Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008

Food Safety HR 3610, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. S. 2770 Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Food Safety HR 3610, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. S. 2770 Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 80 / S. 462, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 1326, The Great Ape Protection Act H.R.2480 / S.1076, Truth in Fur Labeling Act of 2009 H.R. 503 / S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 H.R.1549 / S.619, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 H.R.1018, Restore Our American Mustangs Act The Pet Safety and Protection Act (formerly H.R. 1280 / S. 714) The Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act (formerly H.R. 1726) The Animal Cruelty Reporting Act (formerly S. 2439) The Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act (formerly H.R. 6949 / S. 3519) The Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 (formerly S. 2770) The Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (formerly H.R. 661 / S. 394)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to agriculture and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R.1549 / S.619, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 The Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act (formerly H.R. 1726) The Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 (formerly S. 2770) The Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (formerly H.R. 661 / S. 394) H.R. 503 / S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to food safety and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): The Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act (formerly H.R. 1726) The Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (formerly H.R. 661 / S. 394) H.R. 503 / S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 The Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 (formerly S. 2770)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Food Safety S. 510/HR 2479, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. S. 2770 Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): The Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act (formerly H.R. 891 / S. 3610) H.R. 503 / S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 The Animal Cruelty Reporting Act (formerly S. 2439) H.R. 80 / S. 462, the Captive Primate Safety Act The Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act (formerly H.R. 6949 / S. 3519) The Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act (formerly H.R. 1726) The Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 (formerly S. 2770) H.R.1326 , the Great Ape Protection Act The Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act (formerly H.R. 661 / S. 394)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to crime and enforcement of animal welfare issues (entire bills of the following): The Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act (formerly H.R. 891 / S. 3610) H.R. 503 / S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 The Animal Cruelty Reporting Act (formerly S. 2439) H.R. 80 / S. 462, the Captive Primate Safety Act The Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act (formerly H.R. 6949 / S. 3519) The Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act (formerly H.R. 1726) The Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 (formerly S. 2770)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to agriculture and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 503 / S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 The Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act (formerly H.R. 1726) The Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 (formerly S. 2770)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to food safety and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): The Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act (formerly H.R. 1726) The Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 (formerly S. 2770) H.R. 503 / S. 727, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Food Safety HR 3610, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. S. 2770 Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health Monitor the following: S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act (HR 6432) reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (HR6433). HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Animal rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug UserFee Act. HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 503 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. S. 311 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. H.R. 661 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 394 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act H.R. 1726 - The Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R. 6433 - Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008 H.R. 6432 - Animal Drug User Fee Act H.R. 1232 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 S. 746 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 S. 2770 - Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 6202 - Farm Animal Anti-Cruelty Act H.R. 6598 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 S. 3404 Beef Check-Off Modernization Act National Animal ID Program Country of Origin Labeling Mandatory Price Reporting Animal Biotechnology/Cloning

Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Monitored issues relating to food safety and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act AND S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to crime and enforcement of animal welfare issues (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act S. 2439, the Animal Cruelty Reporting Act H.R. 1280 / S. 714, the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act H.R. 1726, the Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 1280 / S. 714, the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 5852, the Great Ape Protection Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act S. 2439, the Animal Cruelty Reporting Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to agriculture and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act AND S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

Pet Food exports Pet Food labeling Pet Food ingredients Monitor the following: HR 2419/S 2302, title 2, relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care and wellbeing. HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, exports certification, user fees, import certification, third party inspection/certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. S. 2770 Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to pet food ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

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

FDA regulations of pet food; HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, third party certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. S. 2770 Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. Draft legislation by Rep. John Dingell known as the Food and Drug Globalization Act of 2008. Unnamed draft food and drug safety legislation by Sen. Edward Kennedy.

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

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal Wellbeing S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and the labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Rendering and BSE Animal disposal S. 2770 - downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Monitor the following: S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 2419/S 2302, titles 1, relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; title 7, related to enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels, and title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of rendering, livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

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

Food Safety HR 3610, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. S. 2770 Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Animal rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug UserFee Act. HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health Monitor the following: S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act (HR 6432) reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (HR6433). HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue S. 2770 - Animal Handling-Downer Bill. Requests that USDA not allow a veterinarian to reinspect animals that become nonambulatory after they initially pass ante-mortem inspection. H.R. 6598 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 - opposed bill making it a felony to sell or transport a horse for the purpose of slaughter. H.R. 1232 & S. 746 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 - supported establishing a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. S. 549 - Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2007 - opposition to bill on limitations on necessary antibiotic usage.

Client expense: $115,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 661, Humane slaughter of farm animals act S2770, to strenghten food safety inspection S394, downed animal protection act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 503 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. S. 311 - To amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit the shipping, transporting, moving, delivering, receiving, possessing, purchasing, selling, or donation of horses and other equines to be slaughtered for human consumption, and for other purposes. H.R. 661 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 394 - Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act H.R. 1726 - The Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act H.R. 6433 - Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2008 H.R. 6432 - Animal Drug User Fee Act H.R. 1232 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 S. 746 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 S. 2770 - Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 6202 - Farm Animal Anti-Cruelty Act H.R. 6598 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 National Animal ID Program Country of Origin Labeling Mandatory Price Reporting Animal Biotechnology/Cloning

Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Monitored issues relating to agriculture and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 H.R. 1280 / S. 714, the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 5852, the Great Ape Protection Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act H.R. 5534, the Bear Protection Act of 2008 S. 2439, the Animal Cruelty Reporting Act Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (specifically sections on Captive Primates): S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to food safety and animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 661 / S. 394, the Downed Animal and Food Safety Protection Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored issues relating to crime and enforcement of animal welfare issues (entire bills of the following): H.R. 891 / S. 3610, the Dog and Cat Fur Prohibition Enforcement Act H.R. 6598, the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 H.R. 503 / S. 311, the Horse Slaughter Protection Act H.R. 5534, the Bear Protection Act of 2008 S. 2439, the Animal Cruelty Reporting Act H.R. 1280 / S. 714, the Pet Safety and Protection Act of 2007 H.R. 2964 / S. 1498, the Captive Primate Safety Act H.R. 6949 / S. 3519, the Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act H.R. 1726, the Farm Animal Stewardship Purchasing Act S. 2770, the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008 Monitored issues relating to trade and animal welfare (specifically sections on Captive Primates): S. 3297, Advancing America's Priorities Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue S. 2770 - Animal Handling-Downer Bill. Requests that USDA not allow a veterinarian to reinspect animals that become nonambulatory after they initially pass ante-mortem inspection. H.R. 6598 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008 - opposed bill making it a felony to sell or transport a horse for the purpose of slaughter. H.R. 1232 & S. 746 - Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act of 2007 - supported establishing a competitive grant program to build capacity in veterinary medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

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

Pet Food exports Pet Food labeling Pet Food ingredients HR 2419/S 2302, title 2, relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care and wellbeing. HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, exports certification, user fees, import certification, third party inspection/certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. S. 2770 Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to pet food ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

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

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal Wellbeing S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and the labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

FDA regulations of pet food; HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, third party certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. S. 2770 Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from. Monitor and interact with FDA relative to its approval of novel ingredients and their claims for use in pet food. Draft legislation by Rep. John Dingell known as the Food and Drug Globalization Act of 2008. Unnamed draft food and drug safety legislation by Sen. Edward Kennedy.

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

Food Safety HR 3610, all titles, as relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. S. 2770 Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Rendering and BSE Animal disposal S. 2770 - downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 2419/S 2302, titles 1, relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; title 7, related to enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels, and title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of rendering, livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

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

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act (HR 6432) reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (HR6433). HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Animal rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. S. 311/HR 503, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug UserFee Act. HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Ag Antitrust consolidation Food Safety BSE Biofuels HR 2419/S 2302, titles 1, relating to livestock competition and contracting issues; title 2, relating to reform of the Conservation Reserve Program; title 3, relating to issues of credit for market development; title 7, related to enhancing and expanding agricultural research on plant and animal disease; title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 11, related to issues on animal care, wellbeing and production systems. HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. S. 2770 Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. EPAs redrafting of its draft risk assessment on dioxin and its risk to human health, particularly as relates to foods of animal origin as the source of dioxin.

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

Food Safety Biotech food approvals/labeling requirement Pet food issues HR 3610, all titles, as it relates to FDA regulation of livestock and poultry feed, pet food and animal food ingredients, including FDA registration, export certification, user fees, import certification, mandatory recall and standards of operation. S. 2770 Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to future regulation of ingredient and processing definitions and standards. Issues relating to the publication of FDAs proposed final rule to amend its BSE feed rule on feed ingredients of animal origin in animal feeds and pet food. Monitor issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods there from.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs S. 549/HR 962, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. S. 2313/HR3697, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. S. 2770/HR 5762, all titles of the Downed Animal Enforcement Act of 2008, related to USDA inspection of nonambulatory livestock at slaughter for human food. S. 394/HR 661, all titles, to mandate the killing of farm animals at slaughter if theyll not walk or stand on their own. HR 1726, all titles, to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act (HR6432) reauthorization, with related developments of the Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (HR6433). HR 6202 - Farm Animals Anti-Cruelty Act.

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

HR 661, Humane slaughter of farm animals act S2770, to strenghten food safety inspection S394, downed animal protection act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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