Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2013

Animal protection legislation, including the Safeguard American Foods Export Act (H.R.1094, S.541); the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (H.R.1518, S.1406), and the prevention of horse slaughter (HR 4800).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Safeguard American Foods Export Act (H.R.1094, S.541). HR 83 The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal protection legislation, including the Safeguard American Foods Export Act (H.R.1094, S.541); the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (H.R.1518, S.1406), and the prevention of horse slaughter (HR 4800).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1518 & S. 1406 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act, to strengthen penalties and make the soring of horses illegal H.R. 4148, Humane Cosmetics Act, to end the use of animals in testing for cosmetics safety H.R. 366 & S. 666 Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, to strengthen penalties for attending or bringing a child to an animal fight H.R. 1094 & S. 541, Safeguard American Food Exports Act, to protect horses and consumers by prohibiting the transport and export of U.S. horses to slaughter for human consumption H.R. 1731 & S. 820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments, to provide for a uniform national standard for the housing and treatment of egg-laying hens, phased in over a period of 15-16 years, which would significantly improve animal welfare while providing a stable future for egg farmers H.R. 2856 & S. 1463, Captive Primate Safety Act, to prohibit the interstate trade in primates for the exotic pet trade

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1518/S. 1406 Prevent All Soaring Tactics (SOAR) Act H.R. 4098 Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 1094/S. 541 Safeguard American Food Exports Act S. 1459, The Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2013 H.R. 83 (CRomnibus) Fiscal 2015 Appropriations including Agriculture Appropriations

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 1094/S. 541 Safeguarding American Food Exports Act S. 1459/H.R. 4440 Horse Transportation Safety Act H.R. 4098/S. 2193 Horse Protection Amendments Act H.R. 1518/S.1406 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Marketing food to children; school food; menu labeling; food safety; nutrition; S.1756 & H.R.1249 Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act; S.2342 & H.R.2831 Eliminating the tax deduction for marketing/advertising expenses for unhealthy food; S.1502 Safe Meat and Poultry Act; S.1256 Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act; H.R.1150 Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment; H.R.4966 Pathogen Reduction and Testing Reform Act; S.541 Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act; H.R.4307 Milk Freedom Act; H.R.4308 Interstate Milk Freedom Act; S.1653 & H.R.3147 Food Labeling Modernization Act; H.R.5279 Federal Excise Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages; Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Establish Poultry Performance Standards; Safe Food Act; Changes to poultry processing inspection systems; Importing chicken processed in China; New technologies in food safety; Food labeling of sodium & trans fat; Improved nutrition/ingredient labels; Powdered caffeine; Supporting voluntary FDA sodium targets.

Client expense: $13,480 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

USCA continues to support the freedom to utilize valuable and proven medicines that ranchers rely on to keep livestock herds healthy. USCA supports the responsible use of antibiotics. USCA Opposes S. 541/HR 1094 Safeguard American Food Exports Act- A bill to prevent health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S.USCA opposes H.R. 1150/S. 1256 "Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2013" as it restricts delivery of potentially needed antibiotics within the industry. USCA opposes the regionalization of those regions in South America, notably Argentina and Brazil, for the purpose of importing meat, as it will allow for the potential introduction of Foot and Mouth Disease within the United States. USCA opposes the proposed notice by the USDA-APHIS that would allow for trade into the US from 14 states within Brazil. USCA opposes the proposed change as offered by USDA-APHIS that specifies a change in classification regading FMD to regions within Argentina, Patagonia South and Patagonia North B. USCA opposes the proposed notice as offered by USDA-APHIS to allow for the importation of meat from regions in Argentina, Patagonia South and Patagonia North B, given the prior notice which announced a change in classification of these regions as pertaining to their FMD status. USCA supports an extension in the current comment period for this proposed rule.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

USCA opposes legislative efforts that designate any area as a "monument" without appropriate public notice, ability to submit comments and any associated environmental and/or social impact study conducted before such a declaration can be made. USCA supports the humane treatment of horses and implementing a plan regarding the wild horse and burro population that involves the processing of horses in the U.S.USCA Opposes S. 541/HR 1094 Safeguard American Food Exports Act- A bill to prevent health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S., as introduced by Sen. Landrieu (D-LA) and Sen. Graham (R-SC); Rep. Meehan (R-PA) and Rep. Schakowsky (D-IL) USCA opposes any language within both House and Senate FY 2015 Appropriation legislation that restricts any funding to be allocated to federal inspectors at domestic horse processing facilities. USCA opposes the limiting and decreasing of livestock numbers on public land as to allow for increased herd sizes of wild horses and burros. USCA supports the best management practices of the nation's natural resources that allows for the continued allocation of livestock on public lands and that in no way decreases those numbers to allow for greater herd sizes of wild horses and burros.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Safeguard American Foods Export Act (H.R.1094, S.541).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal protection legislation, including the Safeguard American Foods Export Act (H.R.1094, S.541). Veterinarian Medicine Mobility Act (H.R.1528 & S.950), the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (H.R.1518, S.1406), and the prevention of horse slaughter.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Marketing food to children; school food; menu labeling; food safety; nutrition; S.1756 & H.R.1249 Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act; S.2343 & H.R.2831 Eliminating the tax deduction for marketing/advertising expenses for unhealthy food; S.1502 Safe Meat & Poultry Act; S.1256 Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act; H.R.1150 Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment; H.R.4966 Pathogen Reduction & Testing Reform Act; S.541 Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act;H.R.4307 Milk Freedom Act; H.R.4308 Interstate Milk Freedom Act; Establish Poultry Performance Standards; Safe Food Act; Changes to poultry processing inspections system; Importing chicken processed in China; New technologies; Sodium, trans fat & food labeling; Improved nutrition/ingredient labels; S.1653 & H.R.3147 Food Labeling Modernization Act; H.R.5279 Federal Excise Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages; Exploring options to remove SSBs from SNAP eligibility; Supporting voluntary FDA sodium targets; Child nutrition reauthorization.

Client expense: $13,112 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 1518/S. 1406 Prevent All Soaring Tactics (SOAR) Act H.R. 4098 Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 1094/S. 541 Safeguard American Food Exports Act S. 1459 The Horse Transportation Act of 2013 H.R. 4800/S. 2389 Fiscal 2015 Agriculture Appropriations

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 1094/S. 541 Safeguarding American Food Exports Act H.R. 1518/S. 1406 Prevent All Soaring Tactics Act S. 1459/H.R. 4440 Horse Transportation Safety Act H.R. 4098/S. 2193 Horse Protection Amendments Act

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 1518/S. 1406 Prevent All Soaring Tactics (SOAR) Act H.R. 4098 Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 1094/S. 541 Safeguard American Food Exports Act S. 1459 The Horse Transportation Act of 2013 H.R. 4800/S. 2389 Fiscal 2015 Agriculture Appropriations

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 1094/S. 541 Safeguarding American Food Exports Act H.R. 1518/S. 1406 Prevent All Soaring Tactics Act S. 1459/H.R. 4440 Horse Transportation Safety Act H.R. 4098/S. 2193 Horse Protection Amendments Act

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal Health Animal processingMonitor the following: HR 820, S. 1256 & S. 895. HR 1150 and related titles to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 113-14, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. Efforts 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. Legislation and other efforts to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter, including S. 541 and HR 1094. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization - P. L. 113-14. Amendments to the Egg Product Inspection Act, including S. 820 and HR 1731. Farm Bill - S. 10 & HR. 1947, HR 2642, HR 3102.

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 HealthHR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256 and HR 820 and others to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 113-14, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. Efforts 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. Legislation and other efforts to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter, including S. 541 and HR 1731. Efforts related to federal procurement of meat and poultry from certain farms. Farm Bill - S. 10 & HR 1947, HR 2642, HR 3102. Amendments to the Egg Product Inspection Act, including S. 820 and HR 1731.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

PAST Act HR1518/S1406; Big Cats & Public Safety Act HR1998/S1381; SAFE Act S541/HR1094; Stop the captive Primates Safety Act RH2856/S1463; APHIS Retail Pet Rule

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

USCA continues to support the freedom to utilize valuable and proven medicines that ranchers rely on to keep livestock herds healthy. USCA supports the responsible use of antibiotics. USCA Opposes S. 541/HR 1094 Safeguard American Food Exports Act- A bill to prevent health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S.USCA opposes H.R. 1150/S. 1256 "Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2013" as it restricts delivery of potentially needed antibiotics within the industry. USCA opposes the regionalization of Brazil for the purpose of importing meat, as it will allow for the potential introduction of Foot and Mouth Disease within the United States. USCA opposes the proposed notice by the USDA-APHIS that would allow for trade into the US from 14 states within Brazil. USCA opposes the proposed change as offered by USDA-APHIS that specifies a change in classification regading FMD to regions within Argentina, Patagonia A and Patagonia B.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

USCA opposes legislative efforts that designate any area as a "monument" without appropriate public notice, ability to submit comments and any associated environmental and/or social impact study conducted before such a declaration can be made. USCA supports the humane treatment of horses and implemented a plan regarding the wild horse and burro population that involves the processing of horses in the U.S.USCA Opposes S. 541/HR 1094 Safeguard American Food Exports Act- A bill to prevent health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S., as introduced by Sen. Landrieu (D-LA) and Sen. Graham (R-SC); Rep. Meehan (R-PA) and Rep. Schakowsky (D-IL) USCA opposes any language within both House and Senate FY 2015 Appropriation legislation that restricts any funding to be allocated to federal inspectors at domestic horse processing facilities. USCA opposes the limiting and decreasing of livestock numbers on public land as to allow for increased herd sizes of wild horses and burros. USCA supports the best management practices of the nation's natural resources that allows for the continued allocation of livestock on public lands and that in no way decreases those numbers to allow for greater herd sizes of wild horses and burros.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Safeguard American Foods Export Act (H.R.1094, S.541).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal protection legislation, including the Safeguard American Foods Export Act (H.R.1094, S.541). Veterinarian Medicine Mobility Act (H.R.1528 & S.950), the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (H.R.1518, S.1406), and the prevention of horse slaughter.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1094 & S. 541, Safeguard American Food Exports Act, to prohibit sale, transport, etc. of horses for slaughter for human consumption H.R. 1518 & S. 1406 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act, to strengthen penalties and make the soring of horses illegal H.R. 4148, Humane Cosmetics Act, to end the use of animals in testing for cosmetics safetyAgriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, to secure adequate funding for the enforcement of animal welfare laws and defund the inspection of horse slaughter facilities Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, to secure adequate funding for the enforcement of animal welfare laws and defund the inspection of horse slaughter facilities Lobbying to prioritize funding for alternatives to traditional animal tests Lobbying to prioritize research, development and integration of alternatives to traditional animal tests Lobbying to support enforcement of USDAs retail pet store rule. Lobbying to support finalization of USDAs puppy import rule.

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

Marketing food to children; school food; menu labeling; food safety; nutrition; H.R.1249 Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act; S.2342 & H.R.2831 Eliminating the tax deduction for marketing/advertising expenses for unhealthy food; S.1502 Safe Meat & Poultry Act; S.1256 Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act; H.R.1150 Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment; H.R.4966 Pathogen Reduction and Testing Reform Act; S.541 & H.R.1094 Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act;H.R. 4307 Milk Freedom Act; H.R. 4308 Interstate Milk Freedom Act; Establish poultry performance standards; Changes to poultry processing inspection system; Importing chicken processed in China; Federal excise tax on soda; Exploring options to remove SSBs from SNAP eligibility; Supporting voluntary FDA sodium targets; FDA oversight of GE crops and labeling of GE foods; Child nutrition reauthorization.

Client expense: $21,486 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R. 1518/S. 1406, Prevent All Soaring Tactics (SOAR) Act; H.R. 4098, Horse Protection Amendments Act of 2013 H.R. 1094/S. 541, Safeguard American Food Exports Act; S. 1459, The Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2013 H.R. 4800/S. 2389, Fiscal 2015 Agriculture Appropriations

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 1459/H.R. 4440, Horse Transportation Act H.R. 1518/S. 1406, Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R., 1094/S. 541, Safeguarding American Food Exports Act H.R. 4098/S. 2193, Horse Protection Amendments Act

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Animal rights Animal Well Being Animal HealthHR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256 and HR 820 and others to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 113-14, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. Efforts 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. Legislation and other efforts to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter, including S. 541 and HR 1731. Efforts related to federal procurement of meat and poultry from certain farms. Farm Bill - S. 10 & HR 1947, HR 2642, HR 3102. Amendments to the Egg Product Inspection Act, including S. 820 and HR 1731.

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 Animal processingMonitor the following: HR 820, S. 1256 & S. 895. HR 1150 and related titles to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 113-14, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. Efforts 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. Legislation and other efforts to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter, including S. 541 and HR 1094. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization - P. L. 113-14. Amendments to the Egg Product Inspection Act, including S. 820 and HR 1731. Farm Bill - S. 10 & HR. 1947, HR 2642, HR 3102.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 1094 & S. 541, Safeguard American Food Exports Act, to prohibit sale, transport, etc. of horses for slaughter for human consumption

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 954/H.R. 1947 2012 Farm Bill Reauthorization; H.R. 1094/S. 541 Safeguard American Food Exports Act; Veterinary Caucus; FY 15 Agriculture Appropriations; H.R. 2410, FY 14 Agriculture Appropriations; S. 1244, FY 14 Agriculture Appropriations; S. 743/S. 336/H.R. 684 Marketplace Fairness Act 2013

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

Animal protection legislation, including the Safeguard American Foods Export Act (H.R.1094, S.541). Veterinarian Medicine Mobility Act (H.R.1528 & S.950) and the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (H.R.1518, S.1406).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Safeguard American Foods Export Act (H.R.1094, S.541).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

USCA continues to support the freedom to utilize valuable and proven medicines that ranchers rely on to keep livestock herds healthy. USCA supports the responsible use of antibiotics. USCA Opposes S. 541/HR 1094 Safeguard American Food Exports Act- A bill to prevent health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S.USCA opposes H.R. 1150/S. 1256 "Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2013" as it restricts delivery of potentially needed antibiotics within the industry. USCA supports efforts by the industry to label products in terms of any processing or handling that is utilized to ensure meat products are safe. USCA has been monitoring the issues surrounding Zilmax and associated growth hormones that have restricted access of U.S. beef to international trading partners. USCA supports the Administration in addressing these issues and ensuring the safety of our product that is sent abroad. USCA is opposes the regionalization of Brazil for the purpose of importing meat, as it will allow for the potential introduction of Foot and Mouth Disease within the United States. USCA opposes the proposed notice by the USDA-APHIS that would allow for trade into the US from 14 states within Brazil. USCA opposes the proposed change as offered by USDA-APHIS that specifies a change in classification regading FMD to regions within Argentina, Patagonia A and Patagonia B.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

USCA opposes legislative efforts that designate any area as a "monument" without appropriate public notice, ability to submit comments and any associated environmental and/or social impact study conducted before such a declaration can be made. USCA supports the humane treatment of horses and implemented a plan regarding the wild horse and burro population that involves the processing of horses in the U.S.USCA Opposes S. 541/HR 1094 Safeguard American Food Exports Act- A bill to prevent health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S., as introduced by Sen. Landrieu (D-LA) and Sen. Graham (R-SC); Rep. Meehan (R-PA) and Rep. Schakowsky (D-IL) USCA opposes any language within both House and Senate FY 2015 Appropriation legislation that restricts any funding to be allocated to federal inspectors at domestic horse processing facilities. USCA opposes the limiting and decreasing of livestock numbers on public land as to allow for increased herd sizes of wild horses and burros. USCA supports the best management practices of the nation's natural resources that allows for the continued allocation of livestock on public lands and that in no way decreases those numbers to allow for greater herd sizes of wild horses and burros.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Marketing food to children; school food; menu labeling; food safety; nutrition; food dyes; S.1653 & H.R.3147 Food Labeling; H.R.1249 Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act; H.R.2831 Eliminating the tax deduction for marketing/advertising expenses for unhealthy food; H.R.1150 Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment; S.1256 Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act; S.1502 Safe Meat and Poultry Act; S.541 & H.R.1094 Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act; Child Nutrition Reauthorization;H.R.2642 Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act; S.954 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act; Poultry Performance Standards; Interstate Milk Freedom Act; Milk Freedom Act; Sodium Reduction; Federal Excise Tax on Soda.

Client expense: $34,051 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Animal Rights Animal Well Being Animal HealthHR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256 and HR 820 and others to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 113-14, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. Efforts 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. Legislation and other efforts to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter, including S. 541 and HR 1731. Efforts related to federal procurement of meat and poultry from certain farms. Farm Bill - S. 10 & HR 1947, HR 2642, HR 3102. Amendments to the Egg Product Inspection Act, including S. 820 and HR 1731.

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 Animal processingMonitor the following: HR 820, S. 1256 & S. 895. HR 1150 and related titles to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. PL 113-14, all titles, to require the manufacturers of antibiotics used in animal feed to make certain reports to FDA. Efforts 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. Legislation and other efforts to amend the Horse Protection Act to prohibit certification for export of horses destined for slaughter, including S. 541 and HR 1094. Monitor legislative and regulatory developments related to the Animal Drug User Fee Act reauthorization - P. L. 113-14. Amendments to the Egg Product Inspection Act, including S. 820 and HR 1731. Farm Bill - S. 10 & HR. 1947, HR 2642, HR 3102.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 366 & S. 666, Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, to prohibit attendance at animal fighting ventures H.R. 1518 & S. 1406 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act, to strengthen penalties and make the soring of horses illegal H.R. 1094 & S. 541, Safeguard American Food Exports Act, to prohibit sale, transport, etc. of horses for slaughter for human consumptionH.R. 1731 & S. 820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments, would amend the Egg Products Inspection Act to revise housing and treatment of egg-laying hens and related enforcement provisions. S. 252, PREEMIE Act Reauthorization, to lift the cap on funding for retiring chimpanzees Lobbying relating to a proposed NMFS rule that would preempt state and territorial statutes on shark finning Farm Bill: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to strike the King Amendment and maintain the animal fighting language

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 847 & S. 395, Puppy Uniform Protection and Safety Act, relating to commercial dog breeders Lobbying relating to the use of chimps in research and permanent retirement to sanctuary H.R. 1094 & S. 541, Safeguard American Food Exports Act, to prohibit sale, transport, etc. of horses for slaughter for human consumptionH.R. 1094 & S. 541, Safeguard American Food Exports Act, to prohibit sale, transport, etc. of horses for slaughter for human consumption H.R. 366 & S. 666, Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, to prohibit attendance at animal fighting ventures Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments, would amend the Egg Products Inspection Act to revise housing and treatment of egg-laying hens and related enforcement provisions. H.R. 1733 & S. 886, Interstate Horseracing Improvement Act, would amend the Interstate Horseracing Act of 1978 to prohibit the use of performance-enhancing drugs in horseracing. Lobbying related to upgrading the Horse Protection Act H.R. 1518, Prevent All Soring Tactics Act, to strengthen penalties and make the soring of horses illegal Lobbying relating to a proposed NMFS rule that would preempt state and territorial statutes on shark finning Lobbying to lift the cap on chimpanzee retirement funding H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to strike the King Amendment and add egg bill language H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to strike the King Amendment and add egg bill language; to add horse soring bill language; to add horse slaughter bill language S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act, to add animal fighting bill language

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

Marketing food to children; school food; menu labeling; food safety; nutrition; S.1653 & H.R.3147 Food Labeling; H.R.1249 Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act; H.R.2831 Eliminating the tax deduction for marketing/advertising expeses for unhealthy food; H.R.1150 Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment; S.1256 Preventing Antibiotic Resistance Act; S.1502 Safe Meat and Poultry Act; S.541 & H.R.1094 Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act; S.954 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act;Child Nutrition Reauthorization; H.R.1947 & H.R.2642 Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act; FDA Sugar Petitions Letter of Support; SNAP Restriction Pilot Programs.

Client expense: $14,878 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

USCA opposes legislative efforts that designate any area as a "monument" without appropriate public notice, ability to submit comments and any associated environmental and/or social impact study conducted before such a declaration can be made. USCA supports the humane treatment of horses and implemented a plan regarding the wild horse and burro population that involves the processing of horses in the U.S.USCA Opposes S. 541/HR 1094 Safeguard American Food Exports Act- A bill to prevent health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S., as introduced by Sen. Landrieu (D-LA) and Sen. Graham (R-SC); Rep. Meehan (R-PA) and Rep. Schakowsky (D-IL) USCA opposes current language within both House and Senate FY 2014 Appropriation legislation that restricts any funding to be allocated to federal inspectors at domestic horse processing facilities. USCA opposes the limiting and decreasing of livestock numbers on public land as to allow for increased herd sizes of wild horses and burros. USCA supports the best management practices of the nation's natural resources that allows for the continued allocation of livestock on public lands and that in no way decreases those numbers to allow for greater herd sizes of wild horses and burros.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

USCA continues to support the freedom to utilize valuable and proven medicines that ranchers rely on to keep livestock herds healthy. USCA supports the responsible use of antibiotics. USCA Opposes S. 541/HR 1094 Safeguard American Food Exports Act- A bill to prevent health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S.USCA opposes H.R. 1150/S. 1256 "Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2013" as it restricts delivery of potentially needed antibiotics within the industry. USCA supports efforts by the industry to label products in terms of any processing or handling that is utilized to ensure meat products are safe. USCA has been monitoring the issues surrounding Zilmax and associated growth hormones that have restricted access of U.S. beef to international trading partners. USCA supports the Administration in addressing these issues and ensuring the safety of our product that is sent abroad. USCA has concerns regarding the regionalization of Brazil for the purpose of importing meat, as it will allow for the potential introduction of Foot and Mouth Disease within the United States. USCA is evaluating this proposed rule and will be submitting comments.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Animal protection legislation, including the Safeguard American Foods Export Act (H.R.1094, S.541) and the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act (H.R.366, S.666). Veterinarian Medicine Mobility Act (H.R.1528 & S.950) and the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act (H.R.1518). Farm Bill (H.R.6083 & S.954). FY2014 Agriculture Appropriations (H.R.2410).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Safeguard American Foods Export Act (H.R.1094, S.541).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 366 & S. 666, Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act, to prohibit attendance at animal fighting ventures H.R. 1518 & S. 1406 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act, to strengthen penalties and make the soring of horses illegal H.R. 1094 & S. 541, Safeguard American Food Exports Act, to prohibit sale, transport, etc. of horses for slaughter for human consumptionH.R. 1731 & S. 820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments, would amend the Egg Products Inspection Act to revise housing and treatment of egg-laying hens and related enforcement provisions. S. 252, PREEMIE Act Reauthorization, to lift the cap on funding for retiring chimpanzees Lobbying relating to a proposed NMFS rule that would preempt state and territorial statutes on shark finning Farm Bill: Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to strike the King Amendment and maintain the animal fighting language

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE