Protect Farmers from the SEC Act

H.R.317 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to make climate-related disclosures that are not material to investors, and for other purposes. (Stephanie Bice, R-OK-5) H.R.557 - To promote United States interests at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes. (French Hill, R-AR-2) S.391 - A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information relating to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (John Boozman, R-AR) House Version: H.R.1018 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information related to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (Frank Lucas, R-OK-3) H.R.1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 (Patrick McHenry, R-NC-10) H.R.1313 - To enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Alex Mooney, R-WV-2) H.R.1382 - To change the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into an independent agency named the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency, to transition the Agency to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.1410 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Consumer Financial Protection Commission, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1411 - To require Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1506 - To amend section 1003 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Federal Advisory Committee Act), to prohibit the establishment of advisory committees related to environmental, social, and governance aspects. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) S.915 - A bill to require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.1160 - A bill to provide greater transparency with respect to the financial regulatory agencies, and for other purposes. (Thom Tillis, R-NC) H.R.2489 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to update the purpose of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Tom Emmer, R-MN-6) H.R.2798 - CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.2937 - To eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) Senate Version: S.1363 - A bill to eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Ted Cruz, R-TX) H.R.3057 - To provide that under the securities laws certain disclosures related to scope 3 greenhouse-gas emissions may not be required. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) S.1362 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.3466 - To enhance Financial Stability Oversight Council transparency. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.3812 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative approaches before determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. (Bill Foster, D-IL-11) H.R.4206 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require covered financial institutions to include elements of accumulated other comprehensive income when calculating capital for purposes of meeting capital requirements, and for other purposes. (Brad Sherman, D-CA-32) H.R.4642 - To require transparency from the Federal financial regulators with respect to international meetings, negotiations, and agreements, and for other purposes. (Mike Flood, R-NE-1) S.2409 - A bill to limit purchases of the Federal reserve banks, to require Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) H.R.5993 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the funding of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (French Hill, R-AR-2) Senate Version: S.3095 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the funding of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Bill Hagerty, R-TN) H.R.6486 - To establish the position of Coordinator for Community Financial Institutions within the Small Business Administration to enhance the performance of community financial institutions and support access to capital for small business concerns, and for other purposes. (Morgan McGarvey, D-KY-3) H.R.6789 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify standards for UDAAP enforcement actions brought by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) S.3502 - To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prevent consumer reporting agencies from furnishing consumer reports under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. (Jack Reed, D-RI) S.3554 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to provide the Financial Stability Oversight Council with duties regarding artificial intelligence in the financial sector, and for other purposes. (Mark Warner, D-VA) H.R.6962 - To place the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the Office of Financial Research under the regular appropriations process, to provide for certain quarterly reporting and public notice and comment requirements for the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. (Tom Emmer, R-MN-6) S.3601 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative approaches before determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) H.R.7531 - To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to study the impacts of the Board's Reg II proposed rule, to complete a quantitative impact analysis of such rule, and to consider the results of such study and analysis before finalizing such rule, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.7625 - To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue an annual report to Congress projecting and accounting for the economic costs directly and indirectly caused by the impacts of climate change, to require the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to establish a Federal Advisory Panel on the Economics of Climate Change, and for other purposes. (Emanuel Cleaver, D-MO-5) Senate Version: S.3922 - A bill to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue an annual report to Congress projecting and accounting for the economic costs directly and indirectly caused by the impacts of climate change, to require the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to establish a Federal Advisory Panel on the Economics of Climate Change, and for other purposes. (Jeff Merkley, D-OR) H.R.7780 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit certain retirement plans from making investment decisions on the basis of factors other than financial risk and return factors. (Greg Murphy, R-NC-3) S.4521 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Bill Hagerty, R-TN) S.4928 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025 (Chris Van Hollen, D-MD) H.R.9315 - To direct the Secretary of the Treasury to submit a report on coordination in the public and private sectors in responding to ransomware attacks on financial institutions, and for other purposes. (Zach Nunn, R-IA-3)

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Oppose Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Related Disclosures for Investors; Support for including in the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization language under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) that codifies state oversight of pesticides at the state level; Requested improvements to the US EPA's Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan Update: Nontarget Species Mitigation for Registration Review and Other FIFRA Action; Oppose changes included in US EPA's Pesticide Registration Review: Proposed Interim Decisions for the Rodenticides; Support HR 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Support S. 391 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Oppose certain elements of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rulemaking related to Section 10 Endangered Species Act (ESA) permit regulations; Oppose certain elements of Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional Agricultural Herbicides (EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0365); Support Existing Stock Order for Dicamba herbicides;

Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office

General Concerns or Reporting Requirements on Farms and Ranches S. 391/H.R. 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act Basel III Endgame Joint Proposed Rulemaking

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Burdensome reporting requirements on farms and ranches S. 391/H.R. 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act Basel III Endgame Joint Proposed Rulemaking Natural Asset Companies

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Pesticide regulation. Clean Water Act (Waters of the United States and NPDES Legislation). Endangered Species Act Reform. SEC Climate Disclosure Proposed Rule, Protect Farmers from the SEC Act (H.R.1019 & S.391). H.R.4288 Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act S.269 Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act of 2023 FY2025 EPA Appropriations

Client expense: $72,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

H.R.317 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to make climate-related disclosures that are not material to investors, and for other purposes. (Stephanie Bice, R-OK-5) H.R.557 - To promote United States interests at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes. (French Hill, R-AR-2) S.391 - A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information relating to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (John Boozman, R-AR) House Version: H.R.1018 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information related to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (Frank Lucas, R-OK-3) H.R.1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 (Patrick McHenry, R-NC-10) H.R.1313 - To enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Alex Mooney, R-WV-2) H.R.1382 - To change the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into an independent agency named the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency, to transition the Agency to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.1410 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Consumer Financial Protection Commission, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1411 - To require Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1506 - To amend section 1003 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Federal Advisory Committee Act), to prohibit the establishment of advisory committees related to environmental, social, and governance aspects. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) S.915 - A bill to require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.1160 - A bill to provide greater transparency with respect to the financial regulatory agencies, and for other purposes. (Thom Tillis, R-NC) H.R.2489 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to update the purpose of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Tom Emmer, R-MN-6) H.R.2798 - CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.2937 - To eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) Senate Version: S.1363 - A bill to eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Ted Cruz, R-TX) H.R.3057 - To provide that under the securities laws certain disclosures related to scope 3 greenhouse-gas emissions may not be required. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) S.1362 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.3466 - To enhance Financial Stability Oversight Council transparency. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.3812 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative approaches before determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. (Bill Foster, D-IL-11) H.R.4206 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require covered financial institutions to include elements of accumulated other comprehensive income when calculating capital for purposes of meeting capital requirements, and for other purposes. (Brad Sherman, D-CA-32) H.R.4642 - To require transparency from the Federal financial regulators with respect to international meetings, negotiations, and agreements, and for other purposes. (Mike Flood, R-NE-1) S.2409 - A bill to limit purchases of the Federal reserve banks, to require Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) H.R.5993 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the funding of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (French Hill, R-AR-2) Senate Version: S.3095 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the funding of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Bill Hagerty, R-TN) H.R.6486 - To establish the position of Coordinator for Community Financial Institutions within the Small Business Administration to enhance the performance of community financial institutions and support access to capital for small business concerns, and for other purposes. (Morgan McGarvey, D-KY-3) H.R.6789 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify standards for UDAAP enforcement actions brought by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) S.3502 - To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prevent consumer reporting agencies from furnishing consumer reports under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. (Jack Reed, D-RI) S.3554 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to provide the Financial Stability Oversight Council with duties regarding artificial intelligence in the financial sector, and for other purposes. (Mark Warner, D-VA) H.R.6962 - To place the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the Office of Financial Research under the regular appropriations process, to provide for certain quarterly reporting and public notice and comment requirements for the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. (Tom Emmer, R-MN-6) S.3601 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative approaches before determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) H.R.7531 - To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to study the impacts of the Board's Reg II proposed rule, to complete a quantitative impact analysis of such rule, and to consider the results of such study and analysis before finalizing such rule, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.7625 - To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue an annual report to Congress projecting and accounting for the economic costs directly and indirectly caused by the impacts of climate change, to require the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to establish a Federal Advisory Panel on the Economics of Climate Change, and for other purposes. (Emanuel Cleaver, D-MO-5) Senate Version: S.3922 - A bill to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue an annual report to Congress projecting and accounting for the economic costs directly and indirectly caused by the impacts of climate change, to require the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to establish a Federal Advisory Panel on the Economics of Climate Change, and for other purposes. (Jeff Merkley, D-OR) H.R.7780 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit certain retirement plans from making investment decisions on the basis of factors other than financial risk and return factors. (Greg Murphy, R-NC-3) S.4521 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to subject the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Bill Hagerty, R-TN)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General Concerns or Reporting Requirements on Farms and Ranches S. 391/H.R. 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act Basel III Endgame Joint Proposed Rulemaking Natural Asset Companies

Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Burdensome reporting requirements on farms and ranches S. 391/H.R. 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act Basel III Endgame Joint Proposed Rulemaking Natural Asset Companies

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Pesticide regulation. Clean Water Act (Waters of the United States and NPDES Legislation). Endangered Species Act Reform. SEC Climate Disclosure Proposed Rule, Protect Farmers from the SEC Act (H.R.1019 & S.391). H.R.4288 Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act S.269 Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act of 2023 FY2025 EPA Appropriations

Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Oppose Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Related Disclosures for Investors; Support for including in the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization language under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) that codifies state oversight of pesticides at the state level; Requested improvements to the US EPA's Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan Update: Nontarget Species Mitigation for Registration Review and Other FIFRA Action; Oppose changes included in US EPA's Pesticide Registration Review: Proposed Interim Decisions for the Rodenticides; Support HR 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Support S. 391 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Oppose certain elements of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rulemaking related to Section 10 Endangered Species Act (ESA) permit regulations; Oppose certain elements of Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional Agricultural Herbicides (EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0365); Support Existing Stock Order for Dicamba herbicides;

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office

H.R.317 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to make climate-related disclosures that are not material to investors, and for other purposes. (Stephanie Bice, R-OK-5) H.R.557 - To promote United States interests at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes. (French Hill, R-AR-2) S.391 - A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information relating to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (John Boozman, R-AR) House Version: H.R.1018 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information related to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (Frank Lucas, R-OK-3) H.R.1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 (Patrick McHenry, R-NC-10) H.R.1313 - To enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Alex Mooney, R-WV-2) H.R.1382 - To change the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into an independent agency named the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency, to transition the Agency to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.1410 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Consumer Financial Protection Commission, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1411 - To require Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1506 - To amend section 1003 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Federal Advisory Committee Act), to prohibit the establishment of advisory committees related to environmental, social, and governance aspects. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) S.915 - A bill to require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.1160 - A bill to provide greater transparency with respect to the financial regulatory agencies, and for other purposes. (Thom Tillis, R-NC) H.R.2489 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to update the purpose of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Tom Emmer, R-MN-6) H.R.2798 - CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.2937 - To eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) Senate Version: S.1363 - A bill to eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Ted Cruz, R-TX) H.R.3057 - To provide that under the securities laws certain disclosures related to scope 3 greenhouse-gas emissions may not be required. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) S.1362 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.3466 - To enhance Financial Stability Oversight Council transparency. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.3812 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative approaches before determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. (Bill Foster, D-IL-11) H.R.4206 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require covered financial institutions to include elements of accumulated other comprehensive income when calculating capital for purposes of meeting capital requirements, and for other purposes. (Brad Sherman, D-CA-32) H.R.4642 - To require transparency from the Federal financial regulators with respect to international meetings, negotiations, and agreements, and for other purposes. (Mike Flood, R-NE-1) S.2409 - A bill to limit purchases of the Federal reserve banks, to require Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) H.R.5993 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the funding of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (French Hill, R-AR-2) Senate Version: S.3095 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the funding of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Bill Hagerty, R-TN) H.R.6486 - To establish the position of Coordinator for Community Financial Institutions within the Small Business Administration to enhance the performance of community financial institutions and support access to capital for small business concerns, and for other purposes. (Morgan McGarvey, D-KY-3) H.R.6789 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify standards for UDAAP enforcement actions brought by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) S.3502 - To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prevent consumer reporting agencies from furnishing consumer reports under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. (Jack Reed, D-RI) S.3554 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to provide the Financial Stability Oversight Council with duties regarding artificial intelligence in the financial sector, and for other purposes. (Mark Warner, D-VA) H.R.6962 - To place the Financial Stability Oversight Council and the Office of Financial Research under the regular appropriations process, to provide for certain quarterly reporting and public notice and comment requirements for the Office of Financial Research, and for other purposes. (Tom Emmer, R-MN-6) S.3601 - A bill to amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative approaches before determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. (Mike Rounds, R-SD) H.R.7531 - To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System to study the impacts of the Board's Reg II proposed rule, to complete a quantitative impact analysis of such rule, and to consider the results of such study and analysis before finalizing such rule, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.7625 - To require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue an annual report to Congress projecting and accounting for the economic costs directly and indirectly caused by the impacts of climate change, to require the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to establish a Federal Advisory Panel on the Economics of Climate Change, and for other purposes. (Emanuel Cleaver, D-MO-5) Senate Version: S.3922 - A bill to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Securities and Exchange Commission to issue an annual report to Congress projecting and accounting for the economic costs directly and indirectly caused by the impacts of climate change, to require the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board to establish a Federal Advisory Panel on the Economics of Climate Change, and for other purposes. (Jeff Merkley, D-OR) H.R.7780 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit certain retirement plans from making investment decisions on the basis of factors other than financial risk and return factors. (Greg Murphy, R-NC-3)

Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - S.391/H.R.1018, the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act, which would prohibit the SEC from requiring ag producers to report their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. The Protect Farmers from the SEC Act was introduced in response to the SEC's March 2022 proposed "The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors" rule (File #: S7-10-22), which would require farmers to report their scope 3 emissions to the SEC. Encouraged PFB members to complete AFBF's S.391/H.R.1018's advocacy email to send to their legislator asking them for support. ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING: - - S.1016/H.R.1840, the Agriculture Resilience Act, which would aim to reduce agriculture emissions by 50% before 2030 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. - EPA's proposed rule (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0341) to designate PFOA and PFOS under the CERLA law or otherwise known as the Superfund law. ACTIVITIES RELATED TO SEC'S CLIMATE RELATED DISCLOSURES RULE: - Discussed consequences of Scope 3 being included in the SEC's proposed climate related disclosures rule with Senator Fetterman's banking and agriculture staff. Also, lobbied their office to get the Senator signed onto Senator Tester's (D-MI) addressing these concerns. - When final rule was published, Farm Bureau was successful in their advocacy efforts and the SEC excluded Scope 3 from the final rule. PFB published a news release thanking members and legislators for their efforts on the issue. OTHER: - General advocacy promoting farmers and ranchers' conservation efforts on ag operations as a way to express that more environmental regulations in production ag is not necessary. - Advocated PA House Members to sign onto letter to EPA Administrator Regan regarding concerns around the EPA's ESA strategies.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Burdensome reporting requirements on farms and ranches S. 391/H.R. 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act Basel III Endgame Joint Proposed Rulemaking Natural Asset Companies

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General Concerns or Reporting Requirements on Farms and Ranches S. 391/H.R. 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act Basel III Endgame Joint Proposed Rulemaking Natural Asset Companies

Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Oppose Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Related Disclosures for Investors; Support for including in the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization language under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) that codifies state oversight of pesticides at the state level; Requested improvements to the US EPA's Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan Update: Nontarget Species Mitigation for Registration Review and Other FIFRA Action; Oppose changes included in US EPA's Pesticide Registration Review: Proposed Interim Decisions for the Rodenticides; Support HR 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Support S. 391 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Oppose certain elements of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rulemaking related to Section 10 Endangered Species Act (ESA) permit regulations; Oppose certain elements of Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional Agricultural Herbicides (EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0365); Support Existing Stock Order for Dicamba herbicides;

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office

Pesticide regulation. Clean Water Act (Waters of the United States and NPDES Legislation). Endangered Species Act Reform. SEC Climate Disclosure Proposed Rule, Protect Farmers from the SEC Act (H.R.1019 & S.391). H.R.4288 Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act S.269 Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act of 2023 FY2025 EPA Appropriations

Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

**S.391 - A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information relating to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (John Boozman, R-AR) ** S.391 House Version: H.R.1018 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information related to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (Frank Lucas, R-OK-3) **H.R.1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 (Patrick McHenry, R-NC-10)

Client expense: $12,915 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.317 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to make climate-related disclosures that are not material to investors, and for other purposes. (Stephanie Bice, R-OK-5) H.R.557 - To promote United States interests at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes. (French Hill, R-AR-2) S.391 - A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information relating to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (John Boozman, R-AR) House Version: H.R.1018 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information related to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (Frank Lucas, R-OK-3) H.R.1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 (Patrick McHenry, R-NC-10) H.R.1313 - To enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Alex Mooney, R-WV-2) H.R.1382 - To change the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into an independent agency named the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency, to transition the Agency to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.1410 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Consumer Financial Protection Commission, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1411 - To require Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1506 - To amend section 1003 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Federal Advisory Committee Act), to prohibit the establishment of advisory committees related to environmental, social, and governance aspects. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) S.915 - A bill to require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.1160 - A bill to provide greater transparency with respect to the financial regulatory agencies, and for other purposes. (Thom Tillis, R-NC) H.R.2489 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to update the purpose of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Tom Emmer, R-MN-6) H.R.2798 - CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.2937 - To eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) Senate Version: S.1363 - A bill to eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Ted Cruz, R-TX) H.R.3057 - To provide that under the securities laws certain disclosures related to scope 3 greenhouse-gas emissions may not be required. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) S.1362 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.3466 - To enhance Financial Stability Oversight Council transparency. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.3812 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative approaches before determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. (Bill Foster, D-IL-11) H.R.4206 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require covered financial institutions to include elements of accumulated other comprehensive income when calculating capital for purposes of meeting capital requirements, and for other purposes. (Brad Sherman, D-CA-32) H.R.4642 - To require transparency from the Federal financial regulators with respect to international meetings, negotiations, and agreements, and for other purposes. (Mike Flood, R-NE-1) S.2409 - A bill to limit purchases of the Federal reserve banks, to require Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL) H.R.5993 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the funding of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (French Hill, R-AR-2) Senate Version: S.3095 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify the funding of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Bill Hagerty, R-TN) H.R.6486 - To establish the position of Coordinator for Community Financial Institutions within the Small Business Administration to enhance the performance of community financial institutions and support access to capital for small business concerns, and for other purposes. (Morgan McGarvey, D-KY-3) H.R.6789 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to clarify standards for UDAAP enforcement actions brought by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) S.3502 - To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prevent consumer reporting agencies from furnishing consumer reports under certain circumstances, and for other purposes. (Jack Reed, D-RI) S.3554 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to provide the Financial Stability Oversight Council with duties regarding artificial intelligence in the financial sector, and for other purposes. (Mark Warner, D-VA)

Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Pesticide regulation. Clean Water Act (Waters of the United States and NPDES Legislation). Endangered Species Act Reform. SEC Climate Disclosure Proposed Rule, Protect Farmers from the SEC Act (H.R.1019 & S.391).

Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Asked PA House and Senate Members to oppose S.1016/H.R.1840, the Agriculture Resilience Act by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Ann Kuster (D-NH). This bill would aim to reduce agriculture emissions by 50% before 2030 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.391/H.R.1018, the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act by Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representative Frank Lucas (R-OK-03). This bill would prohibit the SEC from requiring ag producers to report their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. The Protect Farmers from the SEC Act was introduced in response to the SEC's proposed climate related disclosures rule (File #: S7-10-22) in March 2022. PFB also lobbied Congressional Members to oppose the SEC's rule. Specifically, PFB asked Congressional Members if they were going to support the rule to at least support a Scope 3 exemption. Had meetings with Senator Fetterman's banking and agriculture staff on consequences of Scope 3 being included in the SEC's proposed climate related disclosures rule. Also, lobbied their office to get the Senator signed onto Senator Tester's (D-MI) addressing these concerns. Encouraged PFB members to complete AFBF's S.391/H.R.1018's advocacy email to send to their legislator asking them for support. Signed onto letter opposing Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional Agricultural Herbicides Informed PA House and Senate Members that AFBF signed onto letter concerning ERP shortfalls to USDA Secretary Vilsack and asked for Congressional Members' support. Asked PA House and Senate Members to oppose EPA's proposed rule (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0341) to designate PFOA and PFOS under the CERLA law or otherwise known as the Superfund law.

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

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

Oppose Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Related Disclosures for Investors; Support for including in the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization language under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) that codifies state oversight of pesticides at the state level; Requested improvements to the US EPA's Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan Update: Nontarget Species Mitigation for Registration Review and Other FIFRA Action; Oppose changes included in US EPA's Pesticide Registration Review: Proposed Interim Decisions for the Rodenticides; Support HR 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Support S. 391 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Oppose certain elements of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rulemaking related to Section 10 Endangered Species Act (ESA) permit regulations; Oppose certain elements of Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional Agricultural Herbicides (EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0365);

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office

Kansas Farm Bureau opposes a proposed rule from the SEC that would require regulated companies to report greenhouse gas emissions including Scope 3 or supply chain emissions. We support H.R. 1018 and S. 391 the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General Concerns or Reporting Requirements on Farms and Ranches S. 391/H.R. 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act Basel III Endgame Joint Proposed Rulemaking

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.1016/H.R.1840, the Agriculture Resilience Act by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Ann Kuster (D-NH). This bill would aim to reduce agriculture emissions by 50% before 2030 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.391/H.R.1018, the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act by Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representative Frank Lucas (R-OK-03). This bill would prohibit the SEC from requiring ag producers to report their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. The Protect Farmers from the SEC Act was introduced in response to the SEC's proposed climate related disclosures rule (File #: S7-10-22) in March 2022. PFB also lobbied Congressional Members to oppose the SEC's rule. Encouraged PFB members to complete AFBF's S.391/H.R.1018's advocacy email to send to their legislator asking them for support. Asked PA House and Senate Members to oppose EPA's proposed rule (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0341) to designate PFOA and PFOS under the CERLA law or otherwise known as the Superfund law. Signed onto coalition comments regarding EPA's Vulnerable Species Pilot Project.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

**S.391 - A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information relating to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (John Boozman, R-AR) ** S.391 House Version: H.R.1018 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information related to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (Frank Lucas, R-OK-3) **H.R.1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 (Patrick McHenry, R-NC-10)

Client expense: $117,975 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.317 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to make climate-related disclosures that are not material to investors, and for other purposes. (Stephanie Bice, R-OK-5) H.R.557 - To promote United States interests at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes. (French Hill, R-AR-2) S.391 - A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information relating to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (John Boozman, R-AR) House Version: H.R.1018 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information related to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (Frank Lucas, R-OK-3) H.R.1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 (Patrick McHenry, R-NC-10) H.R.1313 - To enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Alex Mooney, R-WV-2) H.R.1382 - To change the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into an independent agency named the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency, to transition the Agency to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.1410 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Consumer Financial Protection Commission, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1411 - To require Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1506 - To amend section 1003 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Federal Advisory Committee Act), to prohibit the establishment of advisory committees related to environmental, social, and governance aspects. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) S.915 - A bill to require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.1160 - A bill to provide greater transparency with respect to the financial regulatory agencies, and for other purposes. (Thom Tillis, R-NC) H.R.2489 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to update the purpose of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Tom Emmer, R-MN-6) H.R.2798 - CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.2937 - To eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) Senate Version: S.1363 - A bill to eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Ted Cruz, R-TX) H.R.3057 - To provide that under the securities laws certain disclosures related to scope 3 greenhouse-gas emissions may not be required. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) S.1362 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.3466 - To enhance Financial Stability Oversight Council transparency. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.3812 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative approaches before determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. (Bill Foster, D-IL-11) H.R.4206 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require covered financial institutions to include elements of accumulated other comprehensive income when calculating capital for purposes of meeting capital requirements, and for other purposes. (Brad Sherman, D-CA-32) H.R.4642 - To require transparency from the Federal financial regulators with respect to international meetings, negotiations, and agreements, and for other purposes. (Mike Flood, R-NE-1) S.2409 - A bill to limit purchases of the Federal reserve banks, to require Generally Accepted Accounting Principles standards, and for other purposes. (Rick Scott, R-FL)

Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Oppose Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Related Disclosures for Investors; Support for including in the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization language under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) that codifies state oversight of pesticides at the state level; Requested improvements to the US EPA's Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan Update: Nontarget Species Mitigation for Registration Review and Other FIFRA Action; Oppose changes included in US EPA's Pesticide Registration Review: Proposed Interim Decisions for the Rodenticides; Support HR 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Support S. 391 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Oppose certain elements of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rulemaking related to Section 10 Endangered Species Act (ESA) permit regulations; Oppose certain elements of Draft Herbicide Strategy Framework to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from the Use of Conventional Agricultural Herbicides (EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0365);

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office

General Concerns or Reporting Requirements on Farms and Ranches S. 391/H.R. 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act Basel III Endgame Joint Proposed Rulemaking

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Kansas Farm Bureau opposes a proposed rule from the SEC that would require regulated companies to report greenhouse gas emissions including Scope 3 or supply chain emissions. We support H.R. 1018 and S. 391 the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Pesticide regulation. Clean Water Act (Waters of the United States and NPDES Legislation). Endangered Species Act Reform. SEC Climate Disclosure Proposed Rule, Protect Farmers from the SEC Act (H.R.1019 & S.391).

Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

**S.391 - A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information relating to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (John Boozman, R-AR) ** S.391 House Version: H.R.1018 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information related to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (Frank Lucas, R-OK-3) **H.R.1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 (Patrick McHenry, R-NC-10)

Client expense: $9,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Research on government software services procurement; S. 391, the Strengthening Agency Management of and Oversight of Software Assets Act; S. 2710 and HR 7030, the Open App Markets Act; S. 2992 American Innovation and Choice Online Act; HR 8343 Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act; S. 673 Journalism Competition and Preservation Act; H.R. 1695

Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.317 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to make climate-related disclosures that are not material to investors, and for other purposes. (Stephanie Bice, R-OK-5) H.R.557 - To promote United States interests at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes. (French Hill, R-AR-2) S.391 - A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information relating to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (John Boozman, R-AR) House Version: H.R.1018 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information related to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (Frank Lucas, R-OK-3) H.R.1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 (Patrick McHenry, R-NC-10) H.R.1313 - To enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Alex Mooney, R-WV-2) H.R.1382 - To change the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into an independent agency named the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency, to transition the Agency to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.1410 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Consumer Financial Protection Commission, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1411 - To require Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1506 - To amend section 1003 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Federal Advisory Committee Act), to prohibit the establishment of advisory committees related to environmental, social, and governance aspects. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) S.915 - A bill to require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Rick Scott, R-FL) S.1160 - A bill to provide greater transparency with respect to the financial regulatory agencies, and for other purposes. (Thom Tillis, R-NC) H.R.2489 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to update the purpose of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Tom Emmer, R-MN-6) H.R.2798 - CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.2937 - To eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Byron Donalds, R-FL-19) Senate Version: S.1363 - A bill to eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Ted Cruz, R-TX) H.R.3057 - To provide that under the securities laws certain disclosures related to scope 3 greenhouse-gas emissions may not be required. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) S.1362 - A bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (John Kennedy, R-LA) H.R.3466 - To enhance Financial Stability Oversight Council transparency. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.3812 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require the Financial Stability Oversight Council to consider alternative approaches before determining that a U.S. nonbank financial company shall be supervised by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, and for other purposes. (Bill Foster, D-IL-11) H.R.4206 - To amend the Financial Stability Act of 2010 to require covered financial institutions to include elements of accumulated other comprehensive income when calculating capital for purposes of meeting capital requirements, and for other purposes. (Brad Sherman, D-CA-32)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.391/H.R.1018, the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act by Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representative Frank Lucas (R-OK-03). This bill would prohibit the SEC from requiring ag producers to report their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. The Protect Farmers from the SEC Act was introduced in response to the SEC's proposed climate related disclosures rule (File #: S7-10-22) in March 2022. PFB also lobbied Congressional Members to oppose the SEC's rule. Encouraged PFB members to complete AFBF's S.391/H.R.1018's advocacy email to send to their legislator asking them for support. Asked House and Senate Members to oppose the EPA's proposed rule (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0341) to designate PFOA and PFOS under the CERLA law or otherwise known as the Superfund law.

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to modernization of government technology; Issues pertaining to US-EU Privacy Shield Agreement for data transfers; Issues pertaining to Cybersecurity generally, and specifically, H.R. 3160 - Cybersecurity Literacy Act; Issues pertaining to the development of Artificial Intelligence generally, and specifically, H.R. 4223 - National AI Commission Act; Issues pertaining to government procurement of software generally, and including, H.R. 1059 - SECURE Notarization Act of 2023, S. 391 - Securing Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets Act; Comprehensive federal privacy legislation; Issues pertaining to content moderation and Section 230 generally including, but not limited to S. 483 - Internet Platform Accountability and Consumer Transparency (PACT) Act, S. 1865 - TAG Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Oppose Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Related Disclosures for Investors; Support for including in the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization language under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) that codifies state oversight of pesticides at the state level; Requested improvements to the US EPA's Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan Update: Nontarget Species Mitigation for Registration Review and Other FIFRA Action; Oppose changes included in US EPA's Pesticide Registration Review: Proposed Interim Decisions for the Rodenticides; Support HR 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Support S. 391 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Oppose certain elements of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) rulemaking related to Section 10 Endangered Species Act (ESA) permit regulations;

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office

EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0341 - Designation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) as CERCLA Hazardous Substances, Proposed Rule 87 Fed. Reg. 54, 415; S.391/H.R.1018- Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Proposed French Creek Wildlife Refuge and Impact on Included Farmland (no bill number).

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

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

General Concerns or Reporting Requirements on Farms and Ranches S. 391/H.R. 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act

Client expense: $385,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

Kansas Farm Bureau opposes a proposed rule from the SEC that would require regulated companies to report greenhouse gas emissions including Scope 3 or supply chain emissions. We support H.R. 1018 and S. 391 the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Pesticide regulation. Clean Water Act (Waters of the United States and NPDES Legislation). Endangered Species Act Reform. SEC Climate Disclosure Proposed Rule, Protect Farmers from the SEC Act (H.R.1019 & S.391).

Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)

**S.391 - A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information relating to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (John Boozman, R-AR) ** S.391 House Version: H.R.1018 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information related to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (Frank Lucas, R-OK-3) **H.R.1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 (Patrick McHenry, R-NC-10)

Client expense: $11,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.317 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to make climate-related disclosures that are not material to investors, and for other purposes. (Stephanie Bice, R-OK-5) H.R.557 - To promote United States interests at the international financial institutions, and for other purposes. (French Hill, R-AR-2) S.391 - A bill to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information relating to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (John Boozman, R-AR) House Version: H.R.1018 - To amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to prohibit the Securities and Exchange Commission from requiring an issuer to disclose information related to certain greenhouse gas emissions, and for other purposes. (Frank Lucas, R-OK-3) H.R.1165 - Data Privacy Act of 2023 (Patrick McHenry, R-NC-10) H.R.1313 - To enhance rulemaking requirements for the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Alex Mooney, R-WV-2) H.R.1382 - To change the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into an independent agency named the Consumer Financial Empowerment Agency, to transition the Agency to the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. (Andy Barr, R-KY-6) H.R.1410 - To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to make the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection an independent Consumer Financial Protection Commission, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1411 - To require Senate confirmation of Inspector General of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, and for other purposes. (Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-MO-3) H.R.1506 - To amend section 1003 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Federal Advisory Committee Act), to prohibit the establishment of advisory committees related to environmental, social, and governance aspects. (Ronny Jackson, R-TX-13) S.915 - A bill to require Presidential appointment and Senate confirmation of the Inspector General of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System and the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. (Rick Scott, R-FL)

Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Research on government software services procurement; S. 391, the Strengthening Agency Management of and Oversight of Software Assets Act; S. 2710 and HR 7030, the Open App Markets Act; S. 2992 American Innovation and Choice Online Act; HR 8343 Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act; S. 673 Journalism Competition and Preservation Act

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Oppose Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rule, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate Related Disclosures for Investors; Support for including in the 2023 Farm Bill reauthorization language under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) that codifies state oversight of pesticides at the state level; Requested improvements to the US EPA's Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan Update: Nontarget Species Mitigation for Registration Review and Other FIFRA Action; Oppose changes included in US EPA's Pesticide Registration Review: Proposed Interim Decisions for the Rodenticides; Support HR 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act; Support S. 391 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act;

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office