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Food Safety Authority Modernization Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
October 25, 2007
Latest Action
October 25, 2007
Primary Sponsor
Richard J. DurbinDemocratic(IL)
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2009 · first_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 3385: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. H.R. 6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that food that contains a genetically-engineered material, or that is produced with a genetically-engineered material, be labeled accordingly. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. S. 3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. S. 3409, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety and quality of medical products and enhance the authorities of the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes. S. 3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, and for other purposes. S. 3575, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments.
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. H.R. 6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that food that contains a genetically-engineered material, or that is produced with a genetically-engineered material, be labeled accordingly. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. S. 3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. S. 3409, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety and quality of medical products and enhance the authorities of the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes. S. 3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, and for other purposes. S. 3575, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments.
2008 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Free Trade Agreement negotiations: Colombia, Korea, Panama H.R. 6124, H.R. 2419, S. 2302 - Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 - Market Access Program Food safety - S. 654, H.R. 1148, S. 2245, S. 1776, H.R. 3937, H.R. 3624, H.R. 3610 Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Proposed Interpretation of "Sold for Exportation to the United States"; Proposed "Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements" Department of Transportation: North American Free Trade Agreement/Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program
Client expense: $1,161,820 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 S. 2077 - The Fresh Produce Safety Act S. 654 - The Safe Food Act S. 2245 - The Food Safety Authority Modernization Act S. 2418 - Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 S. 1776 - Imported Food Security Act of 2007 S. 1274 - Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3624 Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 6581 to compensate Tomato Growers for FDA misinformation
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Torts
HR.3010, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S.1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 HR.1443, Consumer Fairness Act of 2007 HR.5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S.2245, Civil Rights Act of 2008 HR.5129, Civil Rights Act of 2008 S.2041, to amend the False Claims Act HR. 4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 HR. 5884, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008 S. 2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 HR 6126, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 S 2838, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
HR 7143, Food Safety Modernization Act of 2007. S 2245, A bill to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes, issues related to the FDA overhaul. S 3385, FDA Food Safety and Modernization Act. HR 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, issues related to melamine testing at the United States Department of Agriculture. S 3404, Beef Checkoff Modernization Act of 2008, issues related to beef irradiation. Issues related to food safety. Issues related to the FDA Globalization Act. Issues related to FDA priorities and reform.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 3385: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.45, to authorize grants to promote increased access to fresh fruit and vegetables in low-income areas. H.R.166, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.206, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.215, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and meat and poultry inspection laws. H.R.292, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.357, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. H.R.912, to provide more funds for food safety research. H.R.992, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. H.R.1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration. H.R.1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R.1363, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. H.R.1396, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. H.R.1616, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1938, to reduce hunger in the U.S. H.R.2129, to strengthen the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.2301, to establish a livestock identification board. H.R.2315, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. H.R.2364, to promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2629, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the USDA. H.R.2667, to establish a disabled farmers market nutrition pilot program. H.R.2997, to help certify the safety certification of imported food. H.R.3030, to amend Richard B. Russell Nation School Lunch Act to improve summer program. H.R.3077, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to aid imported seafood safety. H.R.3115, amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to limit carbon monoxide use in meat, poultry and seafood. H.R.3172, to modify eligibility rules of food stamp program. H.R.3340, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to require raw ginseng labeling. H.R.3484, to amend federal meat and poultry inspection laws and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. H.R.3485, to amend meat, poultry, egg products inspection and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts. H.R.3610, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding imported food safety. H.R.3624, to set up food safety program for food regulated by Food Drug Administration. H.R.3967, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve imported food safety. H.R.4233, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food freshness dates. H.R.4234, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act on spices, flavoring and coloring derived from animals. H.R.4855, to require study of effects of food products from cloned animals. H.R.5518, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts on unsafe food recall procedures. H.R.5620, to establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce for humans. H.R.5636, to establish a better way to tell Americans about food and product recalls. S.404, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.414, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. S.530, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.536, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. S.591, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.654, to establish the Food Safety Administration. S.770, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.771, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. S.887, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to USDA. S.946, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1090, to amend the 1973 Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act. S.1150, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. S.1172, to reduce hunger in the U.S. S.1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.1292, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1755, to make permanent and expand the summer food service pilot project for parts of rural Pennsylvania. S.1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to help ensure food safety. S.1804, to help U.S. deal better with agriculture and food emergencies. S.1953, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to label raw ginseng. S.2077, to assure safety of fresh produce. S.2095, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act requiring country-of-origin labeling for processed foods. S.2143, to amend Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to expand school breakfast programs. S.2418, to ensure safety of imported food products. S.2245, to establish a food safety commission. S.2420, to encourage donation of excess food. S.2784, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food labeling requirements. H.R.5762, to prohibit use of nonambulatory livestock for human food. H.R.5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.6127, to require the president to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to increase supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. H.R.2952, to improve food safety with better meat and poultry product recall. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of oil commodity markets. H.R.6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and the Meat & Poultry Products Inspections Acts. H.R.7143, to establish the Food Safety Administration with the Health and Human Services Department. S.3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food safety. S.3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to set up a food traceability system. S.3653, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act to provide country-of-origin dairy labeling. Issues other than legislation: Implementation of country-of-origin labeling program. Establishment of national organic food and food production standards. Food Safety. Implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act. Domestic Food Assistance and hunger. Food stamps and domestic Nutrition Programs.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 3385: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S.770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S.771/HR1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S.762/HR1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. HR1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S1274/HR2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S.654/HR1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S3385: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $14,400
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
S 654 - Safe Food Consumption Act of 2007 S 2245 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2007 S 1776 - Imported Food Safety Act of 2007 HR 3927 - Food Import Safety Act of 2007 HR 3624 - Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 HR 3610 - Food & Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 HR 3580 - FDA Amendments Act of 2007 HR 5904 - The Safe FEAST Act S 3385 - FDA Food Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety in Meat and Poultry; Food Safety Research; Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling; Food Packaging; Interstate Shipment of State Inspected Meat and Poultry; Farm Bill 2008 [H.R.5904] [H.R.6124] [H.R.2419] [H.R.3580] [H.R.3610] [H.R.1148] [H.R.2108] [H.R.3115] [H.R.3161] [H.R.3937] [H.R.5762] [S.2770] [S.654] [S.1274] [S1776] [S.2245]
Client expense: $23,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.45, to authorize grants to promote increased access to fresh fruit and vegetables in low-income areas. H.R.166, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.206, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.215, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and meat and poultry inspection laws. H.R.292, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.357, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. H.R.912, to provide more funds for food safety research. H.R.992, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. H.R.1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration. H.R.1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R.1363, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. H.R.1396, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. H.R.1616, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1938, to reduce hunger in the U.S. H.R.2129, to strengthen the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.2301, to establish a livestock identification board. H.R.2315, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. H.R.2364, to promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2629, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the USDA. H.R.2667, to establish a disabled farmers market nutrition pilot program. H.R.2997, to help certify the safety certification of imported food. H.R.3030, to amend Richard B. Russell Nation School Lunch Act to improve summer program. H.R.3077, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to aid imported seafood safety. H.R.3115, amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to limit carbon monoxide use in meat, poultry and seafood. H.R.3172, to modify eligibility rules of food stamp program. H.R.3340, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to require raw ginseng labeling. H.R.3484, to amend federal meat and poultry inspection laws and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. H.R.3485, to amend meat, poultry, egg products inspection and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts. H.R.3610, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding imported food safety. H.R.3624, to set up food safety program for food regulated by Food Drug Administration. H.R.3967, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve imported food safety. H.R.4233, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food freshness dates. H.R.4234, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act on spices, flavoring and coloring derived from animals. H.R.4855, to require study of effects of food products from cloned animals. H.R.5518, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts on unsafe food recall procedures. H.R.5620, to establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce for humans. H.R.5636, to establish a better way to tell Americans about food and product recalls. S.404, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.414, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. S.530, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.536, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. S.591, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.654, to establish the Food Safety Administration. S.770, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.771, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. S.887, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to USDA. S.946, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1090, to amend the 1973 Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act. S.1150, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. S.1172, to reduce hunger in the U.S. S.1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.1292, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1755, to make permanent and expand the summer food service pilot project for parts of rural Pennsylvania. S.1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to help ensure food safety. S.1804, to help U.S. deal better with agriculture and food emergencies. S.1953, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to label raw ginseng. S.2077, to assure safety of fresh produce. S.2095, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act requiring country-of-origin labeling for processed foods. S.2143, to amend Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to expand school breakfast programs. S.2418, to ensure safety of imported food products. S.2245, to establish a food safety commission. S.2420, to encourage donation of excess food. S.2784, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food labeling requirements. H.R.5762, to prohibit use of nonambulatory livestock for human food. H.R.5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.6127, to require the president to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to increase supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. H.R.2952, to improve food safety with better meat and poultry product recall. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of oil commodity markets. H.R.6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and the Meat & Poultry Products Inspections Acts. H.R.7143, to establish the Food Safety Administration with the Health and Human Services Department. S.3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food safety. S.3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to set up a food traceability system. S.3653, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act to provide country-of-origin dairy labeling. Issues other than legislation: Implementation of country-of-origin labeling program. Establishment of national organic food and food production standards. Food Safety. Implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act. Domestic Food Assistance and hunger. Food stamps and domestic Nutrition Programs.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act, all provisions relating to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, and advertising requirements; HR 2455, Social Security Non-Proliferation Act- with respect to the sale, purchase or public display of social security numbers; S. 238, Social Security Misuse Prevention Act re: limits on disclosure of a social security number for consumer transactions; HR 948, Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007; re: FTC regulation of the sale and use of social security numbers; HR 1525, Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 Re: criminal penalties for certain unauthorized activities with relation to computers; HR 964, Spy Act Re: the prohibition of collection of certain information without notice and consent; S. 654/H.R. 1148, Safe Food Act, all provisions; S. 1776 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, all provisions; H.R. 2997 to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items, all provisions; H.R. 3077 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood and seafood products, all provisions; H.R. 3100 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste and toys, all provisions; S. 2245 to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, all provisions; H.R. 3937 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food, all provisions; H.R. 3967 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food, all provisions; H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy, all provisions; S. 2831, FTC Reauthorization bill, independent litigation authority, civil penalties for violation of FTC Act, aiding & abetting a violation, permissive administrative procedure for consumer protection rules, enforcement by state AGs; HR 5904, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, etc., all provisions; Food Service Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 2008 (No bill number yet), all provisions.
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Employment Standards Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. H.R. 6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to require that food that contains a genetically-engineered material, or that is produced with a genetically-engineered material, be labeled accordingly. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. S. 3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. S. 3409, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety and quality of medical products and enhance the authorities of the Food and Drug Administration, and for other purposes. S. 3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for the establishment of a traceability system for food, and for other purposes. S. 3575, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to nutrition labeling of food offered for sale in food service establishments.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Farm Bill, H.R. 6124, S.2302; H.R. 2419 (Food and Energy Security Act)-nuitrition issues, including folic acid issues; S. 2245 (Food Safety Modernization Authorization); S.3475 (Bottled water Safety).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Torts
HR.3010, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S.1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 HR.1443, Consumer Fairness Act of 2007 HR.5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S.2245, Civil Rights Act of 2008 HR.5129, Civil Rights Act of 2008 S.2041, to amend the False Claims Act HR. 4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 HR. 5884, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008 S. 2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 HR 6126, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008 S 2838, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.45, to authorize grants to promote increased access to fresh fruit and vegetables in low-income areas. H.R.166, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.206, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.215, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and meat and poultry inspection laws. H.R.292, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.357, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. H.R.912, to provide more funds for food safety research. H.R.992, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. H.R.1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration. H.R.1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R.1363, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. H.R.1396, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. H.R.1616, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1938, to reduce hunger in the U.S. H.R.2129, to strengthen the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.2301, to establish a livestock identification board. H.R.2315, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. H.R.2364, to promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2629, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the USDA. H.R.2667, to establish a disabled farmers market nutrition pilot program. H.R.2997, to help certify the safety certification of imported food. H.R.3030, to amend Richard B. Russell Nation School Lunch Act to improve summer program. H.R.3077, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to aid imported seafood safety. H.R.3115, amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to limit carbon monoxide use in meat, poultry and seafood. H.R.3172, to modify eligibility rules of food stamp program. H.R.3340, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to require raw ginseng labeling. H.R.3484, to amend federal meat and poultry inspection laws and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. H.R.3485, to amend meat, poultry, egg products inspection and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts. H.R.3610, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding imported food safety. H.R.3624, to set up food safety program for food regulated by Food Drug Administration. H.R.3967, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve imported food safety. H.R.4233, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food freshness dates. H.R.4234, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act on spices, flavoring and coloring derived from animals. H.R.4855, to require study of effects of food products from cloned animals. H.R.5518, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts on unsafe food recall procedures. H.R.5620, to establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce for humans. H.R.5636, to establish a better way to tell Americans about food and product recalls. S.404, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.414, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. S.530, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.536, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. S.591, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.654, to establish the Food Safety Administration. S.770, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.771, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. S.887, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to USDA. S.946, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1090, to amend the 1973 Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act. S.1150, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. S.1172, to reduce hunger in the U.S. S.1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.1292, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1755, to make permanent and expand the summer food service pilot project for parts of rural Pennsylvania. S.1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to help ensure food safety. S.1804, to help U.S. deal better with agriculture and food emergencies. S.1953, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to label raw ginseng. S.2077, to assure safety of fresh produce. S.2095, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act requiring country-of-origin labeling for processed foods. S.2143, to amend Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to expand school breakfast programs. S.2418, to ensure safety of imported food products. S.2245, to establish a food safety commission. S.2420, to encourage donation of excess food. S.2784, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food labeling requirements. H.R.5762, to prohibit use of nonambulatory livestock for human food. H.R.5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.6127, to require the president to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to increase supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. H.R.2952, to improve food safety with better meat and poultry product recall. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of oil commodity markets. H.R.6636, to amend the Federal Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act and the Meat & Poultry Products Inspections Acts. H.R.7143, to establish the Food Safety Administration with the Health and Human Services Department. S.3385, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food safety. S.3422, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to set up a food traceability system. S.3653, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act to provide country-of-origin dairy labeling. Issues other than legislation: Implementation of country-of-origin labeling program. Establishment of national organic food and food production standards. Food Safety. Implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act. Domestic Food Assistance and hunger. Food stamps and domestic Nutrition Programs.
Client expense: $210,369 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 S. 2077 - The Fresh Produce Safety Act S. 654 - The Safe Food Act S. 2245 - The Food Safety Authority Modernization Act S. 2418 - Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 S. 1776 - Imported Food Security Act of 2007 S. 1274 - Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3624 Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 6581 to compensate Tomato Growers for FDA misinformation
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Free Trade Agreement negotiations: Colombia, Korea, Panama H.R. 6124, H.R. 2419, S. 2302 - Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 - Market Access Program Food safety - S. 654, H.R. 1148, S. 2245, S. 1776, H.R. 3937, H.R. 3624, H.R. 3610 Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Proposed Interpretation of "Sold for Exportation to the United States"; Proposed "Importer Security Filing and Additional Carrier Requirements"
Client expense: $1,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety in Meat and Poultry; Food Safety Research; Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling; Food Packaging; Interstate Shipment of State Inspected Meat and Poultry; Farm Bill 2008 [H.R.5904] [H.R.6124] [H.R.2419] [H.R.3580] [H.R.3610] [H.R.1148] [H.R.2108] [H.R.3115] [H.R.3161] [H.R.3937] [H.R.5762] [S.2770] [S.654] [S.1274] [S.1776] [S.2245]
Client expense: $96,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
S 654 - Safe Food Consumption Act of 2007 S 2245 - Food Safety Modernization Act S 1776 - Imported Food Safety Act of 2007 HR 3927 Food Import Safety Act of 2007 HR 3624 - Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 HR 3610 - Food & Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 HR 3580 - FDA Amendments Act of 2007 HR 5904 - The Safe FEAST Act S 3385 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Client expense: $8,231 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · third_quarter · Health Issues
S.770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S.771/HR1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S.762/HR1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. HR1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S1274/HR2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S.654/HR1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $14,400
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, all provisions related to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, advertising requirements, and importation bans; H.R. 4040/S. 1847, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act, all provisions relating to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, (cont.) whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, and advertising requirements; HR 2455, Social Security Non-Proliferation Act- with respect to the sale, purchase or public display of social security numbers; S. 238, Social Security Misuse Prevention Act re: limits on disclosure of a social security number for consumer transactions; HR 948, Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007; re: FTC regulation of the sale and use of social security numbers; HR 1525, Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 Re: criminal penalties for certain unauthorized activities with relation to computers; HR 964, Spy Act Re: the prohibition of collection of certain information without notice and consent; S. 654/H.R. 1148, Safe Food Act, all provisions; S. 1776 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, all provisions; H.R. 2997 to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items, all provisions; H.R. 3077 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood and seafood products, all provisions; H.R. 3100 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste and toys, all provisions; H.R. 3716 to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to require independent safety certification of childrens products, all provisions; S. 2245 to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, all provisions; H.R. 3937 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food, all provisions; H.R. 3967 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food, all provisions; H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy, all provisions; S. 2831, FTC Reauthorization bill, independent litigation authority, civil penalties for violation of FTC Act, aiding & abetting a violation, permissive administrative procedure for consumer protection rules, enforcement by state AGs; HR 5904, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, etc., all provisions; Food Service Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 2008 (No bill number yet), all provisions.
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Employment Standards Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Postal Rate Commission, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H.R. 5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5839, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of drugs; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, by providing for improved information technology to identify high-risk imports and for enhanced capacity in the United States and in foreign governments to identify and address food safety issues on a scientific basis, and for other purposes; to Energy & Commerce. H.R. 6127, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture. H.R. 6270, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to create a new conditional approval system for drugs, biological products, and devices that is responsive to the needs of seriously ill patients, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Ways & Means. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. BURGESS: H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes. S. 2914, to ensure the safety of seafood and seafood products being imported into the United States; to Health, Education, Labor, & Pensions. S. 3108, to require the president to call a White House conference on food and nutrition; to Agriculture.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
See Next Page HR 3624 - Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (FDA enforcement); HR 5904 - Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (Food safety); S 654 & HR 1148 - Safe Food Act of 2007 (Single food agency); S 1776 - Imported Food Security Act of 2007 (Imported food safety/User fees); HR 3100 - Import Safety Act of 2007 (Monetary penalties for adulterated food); HR 3967 - Imported Food Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (Refuse admission into US); HR 3937 - Food Import Safety Act of 2007 (Imported food safety); HR 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (Secretary of Health to research and test development on imported food); S 2245 - Food Safety Authority Modernization Act (Ensure food safety in the US); S. Amd. 3855 - Cloned Meat (Perfecting amendment inserted in Farm Bill); S 414 & HR 992 - Cloned Food Labeling Act (Studies on cloned meat by USDA & NAS in Farm Bill HR 2419); S 404 & HR 357 - Country of Origin Labeling Act of 2007 (Country of Origin Labeling requirements meats and nuts); S 2095 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require country of origin labeling for processed food items (COOL for processed food items meats and nuts); HR 5636 - Consumer Product and Food Safety Informational Act of 2008 (Monitored civil and criminal penalties proposed in bill and all food safety provisions); S 2663 - CPSC Reform Act (Monitored civil and criminal penalties in Act); S 1274 & HR 2108 - Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (Food Safety); S1292 - Meat and Poultry Products Traceability and Safety Act of 2007 (Meat and Poultry Inspection Returns); HR 3110 - Food Marketing in Schools Assessment Act (Study/Report marketing in schools); Food Safety - Administration Proposals; Labeling - Country of Origin Labeling.
Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, all provisions related to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, advertising requirements, and importation bans; H.R. 4040/S. 1847, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act, all provisions relating to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, (cont.) whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, and advertising requirements; HR 2455, Social Security Non-Proliferation Act- with respect to the sale, purchase or public display of social security numbers; S. 238, Social Security Misuse Prevention Act re: limits on disclosure of a social security number for consumer transactions; HR 948, Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007; re: FTC regulation of the sale and use of social security numbers; HR 1525, Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 Re: criminal penalties for certain unauthorized activities with relation to computers; HR 964, Spy Act Re: the prohibition of collection of certain information without notice and consent; S. 654/H.R. 1148, Safe Food Act, all provisions; S. 1776 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, all provisions; H.R. 2997 to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items, all provisions; H.R. 3077 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood and seafood products, all provisions; H.R. 3100 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste and toys, all provisions; H.R. 3716 to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to require independent safety certification of childrens products, all provisions; S. 2245 to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, all provisions; H.R. 3937 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food, all provisions; H.R. 3967 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food, all provisions; H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy, all provisions; S. 2831, FTC Reauthorization bill, independent litigation authority, civil penalties for violation of FTC Act, aiding & abetting a violation, permissive administrative procedure for consumer protection rules, enforcement by state AGs; HR 5904, To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements to improve the safety of food, whether produced and distributed domestically or imported into the United States, etc., all provisions; Food Service Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 2008 (No bill number yet), all provisions.
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Employment Standards Administration, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Postal Rate Commission, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
See Next Page HR 3624 - Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (FDA enforcement); HR 5904 - Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (Food safety); S 654 & HR 1148 - Safe Food Act of 2007 (Single food agency); S 1776 - Imported Food Security Act of 2007 (Imported food safety/User fees); HR 3100 - Import Safety Act of 2007 (Monetary penalties for adulterated food); HR 3967 - Imported Food Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (Refuse admission into US); HR 3937 - Food Import Safety Act of 2007 (Imported food safety); HR 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (Secretary of Health to research and test development on imported food); S 2245 - Food Safety Authority Modernization Act (Ensure food safety in the US); S. Amd. 3855 - Cloned Meat (Perfecting amendment inserted in Farm Bill); S 414 & HR 992 - Cloned Food Labeling Act (Studies on cloned meat by USDA & NAS in Farm Bill HR 2419); S 404 & HR 357 - Country of Origin Labeling Act of 2007 (Country of Origin Labeling requirements meats and nuts); S 2095 - To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require country of origin labeling for processed food items (COOL for processed food items meats and nuts); HR 5636 - Consumer Product and Food Safety Informational Act of 2008 (Monitored civil and criminal penalties proposed in bill and all food safety provisions); S 2663 - CPSC Reform Act (Monitored civil and criminal penalties in Act); S 1274 & HR 2108 - Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (Food Safety); S1292 - Meat and Poultry Products Traceability and Safety Act of 2007 (Meat and Poultry Inspection Returns); HR 3110 - Food Marketing in Schools Assessment Act (Study/Report marketing in schools); Food Safety - Administration Proposals; Labeling - Country of Origin Labeling.
Client expense: $1,040,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
S. 654 - Safe Food Consumption Act of 2007 S. 2245 - Food Safety Modernization Act S. 1776 - Imported Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3927 - Food Import Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3624 Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3610 - Food & Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3580 - FDA Amendments Act of 2007 H.R. 5904 - The Safe FEAST Act
Client expense: $50,922 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 H.R.5904 - Safe FEAST Act of 2008 S. 2663 - Consumer Products Safety Commission Bill (FDA & FSIS) S. 2077 - The Fresh Produce Safety Act S. 654 The Safe Food Act S. 2245 The Food Safety Authority Modernization Act S. 2418 - Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 S. 1776 - Imported Food Security Act of 2007 S. 1274 - Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3624 Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 3484 - SAFER Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2007 H.R. 3967 Imported Food Safety Improvement Act of 2007 S. 2688 - Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act H.R. 5738 - Commercial Seafood Consumer Protection Act Food Protection
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Torts
HR.3010, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S.1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 HR.1443, Consumer Fairness Act of 2007 HR.5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S.2245, Civil Rights Act of 2008 HR.5129, Civil Rights Act of 2008 S.2041, to amend the False Claims Act HR. 4854, False Claims Act Correction Act of 2007 HR. 5884, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2008 S. 2449, Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety issues including S. 2245 Food Safety Authority Modernization Act
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Free Trade Agreement negotiations: Colombia, Korea, Panama U.S. Department of Agriculture: Market Access Program Import food safety - S. 654, H.R. 1148, S. 2245, S. 1776, H.R. 3937, H.R. 3624, H.R. 3610 Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Proposed Interpretation of "Sold for Exportation to the United States"
Client expense: $1,050,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 2677 - Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act (IMPACT). H.R. 2183 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007. S. 1342 - Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention (HeLP) America Act. H.R. 2633 - Healthy Lifestyles and Prevention (HeLP) America Act. S. 2418 - Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (Eat Safe) Act of 2007. S. 2245 - Food Safety Authority Modernization Act. H.R. 3937 - Food Import Safety Act of 2007. H.R. 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007. H.R. 5904 - Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008. House and Senate FY'2009 Agriculture Appropriations Legislation: FDA funding issues. Imported and domestic food and ingredient safety issues
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
2007 Farm Bill/HR 2419 Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (Dairy; Sugar Loan Rates; Fruit and Vegetable Planting Restrictions; Direct Payments; Conservation Reserve Program; International Aid Exports; School Nutrition; Food Stamps; Specialty Crop Research; Ethanol; US/Mexican Sugar Trade Agreement) Food Safety/HR 5904 SAFE Feast Act of 2008 (Produce Regulations; Import Inspections; FDA Funding; User Fees for Service; HR 5904 Continued (Foreign Country Capacity for Inspections; Facility Registration Renewals; Hazard Analysis) S 2418 SAFE Feast Act of 2008 (Personnel and Training; Import Inspection Testing) S 2245 Food Safety Authority Modernization Act (Food Safety) HR 3937 Food Import Safety Act of 2007 (Registration of foreign facilities) HR 3967 Imported Food Safety Improvement Act of 2007 (Importation of food products) HR 3610 Food and Drug Safety Import Act of 2007 (Importation of food products) Agriculture Appropriations (Wheat and Oat Research) Labor, HHS, Education Apppropriations (National Center for Health Statistics/Nutrition and Dietary Surveys) HR 5724 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act S 2830 US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act Food and Drug Administration Funding (To improve food safety; hire inspectors; pursue compliance and enforcement actions; improve data management) Dairy Import Assessment Renewable Fuels Standard (Reconsideration of the corn ethanol mandate for the Renewable Fuels Standard) Single Entity Commodity Positions (Single Entity Control of Large Portions of the Commodities Markets)
Client expense: $243,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Food Safety in Meat and Poultry; Food Safety Research; Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling; Food Packaging; Interstate Shipment of State Inspected Meat and Poultry; Farm Bill 2008 [H.R.5904] [H.R.6124] [ H.R.2419] [H.R.3580] [H.R.3610] [H.R.1148] [H.R.2108] [H.R.3115] [H.R.3161] [H.R.3937] [H.R.5762] [S.2770] [S.654] [S.1274] [S.1776] [S.2245]
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.45, to authorize grants to promote increased access to fresh fruit and vegetables in low-income areas. H.R.166, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.206, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.215, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and meat and poultry inspection laws. H.R.292, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.357, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. H.R.912, to provide more funds for food safety research. H.R.992, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. H.R.1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration. H.R.1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R.1363, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. H.R.1396, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. H.R.1616, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. H.R.1938, to reduce hunger in the U.S. H.R.2129, to strengthen the 1977 Food Stamp Act. H.R.2301, to establish a livestock identification board. H.R.2315, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. H.R.2364, to promote expanded economic opportunities for farmers and ranchers. H.R.2629, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to the USDA. H.R.2667, to establish a disabled farmers market nutrition pilot program. H.R.2997, to help certify the safety certification of imported food. H.R.3030, to amend Richard B. Russell Nation School Lunch Act to improve summer program. H.R.3077, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to aid imported seafood safety. H.R.3115, amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to limit carbon monoxide use in meat, poultry and seafood. H.R.3172, to modify eligibility rules of food stamp program. H.R.3340, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to require raw ginseng labeling. H.R.3484, to amend federal meat and poultry inspection laws and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. H.R.3485, to amend meat, poultry, egg products inspection and the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Acts. H.R.3610, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding imported food safety. H.R.3624, to set up food safety program for food regulated by Food Drug Administration. H.R.3967, to amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve imported food safety. H.R.4233, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food freshness dates. H.R.4234, to amend Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act on spices, flavoring and coloring derived from animals. H.R.4855, to require study of effects of food products from cloned animals. H.R.5518, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts on unsafe food recall procedures. H.R.5620, to establish a program to assure the safety of fresh produce for humans. H.R.5636, to establish a better way to tell Americans about food and product recalls. S.404, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act. S.414, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Meat Inspection Act. S.530, to amend the 1980 National Aquaculture Act. S.536, to amend the 1990 Organic Foods Production Act. S.591, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.654, to establish the Food Safety Administration. S.770, to amend the 1977 Food Stamp Act. S.771, to amend the 1966 Child Nutrition Act. S.887, to restore import and entry agricultural inspection functions to USDA. S.946, to amend the 2002 Farm Security and Rural Investment Act. S.1090, to amend the 1973 Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act. S.1150, to enhance the state inspection of meat and poultry in the U.S. S.1172, to reduce hunger in the U.S. S.1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. S.1292, to amend the Federal Meat and Poultry Products Inspection Acts. S.1755, to make permanent and expand the summer food service pilot project for parts of rural Pennsylvania. S.1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to help ensure food safety. S.1804, to help U.S. deal better with agriculture and food emergencies. S.1953, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Manufacturing Act to label raw ginseng. S.2077, to assure safety of fresh produce. S.2095, to amend the 1946 Agricultural Marketing Act requiring country-of-origin labeling for processed foods. S.2143, to amend Elementary and Secondary Education Act, to expand school breakfast programs. S.2418, to ensure safety of imported food products. S.2245, to establish a food safety commission. S.2420, to encourage donation of excess food. S.2784, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act regarding food labeling requirements. H.R.5762, to prohibit use of nonambulatory livestock for human food. H.R.5827, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.5904, to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve food safety. H.R.6127, to require the president to call a White House Conference on Food and Nutrition. H.R.6354, to adjust the thrifty food plan to increase supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits. H.R.2952, to improve food safety with better meat and poultry product recall. S.3122, to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to provide for regulation of oil commodity markets. Issues other than legislation: Implementation of country-of-origin labeling program. Establishment of national organic food and food production standards. Food Safety. Implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act. Domestic Food Assistance and hunger. Food stamps and domestic Nutrition Programs.
Client expense: $222,773 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S.770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S.771/HR1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S.762/HR1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. HR1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements. S1274/HR2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. HR3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. S.654/HR1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry. H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $14,400
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2008 · second_quarter · Health Issues
S. 770: Food Stamp Vitamin and Mineral Improvement Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 771/ H.R. 1363: The Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 762/H.R. 1249: A bill to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements H.R. 1107: Dietary Supplement and Healthy Meal Replacement Tax Parity Act; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements S. 2470: Dehydroepiandrosterone Abuse Reduction Act of 2007; entire bill as it relates to dietary supplements H.R. 3610: Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 1274/H.R. 2108: Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 1776: Imported Food Security Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 2245: Food Safety Authority Modernization Act; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 3937: Food Import Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 3624: Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry S. 654/H.R. 1148: Safe Food Act of 2007; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry H.R. 5904: Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008; all provisions affecting the dietary supplement industry
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
HR 3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (entire bill); HR 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (entire bill); S 2245, Food Safety Authority Modernization Act (entire bill); HR 3484, SAFER Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2007 (entire bill); No bill #, Food Safety Act of 2008 (entire proposal); HR 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (Farm Bill) (commodity reform); HR 3161, S 1859, FY 08 Agriculture Appropriations (funding for FDA); No bill #, FY 09 Agriculture Appropriations (funding for FDA); PL 110-140, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (renewable fuels standard); No bill #, FY 09 Labor & HHS Appropriations (funding for CDC); No bill #, general discussions/issues relating to food safety, FDA and USDA.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · first_quarter · Torts
HR.3010, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S.1782, Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 HR.1443, Consumer Fairness Act of 2007 HR.5312, Automobile Arbitration Fairness Act of 2007 S.2245, Civil Rights Act of 2008 HR.5129, Civil Rights Act of 2008 S.2041, to amend the False Claims Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
H.R. 1148, to establish the Food Safety Administration to protect the public health by preventing food-borne illness, ensuring the safety of food, improving research on contaminants leading to food-borne illness, and improving security of food from intentional contamination. H.R. 1344, to improve federal nutrition programs. H.R. 2108/S. 1274, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of food for humans and pets. H.R. 2117, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act concerning foods and dietary supplements. H.R. 2718, to ensure that the goals of DSHEA are met by authorizing appropriations to fully enforce and implement such law. H.R. 2719, to allow amounts paid for foods for special dietary use, dietary supplements, or medical foods be treated as medical exp. H.R. 5069, to require manufacturers to demonstrate sufficient means to cover, for certain products distributed in commerce, costs of potential recalls, and for other purposes; jointly to Energy & Commerce and Agriculture. H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy; jointly to Ways & Means; Energy & Commerce; and Agriculture. H. R. 1249, to include dehydroepiandrosterone as an anabolic steroid. H.R. 2997, to require the secretary of agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items. H.R. 3484, to amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for improved public health and food safety through enhanced enforcement, and for other purposes. H.R. 3485, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act to improve the safety of food, meat, and poultry products through enhanced traceability, and for other purposes. H.R. 3937, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food. BURGESS: H.R. 3967, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food. S. 404, to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the implementation of country of origin labeling requirements by Sept. 30, 2007. S. 1776, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, and for other purposes. S. 2245, to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
HR 3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (entire bill); HR 3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (entire bill); S 2245, Food Safety Authority Modernization Act (entire bill); HR 3484, SAFER Meat, Poultry, and Food Act of 2007 (entire bill); No bill #, Food Safety Act of 2008 (entire proposal); HR 2419, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (Farm Bill) (commodity reform); HR 3161, S 1859, FY 08 Agriculture Appropriations (funding for FDA); No bill #, FY 09 Agriculture Appropriations (funding for FDA); PL 110-140, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (renewable fuels standard); No bill #, FY 09 Labor & HHS Appropriations (funding for CDC); No bill #, general discussions/issues relating to food safety, FDA and USDA.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE
2008 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
S. 2045, CPSC Reform Act of 2007, all provisions related to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, advertising requirements, and importation bans; H.R. 4040/S. 1847, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act, all provisions relating to funding, lead limitations and implementation timeframes, penalties, enforcement by state Attorneys General, (cont.) whistleblower protection, public disclosure of information, preemption, and advertising requirements; HR 2455, Social Security Non-Proliferation Act- with respect to the sale, purchase or public display of social security numbers; S. 238, Social Security Misuse Prevention Act re: limits on disclosure of a social security number for consumer transactions; HR 948, Social Security Number Protection Act of 2007; re: FTC regulation of the sale and use of social security numbers; HR 1525, Internet Spyware (I-SPY) Prevention Act of 2007 Re: criminal penalties for certain unauthorized activities with relation to computers; HR 964, Spy Act Re: the prohibition of collection of certain information without notice and consent; S. 654/H.R. 1148, Safe Food Act, all provisions; S. 1776 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a user fee program to ensure food safety, all provisions; H.R. 2997 to require the Secretary of Agriculture and the commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration to establish a program requiring a certificate of assured safety for imported food items, all provisions; H.R. 3077 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported seafood and seafood products, all provisions; H.R. 3100 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act and the Consumer Product Safety Act to increase the safety of food, toothpaste and toys, all provisions; H.R. 3716 to amend the Consumer Product Safety Act to require independent safety certification of childrens products, all provisions; S. 2245 to establish a commission to ensure food safety in the United States, all provisions; H.R. 3937 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of imported food, all provisions; H.R. 3967 to amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of imported food, all provisions; H. Res. 926, recognizing the importance of food, product safety, and U.S. trade policy, all provisions.
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Employment Standards Administration, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Postal Rate Commission, Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
See Next Page S. 654 / H.R. 1148 - Safe Food Act of 2007 (Single Food Agency); S. 1776 - Imported Food Security Act of 2007 (Imported Food Safety/User Fees); H.R. 3937 - Food Import Safety Act (Imported Food Safety); S. 2245 - Food Safety Authority Modernization Act (All-Food Safety); H.R. 3580 - Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (Food Registry); S. 414 / H.R. 992 - Cloned Food Labeling Act (Cloned Product Labeling); S. 536 / H.R. 1396 - Organic Foods Labeling (Products Derived from Clones Labeled as Organic); S. 404 / H.R. 357 - Country of Origin Labeling Act of 2007 (Country of Origin Labeling); S. 2095 - Processed Food Items (Country of Origin Labeling for Processed Food Items); S. 1292 - Meat and Poultry Products Traceability and Safety Act of 2007 (Meat and Poultry Inspection Returns); S.1274 / H.R. 2108 - Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (Food Safety); H.R. 3634 - STEP Act Strategic Technology/Engineering Program Act of 2007 (FDA Program to Ensure Safety for Food Products, FDA Enforcement); S. Amdt. 3855 - Cloned Meat (Studies on Cloned Meat by USDA and NAS in Farm Bill, H.R. 2419); H.R. 5636 - Consumer Product and Food Safety Information Act of 2008 (Monitored Civil and Criminal Penalties Proposed in Bill and All Food Safety Provisions); S. 2663 - CPSC Reform Act (Monitored Civil and Criminal Penalties in Act); FDA/HHS - Food Safety (Administration Proposals).
Client expense: $960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA)
2008 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
Free Trade Agreement negotiations: Colombia, Korea, Panama U.S. Department of Agriculture: Market Access Program Import food safety- S. 654, HR 1148, S. 2245, S. 1776, HR 3937, HR 3624, HR 3610 Bureau of Customs and Border Protection: Proposed Interpretation of "Sold for Exportation to the United States"
Client expense: $940,000 · Firm income: Not reported