A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Capa 4000-series.

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health Monitor the following: S. 619/HR 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, 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).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Animal rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 619/Hr 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. HR 433, all titles, related to federal procurement of meat and poultry from certain farms.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

2007 Farm Bills H.R. 2419 and S.2302; Crop Insurance; EPA Section 24c

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

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

2007 Farm Bills H.R. 2419 and S. 2302; Crop Insurance; EPA Section 18

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

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

2007 Farm Bill H.R.2419 and S2302, crop insurance for sesame. EPA Section 24c

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE

Biodiesel Energy Generation Alternative Fuels HR 2419/S 2302, title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Sen.Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221 to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. HR 5351, those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. (HR 6, title 15), and pending legislation in the Senate (Sen. Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221.

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 Animal welfare Monitor the following: 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. Legislation, 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

HR 2419/S 2302, title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Sen. Amdt 4387 to HR 3221 to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. HR 5351, those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. (HR 6, title 15), and pending legislation in the Senate (Sen. Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221).

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. 619/Hr 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. HR 433, all titles, related to federal procurement of meat and poultry from certain farms.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health Monitor the following: S. 619/HR 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, 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).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

2007 Farm Bill H.R.2419 and S2302, crop insurance for sesame; EPA Section 18

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency, SENATE

2007 Farm Bills H.R. 2419 and S.2302; Crop Insurance: EPA Section 18

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

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

HR 2419/S 2302, title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Sen. Amdt 4387 to HR 3221 to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. HR 5351, those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. (HR 6, title 15), and pending legislation in the Senate (Sen. Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221).

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

Biodiesel Energy Generation Alternative Fuels HR 2419/S 2302, title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Sen.Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221 to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. HR 5351, those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. (HR 6, title 15), and pending legislation in the Senate (Sen. Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221.

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 Animal welfare Monitor the following: 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. Legislation, 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 Monitor the following: S. 619/HR 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, 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).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Animal rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 619/Hr 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. HR 433, all titles, related to federal procurement of meat and poultry from certain farms.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

2007 Farm Bill H.R. 2419 and S2302, crop insurance for sesame

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

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

Rendering and BSE Animal disposal Animal welfare Monitor the following: 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. Legislation, 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

Biodiesel Energy Generation Alternative Fuels HR 2419/S 2302, title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Sen.Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221 to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. HR 5351, those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. (HR 6, title 15), and pending legislation in the Senate (Sen. Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221.

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

HR 2419/S 2302, title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Sen. Amdt 4387 to HR 3221 to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. HR 5351, those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. (HR 6, title 15), and pending legislation in the Senate (Sen. Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221).

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. 619/Hr 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter. HR 433, all titles, related to federal procurement of meat and poultry from certain farms.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health Monitor the following: S. 619/HR 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, 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).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

2007 Farm Bills H.R. 2419 and S.2302; Crop Insurance

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

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

2007 Farm Bill H.R. 2419 and S.2302: Crop Insurance

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

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

2007 Farm Bill H.R. 2419 and S2302, crop insurance for sesame

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

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

Lobbied for duty suspensions and reductions to the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Extension: S. 2276, A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on BEPD70L. S. 2277, A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Allyl Pentaerythritol. S. 2278, A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Butyl Ethyl Propanediol. S. 2279, A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on DiTMP. S. 2280, A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Polyol R6405. S. 2281, A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on TMP Diallyl Ether. S. 2282, A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on TMP Monoallyl Ether. S. 2283, A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Cyclic TMP Formal. S. 2292, A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Capa 2505. S. 2293, A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Boltom H2003, H2004, H2100, H3100, H311. S. 2294, A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Boltom H20, H30, H40, H2085. S. 2295, A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Caprolactone-Hexanediol Copolymers. S. 2296, A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Caprolactone-Polybutylene Glycol Copolymers. S. 2297, A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Caprolactone-Neopentyl Glycol Copolymers. S. 2298, A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Caprolactone-Diethylene Glycol Copolymers. S. 2299, A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Capa Homopolymers. S. 2301, A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Boltorn U3000. S. 2302, A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Capa 4000-series. S. 2303, A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Caprolactone-Trimethylolpropane Copolymers. S. 2304, A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Caprolactone-Butanediol Copolymers. S. 2311, A bill to extend temporarily the suspension of duty on Trimethylolpropane Oxetane.

Animal reproduction HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on studies related to the safety of foods from cloned animals and their offspring, animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor legislation, 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, biotechnology, and standards of operation. Monitor and interact with USDA on issues related to commercialization of livestock cloning, labeling and marketing. Monitor and interact on issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods therefrom.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

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

Rendering and BSE Animal disposal Monitor the following: 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. Legislation, 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

HR 2419/S 2302, title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Sen. Amdt 4387 to HR 3221 to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. HR 5351, those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. (HR 6, title 15), and pending legislation in the Senate (Sen. Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221).

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

Biodiesel Energy Generation Alternative Fuels HR 2419/S 2302, title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Sen.Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221 to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. HR 5351, those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. (HR 6, title 15), and pending legislation in the Senate (Sen. Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221.

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. 619/Hr 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health Monitor the following: S. 619/HR 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, 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).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

2007 Farm Bills H.R. 2419 and S.2302; Crop Insurance

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

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

Animal rights Animal Well Being Animal Health S. 619/Hr 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health Monitor the following: S. 619/HR 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, 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).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

2007 Farm bills H.R. 2419 and S.2302; Crop Insurance

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

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

2007 Farm Bills H.R. 2419 and S.2302; Crop Insurance

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Risk Management Agency

2007 Farm Bill H.R. 2419 and S2302, crop insurance for sesame

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

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

Animal reproduction HR 2419/S 2302, title 11, related to issues on studies related to the safety of foods from cloned animals and their offspring, animal care, wellbeing and production systems. Monitor legislation, 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, biotechnology, and standards of operation. Monitor and interact with USDA on issues related to commercialization of livestock cloning, labeling and marketing. Monitor and interact on issues relating to FDAs approval of transgenic food animals and fish, with attention to contemplated or proposed labeling requirements for the foods therefrom.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

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

HR 2419/S 2302, title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Sen. Amdt 4387 to HR 3221 to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. HR 5351, those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. (HR 6, title 15), and pending legislation in the Senate (Sen. Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221).

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 Monitor the following: 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. Legislation, 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

Biodiesel Energy Generation Alternative Fuels HR 2419/S 2302, title 9, relating to research and programs fostering development of alternative feedstocks for biofuel manufacture, and title 12 (Senate) relating to the extension of various tax incentives for the creation of bio-based fuels. Sen.Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221 to extend various federal tax incentives for the production of alternative fuels, including biodiesel from animal fats and rendered products, and the blending of alternative fuels with diesel. HR 5351, those titles relating to the extension of animal-based biodiesel tax incentives, as well as the alternative fuel mixture tax credit. (HR 6, title 15), and pending legislation in the Senate (Sen. Amdt. 4387 to HR 3221.

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. 619/Hr 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, all titles, to amend the Horse Protection to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health Monitor the following: S. 619/HR 1549, all titles, to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 110-316, 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. HR 305/HR 503/S. 727, 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).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

2007 Farm Bill H.R. 2419 and S2302, crop insurance for sesame

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $7,500

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