Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013

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 health/new animal drugs Farm Bill 2013HR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256, HR 820 as well as guidance for industry (GFI 213/209) and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1150, S. 1256, HR 820 & S. 895 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14. The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments, S. 820 & HR 1731.

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

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

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1396, California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act. S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.S.141, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for FY 2012 and 2013. S.281, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013. S.345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013. S.605, Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013. S.663, California Milk Marketing Order Act. H.R.1407, Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1408, Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1414, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1607, Livestock Disaster Protection Act H.R.1610, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R.1644, to limit crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC and other purposes H.R.1727, Beginning Farmers and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 H.R.1731, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1741, Dairy Freedom Act H.R.1932, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 H.R.1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2498, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.670, Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S.677, Crop Insurance Improvement Act of 2013 S.679, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.746, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act, to set a market-driven inventory system S.751, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 S.784, Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Act S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 S.837, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 S.954, to permanently suspend application of certain agricultural price support authority. H.R.2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. H.R.2748, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. S.1486, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. H.R.3695, to extend temporarily the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act. H.Res.379, to express sense of House regarding Senate crop insurance amendment to H.R.2642. H.R.4157, the Farmer Identity Protection Act.H.R.4413, Customer Protection and end User Relief Act. H.R. 4423, Acre in, Acre Out Act. H.R.4956, American Energy Opportunity Act of 2014. H.R.4992, Refueling Assistance Act of 2014. S.2201, to limit Federal Crop Insurance Corporation subsidy to agricultural producers. S.2330, End-User Protection Act of 2014. Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences. Postal service reform, including rural community service

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal WellbeingLegislation to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing, including S. 820 and HR 1731. FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and genetically engineered labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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 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

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Farm Bill 2013HR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256, HR 820 as well as guidance for industry (GFI 213/209) and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1150, S. 1256, HR 820 & S. 895 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14. The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments, S. 820 & HR 1731.

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

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

H.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. Lobbying related to a proposed USDA rule that would regulate the importation of puppiesFederal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act, to strike the King Amendment and maintain the animal fighting language H.R. 2410, 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 S. 1244, 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

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal WellbeingLegislation to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing, including S. 820 and HR 1731. FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and genetically engineered labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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 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

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Farm Bill 2013HR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256, HR 820 as well as guidance for industry (GFI 213/209) and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1150, S. 1256, HR 820 & S. 895 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14. The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments, S. 820 & HR 1731.

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

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

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1396, California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act. S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.S.141, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for FY 2012 and 2013. S.281, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013. S.345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013. S.605, Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013. S.663, California Milk Marketing Order Act. H.R.1407, Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1408, Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1414, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1607, Livestock Disaster Protection Act H.R.1610, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R.1644, to limit crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC and other purposes H.R.1727, Beginning Farmers and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 H.R.1731, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1741, Dairy Freedom Act H.R.1932, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 H.R.1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2498, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.670, Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S.677, Crop Insurance Improvement Act of 2013 S.679, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.746, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act, to set a market-driven inventory system S.751, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 S.784, Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Act S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 S.837, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 S.954, to permanently suspend application of certain agricultural price support authority. H.R.2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. H.R.2748, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. S.1486, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. H.R.3695, to extend temporarily the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act. H.Res.379, to express sense of House regarding Senate crop insurance amendment to H.R.2642. H.R.4157, the Farmer Identity Protection Act.Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences. Postal service reform, including rural community service

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

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

Monitored and lobbied on issues relating to animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R.366/S.666, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2013, H.R. 1518, to amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, and improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, H.R.1731/S.820, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to animal welfare issues in H.R.1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 and H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2014.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored and lobbied on issues relating to animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R.366/S.666, the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2013, H.R. 1518, to amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, and improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, H.R.1731/S.820, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to animal welfare issues in H.R.1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 and H.J.Res.59, the Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2014.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture Appropriations - FY2014 - H.R. 2410, S. 1244 Animal Welfare Issues/Humane Slaughter H.R. 1150 - The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2013 H.R. 1947 - The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Managment Act of 2013Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration/USDA Regulations United Egg Producers/Humane Society of the U.S. Proposed Legislation S. 945 - The Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R. 820 - Delivering Antimicrobial Transparancy in Animals Act of 2013 S. 820 - The Egg Products Inpsaction Act of 2013 National Poultry Improvement Plan Poultry Slaughter Rule Animal Drug User Fee Act Mechanically Separated Chicken

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1396, California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act. S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.S.141, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for FY 2012 and 2013. S.281, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013. S.345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013. S.605, Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013. S.663, California Milk Marketing Order Act. H.R.1407, Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1408, Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1414, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1607, Livestock Disaster Protection Act H.R.1610, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R.1644, to limit crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC and other purposes H.R.1727, Beginning Farmers and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 H.R.1731, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1741, Dairy Freedom Act H.R.1932, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 H.R.1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2498, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.670, Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S.677, Crop Insurance Improvement Act of 2013 S.679, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.746, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act, to set a market-driven inventory system S.751, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 S.784, Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Act S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 S.837, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 S.954, to permanently suspend application of certain agricultural price support authority. H.R.2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. H.R.2748, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. S.1486, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. H.R.3695, to extend temporarily the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act. H.Res.379, to express sense of House regarding Senate crop insurance amendment to H.R.2642.Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences. Postal service reform, including rural community service

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

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

Veterinary Caucus; S.553/H.R. 1125, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program Enhancement Act; Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 (Farm Bill); H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (House Farm Bill); S.743/S.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013; S.950/H.R. 1171, Veterinary Medicine Mobility Act of 2013; H.R. 1731/S.820 Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal WellbeingLegislation to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing, including S. 820 and HR 1731. FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and genetically engineered labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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 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

Animal rights Animal health/new animal drugs Farm Bill 2013HR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256, HR 820 and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1150, S. 1256, HR 820 & S. 895 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14. The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments, S. 820 & HR 1731.

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

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

Monitored and lobbied on issues relating to animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 366 / S.666, Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2013 H.R.1518, To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposesH.R.1731 / S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 Monitored and lobbied on issues relating to animal welfare in the following bills: H.R.1947 (Related Bills: H.RES.266, H.RES.271, H.R.228, H.R.686, H.R.935, H.R.979, H.R.1287, H.R.1298, H.R.1589, H.R.1606, H.R.1607, H.R.1611, H.R.1720, H.R.1894, H.R.1929, H.R.2642, S.463, S.677, S.801, S.956), Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.J.RES.59 (Related Bills: H.RES.352, H.RES.366, H.RES.367, H.RES.368, H.J.RES.62, H.J.RES.65, H.J.RES.66, H.J.RES.67, H.R.2775, S.J.RES.23) Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored and lobbied on issues relating to animal welfare (entire bills): H.R. 366 / S.666, Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2013 H.R.1518, To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposesH.R.1731 / S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 Monitored and lobbied on issues relating to animal welfare in the following bills: H.R.1947 (Related Bills: H.RES.266, H.RES.271, H.R.228, H.R.686, H.R.935, H.R.979, H.R.1287, H.R.1298, H.R.1589, H.R.1606, H.R.1607, H.R.1611, H.R.1720, H.R.1894, H.R.1929, H.R.2642, S.463, S.677, S.801, S.956), Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.J.RES.59 (Related Bills: H.RES.352, H.RES.366, H.RES.367, H.RES.368, H.J.RES.62, H.J.RES.65, H.J.RES.66, H.J.RES.67, H.R.2775, S.J.RES.23) Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Development of legislation to establish a national standard for egg production; H.R. 1731 and S. 820, Egg Products Inspection Act amendments of 2013

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Development of legislation to establish a national standard for egg production; H.R. 1731 and S. 820, Egg Products Inspection Act amendments of 2013

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Development of legislation to establish a national standard for egg production; H.R. 1731 and S. 820, Egg Products Inspection Act amendments of 2013

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

S.954/H.R. 1947 2012 Farm Bill Reauthorization; Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act (House Farm Bill) H.R. 1731/S.820 Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments; HR 1518 Prevent All Soaring Tactics Act H.R. 1094/S.541 Safeguarding American Food Exports Act; H.R. 2410, FY14 Agriculture Appropriations; Veterinary Caucus; S.553/H.R. 1125 Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Enhancement ActS.743/S.336/H.R. 684, Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013

Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Agriculture Appropriations - FY2014 - H.R. 2410, S. 1244 Animal Welfare Issues/Humane Slaughter H.R. 1150 - The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2013 H.R. 1947 - The Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Managment Act of 2013Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration/USDA Regulations United Egg Producers/Humane Society of the U.S. Proposed Legislation S. 945 - The Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R. 820 - Delivering Antimicrobial Transparancy in Animals Act of 2013 S. 820 - The Egg Products Inpsaction Act of 2013 National Poultry Improvement Plan Poultry Slaughter Rule Animal Drug User Fee Act Mechanically Separated Chicken

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1396, California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act. S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.S.141, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for FY 2012 and 2013. S.281, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013. S.345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013. S.605, Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013. S.663, California Milk Marketing Order Act. H.R.1407, Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1408, Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1414, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1607, Livestock Disaster Protection Act H.R.1610, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R.1644, to limit crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC and other purposes H.R.1727, Beginning Farmers and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 H.R.1731, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1741, Dairy Freedom Act H.R.1932, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 H.R.1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2498, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.670, Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S.677, Crop Insurance Improvement Act of 2013 S.679, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.746, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act, to set a market-driven inventory system S.751, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 S.784, Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Act S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 S.837, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 S.954, to permanently suspend application of certain agricultural price support authority. H.R.2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. H.R.2748, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service. S.1486, Postal Reform Act of 2013, including rural community mail service.Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences. Postal service reform, including rural community service

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Animal Health Biotech Pet Food issues Animal WellbeingLegislation to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing, including S. 820 and HR 1731. FDA regulation of pet food and pet food ingredients, including imported ingredients and genetically engineered labeling thereof. Food & Drug Administration pending Advanced Feed Safety System discussions with industry as to ingredient and processing definitions and standards.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), 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 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 HealthMonitor 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 health/new animal drugs Farm Bill 2013HR 1150, S. 895, S. 1256, HR 820 and other issues relating to end the use of certain antibiotics in animal feed if those antibiotics are used in human medicine. Monitor and counsel on issues related to contemplated or proposed/introduced federal legislation, including HR 1150, S. 1256, HR 820 & S. 895 and regulation related to restrictions on how, where and by who animal drugs may be used on farms and ranches, particularly in feed. Issues relating to efforts to require the federal government to purchase meat, dairy and poultry products only from farmers meeting certain animal welfare requirements, including a restriction on confinement housing. Issues related to the reauthorization of the Animal Drug User Fee Act - P.L. 113-14. The Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments, S. 820 & HR 1731.

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

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

HR 1518/ S 1406 Prevent all soring tactics act, S 5395/HS 847 PUPS, USDA Retail Pet Rule, HR 1731/ S 820 Egg Products Inspection Act, HR 1998 Big Cats & Public Safety Protection Act, HR 1094 / S 541 Safeguard American Food Exports Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 1518/ S 1406 Prevent all soring tactics act, S 5395/HS 847 PUPS, USDA Retail Pet Rule, HR 1731/ S 820 Egg Products Inspection Act, HR 1998 Big Cats & Public Safety Protection Act, HR 1094 / S 541 Safeguard American Food Exports Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

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

Agriculture Appropriations - FY 2014 - H.R. 2410, S. 1244; Animal Welfare Issues/Humane Slaughter; H.R. 1150 - The Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2013; H.R. 1947 - The Federal Agricutlure Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013; Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration/USDA Regulations; United Egg Producers/Humane Society of the U.S. Proposed Legislation; S. 945 - The Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013; H.R. 820 - Delivering Antimicrobial Transparency in Animals Act of 2013; S. 820 - The Egg Products Inspection Act of 2013; National Poultry Improvement Plan; Poultry Slaughter Rule; Animal Drug User Fee Act; Mechanically Separated Chicken

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

S. 820, Egg Prodcuts Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 - contacts made in opposition H.R. 1731, Egg Products Inspection Act of 2013 - contacts made in opposition Contact made in support of continuing APHIS Wildlife Services cooperative agreements with catfish industry and partners

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

S. 820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 - contacts made in oppostion H.R. 1731, Egg Prodcuts Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 - contacts made in opposition Contact made in support of continuing APHIS Wildlife Services cooperative agreements with catfish industry and partners

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Monitored and lobbied on issues relating to animal welfare (entire bills of the following): H.R. 366 / S.666, Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2013 H.R.1518, To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposesH.R.1731 / S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1947 (Related Bills: H.RES.266, H.RES.271, H.R.228, H.R.686, H.R.935, H.R.979, H.R.1287, H.R.1298, H.R.1589, H.R.1606, H.R.1607, H.R.1611, H.R.1720, H.R.1894, H.R.1929, H.R.2642, S.463, S.677, S.801, S.956), Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitored and lobbied on issues relating to animal welfare (entire bills): H.R. 366 / S.666, Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act of 2013 H.R.1518, To amend the Horse Protection Act to designate additional unlawful acts under the Act, strengthen penalties for violations of the Act, improve Department of Agriculture enforcement of the Act, and for other purposesH.R.1731 / S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1947 (Related Bills: H.RES.266, H.RES.271, H.R.228, H.R.686, H.R.935, H.R.979, H.R.1287, H.R.1298, H.R.1589, H.R.1606, H.R.1607, H.R.1611, H.R.1720, H.R.1894, H.R.1929, H.R.2642, S.463, S.677, S.801, S.956), Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Agriculture/food-related provisions of: H.R.1396, California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act. S.10, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013.S.141, to make supplemental agricultural disaster assistance for FY 2012 and 2013. S.281, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013. S.345, Sugar Reform Act of 2013. S.605, Dairy Income Fairness Act of 2013. S.663, California Milk Marketing Order Act. H.R.1407, Animal Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1408, Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2013 H.R.1414, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R.1607, Livestock Disaster Protection Act H.R.1610, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 H.R.1644, to limit crop insurance premiums paid by FCIC and other purposes H.R.1727, Beginning Farmers and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 H.R.1731, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 H.R.1741, Dairy Freedom Act H.R.1932, Farm Program Integrity Act of 2013 H.R.1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 H.R.2498, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.670, Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S.677, Crop Insurance Improvement Act of 2013 S.679, Local Farms, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 S.746, to amend the 2008 Food, Conservation and Energy Act, to set a market-driven inventory system S.751, Farming Flexibility Act of 2013 S.784, Agricultural Opportunities for Military Veterans Act S.820, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013 S.837, Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Act of 2013 S.954, to permanently suspend application of certain agricultural price support authority.Issues other than legislation: Farm Service Agency personnel levels. USDA agricultural credit availability. Reform of the Federal Milk Marketing Order. Establishment of a farmer-owned grain reserve. Distribution of farm program benefits. Expansion and improvement of Federal Crop Insurance programs. Review of Packers and Stockyards Act effectiveness in enhancing competitive practices in the livestock industry. Mandatory livestock price reporting. Contract production of agricultural commodities. Long-term domestic agricultural policy. Commodity loan rate adjustments. Facility loan programs for commodity storage. Natural disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Regulations of the agriculture futures industry. Farm bill implementation. Indemnity payments to dairy producers. Agricultural conservation programs. Funding and implementation of rural development programs. Funding for farmer-owned cooperatives. Balancing supply and demand. Natural resources. Real estate, land use, public lands, conservation. Small business. Agroterrorism. Grain standards, reauthorization. Veterinary sciences.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Agricultural Disaster Assistance (S. 141 & H.R. 1454): Legislation that would reinstate and fund agricultural disaster assistance programs authorized under the 2008 Farm Bill and extended through September 30, 2013. The programs covered include the Livestock Indemnity Program, Livestock Forage Program, Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-raised Fish Program, Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program and Tree Assistance Program. (continued)Severe drought afflicted areas of Missouri in 2011 and the entire state in 2012. Therefore, the organization supports the bills. "Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2013" (S. 820/H.R. 1731): Legislation that would amend the Egg Products Inspection Act to revise housing requirements and treatment of egg-laying hens and related enforcement provisions. It also includes labeling requirements for eggs and new air quality standards for hen houses. The organization is concerned about federal legislation mandating production practices. Passage of a comprehensive, multi-year farm bill is a priority for the organization. Among other purposes, a new farm bill should strengthen the federal crop insurance program, offer a choice of safety net options within the commodity title, and reinstate disaster assistance programs for livestock producers. The organization supported H.R. 1947 "Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act" and S. 954 "The Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013".

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)