Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007

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)

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling, allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues, including Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 2900), Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill. Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (H.R. 5904), FY 2009 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations (FDA Appropriations - seeking increased funding for FDA), working to amend Ethanol mandates, Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act (Discussion Draft), Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 3610), and pending Food Safety Legislation. Fiscal 2009 Continuing Resolution (H.R. 2638), Tax Extenders Bills (H.R. 6049) & (H.R. 7060), TRACE Act of 2007 (HR 3485), FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 3385), Food Tracking Improvement Act (S. 3422), Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008 (H.R. 5905) and EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard.

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

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling, allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues, including Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S. 1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 2900), Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S. 2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill. Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (H.R. 5904), FY 2009 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations (FDA Appropriations - seeking increased funding for FDA), working to amend Ethanol mandates, Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act (Discussion Draft), Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 3610), and pending Food Safety Legislation. Fiscal 2009 Continuing Resolution (H.R. 2638), Tax Extenders Bills (H.R. 6049) & (H.R. 7060), TRACE Act of 2007 (H.R. 3485), FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 3385), Food Tracking Improvement Act (S. 3422), Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008 (H.R. 5905) and EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard.

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

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.

FDA Model Food Code USDA & Listeria Risk Assessment Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007- H.R. 3610 Farm Bill, H.R. 2419, S. 2302 The FDA Globalization Act of 2008 (House discussion draft) Safe FEAST Act of 2008- H. R. 5904 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act- H.R. 3580 Consumer Food Safety Act- H.R. 3624 EAT SAFE- S. 2418 Fresh Produce Safety Act- S. 2077 Help America Act- S. 1342, H.R. 2633-Title IV MEAL Act- H.R. 3895, S. 2784 National Food Uniformity Act Foodbourne Illness outbreaks Avian Influenza Trans Fatty acids Mandatory Recall Authority- S. 1274, H. R. 2108 Safe Food Act- S. 654. H.R. 1148 Mandatory Menu Labeling- Labeling Education and Nutrition Act- H.R. 7187, S. 3575 The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act- S. 3385 Improving Food-borne Illness Surveillance and Response Act of 2008- S. 3358 Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2007- S. 1282

Client expense: $850,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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.

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

H.R. 2677 - Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act (IMPACT). H.R. 2183 - Commonsense Consumption Act of 2007. S. 2418 - Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (Eat Safe) Act of 2007. S. 3385 - FDA Food Safety Modernization Act of 2008. H.R. 3937 - Imported Food 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. H.R. 7143 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2008. House and Senate FY'2009 Agricultural Appropriations Legislation: FDA funding issues. Imported and domestic food ingredient safety issues.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Food Safety- HR 1148, S. 654, S. 1776, HR 3100, HR 3937, HR 3624, HR 3610, S. 2418, HR 3895

Client expense: $258,621 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling, allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues, including Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S. 1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 2900), Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S. 2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill. Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (H.R. 5904), FY 2009 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations (FDA Appropriations - seeking increased funding for FDA), working to amend Ethanol mandates, Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act (Discussion Draft), Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 3610), and pending Food Safety Legislation. Fiscal 2009 Continuing Resolution (H.R. 2638), Tax Extenders Bills (H.R. 6049) & (H.R. 7060), TRACE Act of 2007 (H.R. 3485), FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 3385), Food Tracking Improvement Act (S. 3422), Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008 (H.R. 5905) and EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard.

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

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling, allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues, including Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R. 2900), Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill. Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (H.R. 5904), FY 2009 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations (FDA Appropriations - seeking increased funding for FDA), working to amend Ethanol mandates, Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act (Discussion Draft), Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 3610), and pending Food Safety Legislation. Fiscal 2009 Continuing Resolution (H.R. 2638), Tax Extenders Bills (H.R. 6049) & (H.R. 7060), TRACE Act of 2007 (HR 3485), FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (S. 3385), Food Tracking Improvement Act (S. 3422), Safe Food Enforcement, Assessment, Standards and Targeting Act of 2008 (H.R. 5905) and EPA's Renewable Fuel Standard.

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

HR5904, Safe Feast Act: food/import safety; HR3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007: food/import safety, FDA issues, user fees, ports of entry; HR3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007: food/import safety, user fees, ports of entry issues, produce safety standards, food inspections, mandatory recall authority; S2418, EAT SAFE Act: food safety programs, inspection training, recal notification, penalties

Client expense: $24,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

FDA Model Food Code USDA & Listeria Risk Assessment Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007- H.R. 3610 Farm Bill, H.R. 2419, S. 2302 The FDA Globalization Act of 2008 (House discussion draft) Safe FEAST Act of 2008- H. R. 5904 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act- H.R. 3580 Consumer Food Safety Act- H.R. 3624 EAT SAFE- S. 2418 Fresh Produce Safety Act- S. 2077 Help America Act- S. 1342, H.R. 2633-Title IV MEAL Act- H.R. 3895, S. 2784 National Food Uniformity Act Foodbourne Illness outbreaks Avian Influenza Trans Fatty acids Mandatory Recall Authority- S. 1274, H. R. 2108 Safe Food Act- S. 654. H.R. 1148 Mandatory Menu Labeling

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

FDA Model Food Code USDA & Listeria Risk Assessment Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007- H.R. 3610 Farm Bill, H.R. 2419, S. 2302 The FDA Globalization Act of 2008 (House discussion draft) Safe FEAST Act of 2008- H. R. 5904 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act- H.R. 3580 Consumer Food Safety Act- H.R. 3624 EAT SAFE- S. 2418 Fresh Produce Safety Act- S. 2077 Help America Act- S. 1342, H.R. 2633-Title IV MEAL Act- H.R. 3895, S. 2784 National Food Uniformity Act Foodbourne Illness outbreaks Avian Influenza Trans Fatty acids Mandatory Recall Authority- S. 1274, H. R. 2108 Safe Food Act- S. 654. H.R. 1148 Mandatory Menu Labeling

Client expense: $704,600 · Firm income: Not reported

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)

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

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.

Food Safety- HR 1148, S. 654, S. 1776, HR 3100, HR 3937, HR 3624, HR 3610, S. 2418, HR 3895

Client expense: $174,542 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling, allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues, including Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.2900), Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill. Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (HR 5904), FY 2009 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations (FDA Appropriations - seeking increased funding for FDA), working to amend Ethanol mandates, Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act (Discussion Draft), Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 3610), and pending Food Safety Legislation.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling, allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues, including Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.2900), Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill. Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (HR 5904), FY 2009 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations (FDA Appropriations - seeking increased funding for FDA), working to amend Ethanol mandates, Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act (Discussion Draft), Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 3610), and pending Food Safety Legislation.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling, allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues, including Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.2900), Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill. Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (HR 5904), FY 2009 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations (FDA Appropriations - seeking increased funding for FDA), working to amend Ethanol mandates, Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act (Discussion Draft), Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 3610), and pending Food Safety Legislation.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling, allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues, including Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.2900), Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill. Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (HR 5904), FY 2009 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations (FDA Appropriations - seeking increased funding for FDA), working to amend Ethanol mandates, Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act (Discussion Draft), Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 3610), and pending Food Safety Legislation.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling, allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues, including Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.2900), Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill. Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (HR 5904), FY 2009 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations (FDA Appropriations - seeking increased funding for FDA), working to amend Ethanol mandates, Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act (Discussion Draft), Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 3610), and pending Food Safety Legislation.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling, allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues, including Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.2900), Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill. Safe FEAST Act of 2008 (HR 5904), FY 2009 Labor, Health and Education Appropriations (FDA Appropriations - seeking increased funding for FDA), working to amend Ethanol mandates, Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act (Discussion Draft), Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 (H.R. 3610), and pending Food Safety Legislation.

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

FDA Model Food Code USDA & Listeria Risk Assessment Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007- H.R. 3610 Farm Bill, H.R. 2419, S. 2302 Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act- H.R. 3580 Consumer Food Safety Act- H.R. 3624 EAT SAFE- S. 2418 Fresh Produce Safety Act- S. 2077 Help America Act- S. 1342, H.R. 2633-Title IV MEAL Act- H.R. 3895, S. 2784 National Food Uniformity Act Foodbourne Illness outbreaks Avian Influenza Trans Fatty acids Mandatory Recall Authority- S. 1274, H.R. 2108 Safe Food Act- S. 654, H.R. 1148 Mandatory Menu Labeling

Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S1274, Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007: Human/pet food safety and recall issues, FDA issues; HR3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007: food/import safety, FDA issues, user fees, ports of entry; HR3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007: food/import safety, user fees, ports of entry issues, produce safety standards, food inspections, mandatory recall authority; S2418, EAT SAFE Act: food safety programs, inspection training, recal notification, penalties

Client expense: $26,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 2663 - Consumer Products Safety Commission Bill S. 2077 - The Fresh Produce Safety Act H.R. 3610 - The Food and Drug Import 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

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

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. 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.

Food Safety- HR 1148, S. 654, S. 1776, HR 3100, HR 3937, HR 3624, HR 3610, S. 2418, HR 3895 Food Security Uniformity

Client expense: $172,442 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

2007 Farm Bill (HR 2419) - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 (Dairy Program; Sugar Loan Rates; Fruit and Vegetable Planting Restrictions; Direct Payments; Conservation Reserve Program; International Aid Exports; School Nutrition; Food Stamps; Specialty Crop research; Ethanol; Organic Growers; Crop insurance for Organic Producers; US/Mexican Sugar Trade Agreement International Trade (HR 5724) - US-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act Food Safety (S 2418) - EAT SAFE Act of 2007 (Import inspection testing; Personnel and Training) (S 2245) - Food Safety Authority Modernization Act (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) Physical Fitness (HR 245) - Health Investment Today Act (Physical activity promotion) (S 1775) - No Child Left Behind Act of 2007 (Physical Education Program Grants) Patent Reform (S 1145) - Patent Reform Act of 2007 (First-to-File; Harmonizing US patent system with current world standards) Agriculture Appropriations (Wheat and Oat Research) Health Appropriations (National Center for Health Statistics; Nutrition and Dietary Surveys) Transportation (S 772) - Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2007 (Captive rail shippers) Department of Homeland Security - Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (Implementation of CFATS Appendix A Standards to increase security) Buffalo Inner/Outer Harbor Development (Construction of bridge on Michigan Avenue in Buffalo, NY) (S 5140) - Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 (Tax refunds to consumers) (HR 5140) - Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 (Tax refunds to consumers) Food and Drug Administration Funding (Additional funds for FDA to improve food safety, hire inspectors, pursue compliance and enforcement actions, and improve data management)

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. Obesity and nutrition related issues. 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 afety Act of 2007. H.R. 3610 - Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007. Imported and domestic food and ingredient safety issues. FDA funding issues.

Client expense: $135,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling , allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues. In addition, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling , allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues, including Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.2900), Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling , allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues. In addition, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling , allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues. In addition, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling , allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues. In addition, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling , allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues, including Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.2900), Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling , allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues. In addition, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling , allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues, including Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.2900), Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Monitor food labeling issues that pertain to the client including country of origin food labeling , allergens, tort reform, and agriculture issues. In addition, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.3624), Bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts awarded to quitam plaintiffs (H.R. 1274), Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007 (H.R.2108), Food and Drug Administration Revitalization Act. (S.1082). Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (H.R.3580), Ending Agricultural Threats: Safeguarding America's Food for Everyone (EAT SAFE) Act of 2007 (S.2418), Agriculture Appropriations Bill, Farm Bill.

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

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

EAT SAFE Act of 2007, S 2418 (entire bill); Food Safety Authority Modernization Act, S 2245 (entire bill); Imported Food Safety Improvement Act of 2007, HR 3967 (entire bill); To Amend the Federal FD&C Act to Ensure the Safety of Imported Food, HR 3937 (entire bill); A Bill to Amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to Require Country of Origin Labeling, S 2095 (entire bill); Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007, HR 3624 (entire bill); Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007, HR 3610 (entire bill); Food and Product Responsibility Act of 2007, S 2081 (entire bill); Fresh Produce Safety Act, S 2077 (entire bill); Family Product Safety Protection Act, HR 3588 (entire bill); SAFER Meat, Poultry and Food Act of 2007, HR 3484 (entire bill); A Bill to Amend the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act to Improve the Safety of Meat and Poultry, S 1292, HR 3485 (entire bill); Import Safety Act of 2007, HR 3100 (entire bill); Imported Food Security Act of 2007, S 1776 (entire bill); Assured Food Safety Act of 2007, HR 2997 (entire bill); Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007, S 1274, HR 2108 (entire bill); Safe Food Act of 2007, HR 1148, S654 (entire bill); Farm Nutrition and Bioenergy Act, HR 2419 (sugar reform, biofuels and nutrition standards provisions); Trans Fat Truth in Labeling Act, HR 3783 (entire bill); Agriculture Appropriations, HR 3161, S 1859 (FDA Funding provision); Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act of 2007, S 771 (entire bill); Safe Drinking Water for Healthy Communities Act, HR 1747 (provisions dealing with perchlorate); Children's Advertising, no bill #; Appropriations Bill, HR 2764 (issues dealing with risk-based inspections and qualified health claims); Organized Retail Theft, no bill #; Clean Energy Act of 2007, HR 6 (ethanol provisions).

S1274, Human and Pet Food Safety Act of 2007: Human/pet food safety and recall issues, FDA issues; HR3624, Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007: food/import safety, FDA issues, user fees, ports of entry; HR3610, Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007: food/import safety, user fees, ports of entry issues, produce safety standards, food inspections, mandatory recall authority; S2418, EAT SAFE Act: food safety programs, inspection training, recal notification, penalties; HR3580, PDUFA Reauthorization

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office

Food Safety- HR 1148, S. 654, S. 1776, HR 3100, HR 3937, HR 3624, HR 3610, S. 2418, HR 3895 Food Security Uniformity

Client expense: $437,369 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

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. 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. 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.

EAT SAFE Act of 2007, S 2418 (entire bill); Food Safety Authority Modernization Act, S 2245 (entire bill); Imported Food Safety Improvement Act of 2007, HR 3967 (entire bill); To Amend the Federal FD&C Act to Ensure the Safety of Imported Food, HR 3937 (entire bill); A Bill to Amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to Require Country of Origin Labeling, S 2095

Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)