Save Our Bacon Act

Advocating for USDA to quickly implement its Time Limited Trial of higher line speeds in NSIS plants. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network, the National Animal Vaccine and Countermeasures Bank, the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, and National Veterinary Stockpile. Monitor the development of the FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Bill. Educate Members and the Administration about the pork supply chain. Conversations with USDA 2019 Market Facilitation. Conversations with USDA on Livestock Risk Protection and Livestock Gross Margin. Engagement with administration on Make America Healthy Again report. Engagement with administration on Dietary Guidelines. Engagement with administration on school meal program. Engagement with administration on pseudorabies. S. 1326 - Food Security and Farm Protection Act. H.R. 4673 - Save Our Bacon Act. H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 - Section 12006. S. 5526 - Agricultural Act of 2026. Implementation of Public Law No: 119-21: To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14. Conversations on Market News Reporting agency importance to pork producers. General conversations on foreign animal disease preparedness and prevention including screwworm and African swine fever. General conversations on gene editing with Administration. Congressional funding for the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR). Engagement with administration on Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS). Engagement with administration on Ultra-Processed Food (UPF). Advocate for the creation of a Federal Advisory Committee and funding for the U.S. Swine Health Improvement Plan. Engagement with the administration on the Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel Executive Order.

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Save Our Bacon (SOB) Act, H.R. 4673; Food Security and Farm Protection Act, S. 1326.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Save Our Bacon Act (HR 4673), Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S.1326) , the Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers Act, and related or similar legislation in the Farm Bill and Appropriations

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Tax relief for the innovative protein sector (industry-specific R&D credit), (bill number not yet available) Defense Production Act strategic planning exercise to scale up the innovative protein sector (bill number not yet available) FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8800, issues related to domestic, commercial-scale bioproduction infrastructure Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill), H.R. 7567, issues related to loan guarantees and state law preemption; Save Our Bacon Act, H.R.4673, issues related to state preemption FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 5342 (Senate bill number not yet available), issues related to NASA Deep Space Food Challenge FY 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 4016, issues related to Combat Feeding Directorate Issues related to ultra-processed foods (generally, no specific legislation) Issues related to lactoferrin production capacity (generally, no specific legislation) Issues related to agriculture innovations, including precision fermentation, and related tax credits (generally, no specific legislation) Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition Act (the PROTEIN Act), S.3528/HR6780 (generally, no specific provisions) Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Appropriations Act for FY 2027, H.R. 8469 (Senate bill number not yet available), issues related to Army research and development facilities Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, H.R. 8845 (Senate bill number not yet available), issues related to Community Project Funding, and NIST research facilities Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, H.R. 9260, issues related to National Institutes of Health and National Library of Medicine research programs Issues related to Food and Drug Administration regulatory processes for novel food ingredients produced through advanced manufacturing, including fermentation and cell culture, and Generally Recognized as Safe process reform

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Tax relief for the innovative protein sector (industry-specific R&D credit), (bill number not yet available) Defense Production Act strategic planning exercise to scale up the innovative protein sector (bill number not yet available) FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8800, issues related to domestic, commercial-scale bioproduction infrastructure Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill), H.R. 7567, issues related to loan guarantees and state law preemption; Save Our Bacon Act, H.R.4673, issues related to state preemption FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 5342 (Senate bill number not yet available), issues related to NASA Deep Space Food Challenge FY 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 4016, issues related to Combat Feeding Directorate Issues related to ultra-processed foods (generally, no specific legislation) Issues related to lactoferrin production capacity (generally, no specific legislation) Issues related to agriculture innovations, including precision fermentation, and related tax credits (generally, no specific legislation) Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition Act (the PROTEIN Act), S.3528/HR6780 (generally, no specific provisions) Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Appropriations Act for FY 2027, H.R. 8469 (Senate bill number not yet available), issues related to Army research and development facilities Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, H.R. 8845 (Senate bill number not yet available), issues related to Community Project Funding, and NIST research facilities Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, H.R. 9260, issues related to National Institutes of Health and National Library of Medicine research programs Issues related to Food and Drug Administration regulatory processes for novel food ingredients produced through advanced manufacturing, including fermentation and cell culture, and Generally Recognized as Safe process reform

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill), H.R. 7567, issues related to loan guarantees and state law preemption; Save Our Bacon Act, H.R.4673, issues related to state preemption Egg Save Act, H.R. 5776, issues related to tax credit supporting the adoption of technology to facilitate in-ovo egg sensing technology FY 2027 House and Senate State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations (H.R. 8595), issues related to federal investments in captive animal feeding operations based outside the United States FY 2027 House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 8646), issues related to inspections of poultry facilities affected by Avian Influenza to facilitate producer access to biosecurity enhancements Issues related to animal protection (generally, no specific legislation)

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

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

Issues related to the protection of domestic, farmed, and wild animals, including the Farm Bill; depopulation; Pigs and Public Health Act (HR 4757); the M-44 ban; the Endangered Species Act; OCTOPUS Act (S.1947); the octopus farming ban (S.7421B / A.8043C); Save our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673); Canyons Law (H.R. 4180 / S. 2179); Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R.3199/S.1594); Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567); DAMS for Beavers Act; FY27 appropriations; use of Meta's algorithm and wildlife tracking; and dogs in military housing.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to S. 1326, the Food Security and Farm Protection Act; the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act; potential upcoming Farm Bill in the U.S. Senate and H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (FARM Bill); and the Save Our Bacon (SOB) Act, H.R. 4673.

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

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

Save Our Bacon Act HR 4673, Food Security and Farm Protection Act S. 1326, and related or similar legislation in the Farm Bill; Issues impacting responsible agricultural practices and farmers.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Save Our Bacon Act HR 4673, Food Security and Farm Protection Act S. 1326, and related or similar legislation in the Farm Bill; Issues impacting responsible agricultural practices and farmers.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture Resilience Act, H.R.3077 urging MN members of Congress to sign on to the bill. Strengthening Local Processing Act, S.1509 urging MN members of Congress to sign on to the bill. Opposing cuts to Local Food Purchase Agreements, Regional Food Business Centers, Conservation Stewardship Program, and Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development program due to equity concerns. We shared action alerts for the Strengthening Local Food Security Act S. 2338, and Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act (H.R. 4782). Signaled opposition to the Save Our Bacon Act H.R. 4673. To expand disaster assistance for small and mid-sized and diversified growers beyond major commodity crop farmers. Staffing cuts at USDA and county NRCS offices and impact on access to conservation funding.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

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

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Save Our Bacon Act HR 4673, Food Security and Farm Protection Act S. 1326, and related or similar legislation in the Farm Bill and Appropriations; Issues impacting responsible agricultural practices, federalism, farmers.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Save Our Bacon Act (HR 4673), Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S.1326) , the Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers Act, and related or similar legislation in the Farm Bill and Appropriations

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

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

Save Our Bacon Act HR 4673, Food Security and Farm Protection Act S. 1326, and related or similar legislation in the Farm Bill and Appropriations

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Save Our Bacon Act HR 4673, Food Security and Farm Protection Act S. 1326, and related or similar legislation in the Farm Bill and Appropriations

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Advocating for USDA to quickly implement its Time Limited Trial of higher line speeds in NSIS plants. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network, the National Animal Vaccine and Countermeasures Bank, the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, and National Veterinary Stockpile. Monitor the development of the FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Bill. Educate Members and the Administration about the pork supply chain. Conversations with USDA 2019 Market Facilitation. Conversations with USDA on Livestock Risk Protection and Livestock Gross Margin. Engagement with administration on Make America Healthy Again report. Engagement with administration on Dietary Guidelines. Engagement with administration on school meal program. Engagement with administration on pseudorabies. S. 1326 - Food Security and Farm Protection Act. H.R. 4673 - Save Our Bacon Act. H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 - Section 12006. Senate Farm Bill Discussion Draft. Implementation of Public Law No: 119-21: To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14. Conversations on Market News Reporting agency importance to pork producers. General conversations on foreign animal disease preparedness and prevention including screwworm and African swine fever. General conversations on gene editing with Administration.

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

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

Save Our Bacon (SOB) Act, H.R. 4673; Food Security and Farm Protection Act, S. 1326.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Tax relief for the innovative protein sector (industry-specific R&D credit), (bill number not yet available) Defense Production Act strategic planning exercise to scale up the innovative protein sector (bill number not yet available) FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8800, issues related to domestic, commercial-scale bioproduction infrastructure. Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill), H.R. 7567, issues related to loan guarantees and state law preemption; Save Our Bacon Act, H.R.4673, issues related to state preemption FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (bill number not yet available), issues related to NASA Deep Space Food Challenge FY 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 4016, issues related to Combat Feeding Directorate Issues related to ultra-processed foods (generally, no specific legislation) Issues related to lactoferrin production capacity (generally, no specific legislation) Issues related to agriculture innovations, including precision fermentation, and related tax credits (generally, no specific legislation) Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition Act (the PROTEIN Act), S.3528/HR6780 (generally, no specific provisions) Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Appropriations Act for FY 2027, H.R. 8469 (Senate bill number not yet available), issues related to Army research and development facilities Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, H.R. 8845 (Senate bill number not yet available), issues related to Community Project Funding, and NIST research facilities Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, H.R. 9260, issues related to National Institutes of Health and National Library of Medicine research programs Issues related to Food and Drug Administration regulatory processes for novel food ingredients produced through advanced manufacturing, including fermentation and cell culture, and Generally Recognized as Safe process reform

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Tax relief for the innovative protein sector (industry-specific R&D credit), (bill number not yet available) Defense Production Act strategic planning exercise to scale up the innovative protein sector (bill number not yet available) FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, H.R. 8800, issues related to domestic, commercial-scale bioproduction infrastructure. Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill), H.R. 7567, issues related to loan guarantees and state law preemption; Save Our Bacon Act, H.R.4673, issues related to state preemption FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (bill number not yet available), issues related to NASA Deep Space Food Challenge FY 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 4016, issues related to Combat Feeding Directorate Issues related to ultra-processed foods (generally, no specific legislation) Issues related to lactoferrin production capacity (generally, no specific legislation) Issues related to agriculture innovations, including precision fermentation, and related tax credits (generally, no specific legislation) Producing Real Opportunities for Technology and Entrepreneurs Investing in Nutrition Act (the PROTEIN Act), S.3528/HR6780 (generally, no specific provisions) Department of Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, Appropriations Act for FY 2027, H.R. 8469 (Senate bill number not yet available), issues related to Army research and development facilities Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, H.R. 8845 (Senate bill number not yet available), issues related to Community Project Funding, and NIST research facilities Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, H.R. 9260, issues related to National Institutes of Health and National Library of Medicine research programs Issues related to Food and Drug Administration regulatory processes for novel food ingredients produced through advanced manufacturing, including fermentation and cell culture, and Generally Recognized as Safe process reform

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill), H.R. 7567, issues related to loan guarantees and state law preemption; Save Our Bacon Act, H.R.4673, issues related to state preemption Egg Save Act, H.R. 5776, issues related to tax credit supporting the adoption of technology to facilitate in-ovo egg sensing technology FY 2027 House and Senate State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations (bill numbers not yet available), issues related to federal investments in captive animal feeding operations based outside the United States FY 2027 House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations (bill numbers not yet available), issues related to inspections of poultry facilities affected by Avian Influenza to facilitate producer access to biosecurity enhancements Issues related to animal protection (generally, no specific legislation)

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

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

Monitor H.R. 7576 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill) and Senate Agricultural Act of 2026; and oppose H.R 4673 Save Our Bacon Act, and S. 1326 Food Security and Farm Protection Act, and any other legislation, amendment, or provision to overturn Prop 12 without an Egg Carve-Out. Support S. 908 Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act; and S. 574/H.R. 1376 Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025.

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

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

Issues related to S. 1326, the Food Security and Farm Protection Act; the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act; potential upcoming Farm Bill in the U.S. Senate and H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (FARM Bill); and the Save Our Bacon (SOB) Act, H.R. 4673.

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

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

Outreach and advocacy regarding wildlife conservation and animal welfare legislation, including the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S. 1594), the OCTOPUS Act (S. 1947/no bill number) the Pigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 4757/no bill number), the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673/H.R. 7567), and Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/S. 2179). Outreach regarding a FY21 NDAA provision regarding military housing and pet dogs (no bill number).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to the protection of domestic, farmed, and wild animals, including the Farm Bill; depopulation; Pigs and Public Health Act (HR 4757); the M-44 ban; the Endangered Species Act; OCTOPUS Act (S.1947); the octopus farming ban (S.7421B / A.8043C); Save our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673); Canyons Law (H.R. 4180 / S. 2179); Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R.3199/S.1594); Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567); DAMS for Beavers Act; FY27 appropriations; and dogs in military housing.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act S. 2019/HR 4417, the Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers Act S. 3382, Save Our Bacon Act HR 4673, Food Security and Farm Protection Act S. 1326, and related or similar legislation in the Farm Bill and Appropriations

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act S. 2019/HR 4417, the Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers Act S. 3382, Save Our Bacon Act HR 4673, Food Security and Farm Protection Act S. 1326, and related or similar legislation in the Farm Bill and Appropriations

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Agriculture Resilience Act, H.R.3077 urging MN members of Congress to sign on to the bill. Strengthening Local Processing Act, S.1509 urging MN members of Congress to sign on to the bill. Opposing cuts to Local Food Purchase Agreements, Regional Food Business Centers, Conservation Stewardship Program, and Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development program due to equity concerns. We shared action alerts for the Strengthening Local Food Security Act S. 2338, and Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act (H.R. 4782). Signaled opposition to the Save Our Bacon Act H.R. 4673. To expand disaster assistance for small and mid-sized and diversified growers beyond major commodity crop farmers. Staffing cuts at USDA and county NRCS offices and impact on access to conservation funding.

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

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

Concerns regarding Prop 12 relative to domestic and international trade. Addressed concerns regarding Trump Administration's tariffs. Monitored the issue of countries importing "organic" products that have contaminants. Concerns regarding Canada not abiding by the USMCA dairy trade agreement. SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - H.R.4673, the Save Our Bacon Act, which would prohibit state and local governments from interfering with the production of livestock in other states. - S.1326, the Food Security and Farm Protection Act, which would prohibit any state or local government from interfering with commerce and agricultural practices in another state outside their jurisdiction.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Advocating for USDA to quickly implement its Time Limited Trial of higher line speeds in NSIS plants. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network, the National Animal Vaccine and Countermeasures Bank, the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, and National Veterinary Stockpile. Monitor the development of the FY27 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Bill. Educate Members and the Administration about the pork supply chain. Conversations with USDA 2019 Market Facilitation. Conversations with USDA on Livestock Risk Protection and Livestock Gross Margin. Engagement with administration on Make America Healthy Again report. Engagement with administration on Dietary Guidelines. Engagement with administration on school meal program. S. 1326 - Food Security and Farm Protection Act. H.R. 4673 - Save Our Bacon Act. H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 - Section 12006. Implementation of Public Law No: 119-21: To provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14. Conversations on Market News Reporting agency importance to pork producers. General conversations on foreign animal disease preparedness and prevention including screwworm and African swine fever. General conversations on gene editing with Administration.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Concerns regarding Prop 12 relative to domestic and international trade. Addressed concerns regarding Trump Administration's tariffs. Monitored the issue of countries importing "organic" products that have contaminants. Concerns regarding Canada not abiding by the USMCA dairy trade agreement. SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - H.R.4673, the Save Our Bacon Act, which would prohibit state and local governments from interfering with the production of livestock in other states. - S.1326, the Food Security and Farm Protection Act, which would prohibit any state or local government from interfering with commerce and agricultural practices in another state outside their jurisdiction.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor H.R. 7576 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill); and oppose H.R 4673 Save Our Bacon Act, and S. 1326 Food Security and Farm Protection Act, and any other legislation, amendment, or provision to overturn Prop 12 without an Egg Carve-Out. Support S. 908 Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act; and S. 574/H.R. 1376 Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025.

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

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

I discussed a farm bill platform focused on competition and fair markets, food safety and food security, and opposing federal preemption measures. This included discussing aligned legislation including the Strengthening Local Food Security Act (S.2338), EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act (S.3471 and H.R.6706), Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.1848 and H.R.3516), Fertilizer Research Act (S.2808 and H.R.6192), Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act (S.1312 and H.R.1380), LOCAL Foods Act (S.1212 and H.R.5341), PRIME Act (S.2409 and H.R.4700), Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.1509 and H.R.3076), Strengthening Local Food Security Act (S.2338), Save Our Small Farms Act (H.R.2435), EQIP Improvement Act (S.3498), Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S.1326), and Save Our Bacon Act (H.R.4673).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Tax relief for the innovative protein sector (industry-specific R&D credit), (no bill number) Defense Production Act strategic planning exercise to scale up the innovative protein sector (no bill number) FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (no bill number yet assigned), regarding domestic, commercial-scale bioproduction infrastructure. 2026 Farm Bill - H.R. 7567 - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, issues related to loan guarantees and state law preemption, and issues in proposed Save Our Bacon Act (H.R.4673) FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, issues related to NASA Deep Space Food Challenge (bill number not yet available) FY 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, issues related to Combat Feeding Directorate Issues related to ultra-processed foods (generally, no specific legislation) Issues related to lactoferrin production capacity (generally, no specific legislation) Issues related to agriculture innovations, including precision fermentation, and related tax credits (generally, no specific legislation) S.3528/HR6780, the PROTEIN Act FY 2027 Military Construction appropriations (bill number not yet available), issues related to Army research and development facilities FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations (bill number not yet available), issues related to Community Project Funding, and NIST research facilities FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education appropriations (bill number not yet available), issues related to National Institutes of Health and National Library of Medicine research programs Issues related to Food and Drug Administration regulatory processes for novel food ingredients produced through advanced manufacturing, including fermentation and cell culture, and Generally Recognized as Safe process reform

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Tax relief for the innovative protein sector (industry-specific R&D credit), (no bill number) Defense Production Act strategic planning exercise to scale up the innovative protein sector (no bill number) FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (no bill number yet assigned), regarding domestic, commercial-scale bioproduction infrastructure. 2026 Farm Bill - H.R. 7567 - the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, issues related to loan guarantees and state law preemption, and issues in proposed Save Our Bacon Act (H.R.4673) FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, issues related to NASA Deep Space Food Challenge (bill number not yet available) FY 2026 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, issues related to Combat Feeding Directorate Issues related to ultra-processed foods (generally, no specific legislation) Issues related to lactoferrin production capacity (generally, no specific legislation) Issues related to agriculture innovations, including precision fermentation, and related tax credits (generally, no specific legislation) S.3528/HR6780, the PROTEIN Act FY 2027 Military Construction appropriations (bill number not yet available), issues related to Army research and development facilities FY 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science appropriations (bill number not yet available), issues related to Community Project Funding, and NIST research facilities FY 2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education appropriations (bill number not yet available), issues related to National Institutes of Health and National Library of Medicine research programs Issues related to Food and Drug Administration regulatory processes for novel food ingredients produced through advanced manufacturing, including fermentation and cell culture, and Generally Recognized as Safe process reform

Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Issues related to the protection of domestic, farmed, and wild animals, including the Protecting Local Zoos Act (H.R. 7159); the Keep Finfish Free Act (S. 1529); the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567); the Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S.1326); the Save our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673); the Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199/S.1594); the OCTOPUS Act (S.1947); Canyons Law (H.R. 4180/ S.2179); the Pigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 4757); the Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act (H.R. 5286); the DAMS for Beavers Act; depopulation; the ESA; the AWA; the militarys dangerous dogs policy; and appropriations language concerning Wildlife Services and an M-44 ban.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.7567 - Farm Food and National Security Act of 2026; H.R.4673 - Save Our Bacon Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Potential upcoming Farm Bill in the U.S. Senate and H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (FARM Bill); and the Save Our Bacon (SOB) Act, H.R. 4673.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act -- To amend the Animal Welfare Act To increase protections for animals, and for other purposes. HR 4180 Canyon's Law -- To prohibit the use of M-44 devices, commonly known as "cyanide bombs", on public land, and for other purposes. HR 3199/S 1594 Captive Primate Safety Act -- To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to prohibit certain activities involving prohibited primate species DAMS for Beavers Act -- To establish a grant program for projects that use nonlethal coexistence measures to reduce property damage caused by native beavers HR 5203 Ejiao Act of 2025 -- To prohibit the transportation, sale, and purchase of donkeys or donkey hides for the purpose of producing ejiao, to prohibit the transportation, sale, and purchase of products containing ejiao Endangered Species Act Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act (EATS Act) -- To prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce HR 1897 ESA Amendments Act -- (oppose) To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation. Farm Bill S 1326 Food Security and Farm Protection Act -- (oppose) To prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce HR 556 Protecting Access for Hunter and Anglers Act -- (oppose) To prohibit prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water Horse slaughter HR 4776 SPEED Act -- (oppose) To amend and limit NEPA HR 7159 Protecting Local Zoos Act -- (oppose) To amend the Lacey Act Amendments of 1981 to adjust provisions relating to captive wildlife offenses. HR 5286 Humane Transport of Farmed Animals Act -- To develop an enforcement mechanism with respect to certain provisions relating to the transport of animals S 1529 Keep Finfish Free Act of 2025 -- To prohibit Federal agencies from authorizing or facilitating commercial finfish aquaculture operations in the Exclusive Economic Zone except in accordance with a Federal statute authorizing such action. Marine Mammal Protection Act S 1947 OCTOPUS Act -- To prohibit commercial octopus aquaculture operations in the United States HR 1684 PAST Act -- To expand horse soring regulations HR 1661/S 775 SAFE Act --. To amend the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 to prohibit the slaughter of equines for human consumption. HR 4673 Save Our Bacon Act -- (oppose) To ensure the free movement of livestock-derived products in interstate commerce. oSWIMS Act -- To prohibit the taking, importation, exportation, and breeding of certain cetaceans for public display, and for other purposes. HR 10292 Whale CHARTS Act -- To require the Secretary of Commerce to produce distribution maps for certain species of whales HR 4356 Wild Horse and Burro Protection Act of 2025 -- To prohibit certain uses of aircraft with respect to the management of wild free-roaming horses and burros

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Save Our Bacon Act HR 4673, Food Security and Farm Protection Act S. 1326, and related or similar legislation in the Farm Bill and Appropriations; Issues impacting responsible agricultural practices, federalism, farmers.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act, Save Our Bacon Act (HR 4673), Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S.1326) , the Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers Act, and related or similar legislation in the Farm Bill and Appropriations

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

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

Issues related to S. 1326, the Food Security and Farm Protection Act; the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act; potential upcoming Farm Bill in the U.S. Senate and H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (FARM Bill); and the Save Our Bacon (SOB) Act, H.R. 4673.

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

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

Agriculture Resilience Act, H.R.3077 urging MN members of Congress to sign on to the bill. Strengthening Local Processing Act, S.1509 urging MN members of Congress to sign on to the bill. Opposing cuts to Local Food Purchase Agreements, Regional Food Business Centers, Conservation Stewardship Program, and Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development program due to equity concerns. We shared action alerts for the Strengthening Local Food Security Act S. 2338, and Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act (H.R. 4782). Signaled opposition to the Save Our Bacon Act H.R. 4673. To expand disaster assistance for small and mid-sized and diversified growers beyond major commodity crop farmers.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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