Healthy Dog Importation Act

Issues pertaining to canine health and animal welfare; H.R.1184/S. 502 - Healthy Dog Importation Act; H.R. 9027/S. 4690 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025; and H.R. 9029/ S. 4942 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Horse Protection Act-USDA regulations H.R. 3090 / S. 4004 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 1184/S. 502 Healthy Dog Importation Act S.5113/HR. 9675 - Homeward Bound Act Amendment #2175 to S. 4638 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, amendment related to preserving veterinary access to and uses of xylazine. H.R. 6468/ S. 4298 Ban Water Beads Act

Client expense: $225,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 94 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 99 ("Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2023") H.R. 518 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2023") H.R. 1142 ("Listing Reform Act") H.R. 1184/S. 502 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") H.R. 1558/S. 771 ("Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act") H.R. 1624 ("Puppy Protection Act") H.R. 1788 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 3859 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") H.R. 4368 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024") H.R. 4922/S.1614 ("Lacey Act Amendments of 2023") H.R. 5041/S. 2555 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023") H.R. 5504/S. 2811 (Withdrawal of FWS/NOAA Endangered Species rulemaking) H.R. 6447 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act" or "Saving NEMO Act") H.R. 7211 ("Petfax Act of 2024") H.R. 7380 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024") H.R. 8467 ("Farm, Food & National Security Act of 2024") H.R. 8733 ("Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act") H.R. 8923 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2024") H.R. 9027/S. 4690 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025") H.R. 9350 ("Border-Crossing and Re-Entry for K9s Act") H.R. 9508 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2024 or "PAW Act of 2024") H.R. 9571 ("Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition (CARE) Act") S. 2333 ("Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act") S. 3963 ("Native Species Protection Act") S. ???? ("Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024") - Pending bill # assignment S. 5702 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2024")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Authorizing legislation oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624/S.5072) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oHumane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 5399) oPaws Off Act (H.R.617) oSupporting the Health of Aquatic Systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act (H.R. 4051) oWildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Reauthorization (H.R. 5009) oSupporting Our Shelters Act (H.R. 5897) oVoluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (H.R. 6314) oGlue Trap Prohibition Act (H.R. 7018) oPet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R.7380) oAnimal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act (H.R. 7396/S. 3737) oProhibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act (H.R. 7795) oCaptive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 8164) oProhibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act (H.R. 8492) oWorking Dog Health and Welfare Act (S.2414) oPAWS Reauthorization Act (S. 2734) oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and related legislation oOppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 764) oOppose Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers (H.R. 615) oOppose Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act (H.R. 3397) oHomeward Bound Act (H.R. 9675 / S. 5113) oH.Res. 751 Resolution designating October 1st 2024 as National Animal Rescue Day oVeterinary Services to Improve Public Health in Rural Communities Act (S.4365) oPigs and Public Health Act (H.R. 8994) oCARE Act (H.R. 9571) oTribal Heritage and American Bison, Grizzly Bear, and Wolf Restoration and Coexistence Act (H.R. 9695) Farm Bill including Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R.8467) oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624/S.5072) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) and oppose alternative proposals enabling horse soring oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws oOppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184/S. 502) oOppose mink provision oOppose provisions that limit Endangered Species Act Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070) oOppose Biggs Amendment (exempt defense-related activities from Endangered Species Act) oSupport Moskowitz Amendment (prohibit DOD funding from being used to conduct biomedical research or testing using dogs or cats) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oGrizzly Bears oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oEndangered Species Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oDog Importation oHorseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation oFarm Animal Confinement oPredator Control on National Wildlife Refuges oHunting and Trapping in Alaska oNIH Chimpanzees oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act implementation oAlternative and Cultivated Meat proposed rule and draft guidance oOutbreak Response to Avian Influenza oSentencing Guidelines under the PACT Act oLead Ammunition on Wildlife Refuges oWhite-tailed Deer Management oShark and Ray Conservation Cockfighting

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Supports HR 7380: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based oils and fats necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the U.S.; specifically H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 6. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R.617: Paws Off Act of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes. Also supports H.R.1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023; To require the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 7. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2024. 8. Supports S.759 and H.R.1480: The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023; To provide statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. 9. Supports S.901: Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023 or the "SAFE Act of 2023;" To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes. 10. Supports H.R.1418 and S.1844: The Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs. 11. Supports H.R.3989: Pets Belong with Families Act; To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes. 12. Supports H.R.4750 and S.2370: Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 or "BARK Act;" To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes. 13. Supports S.2067: Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act or "SAVES Act;" To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

1. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 2. Supports HR 7380: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 3. General interest in pet food's role in the agriculture industry, and related pet and human health issues, including the stewardship of antimicrobials to preserve their effectiveness in protecting plants, animals and public health. 4. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF). 5. Oppose proposed changes to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, which already provides criteria for the international sale or disposal of non-commercial stocks. Instead, we encourage countries to donate their excess stocks to the World Food Program. Supports strengthening multilateral trade rules on agriculture that promotes resilient, adaptive, and innovative agricultural markets. 6. Supports H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 7. Supports an extension of H.R.2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334) or the "Farm Bill." Also supports a new Farm Bill being passed into law in the 118th Congress. 8. Supports transformative research at USDA by including the bipartisan, bicameral Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act (S.834 and H.R.2385) in the next Farm Bill. These bills will amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority. 9. Concerned about the rail service capacity issues in Mexico that are hindering U.S. agricultural trade with this critical partner. An increased demand for rail service coupled with insufficient investment in rail infrastructure has led to embargoes, congestion, and slowed servicing of U.S. agricultural products. 10. Urges the Biden administration to immediately work with both the International Longshoremens Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to help them return to the bargaining table to restart stalled contract negotiations to ensure there is no disruption to U.S. port operations for our nation's agricultural imports and exports beginning October 1, 2024.

Issues pertaining to canine imports; H.R.1184/S. 502 - Healthy Dog Importation Act; H.R. 9027/S. 4690 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025; and H.R. 9029/ S. 4942 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2025.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation and regulation related to the importation of dogs and regulations of dogs and dog breeders under the Animal Welfare Act. H.R.1184/S.502 The Healthy Dog Importation Act, Pets Belong with Families Act, FY 2024 Appropriations, FY 2024 NDAA, HR 617 the PAWS off Act, HR 1788 Goldies Act, and HR 1624 Puppy Protection Act, Farm Bill Reauthorization, Better Cares for Animals Act, FY 2025 Appropriations; PURR Act, Farm Bill, Homeward Bound Act, importation of dogs.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Horse Protection Act-USDA regulations H.R. 3090 / S. 4004 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 1184/S. 502 Healthy Dog Importation Act S.5113/HR. 9675 - Homeward Bound Act Amendment #2175 to S. 4638 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, amendment related to preserving veterinary access to and uses of xylazine. H.R. 6468/ S. 4298 Ban Water Beads Act

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 94 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 99 ("Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2023") H.R. 518 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2023") H.R. 1142 ("Listing Reform Act") H.R. 1184/S. 502 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") H.R. 1558/S. 771 ("Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act") H.R. 1624 ("Puppy Protection Act") H.R. 1788 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 3859 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") H.R. 4368 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024") H.R. 4922/S.1614 ("Lacey Act Amendments of 2023") H.R. 5041/S. 2555 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023") H.R. 5504/S. 2811 (Withdrawal of FWS/NOAA Endangered Species rulemaking) H.R. 6447 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act" or "Saving NEMO Act") H.R. 7211 ("Petfax Act of 2024") H.R. 7380 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024") H.R. 8467 ("Farm, Food & National Security Act of 2024") H.R. 8733 ("Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act") H.R. 8923 ("Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act of 2024") H.R. 9027/S. 4690 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025") H.R. 9350 ("Border-Crossing and Re-Entry for K9s Act") H.R. 9508 ("People and Animals Well-being Act of 2024 or "PAW Act of 2024") H.R. 9571 ("Cold-blooded Animal Research and Exhibition (CARE) Act") S. 2333 ("Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act") S. 3963 ("Native Species Protection Act") S. ???? ("Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024") - Pending bill # assignment S. 5702 ("Puppy Protection Act of 2024")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Authorizing legislation Puppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) o Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) o Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) o Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) o Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 5399) o Paws Off Act (H.R.617) o Supporting the Health of Aquatic Systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act (H.R. 4051) o Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Reauthorization (H.R. 5009) o Supporting Our Shelters Act (H.R. 5897) o Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (H.R. 6314) o Glue Trap Prohibition Act (H.R. 7018) o Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R.7380) o Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act (H.R. 7396/S. 3737) o Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act (H.R. 7795) o Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 8164) o Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act (H.R. 8492) o Working Dog Health and Welfare Act (S.2414) o PAWS Reauthorization Act (S. 2734) o Oppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and related legislation o Oppose Trust the Science Act (H.R. 764) o Oppose Protecting Access for Hunters and Anglers (H.R. 615) o Oppose Western Economic Security Today (WEST) Act (H.R. 3397) Farm Bill including Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (H.R.8467) o Puppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) o Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) o PAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) o SAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) o PAST Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) and oppose alternative proposals enabling horse soring o Oppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws o Oppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184/S. 502) o Oppose mink provision o Oppose provisions that limit Endangered Species Act Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (H.R. 8070) o Oppose Biggs Amendment (exempt defense-related activities from Endangered Species Act) o Support Moskowitz Amendment (prohibit DOD funding from being used to conduct biomedical research or testing using dogs or cats) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies o Gray wolves o Grizzly Bears o Horse Protection Act enforcement o Animal Welfare Act enforcement o Endangered Species Act enforcement o New Approach Methods to animal testing o Wild Horses and Burros o Dog Importation o Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation o Farm animal Confinement o Predator Control on National Wildlife Refuges o Hunting and Trapping in Alaska

Legislation and regulation related to the importation of dogs and regulations of dogs and dog breeders under the Animal Welfare Act. H.R.1184/S.502 The Healthy Dog Importation Act, Pets Belong with Families Act, FY 2024 Appropriations, FY 2024 NDAA, HR 617 the PAWS off Act, HR 1788 Goldies Act, and HR 1624 Puppy Protection Act, Farm Bill Reauthorizatoion, Better Cares for Animals Act, FY 2025 Appropriations; PURR Act, Farm Bill.

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

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

Issues pertaining to canine imports; H.R.1184/S. 502 - Healthy Dog Importation Act; and FY 2025 appropriations.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

1. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 2. Supports HR 7380: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 3. General interest in pet food's role in the agriculture industry, and related pet and human health issues, including the stewardship of antimicrobials to preserve their effectiveness in protecting plants, animals and public health. 4. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF). 5. Oppose proposed changes to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, which already provides criteria for the international sale or disposal of non-commercial stocks. Instead, we encourage countries to donate their excess stocks to the World Food Program. Supports strengthening multilateral trade rules on agriculture that promotes resilient, adaptive, and innovative agricultural markets. 6. Supports asking the EPA to revise the obligation to sign a notice of proposed rulemaking from December 13, 2023 until June 30, 2024 for the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards (ELGs) for the Meat and Poultry Industry. 7. Supports H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 8. Supports an extension of H.R.2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334) or the "Farm Bill." Also supports a new Farm Bill being passed into law in the 118th Congress. 9. Supports transformative research at USDA by including the bipartisan, bicameral Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act (S.834 and H.R.2385) in the next Farm Bill. These bills will amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority.

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Supports HR 7380: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based oils and fats necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the U.S.; specifically H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 6. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R.617: Paws Off Act of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes. Also supports H.R.1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023; To require the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 7. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2024. 8. Supports S.759 and H.R.1480: The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023; To provide statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. 9. Supports S.901: Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023 or the "SAFE Act of 2023;" To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes. 10. Supports H.R.1418 and S.1844: The Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs. 11. Supports H.R.3989: Pets Belong with Families Act; To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes. 12. Supports H.R.4750 and S.2370: Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 or "BARK Act;" To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes. 13. Supports S.2067: Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act or "SAVES Act;" To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

H.R.1184/S.502, Healthy Dog Importation Act, all provisions H.R. 3419/S.1666 Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act of 2023 Anticipated Senate version of the Farm Bill and H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, all provisions related to animal health and agricultural research programs including: Animal Health and Disease Research and Agricultural Research Service, Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank, Veterinary Services Grant Program, Veterinary Medicine Loan Repayment Program, National Animal Health Laboratory Network

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

H.R. 94 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 99 ("Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2023") H.R. 518 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2023") H.R. 1142 ("Listing Reform Act") H.R. 1184/S. 502 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") H.R. 1558/S. 771 ("Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act") H.R. 1624 ("Puppy Protection Act") H.R. 1788 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 3859 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") H.R. 4368 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024") H.R. 4922/S.1614 ("Lacey Act Amendments of 2023") H.R. 5041/S. 2555 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023") H.R. 5504/S. 2811 (Withdrawal of FWS/NOAA Endangered Species rulemaking) H.R. 6447 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act" or "Saving NEMO Act") H.R. 7211 ("Petfax Act of 2024") H.R. 7380 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024") H.R. 8467 ("Farm, Food & National Security Act of 2024") H.R. 8733 ("Child and Animal Abuse Detection and Reporting Act") S. 2333 ("Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act") S. 3963 ("Native Species Protection Act") S. ???? ("Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024") - Pending bill # assignment

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Authorizing legislation Puppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) Paws Off Act (H.R.617) Supporting the Health of Aquatic Systems through Research Knowledge and Enhanced Dialogue (SHARKED) Act (H.R. 4051) Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 5399) Wildlife Innovation and Longevity Driver (WILD) Reauthorization (H.R. 5009) Supporting Our Shelters Act (H.R. 5897) Ejiao Act (H.R. 6021) Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (H.R. 6314) Glue Trap Prohibition Act (H.R. 7018) Strengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act (H.R. 7145/S. 3694) Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform (PURR) Act (H.R.7380) Animal Violence Exposes Real Threat of (AVERT) Future Violence Act (H.R. 7396/S. 3737) Prohibiting Threatened and Endangered Creature Trophies (ProTECT) Act (H.R. 7795) Working Dog Health and Welfare Act (S.2414) PAWS Reauthorization Act (S. 2734) Oppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and related legislation Prohibit Wildlife Killing Contests Act Accountability for Animals in Danger Act Farm Bill Puppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) Better CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) PAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) SAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) PAST Act (H.R. 3090/S.4004) and oppose alternative proposals that would enable continued horse soring Oppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws Oppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184/S. 502) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies Gray wolves Grizzly Bears Horse Protection Act enforcement Animal Welfare Act enforcement Endangered Species Act enforcement New Approach Methods to animal testing Wild Horses and Burros Big Cat Public Safety Act implementation Dog importation Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation Farm animal confinement Predator Control on National Wildlife Refuges

1. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 2. Supports HR 7380: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 3. General interest in pet food's role in the agriculture industry, and related pet and human health issues, including the stewardship of antimicrobials to preserve their effectiveness in protecting plants, animals and public health. 4. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF). 5. Oppose proposed changes to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, which already provides criteria for the international sale or disposal of non-commercial stocks. Instead, we encourage countries to donate their excess stocks to the World Food Program. Supports strengthening multilateral trade rules on agriculture that promotes resilient, adaptive, and innovative agricultural markets. 6. Supports asking the EPA to revise the obligation to sign a notice of proposed rulemaking from December 13, 2023 until June 30, 2024 for the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards (ELGs) for the Meat and Poultry Industry. 7. Supports H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 8. Supports an extension of H.R.2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334) or the "Farm Bill." Also supports a new Farm Bill being passed into law in the 118th Congress. 9. Supports transformative research at USDA by including the bipartisan, bicameral Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act (S.834 and H.R.2385) in the next Farm Bill. These bills will amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority.

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Supports HR 7380: To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based oils and fats necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the U.S.; specifically H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 6. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R.617: Paws Off Act of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes. Also supports H.R.1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023; To require the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 7. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2024. 8. Supports S.759 and H.R.1480: The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023; To provide statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. 9. Supports S.901: Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023 or the "SAFE Act of 2023;" To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes. 10. Supports H.R.1418 and S.1844: The Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs, which was included in H.R. 5860: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; To provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies through November 17, 2023, and provides emergency funding for disaster relief (Public Law 118-15). 11. Supports H.R.3989: Pets Belong with Families Act; To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes. 12. Supports H.R.4750 and S.2370: Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 or "BARK Act;" To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes. 13. Supports S.2067: Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act or "SAVES Act;" To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

Legislation and regulation related to the importation of dogs and regulations of dogs and dog breeders under the Animal Welfare Act. H.R.1184/S.502 The Healthy Dog Importation Act, Pets Belong with Families Act, FY 2024 Appropriations, FY 2024 NDAA, HR 617 the PAWS off Act, HR 1788 Goldies Act, and HR 1624 Puppy Protection Act, Farm Bill Reauthorizatoion, Better Cares for Animals Act, FY 2025 Appropriations; PURR Act.

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

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

Issues pertaining to canine imports; H.R.1184/S. 502 - Healthy Dog Importation Act; FY 2025 appropriations; and Farm Bill.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Horse Protection Act-USDA regulations H.R. 3090 / S. 4004 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 1184/S. 502 Healthy Dog Importation Act

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

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

H.R. 94 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 99 ("Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2023") H.R. 518 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2023") H.R. 1142 ("Listing Reform Act") H.R. 1184/S. 502 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") H.R. 1558/S. 771 ("Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act") H.R. 1624 ("Puppy Protection Act") H.R. 1788 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 3859 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") H.R. 4368 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024") H.R. 4922/S.1614 ("Lacey Act Amendments of 2023") H.R. 5041/S. 2555 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023") H.R. 5504/S. 2811 (Withdrawal of FWS/NOAA Endangered Species rulemaking) H.R. 6447 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act" or "Saving NEMO Act") H.R. 7211 ("Petfax Act of 2024") H.R. 7380 ("Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024") S. 2333 ("Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act") S. 3963 ("Native Species Protection Act")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oHumane Cosmetic Act (H.R. 5399) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 (H.R. 4750/S. 2370) oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oOppose S.J.Res.9: Lesser Prairie Chicken rule CRA oOppose S.J.Res. 24: Northern Long-Eared Bat rule CRA oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019)Oppose Racehorse Health and Safety Act (H.R.5693) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) 2023 Farm Bill oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression(EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) oOppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502); oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oAfrican elephant imports (trophies and live elephants) oGrizzly bears oBig Cat Public Safety Act implementation oHunting and trapping oDog importation oHorseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation oOrganic Livestock and Poultry oUse of Pittman Robertson funding oFarm animal confinement

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

oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oEnding new animal testing for cosmetics and implementation of cosmetics regulatory structure oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oEnding Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019); opposing this bill oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act oFood and Farm Act (H.R.1824) oSupporting Our Shelters Act oKeeping Pets and Families Together Act (H.R.3709) oEjiao Act oCaptive Primate Safety Act oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090) oOpposing the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression(EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and the Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502) oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to Animal Testing oWild Horses and Burros oAfrican Elephant Imports (Trophies and Live Elephants) oGrizzly Bears oBig Cat Public Safety Act Implementation oHunting and Trapping oHandling Wild and Exotic Animals for Exhibition oSlaughter of Pigs with CO2 oDog Importation oESA Listing of the common hippopotamus oHorseracing implementation

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

oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oHumane Cosmetic Act (H.R. 5399) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 (H.R. 4750/S. 2370) oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oOppose S.J.Res.9: Lesser Prairie Chicken rule CRA oOppose S.J.Res. 24: Northern Long-Eared Bat rule CRA oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019)Oppose Racehorse Health and Safety Act (H.R.5693) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) 2023 Farm Bill oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression(EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) oOppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502); oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oAfrican elephant imports (trophies and live elephants) oGrizzly bears oBig Cat Public Safety Act implementation oHunting and trapping oDog importation oHorseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation oOrganic Livestock and Poultry oUse of Pittman Robertson funding oFarm animal confinement

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

oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oEnding new animal testing for cosmetics and implementation of cosmetics regulatory structure oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oEnding Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019); opposing this bill oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act oFood and Farm Act (H.R.1824) oSupporting Our Shelters Act oKeeping Pets and Families Together Act (H.R.3709) oEjiao Act oCaptive Primate Safety Act oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090) oOpposing the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression(EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and the Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502) oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to Animal Testing oWild Horses and Burros oAfrican Elephant Imports (Trophies and Live Elephants) oGrizzly Bears oBig Cat Public Safety Act Implementation oHunting and Trapping oHandling Wild and Exotic Animals for Exhibition oSlaughter of Pigs with CO2 oDog Importation oESA Listing of the common hippopotamus oHorseracing implementation

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

Authorizing legislation oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oHumane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 5399) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) o Save Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) oVoluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act (H.R. 6314 )) oStrengthening Welfare in Marine Settings (SWIMS) Act oWorking Dog Health and Welfare Act (S.2414) oResolution commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act (H.Res. 881) oEjiao Act (H.R. 6021 ) oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) oOppose Racehorse Health and Safety Act (H.R. 5693) oOppose Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers Act (S. 3382) oSupporting Our Shelters Act (H.R.5897) 2023 Farm Bill oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090 ) and oppose alternative proposals that would enable continued horse soring oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and any related attack on state and local agriculture laws oOppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oEndangered Species Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oBig Cat Public Safety Act implementation oDog importation oHorseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation oOrganic Livestock and Poultry Standards oFarm animal confinement oShark Fin Sales Elimination Act implementation

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Previously submitted public comments to EPA and continues to seek meetings with EPA officials to voice our opposition of federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based oils and fats necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 4. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the U.S.; specifically H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 5. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R.617: Paws Off Act of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes. Also supports H.R.1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023; To require the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 6. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2024. 7. Supports S.759 and H.R.1480: The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023; To provide statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. 8. Supports S.901: Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023 or the "SAFE Act of 2023;" To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes. 9. Supports H.R.1418 and S.1844: The Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs, which was included in H.R. 5860: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; To provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies through November 17, 2023, and provides emergency funding for disaster relief (Public Law 118-15). 10. Supports H.R.3989: Pets Belong with Families Act; To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes. 11. Supports H.R.4750 and S.2370: Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 or "BARK Act;" To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes. 12. Supports S.2067: Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act or "SAVES Act;" To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

1. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 2. General interest in pet food's role in the agriculture industry, and related pet and human health issues, including the stewardship of antimicrobials to preserve their effectiveness in protecting plants, animals and public health. 3. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF). 4. Oppose proposed changes to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, which already provides criteria for the international sale or disposal of non-commercial stocks. Instead, we encourage countries to donate their excess stocks to the World Food Program. Supports strengthening multilateral trade rules on agriculture that promotes resilient, adaptive, and innovative agricultural markets. 5. Supports asking the EPA to revise the obligation to sign a notice of proposed rulemaking from December 13, 2023 until June 30, 2024 for the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards (ELGs) for the Meat and Poultry Industry. 6. Supports H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 7. Supports an extension of H.R.2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334) or the "Farm Bill." Also supports a new Farm Bill being passed into law in the 118th Congress. 8. Supports transformative research at USDA by including the bipartisan, bicameral Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act (S.834 and H.R.2385) in the next Farm Bill. These bills will amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority. 9. Supported the immediate re-opening of the El Paso and Eagle Pass international rail crossings in order for vital US agricultural exports to reach Mexico.

Legislation and regulation related to the importation of dogs and regulations of dogs and dog breeders under the Animal Welfare Act. H.R.1184/S.502 The Healthy Dog Importation Act, Pets Belong with Families Act, FY 2024 Appropriations, FY 2024 NDAA, HR 617 the PAWS off Act, HR 1788 Goldies Act, and HR 1624 Puppy Protection Act, Farm Bill Reauthorizatoion, Better Cares for Animals Act.

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

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

H.R.1184/S. 502 - Healthy Dog Importation Act; FY 2024 appropriations; and Farm Bill.

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

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

H.R. 1184/S. 502 Healthy Dog Importation Act H.R. 1839/S. 993 Combating Illicit Xylazine Act Horse Protection Act-USDA regulations H.R. 3090 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 94 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 99 ("Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2023") H.R. 518 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2023") H.R. 1142 ("Listing Reform Act") H.R. 1184/S. 502 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") H.R. 1558/S. 771 ("Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act") H.R. 1624 ("Puppy Protection Act") H.R. 1788 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 3859 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") H.R. 4368 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024") H.R. 4922/S.1614 ("Lacey Act Amendments of 2023") H.R. 5041/S. 2555 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023") H.R. 5504/S. 2811 (Withdrawal of FWS/NOAA Endangered Species rulemaking) H.R. 6447 ("Saving Natural Ecosystems and Marine Organisms Act" or "Saving NEMO Act") S. 2333 ("Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oHumane Cosmetic Act (H.R. 5399) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oBring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 (H.R. 4750/S. 2370) oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oOppose S.J.Res.9: Lesser Prairie Chicken rule CRA oOppose S.J.Res. 24: Northern Long-Eared Bat rule CRA oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019)Oppose Racehorse Health and Safety Act (H.R.5693) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) 2023 Farm Bill oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oBetter CARE for Animals Act (H.R. 5041/S. 2555) oPAWS reauthorization (S. 2734) oOppose Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression(EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) oOppose Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502); oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to animal testing oWild Horses and Burros oAfrican elephant imports (trophies and live elephants) oGrizzly bears oBig Cat Public Safety Act implementation oHunting and trapping oDog importation oHorseracing Integrity and Safety Act implementation oOrganic Livestock and Poultry oUse of Pittman Robertson funding oFarm animal confinement

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

1. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 2. General interest in pet food's role in the agriculture industry, and related pet and human health issues, including the stewardship of antimicrobials to preserve their effectiveness in protecting plants, animals and public health. 3. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF). 4. Oppose proposed changes to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, which already provides criteria for the international sale or disposal of non-commercial stocks. Instead, we encourage countries to donate their excess stocks to the World Food Program. Supports strengthening multilateral trade rules on agriculture that promotes resilient, adaptive, and innovative agricultural markets. 5. Supports asking the EPA to revise the obligation to sign a notice of proposed rulemaking from December 13, 2023 until June 30, 2024 for the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards (ELGs) for the Meat and Poultry Industry. 6. Supports H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 7. Supports an extension of H.R.2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334) or the "Farm Bill." Also supports a new Farm Bill being passed into law in the 118th Congress.

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

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Previously submitted public comments to EPA and continues to seek meetings with EPA officials to voice our opposition of federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based oils and fats necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 4. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the U.S.; specifically H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 5. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R.617: Paws Off Act of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes. Also supports H.R.1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023; To require the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 6. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2024. 7. Supports S.759 and H.R.1480: The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023; To provide statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. 8. Supports S.901: Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023 or the "SAFE Act of 2023;" To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes. 9. Supports H.R.1418 and S.1844: The Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs, which was included in H.R. 5860: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act; To provide continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies through November 17, 2023, and provides emergency funding for disaster relief (Public Law 118-15). 10. Supports H.R.3989: Pets Belong with Families Act; To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes. 11. Supports H.R.4750 and S.2370: Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 or "BARK Act;" To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes. 12. Supports S.2067: Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act or "SAVES Act;" To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

Legislation and regulation related to the importation of dogs and regulations of dogs and dog breeders under the Animal Welfare Act. H.R.1184/S.502 The Healthy Dog Importation Act, Pets Belong with Families Act, FY 2024 Appropriations, FY 2024 NDAA, HR 617 the PAWS off Act, HR 1788 Goldies Act, and HR 1624 Puppy Protection Act, Farm Bill Reauthorizatoin

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

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

H.R.1184/S. 502 - Healthy Dog Importation Act; FY 2024 appropriations; and 2023 Farm Bill

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

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

Horse Protection Act-USDA regulations H.R. 3090 Prevent All Soring Tactics Act H.R. 1184/S. 502 Healthy Dog Importation Act Anticipated 2023 Farm Bill animal health and agricultural research programs including: Animal Health and Disease Research and Agricultural Research Service, Food Animal Residue Avoidance Databank, Veterinary Services Grant Program.

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

H.R. 94 ("American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act") H.R. 99 ("Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act of 2023") H.R. 518 ("Endangered Species Transparency & Reasonableness Act of 2023") H.R. 1142 ("Listing Reform Act") H.R. 1184/S. 502 ("Healthy Dog Importation Act") H.R. 1558/S. 771 ("Saving America's Vulnerable Endangered Species Act") H.R. 1624 ("Puppy Protection Act") H.R. 1788 ("Goldie's Act") H.R. 3859 ("Animal Welfare Enforcement Improvement Act") H.R. 4368 ("Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024") H.R. 4922/S.1614 ("Lacey Act Amendments of 2023") H.R. 5041/S. 2555 ("Better Collaboration, Accountability, and Regulatory Enforcement for Animals Act of 2023") H.R. 5504/S. 2811 (Withdrawal of FWS/NOAA Endangered Species rulemaking) S. 2333 ("Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Response Act")

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

1. General interest in the ingredients and by-products used in pet food, and the regulatory processes for these ingredients in pet food and pet food products. 2. Pet food's role in the agriculture industry, and related pet and human health issues, including the stewardship of antimicrobials to preserve their effectiveness in protecting plants, animals and public health. 3. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the United States. 4. Oppose proposed changes to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, which already provides criteria for the international sale or disposal of non-commercial stocks. Instead, we encourage countries to donate their excess stocks to the World Food Program. Supports strengthening multilateral trade rules on agriculture that promotes resilient, adaptive, and innovative agricultural markets. 5. Supports asking the EPA to revise the obligation to sign a notice of proposed rulemaking from December 13, 2023 until June 30, 2024 for the Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards (ELGs) for the Meat and Poultry Industry. 6. Supports the nomination of Under Secretary of Rural Development Xochitl Torres Small to serve as Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. 7. Supports H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes to be included in the next farm bill.

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

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in and supports more efficient oversight of ingredients and by-products used in pet food, and the regulatory processes for these ingredients in pet food and pet food products. 3. Previously submitted public comments to EPA and continues to seek meetings with EPA officials to voice our opposition of federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based oils and fats necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 4. Research regarding the FDA's investigation into the potential link between diet and dog health. 5. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the U.S.; specifically H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes to be included in the next farm bill. 6. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R.5261 - Paws Off Act of 2021; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes. 7. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2024. 8. Supports S.759 and H.R.1480, The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023. To provide statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. 9. Supports S.901: Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023 or the "SAFE Act of 2023." To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes. 10. Supports H.R.1418 and S.1844: The Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023. To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs.

H.R.1184/S. 502 - Healthy Dog Importation Act; FY 2024 appropriations.

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

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

oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oSave Americas Forgotten Equines (SAFE) Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) oPrevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act (H.R. 3090) oEnding new animal testing for cosmetics and implementation of cosmetics regulatory structure oProtecting rooster welfare by working to end the transport of adult roosters on airplanes, including as part of the FAA reauthorization oEnding Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019); opposing this bill oBring Animals Relief and Kibble (BARK) Act oFood and Farm Act (H.R.1824) oSupporting Our Shelters Act oKeeping Pets and Families Together Act (H.R.3709) oEjiao Act oCaptive Primate Safety Act oPuppy Protection Act (H.R.1624) oPAST Act (H.R. 3090) oOpposing the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression(EATS) Act (H.R. 4417/S. 2019) and the Healthy Dog Importation (HDIA) Act (H.R. 1184, S. 502) oSAFE Act (H.R. 3475/S. 2037) Rulemaking and Federal Government Decisions and Policies oGray wolves oTrophy hunting oHorse Protection Act enforcement oAnimal Welfare Act enforcement oNew Approach Methods to Animal Testing oWild Horses and Burros oAfrican Elephant Imports (Trophies and Live Elephants) oGrizzly Bears oBig Cat Public Safety Act Implementation oHunting and Trapping oHandling Wild and Exotic Animals for Exhibition oSlaughter of Pigs with CO2 oDog Importation oESA Listing of the common hippopotamus oHorseracing implementation

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