. Specifically, supported a switchback either to the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs. - Worked with Rep. Kelly's office on FWS' proposal to take land via eminent domain in PA-16. - Provided PFB member with talking points for Rep. Houlahan's agriculture forum.

FARM BILL: - Urged House and Senate Members to introduce text and pass a farm bill ASAP. - Worked with AFBF on providing intel for farm bill by listening to legislator's asks in the next farm bill. - Met with PA delegation's offices to discuss farm bill priorities (strong risk management programs, keeping nutrition programs in the farm bill, improving rural development resources such as broadband and precision ag technologies, increasing funding for land-grant universities' research facilities, increasing access to rural childcare, asking for legislative fix to Prop 12, among many other initiatives) in farm bill. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12. - Attended GT's Farm Bill Listening Session at Farm Show - Attended GT and RM Craig's Farm Bill Listening Session at AFBF Convention - Met with PSU Leadership to discuss the importance of Title X (Research) funding in the farm bill for land grant universities' research facilities. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - Reintroduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act, which would strengthen USDA's BioPreferred Program. This program increases market access for bio-based products and ensures America maintains its status as the worlds leader in biomanufacturing. - S.910, 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. - Reintroduction of 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.581/H.R.295, the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - Reintroduction of the 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. - Reintroduction of the 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. - Reintroduction of the 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.741/H.R.1613, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.1073/H.R.2117, 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.156/H.R.575, 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. - Reintroduction of the 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. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - Reintroduction of the Farm Risk Abatement and Mitigation Election (FRAME) Act, which would establish tax-deferred farm savings accounts that allows farmers to independently prepare for and mitigate the financial impact of disasters. - Reintroduction of the Save Our Small Farms Act, which would provide a safety net by expanding the number of farms eligible to purchase crop insurance, lower coverage costs for small farms, and direct USDA to develop more responsive coverage options for farmers during extreme weather. - Reintroduction of the Fair Credit for Farmers Act, which aims to improve farmers' access to credit from the Farm Service Agency by increasing accountability, offering more flexible terms, and establishing stronger borrower protections. - S.838/H.R.1822, 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. - H.R.2203, 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.1050, 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.2253, 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. ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE / DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS: - Advocated for USDA to release the $10 billion in economic assistance and $20.8 billion in disaster relief assistance from H.R.10545 (FY25 December 2024 CR). - Outreach to inform PFB members about the release of economic assistance funds under the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). - Listened to stakeholder webinars to learn more about ECAP. - Thanked USDA for releasing the economic assistance funds by the March 19 deadline. - Call with State Farm Bureaus to discuss how we would like the disaster relief funds to be distributed to give feedback to USDA. OTHER: - Attended and advocated for priorities such as whole milk in schools, economic assistance and disaster relief funds, farm bill, reinstating funds for the LFPA program, HPAI, labor, and trade during Secretary Rollins visit to Lebanon, PA. - Assisted USDA in the planning and execution of a roundtable with Secretary Rollins and regional Farm Bureau members to discuss HPAI, trade, labor, and other pressing agricultural issues. - Signed onto coalition letter supporting Stephen Vaden as the Deputy Secretary of USDA. - Informed PA House and Senate offices of PFB's 2025 priorities (animal health, dairy, energy, environment/regulatory reform, farm bill (including Prop 12), labor, transportation, and wildlife). - Recommended Michael Cabell of Luzerne County for PA's USDA Rural Development Director. - Recommended Michael Kerr of Clearfield County PA's USDA FSA Executive Director. Originally, advocated for Harrison Frantz of Franklin County for FSA State Executive Director, but he had to withdraw his name for personal reasons. - Networked and discussed PFB's priorities with legislators and their staff at Farm Show. - Reviewed USDA's proposed final decision for the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs)(Docket #: AMS-DA-23-0031) and emailed PA House and Senate Members that PFB's position is the same as it was in the recommended decision. Specifically, supported a switchback either to the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs. - Worked with Rep. Kelly's office on FWS' proposal to take land via eminent domain in PA-16. - Provided PFB member with talking points for Rep. Houlahan's agriculture forum.

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 H.R. 597: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025; 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 labels, labeling, and advertising of companion animal pet food. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based fats and oils 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. 6. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R. 237: Paws Off Act of 2025; Amends 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. Also supports H.R. 2253: Puppy Protection Act of 2025; Requires 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. Supportive of H.R. 1842: People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025; Amends the IRS Code of 1986 to allow certain veterinary expenses for pets and service animals to be treated as amounts paid for medical care for purposes of a health savings account or flexible savings account. 8. Supportive of H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; Amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances. 9. Concerned about USDA's hiring freeze and other headcount reduction policies that could have unintended consequences on the animal food sector and its customers. We request the Department consider lifting headcount reduction policies, especially for user-fee funded positions at APHIS and FSIS.

H.R. 102 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 180 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2025") H.R. 349 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 597 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025") H.R. 1477 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act") H.R. 1842 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025") H.R. 2253 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") S.620 ("Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act")

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

H.R. 102 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 180 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2025") H.R. 349 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 597 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2025") H.R. 1477 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement (ACE) Act") H.R. 1842 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2025") H.R. 2253 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2025") S.620 ("Veterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act")

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