Expressing support for Japan to end its whaling in all forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations.

Supporting the Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act (TEAPSPA - HR1759) in the House, with outreach for potential sponsors and cosponsors, and potential Senate companion; all provisions related to and supporting ending the suffering of animals in US traveling performances, rides, or exhibits, and to address the inherent health and safety risks such events pose to workers and the public. Support the following bills to the extent they protect animals from harm, end animal suffering, and promote conservation of wild populations, supporting ADI's overarching goal for longstanding change to end animal suffering and to promote conservation of wild populations: the Big Cat Act, PACT Act, Humane Cosmetics Act, FACT Act, PAWS Act, Captive Primate Safety Act, ORCA Act, WILD Act, HR1629, BEST Practices Act-HR1243, , HR1584, PUPPERS Act, & HR3792. Oppose bills counter to ADI's state mission, including SHARE Act- HJR69, HRes244, HR226, HR2603, HELP for Wildlife Bill S1514, and those seeking to limit or abolish the ESA and related environmental /habitat protections.

Client expense: $5,430 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Legislation: H.R. 1818 Big Cat Public Safety Act H.R. 2790 Humane Cosmetics Act H.R. 1753/S. 741 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act H.R. 1752/S. 740 Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act H.R. 2651 Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act H.R. 1494/S. 654 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act H.R. 1847 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 1338 Horse Protection Amendments Act H.R. 909/S. 322 Pet and Women Safety Act H.R. 113 Safeguarding American Food Exports Act H.R. 1456/S. 793 Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act H.R. 1406 Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017 H.R. 1368/S. 503 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act Farm Bill (not yet introduced) Puppy Mill Bills (not yet introduced) H.R. 2887 No Regulation without Representation Act of 2017 Animal Welfare in Agricultural Research Endeavors Act (not yet introduced) H.R. 424/S. 164 Gray Wolf State Management Act S. 733 Sportsmens Act S. 1514 Hunting Heritage and Environmental Legacy Preservation (HELP) for Wildlife Act H.R. 226 African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act H.R. 1243 Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act H.R. 2810 and S. 1519 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 H.R. 1438 Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act H.R. 1584 Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act H. Res. 244 Expressing support for Japan to end its whaling in all forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations H.R. 1817 Chemical Poisons Reduction Act H.R. 2542 Federal Bird-Safe Buildings Act of 2017 H.R. 2083 Endangered Salmon and Fisheries Predation Prevention Act H.R. 1759 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act S. 951 Regulatory Accountability Act H.R. 816 FACT Act H.R. 3197 Preventing Unkind and Painful Procedures and Experiments on Respected Species (PUPPERS) Act Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies: Potential revisions to the Endangered Species Act Upgrading dog dealer standards Organic Livestock and Poultry Protection Rule Horse Protection Act Rule Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act online records Nominations Sonny Perdue, Department of Agriculture

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

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

H.R. 1818 Big Cat Public Safety Act Humane Cosmetics Act (not yet introduced) H.R. 1753/S. 741 Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act H.R. 1752/S. 740 Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act Thoroughbred Horseracing Integrity Act (not yet introduced) H.R. 1494/S. 654 Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act H.R. 1847 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 1338 Horse Protection Amendments Act H.R. 909/S. 322 Pet and Women Safety Act H.R. 113 Safeguarding American Food Exports Act H.R. 1456/S. 793 Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act H.R. 1406 Dog and Cat Meat Trade Prohibition Act of 2017 H.R. 1368/S. 503 Animal Welfare Accountability and Transparency Act Farm Bill (not yet introduced) H.R. 1759 Traveling Exotic Animal and Public Safety Protection Act Animal Welfare in Agricultural Research Endeavors Act (not yet introduced) H.R. 424/S. 164 Gray Wolf State Management Act S. 733 Sportsmens Act H.R. 226 African Elephant Conservation and Legal Ivory Possession Act H.R. 1243 Battlefield Excellence through Superior Training Practices Act H.R. 1438 Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act H.R. 1584 Orca Responsibility and Care Advancement Act H. Res. 244 Expressing support for Japan to end its whaling in all forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations H.R. 1817 Chemical Poisons Reduction Act H.J.Res. 69 and S.J.Res.18 Hunting Prohibitions on National Wildlife Refuges in Alaska Congressional Review Act: Alaska National Wildlife Refuges Rule H.R. 816 Federal Accountability in Chemical Testing (FACT) Act S. 1014 Personal Care Products Safety Act H.Res. 133 National Pet Adoption Day/Month Midnight Rules and Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Acts Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies: Potential revisions to the Endangered Species Act Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Reclassification of the West Indian Manatee From Endangered to Threatened Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act online records Wildlife trafficking enforcement discussions with DOJ (see federal agency section) Nonanimal alternatives policies at FDA De-listing of grizzly bears from endangered species list Environmental Impact Statement on presence of wolves in Isle Royale National Park Organic Livestock and Poultry Practices Rule USDA Horse soring rule Appointments: Scott Pruitt, Environmental Protection Agency Appointments: Tom Price, Health and Human Services Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget Rex Tillerson, Department of State Jeff Sessions, Attorney General Wilbur Ross, Department of Commerce Ryan Zinke, Department of Interior Sonny Perdue, Department of Agriculture

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)