A bill to temporarily suspend the importation of beef and beef products from Paraguay and to require the establishment of a working group to evaluate the threat to food safety and animal health posed by beef imported from Paraguay, and for other purposes.

General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to quickly implement its Time Limited Trial of higher line speeds in NSIS plants. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network, the National Animal Vaccine and Countermeasures Bank, the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program, and National Veterinary Stockpile. S.759/H.R. 1480 - Beagle Brigade Act of 2023, all provisions. General education about animal health priorities in future Farm Bills. Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments, 87 FR 34980. Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act, 87 FR 60010. Voluntary Labeling of FSIS-Regulated Products With U.S.-Origin Claims, 88 FR 15290. S.2019/H.R. 4417 - Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act. H.Res.588 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that research and promotion boards support efforts to develop new markets and strengthen existing markets for specific commodities while conducting important research and promotional activities via pooled resources and stakeholder investments. S.1666/H.R. 3419 - Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023. H.R. 4368/S.2131 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. H.R.5631/S.2890 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2023, all provisions. S.557/H.R.1249 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023, all provisions. H.R.5860 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Also provisions reauthorizing FDA Animal Drug User Fees. H.R.1418 - Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023. S.1844 - Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023. S.3386 - A bill to temporarily suspend the importation of beef and beef products from Paraguay and to require the establishment of a working group to evaluate the threat to food safety and animal health posed by beef imported from Paraguay, and for other purposes. H.J.Res.115 - Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay". S.J.Res.62 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef From Paraguay". H.R.5106 - To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to publish criteria for the review of requests by certain meat or poultry establishments to operate at alternate inspection rates, to review and respond to such requests, and for other purposes. H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024.

Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Support trade agreements that impact beef exports from the U.S. to other countries, such as Japan, U.K., E.U., Taiwan and China. U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation. USDA - Mexico cross-border trade issues. USTR - China - Implementation of Phase One Agreement. Brazil Trade Compliance Issues. Safe American Food Exports Act. USDA - Made in the U.S. Rule. Paraguay Beef Imports (S. 3386)

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

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

European Union market access issues United Kingdom market access Mexico cross-border trade issues Canada cross-border trade issues China - Implementation of Phase One Agreement Trade Promotion Authority Reauthorization Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Brazil trade compliance issues Taiwan Trade Framework (HR 4004) UNITED Act S. 649/HR 3653 Paraguay beef imports (S. 3386) Safe American Food Exports Act S. 901

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)