Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 24, 2024
Latest Action
September 24, 2024
Primary Sponsor
Roger MarshallRepublican(KS)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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2025 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Customer-related issues. Air Traffic Controller Staffing Levels. Air Traffic Controller Hiring, Training and Infrastructure. Air Traffic Control Reform and Modernization. Government Shutdown Impacts on Federal Aviation Administration. DOT and FAA Regulations. NOTAM Modernization. Issues pertaining to security screening and biometric technology. Issues pertaining to airline frequent flyer programs. Issues pertaining to airline workforce and labor. S. 697, Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, all provisions. H.R. 2874/S. 1292, Flight Education Access Act, all provisions. P.L. 118-63, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, most provisions. H.R. 3881/S. 1838, Credit Card Competition Act of 2023, provisions related to aviation. H.R. 1719/S. 144, Farm to Fly Act of 2025, all provisions. S. 5145, Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, provisions related to aviation.
Client expense: $1,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Customer-related issues. Air Traffic Controller Staffing Levels. Air Traffic Controller Hiring, Training and Infrastructure. Air Traffic Control Reform and Modernization. Government Shutdown Impacts on Federal Aviation Administration. DOT and FAA Regulations. NOTAM Modernization. Issues pertaining to security screening and biometric technology. Issues pertaining to airline frequent flyer programs. Issues pertaining to airline workforce and labor. S. 697, Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, all provisions. H.R. 2874/S. 1292, Flight Education Access Act, all provisions. P.L. 118-63, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, most provisions. H.R. 3881/S. 1838, Credit Card Competition Act of 2023, provisions related to aviation. H.R. 1719/S. 144, Farm to Fly Act of 2025, all provisions. S. 5145, Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, provisions related to aviation.
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 4468 & S. 3094 CARS Act (tailpipe); S.J. Res. 75 LDV/HDV Rule; H.J. Res. 136 LDV/HDV Rule CRA; H.R. 1435 & S. 2090 Amending CA waiver to prohibit ICE Ban; NHTSA CAFE Standards; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Vehicle emissions; Fuel Prices/Petroleum Markets; S.J. Res. 74, LDV/MDV Rule CRA, H.J. Res. 133, LDV/MDV Rule CRA; S. 4072 - To prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency; S. 2707 & HR 9885 To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; S.5145 Section 45Z.
Client expense: $1,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Tax/IRA implementation; Budget Reconciliation; FAA Reauthorization; CFATS Reauthorization; FY 2025 NDAA; FY2025 Appropriations; S.5145 Section 45Z
Client expense: $1,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 4468 & S. 3094 CARS Act (tailpipe); S.J. Res. 75 LDV/HDV Rule; H.J. Res. 136 LDV/HDV Rule CRA; H.R. 1435 & S. 2090 Amending CA waiver to prohibit ICE Ban; NHTSA CAFE Standards; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; S.J. Res. 74, LDV/MDV Rule CRA, H.J. Res. 133, LDV/MDV Rule CRA; S. 4072 - To prohibit the use of funds to implement, administer, or enforce certain rules of the Environmental Protection Agency; S. 2707 & HR 9885 To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes; S.5145 Section 45Z.
Client expense: $1,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.6363 Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 S.5145/H.R. 9787 Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act Issues related to biofuels provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z) SAF tax credit (40B) Carbon capture tax credit (45Q) USDA infrastructure funding Second generation producer credit
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S. 1189, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, and S. 1194, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for H.R. 10033, the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act, and S. 5145, the Farmers First Fuel Incentives Act; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Customer-related issues. Issues pertaining to Aviation Workforce Supply. Issues pertaining to FAA NextGen/Air traffic modernization. Issues pertaining to Federal Aviation Administration staffing. Issues pertaining to security screening and biometric technology. Issues pertaining to airline frequent flyer programs. Issues pertaining to airline workforce and labor. H.R. 2874/S. 1292, Flight Education Access Act, all provisions. H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, all provisions. S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, most provisions. H.R. 3881/S. 1838, Credit Card Competition Act of 2023, provisions related to aviation. H.R. 5235, Farm to Fuselage Act, provisions related to aviation. H.R. 2747, Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act, all provisions. H.R. 6271, Farm to Fly Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 5145, Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, provisions related to aviation.
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2024 · fourth_quarter · Environment/Superfund
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S. 1189, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, and S. 1194, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for H.R. 10033, the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act, and S. 5145, the Farmers First Fuel Incentives Act; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.6363--Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 S.5145/H.R. 9787--Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act Issues related to biofuels provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act--Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z), SAF tax credit (40B), carbon capture tax credit (45Q), USDA infrastructure funding, second generation producer credit
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.1608 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for provisions permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. H.R.2434 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. H.R.5051 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increased programmatic emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. H.R.6271 - Farm to Fly Act of 2023; support for affirming the definition of "Sustainable Aviation Fuel" and expanding opportunities for sustainable aviation fuel. H.R.6508 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. H.R.8052 - Year-Round E15 Act of 2024; support for allowing the year-round sale of E15 in certain states in 2024. H.R.9787 - Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act of 2024; support for restricting eligibility for the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) to domestically produced feedstocks; support for extending the tax credit through 2034. S.785 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. S.944 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. S.2452 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2023; support for updates to USDA's BioPreferred program, increases in federal procurement of biobased-only contracts and purchases. S.2594 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increasing programmatic emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. S.2635 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. S.2707 - Nationwide Consumer Fuel and Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent, prohibiting remove of 1-psi waiver for E10 ethanol. S.3378 - Rural Energy Equity Act of 2023; support for improving access to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for small- and mid-sized producers. S.5145 - Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act of 2024; support for restricting eligibility for the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) to domestically produced feedstocks; support for extending the tax credit through 2034. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to support for higher-level blends of ethanol. Issues pertaining to support for sustainable aviation fuel. Issues pertaining to support for the development of renewable energy infrastructure. Issues pertaining to support for the Rural Energy For America Program (REAP) for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
2024 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
H.R.1287 - Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2023; support for increasing price discovery in cattle markets. H.R.945 - Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2023; support for providing assistance and expanding resources for small meat and poultry processors. H.R.1495 - Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023; support for providing low-interest agriculture loans to producers who adopt precision agriculture technologies. H.R.1459 - Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023; support for incentivizing the purchase and adoption of precision agriculture technologies under USDA programs. H.R.1249 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. H.R.1608 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for provisions permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. H.R.2434 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. H.R.1840 - Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023; support for promoting emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, enhance resilience, and create new market opportunities. H.R.2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023; support for farm programs that support the expansion of local and regional food systems. H.R.2728 - Young Farmer Success Act of 2023; support for making full-time farmers and ranchers eligible for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. H.R.3478 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program Act of 2023; support for providing crop insurance premium discounts to producers who plant cover crops or use other practices that benefit soil health and reduce risk. H.R.3922 - Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act of 2023; support for new USDA programs that address availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. H.R.4239 - Rebuild Rural America Act of 2023; support for new block grant programs investing in long-term rural economic development projects. H.R.4288 - Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act of 2023; support for reaffirming EPA as the primary authority under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to make scientific findings on pesticides and prohibiting states imposing additional labeling or packaging requirements. H.R.5268 - America Grows Act of 2023; support for increasing funding for agricultural research at USDA research agencies. H.R.5389 - Livestock Research Consolidation Act of 2023; support for research into the impacts of livestock market consolidation on farmers, ranchers, and consumers. H.R.4327 - Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act of 2023; support for establishing a voluntary manure management conservation program. H.R.4979 - Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2023; support for establishing a moratorium on and review of agribusiness, food, and grocery mergers, reinstatement of country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork; updates to unlawful practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act, funding for technical assistance and outreach for beginning, retired, and socially disadvantaged farmers; extended funding for Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), investments in supply chain infrastructure and processing facilities. H.R.5051 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increased programatic emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. H.R.5081 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2023; support for requiring beef products bearing "Made in the USA" or substantially similar labels be exclusively born, raised, slaughtered, and packaged in the United States. H.R.5604 - Agricultural Right to Repair Act of 2023; support for guaranteeing farmers complete access, on fair and reasonable terms, to fix their own farm equipment, and guaranteeing similar support to independent mechanics. H.R.6142 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023; support for a new competitive grants and loan program to advance connectivity across acreage and updates to quinquennial Census of Agriculture to include questions on adoption of broadband access services. H.R.6271 - Farm to Fly Act of 2023; support for affirming the definition of "Sustainable Aviation Fuel" and expanding opportunities for sustainable aviation fuel. H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Others Extensions Act, 2024; support for extending the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). H.R.6379 - Farmers First Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). H.R.6508 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; opposition to restricting USDA rulemaking and enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act, support for retaining funds from merger filing fees for antitrust enforcement. H.R.7444 - Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023; support for creating multiyear, flexible federal grant programs that better direct funding and technical assistance to rural communities. H.R.6661 - Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing USDA's Rural Cooperative and Development Grants (RCDG) to better serve underserved rural communities. H.R.3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. H.R.7769 - Farm Transitions Act of 2024; support for establishing a commission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study and make recommendations on the barriers to farm and agricultural land ownership and other challenges facing young and beginning farmers. H.R.8052 - Year-Round E15 Act of 2024; support for allowing the year-round sale of E15 in certain states in 2024. H.R.8544 - Fair Repair Act of 2024; support for requiring original equipment manufacturers making diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers. H.R.7046 - Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024; support for freezing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) under the H-2A program to the rate in effect on December 31, 2023. H.R.530 - Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States (A-PLUS) Act; issues pertaining to limiting livestock auction market owners from holding an ownership interest in, finance, or participate in the management or operation of meatpacking plants. H.R.8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024; issues pertaining to passing a 2024 farm bill that supports family farmers and ranchers and strengthens food security. H.R.9787 - Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act of 2024; support for restricting eligibility for the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) to domestically produced feedstocks; support for extending the tax credit through 2034. H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025; support extending the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334) and provisions providing economic and disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers. S.52 - American Beef Labeling Act of 2023; support for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.228 - Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2023; support for increasing price discovery in cattle markets. S.346 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2023; support for establishing an office of the special investigator for competition matters at USDA. S.354 - Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2023; support for providing assistance and expanding resources for small meat and poultry processors. S.719 - Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023; support for providing low-interest agriculture loans to producers who adopt precision agriculture technologies. S.720 - Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023; support for incentivizing the purchase and adoption of precision agriculture technologies under USDA programs. S.785 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. S.557 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. S.944 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. S.901 - Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023; support for providing authority for USDA APHIS, FSIS, and FAS to preemptively negotiate regionalization agreements for known animal disease threats. S.1020 - Livestock Research Consolidation Act of 2023; support for research into the impacts of livestock market consolidation on farmers, ranchers, and consumers. S.1016 - Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023; support for promoting emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, enhance resilience, and create new market opportunities. S.1205 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023; support for farm programs that support the expansion of local and regional food systems. S.1736 - Farmers First Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). S.1690 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program Act of 2023; support for providing crop insurance premium discounts to producers who plant cover crops or use other practices that benefit soil health and reduce risk. S.1628 - America Grows Act of 2023; support for increasing funding for agricultural research at USDA research agencies. S.1867 - Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act of 2023; support for new USDA programs that address availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. S.2023 - Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act of 2023; support for increasing research and development into regionally adapted and publicly available seed varieties and animal breeds. S.2071 - Reliable Rail Service Act of 2023; support for statutorily defining common carrier obligations and establishing specific criteria for the STB to consider when assessing obligation violations by rail carriers. S.2155 - Rebuild Rural America Act of 2023; support for new block grant programs investing in long-term rural economic development projects. S.2452 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2023; support for updates to USDA's BioPreferred program, increases in federal procurement of biobased-only contracts and purchases. S.2479 - Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act of 2023; support for establishing a voluntary manure management conservation program. S.2542 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023; support for a new competitive grants and loan program to advance connectivity across acreage and updates to quinquennial Census of Agriculture to include questions on adoption of broadband access services. S.2594 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increasing program emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. S.2598 - Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program Improvement Act of 2023; support for improving access to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) Program for small, mid-sized, beginning, specialty crop, and diversified producers. S.2635 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. S.2670 - Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2023; support for establishing a moratorium on and review of agribusiness, food, and grocery mergers, reinstatement of country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork; updates to unlawful practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act, funding for technical assistance and outreach for beginning, retired, and socially disadvantaged farmers, extended funding for Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), investments in supply chain infrastructure and processing facilities. S.2707 - Nationwide Consumer Fuel and Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent, prohibiting remove of 1-psi waiver for E10 ethanol. S.2890 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2023; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits, increasing options for distressed borrowers. S.3378 - Rural Energy Equity Act of 2023; support for improving access to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for small- and mid-sized producers. S.3497 - FARM Home Loans Act of 2023; support for modifying the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to modify rural housing financing to increase competition in the rural home mortgage market. S.J.Res. 62 - Disapproval of the Rule relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef from Paraguay"; support for reinstating the ban on beef imports from Paraguay. S.3309 - Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023; support for creating multiyear, flexible federal grant programs that better direct funding and technical assistance to rural communities. S.2458 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. S.4018 - Farm Transitions Act of 2024; support for establishing a commission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study and make recommendations on the barriers to farm and agricultural land ownership and other challenges facing young and beginning farmers. S.4422 - Fair Repair Act of 2024; support for requiring original equipment manufacturers making diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers. S.2340 - Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act of 2023; support for establishing a federal program that strengthens land, capital, and market access for beginning and underserved farmers and ranchers. S.Res.71 - A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness; support for the resolution. S.3848 - Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024; support for freezing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) under the H-2A program to the rate in effect on December 31, 2023. S.4963 - Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Prevention Act of 2024; support for establishing a Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Coordinator within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to prevent and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks. S.1237 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act of 2023; support for exempting family farms and small businesses with less than 100 full-time employees from reporting land and equipment as assets during student financial aid contribution calculations. S.5106 - Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local Foods Act; support for exemptions for certain small-scale operators from several meat inspection regulations. S.5145 - Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act of 2024; support for restricting eligibility for the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) to domestically produced feedstocks; support for extending the tax credit through 2034. S.5335 - Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024; issues pertaining to passing a 2024 farm bill that supports family farmers and ranchers and strengthens food security. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the extension of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). Issues pertaining to payment calculations under the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). Issues pertaining to adjusting farm program loan rates and price-based triggers to reflect commodity prices and input costs. Issues pertaining to creating a dual enrollment option for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Issues pertaining to authorizing a voluntary update of base acres and yields for farm programs. Issues pertaining to disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Issues pertaining to crop insurance, including funding and prioritization. Issues pertaining to strengthening federal antitrust enforcement. Issues pertaining to strengthening protections for farmers and ranchers producing agricultural commodities under contract. Issues pertaining to strengthening product of the United States labeling standards. Issues pertaining to mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Issues pertaining to ensuring farmers, ranchers, and independent repair professionals have access to parts and service materials needed to repair farm equipment. Issues pertaining to strengthening Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting. Issues pertaining to improvements to meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities to increase processing capacity. Issues pertaining to reforming checkoff programs to be producer controlled and regularly reviewed. Issues pertaining to balancing supply and demand for the dairy industry. Issues pertaining to support for higher-level blends of ethanol. Issues pertaining to support for sustainable aviation fuel. Issues pertaining to support for the development of renewable energy infrastructure. Issues pertaining to support for the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Issues pertaining to climate change and its impact in the agriculture, food, and forestry sectors. Issues pertaining to funding for climate-smart agriculture. Issues pertaining to funding for agricultural conservation programs and conservation technical assistance. Issues pertaining to funding for the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative. Issues pertaining to funding and support for investments in research, outreach, and education to support on-farm climate mitigation and adaptation. Issues pertaining to funding and support for cooperative development, the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program (RCDG), and Cooperative Development Centers Issues pertaining to funding and support for addressing farm stress and farmer mental health, including support for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Program (FRSAN). Issues pertaining to national crisis hotlines for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers. Issues pertaining to implementation and funding for broadband and high-speed internet in rural areas, including support for the ReConnect program. Issues pertaining to agriculture workforce and immigration reform. Issues pertaining to fair and predictable H-2A program wages. Issues pertaining to health and safety of farm workers and rural communities. Issues pertaining to the integrity of the National Organic Standards and the certified organic label. Issues pertaining to domestic nutrition assistance programs. Issues pertaining to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Issues pertaining to livestock animal identification rules. Issues pertaining to the labeling and use of pesticides. Issues pertaining to support for public agricultural research for regionally adapted and publicly available seed varieties and animal breeds. Issues pertaining to supporting beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers through farm programs. Issues pertaining to the distribution, sale, and use of dicamba herbicide products. Issues pertaining to support for returning the Class I mover formula to the "higher-of" the Class III or IV calculations. Issues pertaining to conditions for make allowance changes in the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearings. Issues pertaining to implementation of the Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act.
2024 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 346 / S. 66 NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 S. 209 / H.R. 659 FAIR Fees Act of 2023 H.R. 911 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes H.R. 185 bTo terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. S. 178Airline Passengers Bill of Rights S. 400 / H.R. 1445 A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability. S. 525 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost. H.R. 695 State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act S. 368A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. S. 545 / H.R. 1267 Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S. 561 / H.R. 1233 Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023 S. 582 / H.R. 1279 A bill to make daylight saving time permanent, and for other purposes S. 615 / H.R. 1293 A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes S. 748 / H.R. 3128 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a pilot program to provide veterans with pilot training services. S. 753 / H.R. 1499 A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes. H.R. 1716 To amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes. S. 1772To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purposes. S. 911A bill to require the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on existing aircraft, and for other purposes. S. 916A bill to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes. S. 1818 / S. 1561 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses. H.R. 1Lower Energy Costs Act (permitting) S. 1154 / H.R. 2705 A bill to establish the Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. H.R. 2463 Junk Fee Prevention Act H.R. 2670 / S. 2226 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 2747 To support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes. H.R. 2874 / S. 1292 Flight Education Access Act H.R. 2879 National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2023 S. 1256 Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3082 / S. 1459 MOBILE Act S. 1550Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023 S. 1551Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 S. 1683 / H.R. 3551 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on child safety in aviation. S. 1765 / H.R. 3762 A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish evacuation standards for transport category airplanes. H.R. 3394 Fund the TSA Act H.R. 3408 To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. H.R. 3559 FAA Research and Development Act of 2023 H.R. 3560 National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act H.R. 3576 To expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 3616 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to include medications and medical equipment for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits, and for other purposes. H.R. 3647 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 3679 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration to develop an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3743 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities. H.R. 3772 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. H.R. 3780 To modify the termination of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee, and for other purposes. H.R. 3796 To provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry. S. 1631Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023 H.R. 3897 / S. 1866 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes. H.R. 3909 To amend title 49, United States Code, to restrict an air carrier from operating certain aircraft in all-cargo air transportation without meeting certain requirements for intrusion resistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 3935 / S. 1939 Securing Growth with Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization of 2023) H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act H.R. 4014 To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4037 To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4049 To provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 4161 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an apprenticeship program for students at flight schools, and for other purposes. H.R. 4193 To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a policy with respect to family seating on air transportation, and for other purposes. S. 1911A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes. S. 1914A bill to amend the air traffic controller staffing report, and for other purposes. S. 1935 A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields. S. 1958A bill to identify the standards required to meet the definition of sustainable aviation fuel at the Federal Aviation Administration. S. 1962A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. S. 576Railway Safety Act of 2023 (Hazmat) S. 1838 / H.R. 3881 A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. H.R. 3634 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft by requiring the installation of a second combination digital flight data and cockpit voice recorder system that enables data recovery without an underwater search and recovery. S. 1722A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 4362 To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs, and for other purposes H.R. 4367 / S. 2625 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 4446 To require air carriers and foreign air carriers to provide on a publicly available website of the carrier information on requirements for on-board wheelchairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4762 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 4820 / S. 2437 Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. H.R. 4762 To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 5235 A bill to expressly include sustainable aviation fuels in the Farm Bill. H.R. 5860 Continuing Resolution H.R. 6271 To amend certain agricultural laws with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6363 Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 S.3055 Adopt GREET Act H.R. 6503 To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 6494 Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023 S. 3637A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6951 College Cost Reduction Act H.R. 7454 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 H.R. 7040 / S. 3637 A bill to permanently authorize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 H.R. 7463 Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 H.R.4366 Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 H.R. 4552 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023 (FISMA) Cybersecurity Reporting Harmonization H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 H.R. 7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 S.3361Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2023 H.R.8289 To extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) H.R. 8594 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund in the Department of Homeland Security to fund investments in aviation security checkpoint technology, and for other purposes. H.R. 8610 To reauthorize and reform counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities, to improve transparency, security, safety, and accountability related to such authorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 8752 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 8774 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9028 / S. 4796 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9135 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to require certain air carriers to develop and regularly update an operational resiliency strategy, and for other purposes. S. 4630Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act S. 4906A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that revenues collected from passengers as aviation security fees are used to help finance the costs of aviation security screening by repealing a requirement that a portion of such fees be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. H.R. 8774 / S.4921 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 (Special Use Airspace) H.R. 8997 / S. 4927 Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2025 (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) H.R. 9327 A bill to make publicly available information on sustainable aviation fuel production and imports, and for other purposes. H.R. 9687 To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis, and for other purposes. H.R. 7323 Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2024 S.5272 A bill to amend chapter 423 of title 49, United States Code, to provide protections with respect to frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards, and for other purposes. S.5285 A bill to stop the shipment of illicit synthetic drugs via transportation networks in the United States, and for other purposes. S.5145 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of foreign feedstocks for purposes of the clean fuel production credit, and for other purposes. H.R. 10033 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the clean fuel production credit. H.R. 10545 American Relief Act, 2025 (CR) S. 5028Federal Contractor Cybersecurity Vulnerability Reduction Act In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: 5G Radio Altimeter Interference FAA Authorization Daylight Saving Time (DST) FAA NextGen/Air Traffic Control Modernization Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Commercial Space FAA Part 117 Cargo Operations FAA Regulatory Authority FAA Appropriations FARM Bill Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Authority Advanced Air Mobility TSA Employee Pay Equity Pilots Medical Health and Certification Privacy Legislation Anti-Competitive Chinese Flight Limits APHIS AQI Fee Increase Air Traffic Controller Staffing Airport Surface Safety PFAS FAA Facility Replacement and Radar Modernization DOJ/DOT Competition RFI Government Shutdown Aviation Impacts Artificial Intelligence (directly impacting airline operations)
S. 944/H.R. 2434; Next Generation Fuels Act H.R.3337; Fuels Parity Act S.785/H.R.1608;Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023 S. 2707/H.R. 9885; National Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023 S.3055/H.R.6152; Adopt GREET Act S. 2635/H.R. 6508; Flex Fuel Fairness Act Issues Related to E15; Emergency waiver, retail configuration, state notifications of opting-out of the 1 psi Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver, permanent legislative fix. S. 2242; RIN Cap Bill S. 4070; SRE Expansion Bill S.5145/ H.R. 9787 National Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023 Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z) extension
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Fuel/Gas/Oil
S. 944/H.R. 2434--Next Generation Fuels Act H.R.3337--Fuels Parity Act S.785/H.R.1608--Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023 S. 2707/ H.R. 9885--National Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023 S.3055/H.R.6152--Greenhouse gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy use in Transportation Act (Adopt GREET Act) S.5145/ H.R. 9787--Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit (45Z) extension S. 2635/H.R. 6508--Flex Fuel Fairness Act S. 2242--Safeguarding Domestic Energy Production and Independence Act of 2023 S. 4070--Supporting Energy in Rural America Act Issues Related to E15--Emergency waiver, retail configuration, state notifications of opting-out of the 1 psi Reid Vapor Pressure (RVP) waiver, permanent legislative fix.
Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2024 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: H.R. 3634, the Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2023; H.R. 3881/S. 1838, the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023; H.R. 3935/P.L. 118-63, the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act; H.R. 6271/S. 3637, the Farm to Fly Act; S. 561/H.R. 1233, the Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023; S. 1962, A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes; S. 3361, the Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2023; H.R. 8752, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions relating to Transportation Security Administration and Customs and Border Protection funding, fees, and personnel; H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024, provisions relating to sustainable aviation fuel; and H.R. 8786, a bill to allow certain foreign air carriers to stop in Guam or the Northern Mariana Islands in the course of transportation of passengers or cargo in either direction between a place in the United States and a place outside the United States, and for other purposes. Final Rule, Enhancing Transparency of Airline Ancillary Service Fees in DOT-OST-2022-0109; H.R. 8594, To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund in the Department of Homeland Security to fund investments in aviation security checkpoint technology, and for other purposes; H.R. 9028/S. 4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025, provisions relating to funding for FAA staffing and facilities; H.R. 9135, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to require certain air carriers to develop and regularly update an operational resilience strategy, and for other purposes; S. 4906, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that revenue collected from passengers as aviation security fees are used to help finance the costs of aviation security screening by repealing a requirement that a portion of such fees be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury; S. 5272, a bill to amend chapter 423 of title 49, United States Code, to provide protections with reaped to frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards, and for other purposes; and S. 5145, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of foreign feedstocks for purpose of the clean fuel production credit, and for other purposes. Final Rule, Airline Ticket Refunds and Consumer Protections in DOT-OST-2022-0089; Joint Application of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. for Approval of the Transfer of International Route Authorities in DOT-OST-2024-0085 Joint Application of Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. for an Exemption in OST-DOT-2024-0084 In the matter of 2019 Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding in DOT-OST-2019-0014; and Executive Order 14036 on Promoting Competition in the American Economy, July 9, 2021. Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including: FAA Air Traffic Control operations, modernization, staffing and equipage; Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, fee diversion, passenger and baggage inspection issues, aircraft security, TSA wait times, facilities, equipment, biometrics, and staffing issues); Airport Security Issues; Cybersecurity issues; Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases, revenue diversion, biometric entry/exit); Aircraft noise and emissions issues; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service funding, passenger and cargo inspection issues, and inspection fees; International air service rights issues (Open Skies, U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); Customer service issues including travel waivers, travel credits, refund policies, accommodations and compensation for delays and cancellations, seat size, and family seating; Passenger Accessibility issues; Global Distribution Systems/Online Travel Agents; Air Carrier Cabotage Exemptions; Revenue Diversion; Information Technology issues; Labor issues, including workforce development; Domestic and international allocation of gates and slots; FAA Reauthorization; Data Privacy; Aircraft Certification Issues; Aviation taxes; Climate Policy; Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF); Airport Infrastructure; Tourism; Aircraft equipage issues; Airline operations issues; Federal regulatory authority issues; and Issues relating to the acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines by Alaska Airlines.
2024 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Customer-related issues. Issues pertaining to Aviation Workforce Supply. Issues pertaining to FAA NextGen/Air traffic modernization. Issues pertaining to Federal Aviation Administration staffing. Issues pertaining to security screening and biometric technology. Issues pertaining to airline frequent flyer programs. H.R. 2874/S. 1292, Flight Education Access Act, all provisions. H.R. 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, all provisions. S. 1939, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2023, most provisions. H.R. 3881/S. 1838, Credit Card Competition Act of 2023, provisions related to aviation. H.R. 5235, Farm to Fuselage Act, provisions related to aviation. H.R. 2747, Sustainable Aviation Fuel Act, all provisions. H.R. 6271, Farm to Fly Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 5145, Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act, provisions related to aviation.
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2024 · third_quarter · Agriculture
H.R.1287 - Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2023; support for increasing price discovery in cattle markets. H.R.945 - Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2023; support for providing assistance and expanding resources for small meat and poultry processors. H.R.1495 - Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023; support for providing low-interest agriculture loans to producers who adopt precision agriculture technologies. H.R.1459 - Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023; support for incentivizing the purchase and adoption of precision agriculture technologies under USDA programs. H.R.1249 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. H.R.1608 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for provisions permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. H.R.2434 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. H.R.1840 - Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023; support for promoting emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, enhance resilience, and create new market opportunities. H.R.2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023; support for farm programs that support the expansion of local and regional food systems. H.R.2728 - Young Farmer Success Act of 2023; support for making full-time farmers and ranchers eligible for student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. H.R.3478 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program Act of 2023; support for providing crop insurance premium discounts to producers who plant cover crops or use other practices that benefit soil health and reduce risk. H.R.3922 - Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act of 2023; support for new USDA programs that address availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. H.R.4239 - Rebuild Rural America Act of 2023; support for new block grant programs investing in long-term rural economic development projects. H.R.4288 - Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act of 2023; support for reaffirming EPA as the primary authority under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) to make scientific findings on pesticides and prohibiting states imposing additional labeling or packaging requirements. H.R.5268 - America Grows Act of 2023; support for increasing funding for agricultural research at USDA research agencies. H.R.5389 - Livestock Research Consolidation Act of 2023; support for research into the impacts of livestock market consolidation on farmers, ranchers, and consumers. H.R.4327 - Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act of 2023; support for establishing a voluntary manure management conservation program. H.R.4979 - Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2023; support for establishing a moratorium on and review of agribusiness, food, and grocery mergers, reinstatement of country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork; updates to unlawful practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act, funding for technical assistance and outreach for beginning, retired, and socially disadvantaged farmers; extended funding for Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), investments in supply chain infrastructure and processing facilities. H.R.5051 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increased programatic emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. H.R.5081 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act of 2023; support for requiring beef products bearing "Made in the USA" or substantially similar labels be exclusively born, raised, slaughtered, and packaged in the United States. H.R.5604 - Agricultural Right to Repair Act of 2023; support for guaranteeing farmers complete access, on fair and reasonable terms, to fix their own farm equipment, and guaranteeing similar support to independent mechanics. H.R.6142 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023; support for a new competitive grants and loan program to advance connectivity across acreage and updates to quinquennial Census of Agriculture to include questions on adoption of broadband access services. H.R.6271 - Farm to Fly Act of 2023; support for affirming the definition of "Sustainable Aviation Fuel" and expanding opportunities for sustainable aviation fuel. H.R.6363 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Others Extensions Act, 2024; support for extending the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). H.R.6379 - Farmers First Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). H.R.6508 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. H.R.4366 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024; opposition to restricting USDA rulemaking and enforcement of the Packers and Stockyards Act, support for retaining funds from merger filing fees for antitrust enforcement. H.R.7444 - Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023; support for creating multiyear, flexible federal grant programs that better direct funding and technical assistance to rural communities. H.R.6661 - Strengthening Rural Cooperatives and Communities Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing USDA's Rural Cooperative and Development Grants (RCDG) to better serve underserved rural communities. H.R.3904 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. H.R.7769 - Farm Transitions Act of 2024; support for establishing a commission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study and make recommendations on the barriers to farm and agricultural land ownership and other challenges facing young and beginning farmers. H.R.8052 - Year-Round E15 Act of 2024; support for allowing the year-round sale of E15 in certain states in 2024. H.R.8544 - Fair Repair Act of 2024; support for requiring original equipment manufacturers making diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers. H.R.7046 - Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024; support for freezing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) under the H-2A program to the rate in effect on December 31, 2023. H.R.530 - Amplifying Processing of Livestock in the United States (A-PLUS) Act; issues pertaining to limiting livestock auction market owners from holding an ownership interest in, finance, or participate in the management or operation of meatpacking plants. H.R.8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024; issues pertaining to passing a 2024 farm bill that supports family farmers and ranchers and strengthens food security. H.R.9787 - Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act of 2024; support for restricting eligibility for the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) to domestically produced feedstocks; support for extending the tax credit through 2034. S.52 - American Beef Labeling Act of 2023; support for mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.228 - Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2023; support for increasing price discovery in cattle markets. S.346 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2023; support for establishing an office of the special investigator for competition matters at USDA. S.354 - Strengthening Local Processing Act of 2023; support for providing assistance and expanding resources for small meat and poultry processors. S.719 - Precision Agriculture Loan Act of 2023; support for providing low-interest agriculture loans to producers who adopt precision agriculture technologies. S.720 - Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023; support for incentivizing the purchase and adoption of precision agriculture technologies under USDA programs. S.785 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. S.557 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. S.944 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. S.901 - Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023; support for providing authority for USDA APHIS, FSIS, and FAS to preemptively negotiate regionalization agreements for known animal disease threats. S.1020 - Livestock Research Consolidation Act of 2023; support for research into the impacts of livestock market consolidation on farmers, ranchers, and consumers. S.1016 - Agriculture Resilience Act of 2023; support for promoting emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, enhance resilience, and create new market opportunities. S.1205 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023; support for farm programs that support the expansion of local and regional food systems. S.1736 - Farmers First Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN). S.1690 - Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program Act of 2023; support for providing crop insurance premium discounts to producers who plant cover crops or use other practices that benefit soil health and reduce risk. S.1628 - America Grows Act of 2023; support for increasing funding for agricultural research at USDA research agencies. S.1867 - Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act of 2023; support for new USDA programs that address availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. S.2023 - Seeds and Breeds for the Future Act of 2023; support for increasing research and development into regionally adapted and publicly available seed varieties and animal breeds. S.2071 - Reliable Rail Service Act of 2023; support for statutorily defining common carrier obligations and establishing specific criteria for the STB to consider when assessing obligation violations by rail carriers. S.2155 - Rebuild Rural America Act of 2023; support for new block grant programs investing in long-term rural economic development projects. S.2452 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2023; support for updates to USDA's BioPreferred program, increases in federal procurement of biobased-only contracts and purchases. S.2479 - Converting Our Waste Sustainably Act of 2023; support for establishing a voluntary manure management conservation program. S.2542 - Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments Act of 2023; support for a new competitive grants and loan program to advance connectivity across acreage and updates to quinquennial Census of Agriculture to include questions on adoption of broadband access services. S.2594 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increasing program emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. S.2598 - Whole Farm Revenue Protection Program Improvement Act of 2023; support for improving access to the Whole Farm Revenue Protection (WFRP) Program for small, mid-sized, beginning, specialty crop, and diversified producers. S.2635 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. S.2670 - Fairness for Small-Scale Farmers and Ranchers Act of 2023; support for establishing a moratorium on and review of agribusiness, food, and grocery mergers, reinstatement of country-of-origin labeling for beef and pork; updates to unlawful practices under the Packers and Stockyards Act, funding for technical assistance and outreach for beginning, retired, and socially disadvantaged farmers, extended funding for Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP), investments in supply chain infrastructure and processing facilities. S.2707 - Nationwide Consumer Fuel and Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent, prohibiting remove of 1-psi waiver for E10 ethanol. S.2890 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act of 2023; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits, increasing options for distressed borrowers. S.3378 - Rural Energy Equity Act of 2023; support for improving access to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for small- and mid-sized producers. S.3497 - FARM Home Loans Act of 2023; support for modifying the Farm Credit Act of 1971 to modify rural housing financing to increase competition in the rural home mortgage market. S.J.Res. 62 - Disapproval of the Rule relating to "Importation of Fresh Beef from Paraguay"; support for reinstating the ban on beef imports from Paraguay. S.3309 - Rural Partnership and Prosperity Act of 2023; support for creating multiyear, flexible federal grant programs that better direct funding and technical assistance to rural communities. S.2458 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act of 2023; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. S.4018 - Farm Transitions Act of 2024; support for establishing a commission at the U.S. Department of Agriculture to study and make recommendations on the barriers to farm and agricultural land ownership and other challenges facing young and beginning farmers. S.4422 - Fair Repair Act of 2024; support for requiring original equipment manufacturers making diagnostic, maintenance, and repair equipment available to independent repair providers. S.2340 - Increasing Land Access, Security, and Opportunities Act of 2023; support for establishing a federal program that strengthens land, capital, and market access for beginning and underserved farmers and ranchers. S.Res.71 - A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2024, as "Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day" to raise awareness around mental health in the agricultural industry and workforce and to continue to reduce stigma associated with mental illness; support for the resolution. S.3848 - Supporting Farm Operations Act of 2024; support for freezing the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) under the H-2A program to the rate in effect on December 31, 2023. S.4963 - Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Prevention Act of 2024; support for establishing a Wildlife-Agriculture Disease Coordinator within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to prevent and respond to zoonotic disease outbreaks. S.1237 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act of 2023; support for exempting family farms and small businesses with less than 100 full-time employees from reporting land and equipment as assets during student financial aid contribution calculations. S.5106 - Livestock Owned by Communities to Advance Local Foods Act; support for exemptions for certain small-scale operators from several meat inspection regulations. S.5145 - Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act of 2024; support for restricting eligibility for the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) to domestically produced feedstocks; support for extending the tax credit through 2034. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the extension of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). Issues pertaining to payment calculations under the Emergency Relief Program (ERP). Issues pertaining to adjusting farm program loan rates and price-based triggers to reflect commodity prices and input costs. Issues pertaining to creating a dual enrollment option for Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). Issues pertaining to authorizing a voluntary update of base acres and yields for farm programs. Issues pertaining to disaster assistance for farmers and ranchers. Issues pertaining to crop insurance, including funding and prioritization. Issues pertaining to strengthening federal antitrust enforcement. Issues pertaining to strengthening protections for farmers and ranchers producing agricultural commodities under contract. Issues pertaining to strengthening product of the United States labeling standards. Issues pertaining to mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Issues pertaining to ensuring farmers, ranchers, and independent repair professionals have access to parts and service materials needed to repair farm equipment. Issues pertaining to strengthening Livestock Mandatory Price Reporting. Issues pertaining to improvements to meat and poultry slaughter and processing facilities to increase processing capacity. Issues pertaining to reforming checkoff programs to be producer controlled and regularly reviewed. Issues pertaining to balancing supply and demand for the dairy industry. Issues pertaining to support for higher-level blends of ethanol. Issues pertaining to support for sustainable aviation fuel. Issues pertaining to support for the development of renewable energy infrastructure. Issues pertaining to support for the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Issues pertaining to climate change and its impact in the agriculture, food, and forestry sectors. Issues pertaining to funding for climate-smart agriculture. Issues pertaining to funding for agricultural conservation programs and conservation technical assistance. Issues pertaining to funding for the Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative. Issues pertaining to funding and support for investments in research, outreach, and education to support on-farm climate mitigation and adaptation. Issues pertaining to funding and support for cooperative development, the Rural Cooperative Development Grant Program (RCDG), and Cooperative Development Centers Issues pertaining to funding and support for addressing farm stress and farmer mental health, including support for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Program (FRSAN). Issues pertaining to national crisis hotlines for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers. Issues pertaining to implementation and funding for broadband and high-speed internet in rural areas, including support for the ReConnect program. Issues pertaining to agriculture workforce and immigration reform. Issues pertaining to fair and predictable H-2A program wages. Issues pertaining to health and safety of farm workers and rural communities. Issues pertaining to the integrity of the National Organic Standards and the certified organic label. Issues pertaining to domestic nutrition assistance programs. Issues pertaining to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Issues pertaining to livestock animal identification rules. Issues pertaining to the labeling and use of pesticides. Issues pertaining to support for public agricultural research for regionally adapted and publicly available seed varieties and animal breeds. Issues pertaining to supporting beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers through farm programs. Issues pertaining to the distribution, sale, and use of dicamba herbicide products. Issues pertaining to support for returning the Class I mover formula to the "higher-of" the Class III or IV calculations. Issues pertaining to conditions for make allowance changes in the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) hearings. Issues pertaining to implementation of the Sustainability Targets in Agriculture to Incentivize Natural Solutions (SUSTAINS) Act.
2024 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
H.R.1608 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for provisions permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. H.R.2434 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. H.R.5051 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support for reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increased programmatic emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. H.R.6271 - Farm to Fly Act of 2023; support for affirming the definition of "Sustainable Aviation Fuel" and expanding opportunities for sustainable aviation fuel. H.R.6508 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. H.R.8052 - Year-Round E15 Act of 2024; support for allowing the year-round sale of E15 in certain states in 2024. H.R.9787 - Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act of 2024; support for restricting eligibility for the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) to domestically produced feedstocks; support for extending the tax credit through 2034. S.785 - Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent. S.944 - Next Generation Fuels Act of 2023; support for increasing the minimum research octane number (RON) at 98, requirements for added octane value reduce carbon emissions by at least 40 percent compared to regular gasoline. S.2452 - Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act of 2023; support for updates to USDA's BioPreferred program, increases in federal procurement of biobased-only contracts and purchases. S.2594 - Rural Energy for America Program Modernization Act of 2023; support reauthorizing the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP), increasing program cost-share, streamlining application processes, and increasing programmatic emphasis on greenhouse gas emissions reductions. S.2635 - Flex Fuel Fairness Act of 2023; support for incentives to automakers to manufacture flex fuel vehicles. S.2707 - Nationwide Consumer Fuel and Retailer Choice Act of 2023; support for permitting the year-round sale of ethanol fuel blends above 10 percent, prohibiting remove of 1-psi waiver for E10 ethanol. S.3378 - Rural Energy Equity Act of 2023; support for improving access to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) for small- and mid-sized producers. S.5145 - Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act of 2024; support for restricting eligibility for the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) to domestically produced feedstocks; support for extending the tax credit through 2034. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to support for higher-level blends of ethanol. Issues pertaining to support for sustainable aviation fuel. Issues pertaining to support for the development of renewable energy infrastructure. Issues pertaining to support for the Rural Energy For America Program (REAP) for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
2024 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 346 / S. 66 NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 S. 209 / H.R. 659 FAIR Fees Act of 2023 H.R. 911 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order requiring installation of a secondary cockpit barrier on certain aircraft, and for other purposes H.R. 185 To terminate the requirement imposed by the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. S. 178 Airline Passengers Bill of Rights S. 400 / H.R. 1445 A bill to require the Secretary of Transportation to annually report on aviation consumer complaints related to passengers with a disability. S. 525 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that a child can sit next to a family member on a flight at no additional cost. H.R. 695 State and Local General Sales Tax Protection Act S. 368 A bill to amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the existing aviation workforce development programs and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. S. 545 / H.R. 1267 Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2023 S. 561 / H.R. 1233 Cash Refunds for Flight Cancellations Act of 2023 S. 582 / H.R. 1279 A bill to make daylight saving time permanent, and for other purposes S. 615 / H.R. 1293 A bill to improve the safety of the air supply on aircraft, and for other purposes S. 748 / H.R. 3128 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a pilot program to provide veterans with pilot training services. S. 753 / H.R. 1499 A bill to require small, medium, and large hub airports to certify that airport service workers are paid the prevailing wage and provided fringe benefits, and for other purposes. H.R. 1716 To amend title 49, United States Code, to require certain air carriers to provide reports with respect to maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, and for other purposes. S. 1772 To amend title 49, United States Code, to prevent discrimination against airline passengers with disabilities who use lithium-ion-powered wheelchairs and mobility aids that are safe for air travel, and for other purposes. S. 911 A bill to require the installation of secondary cockpit barriers on existing aircraft, and for other purposes. S. 916 A bill to limit and eliminate excessive, hidden, and unnecessary fees imposed on consumers, and for other purposes. S. 1818 / S. 1561 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow qualified distributions from qualified tuition programs for certain aviation maintenance and commercial pilot courses. H.R. 1 Lower Energy Costs Act (permitting) S. 1154 / H.R. 2705 A bill to establish the Women in Aviation Advisory Committee. H.R. 2463 Junk Fee Prevention Act H.R. 2670 / S. 2226 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 2747 To support the sustainable aviation fuel market, and for other purposes. H.R. 2874 / S. 1292 Flight Education Access Act H.R. 2879 National Center for the Advancement of Aviation Act of 2023 S. 1256 Global Aircraft Maintenance Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3082 / S. 1459 MOBILE Act S. 1550 Lower Fees, Better Airports Act of 2023 S. 1551 Improved Transportation Consumer Protection Act of 2023 S. 1683 / H.R. 3551 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to conduct a comprehensive study on child safety in aviation. S. 1765 / H.R. 3762 A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish evacuation standards for transport category airplanes. H.R. 3394 Fund the TSA Act H.R. 3408 To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. H.R. 3559 FAA Research and Development Act of 2023 H.R. 3560 National Drone and Advanced Air Mobility Research and Development Act H.R. 3576 To expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 3616 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to include medications and medical equipment for the emergency treatment of known or suspected opioid overdose in aircraft emergency medical kits, and for other purposes. H.R. 3647 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to reauthorize aviation workforce development programs, and for other purposes. H.R. 3679 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation administration to develop an interagency task force to develop and implement a strategy to identify and advance research on communicable diseases in air travel, and for other purposes. H.R. 3743 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the advisory committee on the air travel needs of passengers with disabilities. H.R. 3772 To amend the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 to extend the aviation workforce development program and provide grants to develop aviation manufacturing and supplier workforce, and for other purposes. H.R. 3780 To modify the termination of the aviation consumer protection advisory committee, and for other purposes. H.R. 3796 To provide for the extension of taxes funding the Airport and Airway Trust Fund and to require the designation of certain airports as ports of entry. S. 1631 Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act of 2023 H.R. 3897 / S. 1866 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish minimum dimensions for seats on passenger aircraft, and for other purposes. H.R. 3909 To amend title 49, United States Code, to restrict an air carrier from operating certain aircraft in all-cargo air transportation without meeting certain requirements for intrusion resistance, and for other purposes. H.R. 3935 / S. 1939 Securing Growth with Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (FAA Reauthorization of 2023) H.R. 3938 Build It in America Act H.R. 4014 To require the Secretary of Transportation to modify the final rule relating to flightcrew member duty and rest requirements for passenger operations of air carriers to apply to all-cargo operations of air carriers, and for other purposes. H.R. 4037 To amend title 49, United States Code, with respect to submissions of certain Employee Assault Prevention and Response Plans, and for other purposes. H.R. 4049 To provide seating accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes. H.R. 4161 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish an apprenticeship program for students at flight schools, and for other purposes. H.R. 4193 To require the Secretary of Transportation to establish a policy with respect to family seating on air transportation, and for other purposes. S. 1911 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to improve the accessibility of airline information and entertainment programming provided by air carriers on passenger flights, and for other purposes. S. 1914 A bill to amend the air traffic controller staffing report, and for other purposes. S. 1935 A bill to direct the Secretary of Transportation to establish a program to provide grants to improve the preparation and representation of certain students in aviation-related fields. S. 1958 A bill to identify the standards required to meet the definition of sustainable aviation fuel at the Federal Aviation Administration. S. 1962 A bill to provide increased funding and opportunities to achieve national, long-term production goals for sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. S. 576 Railway Safety Act of 2023 (Hazmat) S. 1838 / H.R. 3881 A bill to amend the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to require the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve system to prescribe regulations relating to network competition in credit card transactions, and for other purposes. H.R. 3634 To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations to improve flight recorder and aircraft crash location requirements on certain commercial passenger aircraft by requiring the installation of a second combination digital flight data and cockpit voice recorder system that enables data recovery without an underwater search and recovery. S. 1722 A bill to expand access to breastfeeding accommodations in the workplace for certain employees of air carrier employers. H.R. 4362 To require the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration and the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to jointly issue regulations relating to air carrier transport of human organs, and for other purposes H.R. 4367 / S. 2625 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024 H.R. 4446 To require air carriers and foreign air carriers to provide on a publicly available website of the carrier information on requirements for on-board wheelchairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4762 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 4820 / S. 2437 Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024. H.R. 4762 To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the non-premium war risk insurance program. H.R. 5235 A bill to expressly include sustainable aviation fuels in the Farm Bill. H.R. 5860 Continuing Resolution H.R. 6271 To amend certain agricultural laws with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6363 Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 S.3055 Adopt GREET Act H.R. 6503 To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 6494 Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2023 S. 3637 A bill to amend the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 with respect to the definition of biofuels and sustainable aviation fuel, and for other purposes. H.R. 6951 College Cost Reduction Act H.R. 7454 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 H.R. 7040 / S. 3637 A bill to permanently authorize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 H.R. 7463 Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 H.R.4366 Consolidated Appropriations Act 2024 H.R. 4552 Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023 (FISMA) Cybersecurity Reporting Harmonization H.R. 2882 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024 H.R. 7024 Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 S.3361 Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2023 H.R.8289 To extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. H.R. 8467 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) H.R. 8594 To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish an Aviation Security Checkpoint Technology Fund in the Department of Homeland Security to fund investments in aviation security checkpoint technology, and for other purposes. H.R. 8610 To reauthorize and reform counter-unmanned aircraft system authorities, to improve transparency, security, safety, and accountability related to such authorities, and for other purposes. H.R. 8752 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 8774 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9028 / S. 4796 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 9135 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to require certain air carriers to develop and regularly update an operational resiliency strategy, and for other purposes. S. 4630 Streamlining Federal Cybersecurity Regulations Act S. 4906 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure that revenues collected from passengers as aviation security fees are used to help finance the costs of aviation security screening by repealing a requirement that a portion of such fees be credited as offsetting receipts and deposited in the general fund of the Treasury. H.R. 8774 / S.4921 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 (Special Use Airspace) H.R. 8997 / S. 4927 Energy and Water Appropriations Act, 2025 (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) H.R. 9327 A bill to make publicly available information on sustainable aviation fuel production and imports, and for other purposes. H.R. 9687 To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to revise regulations for certain individuals carrying out aviation activities who disclose a mental health diagnosis, and for other purposes. H.R. 7323 Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserves Tuition Fairness Act of 2024 S.5272 A bill to amend chapter 423 of title 49, United States Code, to provide protections with respect to frequent flyer programs and co-branded credit cards, and for other purposes. S.5285 A bill to stop the shipment of illicit synthetic drugs via transportation networks in the United States, and for other purposes. S.5145 A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to prohibit the use of foreign feedstocks for purposes of the clean fuel production credit, and for other purposes. In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: 5G Radio Altimeter Interference FAA Authorization Daylight Saving Time (DST) FAA NextGen/Air Traffic Control Modernization Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)/Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Commercial Space FAA Part 117 Cargo Operations Air Traffic Control Staffing FAA Regulatory Authority FAA Appropriations FARM Bill Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Authority Advanced Air Mobility TSA Employee Pay Equity Pilots Medical Health and Certification Privacy Legislation Anti-Competitive Chinese Flight Limits APHIS AQI Fee Increase Air Traffic Controller Staffing Airport Surface Safety PFAS FAA Facility Replacement and Radar Modernization
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| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $1,192,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Farm Credit Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB)
Client expense: $1,602,300 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection