Veterinary Services Investment Act

USDA CSREES: National Veterinary Medical Service Act (7 USC 3151a), implementation of program H.R. 3519/S.1709, Veterinary Services Investment Act H.R. 5434/S. 3424, Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act Animal welfare issues: USDA APHIS Animal Care

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

No Docket or Bill # - Animal Welfare Audits Animal Drug Use & Availability FDA - 2010-N-0155-0014 - VFD FDA - 2010-D-0094-0001 - Judicious Use Animal Disease Traceability System Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA; H.R. 1549; S. 619) Roxarsone; Poison-Free Poultry Act (H.R. 3624) Veterinary Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519; S. 1709)

Client expense: $35,000 · 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 2999Veterinary Public Health Workforce and Education Act; (In support for legislation.) HR 3519/S1709 Veterinary Services Investment Act; (Support legislation.) H Res 1531/S Res 583 Expressing Support for Designation of 2011 as "World Veterinarian Year"; (Support legislation.)

Client expense: $1,142,400 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1549/S 619 The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases; (Title II. General provisions in the bill.) HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act 2009: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes; (Title I Food Safety. Monitoring food safety provisions. All provisions pertaining to the FDA mandate to make a safety determination on BPA before the end of the year.) S 510 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act: A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply; (Monitoring provisions of the bill.) HR 2400 Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance; (Section 3 (c) relating to authorities over antimicrobial drug data collection.) HR 3519/S 1709 Veterinary Services Investment Act; (Support legislation.) HR 4213 "American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010"; (Sections pertaining to AMP, and allocations systems.) S.AMDT 4369 to HR 4213 In the nature of a substitute; (Sections pertaining to AMP, and allocations systems.) HR 6228/S 593 The Ban Poinsonous Additives Act of 2009: A bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-A in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphneol-A containing products.) S 753 the Children's Safe Chemical Act: A ban on food contact materials for children and infants (3years and under); (All provisions and amendments pertaining to the ban and the testing are relevant.) HR 4341 Bisphenol-A Consumer Information Act 2009: A bill to amend the Food, Drug and cosmetic Act to require a warning on the label of any food container that is composed, in whole or in part, of Bisphenol-A or could release Bisphenol-A into the food; (All provisions relating to the science, restrictions on use and applications of Bisphnol-A in food applications.) HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; (Sections relating to health insurance and drugs; All provisions relating to healthcare.) HR 4872 The Healthcare and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010; (Provisions relating to healthcare.)

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulation on this issue. Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 and S 619 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in veterinarian medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Veterinary Services Investment Act - S 1709 and HR 3519 - Support bill to establish a grant program to develop, implement, and sustain veterinary services and relieve veterinary shortage situations. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 and S 727 - Oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act - HR 4733 - Provide information on animal care practices on dairy farms. HR 4356 - To amend the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $229,762 · Firm income: Not reported

No Docket or Bill # - Animal Welfare Audits Animal Drug Use & Availability FDA - 2010-N-0155-0014 - VFD FDA - 2010-D-0094-0001 - Judicious Use Animal Disease Traceability System Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA; H.R. 1549; S. 619) Roxarsone; Poison-Free Poultry Act (H.R. 3624) Veterinary Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519; S. 1709)

Client expense: $35,000 · 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

USDA CSREES: National Veterinary Medical Service Act (7 USC 3151a) implementation of program USDA APHIS: National Animal Identification Program; National Veterinary Accreditation Program H.R. 3519/ S. 1709, Veterinary Services Investment Act H.R. 5434/S. 3424, Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety (PUPS) Act Animal Welfare Issues: USDA APHIS Animal Care

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R. 503/S. 727 - Prevention of Equine Cruelty, H.R. 3519/S.1709 - Veterinary Medical Services Investment Act, Agricultural Appropriations, H.R. 305 - The Horse Slaughter Transportation Act, S. 510/HR1332 - Food Safety Modernization Act, HR 1549/S 619 Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, HR 2400 - STAAR Act, Veterinary Medical Loan Loan Repayment Tax Exemption, SRes 583 - World Veterinary Year, HR 2999 - Vet Public Health Amendments Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1549/S 619-Preservation of Antibiotics, Animal Care, Dairy Policy, HR 3519/S 1709-Vetrinary Services Investment Act,

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

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Veterinary Services Investment Act, HR 3519 & S 1709

Client expense: $98,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No Docket or Bill # - Animal Welfare Audits Cephalosporin Ban: FDA-2008-N-0326 Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act (H.R. 4733) Animal Drug Use & Availability National Animal Identification System (NAIS) Animal Disease Traceability System Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA; H.R. 1549; S. 619) Roxarsone; Poison-Free Poultry Act (H.R. 3624) Veterinary Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519; S. 1709)

Client expense: $35,000 · 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 6228/S 593 the Ban Poisonous act of 2009, a bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-A in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A containing products.) S 753 The Children's Safe Chemical Act, a ban on food contact materials for children and infants (3 years and under); (All provisions and amendments pertaining to the ban and the testing are relevant.) HR 4341 Bisphenol-A Consumer Information Act 2009, a bill to amend the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a warning on the lable of any food container that is composed, in whole or in part, of Bisphenol-A or could release Bisphenol-A into the food; (All provisions relating to the science, restrictions on use and applications of Bisphenol-A in food applications.) HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, a reform of the law on food safety protection; (All provisions pertaining to the FDA mandate to make a safety determination on BPA before the end of the year.) HR 1549/S 619 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal disease; (Title II. General provisions in the bill.) HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other puposes; (Title I food Safety,; Monitoring food safety provisions.) HR 2400 Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance; (Section 3 (c) relating to authorities over antimicrobial drug data collection.) HR 3519/S 1709 Veterninary Services Investment Act; (Support of legislation.) HR 1427 Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act; (all relating to follow-on biologics.) S 1142 The "Informed Health Care Decision Making" Act of 2009; (Sections pertaining to comparative effectiveness.) HR 1321 Healthy Americans Act; (Relating to Medicare) Senate Finance Committee Chairman's Mark, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 (All provisions.) HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; (Sections relating to health insurance and drugs, all provsions relating to healthcare; all provisions related to competitive acquisition for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.).) HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act; (Sections relating to health insurance and drugs; provisions related to subtitles A, B, C, and D.) HR 4872 The Health Care and Education Afforability Reconciliation Act; (All provisions dealing with phramaceuticals and medical devices.) S 1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009; (Provisions relating to medical device excise tax, medicare reimbursement rates for medical imaging, comparative effectiveness research.) S 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act; (Provsions relating to medical device excise tax, medicare reimbursement rates for medical imaging, comparative effectiveness research.) HR 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; (Provisions relating to medical device excise tax, medicare reimbursement rates for medical imaging, comparative effectiveness research.) HR 3790 To Amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare competitive aquisition program for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS); (All provisions related to competitive acquistionf for durable medical equipment and prosthetics, orthotcs, and supplies.)

HR 2999 Veterinary Public Health Workforce and Education Act;(In support for legislation.) HR 3519/S1709 Veterinary Services Investment Act; (Support legislation.)

Client expense: $1,198,200 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3519/S 1709 Veterinary Services Investment Act; (Support legislation.) HR 2999 Veterinary Public Health Workforce and Education; (In supoprt for legislation.)

Client expense: $934,670 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1549/S 619 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases; (Title II General provisions in the bill.) HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes; (Title 1 Food Safety. Monitoring food safety provisions.) HR 2400 Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance; (Section 3(c) relating to authorities over Antimicrobial drug data collection.) HR 3519/S 1709 Veterinary Services Investment Act; (Support legislation.) HR 6228/S 593 The Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009: A bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-A in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A containing products.) S 753 The Children's Safe Chemical Act: A ban on food contact materials for children and infants (3 years and under); (All provisions and amendments pertaining to the ban and the testing are relevant.) HR 4341 Bisphenol-A Consumer Information Act 2009: A bill to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to require a warning on the label of any food container that is composed, in whole or in part of Bisphenol-A or could release Bisphenol-a into the food; (All provisions relating to the science, restrictions on use and applications of Bisphenol-A in food applications.) HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, a reform of the law on food safety protection; (All provisions pertaining to the FDA mandate to make a safety determination on BPA before the end of the year.) HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act; (Provisions related to subtitle, A,B,C, and D.) HR 4213 "American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010" (Sections pertaining to AMP, and allocation systems; all provisions related to pharmaceuticals and medical devices) S.Amdt 4369 to HR 4213 In the Nature of a substitute; (Sections pertaining to AMP, and allocation systems.) HR 1427 Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act; (All relating to follow on biologics.) S 1142 the "Informed Health Care Decisions Making Act of 2009; (sections pertaining to comparative effectiveness.) HR 1321 Healthy Americans Act; (Relating to Medicare) HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; (Sections relating to health insurance and drugs; All provisions relating to healthcare.) HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act; (Sections relating to health insurance and drugs; All provisions related to pharmaceuticals and medical devices.) HR 4899 Making Emergency Supplemental Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2010; (All provisions related to pharmaceuticals and medical devices.)

No Docket or Bill # - Animal Welfare Audits Cephalosporin Ban: FDA-2008-N-0326 Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act (H.R. 4733) Animal Drug Use & Availability National Animal Identification System (NAIS) Animal Disease Traceability System Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA; H.R. 1549; S. 619) Roxarsone; Poison-Free Poultry Act (H.R. 3624) Veterinary Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519; S. 1709)

Client expense: $35,000 · 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H.R 503/S.727 - Prevetion of Equine Cruelty Act, H.R. 3519/S.1709 - Veterinary Medical Services Investment Act, Agricultural Appropriations, H.R. 305 - The Horse Slaughter Transportation Act, S. 510/HR 1332- Food Safety Modernization Act, H.R. 1549/S. 619 Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, HR 2400 - Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance Act, Veterinary Medical Loan Repayment Program Tax Exemption.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

USDA CSREES: National Veterinary Medical Service Act (7USC 315a); implementation of program USDA APHIS: National Animal Identification Program; National Veterinary Accreditation Program HR 3519/S 1709, Veterinary Services Investment Act Animal Welfare Issues: USDA APHIS Animal Care

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

HR 2999 Veterinary Public Health Workforce and Education Act;(In support for legislation.) HR 3519/S1709 Veterinary Services Investment Act; (Support legislation.)

Client expense: $1,198,200 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 6228/S 593 the Ban Poisonous act of 2009, a bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-A in food containers, and for other purposes; (All provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A containing products.) S 753 The Children's Safe Chemical Act, a ban on food contact materials for children and infants (3 years and under); (All provisions and amendments pertaining to the ban and the testing are relevant.) HR 4341 Bisphenol-A Consumer Information Act 2009, a bill to amend the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require a warning on the lable of any food container that is composed, in whole or in part, of Bisphenol-A or could release Bisphenol-A into the food; (All provisions relating to the science, restrictions on use and applications of Bisphenol-A in food applications.) HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, a reform of the law on food safety protection; (All provisions pertaining to the FDA mandate to make a safety determination on BPA before the end of the year.) HR 1549/S 619 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal disease; (Title II. General provisions in the bill.) HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other puposes; (Title I food Safety,; Monitoring food safety provisions.) HR 2400 Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance; (Section 3 (c) relating to authorities over antimicrobial drug data collection.) HR 3519/S 1709 Veterninary Services Investment Act; (Support of legislation.) HR 1427 Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act; (all relating to follow-on biologics.) S 1142 The "Informed Health Care Decision Making" Act of 2009; (Sections pertaining to comparative effectiveness.) HR 1321 Healthy Americans Act; (Relating to Medicare) Senate Finance Committee Chairman's Mark, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009 (All provisions.) HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; (Sections relating to health insurance and drugs, all provsions relating to healthcare.) HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act; (Sections relating to health insurance and drugs; provisions related to subtitles A, B, C, and D.) HR 4872 The Health Care and Education Afforability Reconciliation Act; (All provisions dealing with phramaceuticals and medical devices.) S 1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009; (Provisions relating to medical device excise tax, medicare reimbursement rates for medical imaging, comparative effectiveness research.) S 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act; (Provsions relating to medical device excise tax, medicare reimbursement rates for medical imaging, comparative effectiveness research.) HR 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; (Provisions relating to medical device excise tax, medicare reimbursement rates for medical imaging, comparative effectiveness research.)

USDA CSREES: National Veterinary Medical Service Act (7 USC 3151a), implementation of program USDA APHIS: National Animal Identification Program: National Veterinary Accreditation Program HR 3501/S 1709, Veterinary Services Investment Act Draft Bill: Commercial Breeders

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

No Docket or Bill # - Animal Welfare Audits Cephalosporin Ban: FDA-2008-N-0326 Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act (H.R. 4733) Animal Drug Use & Availability National Animal Identification System (NAIS) Animal Disease Traceability System Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA; H.R. 1549; S. 619) Roxarsone; Poison-Free Poultry Act (H.R. 3624) Veterinary Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519; S. 1709)

Client expense: $35,000 · 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

HR 1549/S 619-Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009; HR 3519/S 1709-Veterinarian Services Investment Act; Animal Care; Pork and Dairy Industry Profitability--Section 32 Purchases

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

No Docket or Bill # - Animal Welfare Audits/Human Slaughter Act Amendments Cephalosporin Ban: FDA-2008-N-0326 FDA Minor Use Minor Species - Drug Availability Issues Animal Drug Use & Availability National Animal Identification System (NAIS) Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA; H.R. 1549; S. 619) Roxarsone; Poison-Free Poultry Act (H.R. 3624) Veterinary Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519; S. 1709)

Client expense: $80,000 · 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

S. Res 174 Recognizing Kansas and Missouri as the animal health corridor in the U.S. (Support for Resolution.) HR 2999 Veterinary Public Health Workforce and Education Act; (In support for legislation.) HR 3519/S 1709 Veterinary Services Investment Act; (Support legislation.)

Client expense: $1,570,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 6228/S 593 The Ban Poisonous Act of 2009, A bill to ban the use of Bisphenol-A in food containers, and for other purposes; (all provisions pertaining to the ban of food contact applications and the science used to support the ban on Bisphenol-A containing products.) S 753 The Children's Safe Chemical Act a ban on food contact materials for children and infants (3 years and under); (All provisions and amendments pertaining to the ban and the testing are relevant.) HR 4341 Bisphenol -A Consumer Information Act of 2009, a bill to amend the Food Drug and Cosmetic Act to require a warning on the label of any food container that is composed, in whole or in part, of Bisphenol-A or could release Bisphenol A into the food; (All provisions relating to the science, restrictions on use and applications of Bisphenol-A in food applications.) HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009, a reform of the law on food safety protection; (All provisions pertaining to the FDA mandate to make a safety determination on BPA before the end of the year.) HR 1427 Promoting Innovation and Access to Life-Saving Medicine Act; (All provisions relating to follow on biologics.) S 1142 The "Informed Health Care Decisions Making Act of 2009; (Sections pertaining to comparative effectiveness.) HR 1321 Healty Americans Act; (Provisions relating to Medicare.) Senate Finance Committee Chairman's Mark, America's Healthy Future Act of 2009; (All provisions.) HR 3590 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; (Sections relating to health insurance and drugs, all provisions relating to healthcare) HR 3962 Affordable Health Care for America Act; (Sections relating to health insurance and drugs, provisions related to subtitles A,B, C and D.) Senate: Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act; (All provisions relating to health care.) S 1796 America's Healthy Future Act of 2009; (Provisions relating to medical device excise tax, medicare reimbursement rates for medical imaging, comparative effectiveness research.) S 1679 Affordable Health Choices Act; (Provisions relating to medical device excise tax, medicare reimbursement rates for medical imaging, comparative effectiveness research.) HR 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009; (Provisions relating to medical device excise tax, medicare reimbursement rates for medical imaging, comparative effectiveness research.) HR 1549/S 619 the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to preserve the effectiveness of medically important antibiotics used in the treatment of human and animal diseases; (Title II. General provisons in the bill.) HR 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and cosmetic act to improve the safety of food in the global market, and for other purposes.) HR 3519/S 1709 Veterinary Services Investment Act (Support for legislation.) HR 2400 Strategies to Address Antimicrobial Resistance; (Section 3(c) relating to authorities over antimicrobial drug data collection.) S 510 Food Safety Modernization Act; (Provisions relating to strategy for comments.)

Implementation of National Veterinary Medical Service Act (7 U.S.C. 3151a) National Animal Identification Program National Veterinary Accreditation Program H.R. 3519/S. 1709, Veterinary Services Investment Act Draft bill regarding commercial breeders

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE

Appropriations - FARAD, NVMSA, NRSP-7. Pandemic. Veterinary Services Investment Act. (HR 3519, S. 1709) Animal Welfare, Antibiotic Resistance, Animal Research.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

RIN 0579-AB99 - Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza: Voluntary Control Program 06 No Docket or Bill # - Animal Welfare Audits/Human Slaughter Act Amendments MUMS Designation - Docket No: 2008N-011 Cephalosporin Ban: FDA-2008-N-0326 National Animal Identification System (NAIS) Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act (PAMTA; H.R. 1549; S. 619) Veterinary Services Investment Act (H.R. 3519; S. 1709)

Client expense: $80,000 · 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), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

H Res 317/S Res 174 Recognizing Kansas and Missouri as the animal health corridor in the US; (Support for resolution.) HR 2999 Veterinary Public Health Workforce and Education Act; (In support for legislation.) HR 3519/S 1709 Veterinary Services Investment Act; (Support for legislation.)

Client expense: $2,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Preservation of antibiotics for medical treatment act (HR 1549, S 619); Food safety enhancement act (HR 2749); Food safety modernization act (S 510); Strategies to address antimicrobial act (HR 2400); Veterinary services investment act (S 1709, HR 3519)

Client expense: $2,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 1549 Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 H.R. 3519 Veterinary Services Investment Act S. 1709 Veterinary Services Investment Act National Animal ID Program Country of Origin Labeling Animal Biotechnology/Cloning Livestock Indemnity Program Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program

Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 3401/S. 1709, Veterinary Services Investment Act Implementation of National Veterinary Medical Service Act (7 USC 3151a) National Animal Identification Program National Veterinary Accreditation Program

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE