EQIP Improvement Act of 2023

FARM BILL: - Asked House and Senate Members to support S.5335, the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act of 2024 and H.R.8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act otherwise known as farm bill. - Asked PFB members to complete AFBF's advocacy email asking for their legislator to pass a farm bill ASAP and include a legislative fix to Prop 12. - Worked with AFBF on securing votes for farm bill by communicating how conversations went during meetings with legislators and/or staff. - Met with PA delegation's offices to discuss farm bill and a legislative fix to Prop 12. Discussed need to be passed on time and Farm Bureau priorities. Listened to legislators' concerns with farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - S.5321, the Farm Ownership Improvement Act, which would require USDA to implement a pre-qualification or pre-approval process for all farmers and ranchers seeking FSA Direct Farm Ownership loans. - S.4168/H.R.4838, the Specialty Crop Security Act, which would increase USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program authorization from $85 to $100 million per year and expand opportunities for specialty crop stakeholders to provide input into how program funding is used by state departments of agriculture. - S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.2614/H.R.8488, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act, which would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. - H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING: - S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act, which would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - S.2371/H.R.3139, the ACRE Act, which would exclude from the gross income of certain financial lending institutions, for income tax purposes, interest received on loans secured by rural or agricultural real estate. - S.5101, the Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act, which would authorize USDA to measure, assess, and report on the outcomes associated with its conservation programs. - S.4219/H.R.8210, the Future Farmers and Ranchers of Tomorrow Act, which would revise USDAs qualified beginning farmer or rancher definition to allow non-related beginning farmers and ranchers in joint entities to be eligible for FSA loans. - S.1842/H.R.6687, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, which would would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. OTHER: - Reviewed FWS' proposal to list the Monarch Butterfly as an endangered species (Docket #: FWS-R3-ES-2024-0137-0001). Expressed concerns to legislators over the impact this will have on agriculture. Worked with PFB members to comply information for comments. - Sent election congrats letters to PA House and Senate Members and started the conversation of 119th Congressional priorities. - Reviewed the following rulemakings from USDA and shared AFBF's comments with PA's delegation for: Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0046); Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-22-0046); Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0044); and Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0045). - Advocacy work on the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). Reviewed USDA's proposed final decision for the FMMOs (Docket #: AMS-DA-23-0031) and emailed PA House and Senate Members with PFB's position to not take a stand to allow for a fair referendum process. Specifically, supported a switchback either by USDA or Congress for the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs. - Advocacy work on increasing the availability and affordability of rural childcare. - Reviewed Chevron Deference case to determine the impact it will have on ag. Supported SCOTUS' decision. Signed onto coalition letter to President Biden to urge suspension of regulatory activity until they review the Loper decision.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE

H.R. 1167/S. 96 - Justice for Black Farmers Act H.R. 1249/S.557 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023 H.R. 591/S. 2591 - Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2023 H.R. 3478/S.1690 - The Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program (COVER) Act H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 H.R. 5790 - Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act S. 2269 - Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act S. 1488 - EATS Act of 2023 S.658 - EQIP Improvement Act of 2023 Farm Bill

Client expense: $118,468 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 658/ H.R.5252 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S. 747 / H.R.1517 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting provisions that would assist farmers with land impacted by PFAS contamination. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR 5983, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR 6805 PFAS Action Act S. 2479: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023, supporting the legislation. H.R.6095, To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. S. 1427- Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1433 - Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1432 - Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1429 - Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1430 - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act HR 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting, opposing the legislation HR 5089, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023, opposing the legislation. SJR 61/HJR 114, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving DOT greenhouse gas performance measures, opposing the resolutions. H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA), supporting provisions that affect PFAS cleanup. H.R. 6095 DOD PFAS Discharge Prevention Act, supporting the legislation. H.R.9794 - Industrial Agriculture Conversion Act of 2024, supporting the legislation in its entirety.

FARM BILL: - Asked House Members to support H.R.8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act otherwise known as farm bill. - Encouraged Senate Members to ask Chairwoman Stabenow to release text. - Listened to Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Boozman speak at an AFBF conference on the status of farm bill in the Senate and the strategy moving forward. - Addressed concerns over Title IV - Nutrition - of H.R. 8467 otherwise known as farm bill. - Asked PFB members to complete AFBF's advocacy email asking for their legislator to pass a farm bill ASAP and include a legislative fix to Prop 12. - Worked with AFBF on securing votes for farm bill by communicating how conversations went during meetings with legislators and/or staff. - Met with PA delegation's offices to discuss farm bill and a legislative fix to Prop 12. Discussed need to be passed on time and Farm Bureau priorities. Listened to legislators' concerns with farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12. - Signed onto coalition letter supporting farm bill in August. - Asked PA House Republican delegation to sign onto Dear Colleague letter to House Leadership asking them to bring farm bill to the floor. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - No bill # yet, the Farm Ownership Improvement Act, which would require USDA to implement a pre-qualification or pre-approval process for all farmers and ranchers seeking FSA Direct Farm Ownership loans. - S.4168/H.R.4838, the Specialty Crop Security Act, which would increase USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program authorization from $85 to $100 million per year and expand opportunities for specialty crop stakeholders to provide input into how program funding is used by state departments of agriculture. - S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.2614/H.R.8488, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act, which would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. - H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING: - S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act, which would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - S.2371/H.R.3139, the ACRE Act, which would exclude from the gross income of certain financial lending institutions, for income tax purposes, interest received on loans secured by rural or agricultural real estate. - S.5101, the Farmer Driven Conservation Outcomes Act, which would authorize USDA to measure, assess, and report on the outcomes associated with its conservation programs. - S.4219/H.R.8210, the Future Farmers and Ranchers of Tomorrow Act, which would revise USDAs qualified beginning farmer or rancher definition to allow non-related beginning farmers and ranchers in joint entities to be eligible for FSA loans. - S.1842/H.R.6687, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, which would would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. OTHER: - Reviewed the following rulemakings from USDA: Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0046); Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-22-0046); Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0044); and Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0045). - Advocacy work on the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). Reviewed USDA's Recommended Decision for the FMMOs (Docket #: AMS-DA-23-0031). Specifically, supported a switchback either by USDA or Congress for the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs. - Reviewed Chevron Deference case to determine the impact it will have on ag. Supported SCOTUS' decision. Signed onto coalition letter to President Biden to urge suspension of regulatory activity until they review the Loper decision. - Emailed Meuser's office that PFB supports Land O Lakes conservation project. - Reviewed Secretary Vilsack's response letter to Rep. Deluzio's meat processing consolidation letter as a result of a roundtable with Beaver/Lawrence County FB.

H.R. 7408 - Americas Wildlife Habitat Conservation Act H.R. 1167/S. 96 - Justice for Black Farmers Act H.R. 1249/S.557 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023 H.R. 591/S. 2591 - Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act of 2023 H.R. 3478/S.1690 - The Conservation Opportunity and Voluntary Environment Resilience Program (COVER) Act H.R. 8467 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024 H.R. 5790 - Prioritizing Offensive Agricultural Disputes and Enforcement Act S. 2269 - Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act S. 1488 - EATS Act of 2023 S.658 - EQIP Improvement Act of 2023 Farm Bill

Client expense: $153,009 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 658/ H.R. 5252 - The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Improvement Act: support for the entire bill S.3390/H.R.6569 - EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act: support for the entire bill

Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 658/ H.R.5252 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S. 747 / H.R.1517 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting provisions that would assist farmers with land impacted by PFAS contamination. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR 5983, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR 6805 PFAS Action Act S. 2479: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023, supporting the legislation. H.R.6095, To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. S. 1427- Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1433 - Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1432 - Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1429 - Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1430 - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act HR 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting, opposing the legislation HR 5089, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023, opposing the legislation. SJR 61/HJR 114, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving DOT greenhouse gas performance measures, opposing the resolutions. H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25 NDAA), supporting provisions that affect PFAS cleanup. H.R. 6095 DOD PFAS Discharge Prevention Act, supporting the legislation.

FARM BILL: - Asked House Members to support H.R.8467, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act otherwise known as farm bill. - Monitored, tracked, and gave positions when asked on amendments during the markup of H.R.8467 on May 23. - Encouraged Senate Members to ask Chairwoman Stabenow to release text. - Listened to Chairwoman Stabenow and Ranking Member Boozman speak at an AFBF conference on the status of farm bill in the Senate and the strategy moving forward. - Signed onto coalition letter that supported the sugar program changes in H.R.8467 otherwise known as farm bill. - Addressed concerns over Title IV - Nutrition - of H.R. 8467 otherwise known as farm bill. - Encouraged PFB members to complete AFBF's advocacy email asking for Congress to pass a farm bill ASAP and include a legislative fix to Prop 12. - Worked with AFBF on securing votes for farm bill by communicating how conversations went during meetings with legislators and/or staff. - President Hoffman met with PA delegation on May 8 primarily talking about farm bill and to include a legislative fix to Prop 12. Discussed need to be passed on time and Farm Bureau priorities. Listened to legislators' concerns with farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12. - Bailey Fisher also met with legislator's staff throughout the quarter to discuss farm bill priorities and Prop 12. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - S.4168/H.R.4838, the Specialty Crop Security Act, which would increase USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program authorization from $85 to $100 million per year and expand opportunities for specialty crop stakeholders to provide input into how program funding is used by state departments of agriculture. - S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.2614/H.R.8488, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act, which would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. - H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING: - S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act, which would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - S.4219/H.R.8210, the Future Farmers and Ranchers of Tomorrow Act, which would revise USDAs qualified beginning farmer or rancher definition to allow non-related beginning farmers and ranchers in joint entities to be eligible for FSA loans. - S.1842/H.R.6687, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, which would would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. OTHER: - Attended Representative Deluzio's agricultural roundtable to discuss PFB priorities (farm bill, Prop 12, ag labor reform, whole milk in schools, etc.) - Attended Representative Wild's agricultural roundtable to discuss PFB priorities (farm bill, Prop 12, ag labor reform, whole milk in schools, etc.) - Reviewed the following rulemakings from USDA: Fair and Competitive Livestock and Poultry Markets (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0046); Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-22-0046); Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0044); and Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity under the Packers and Stockyards Act (Docket #: AMS-FTPP-21-0045). - Emailed Representative Meuser's office that PFB is supportive of a Congressional letter to urge USDA to weigh the interests of our mushroom industry very heavily in their consideration of new organics standards. - Had discussions with AFBF about taking a position on the Organic Imports Verification Act. The bill has yet to be introduced. - Emailed letter to RMA asking for PA to have the opportunity for double crop soybean insurance. - Emailed Representative Kelly's office that PFB is neutral on a bill that would help producers doing vertical farming due to the absence of policy. - Advocacy work on the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs). Specifically, supported a switchback either by USDA or Congress for the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs.

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking DOJ/FTC Updated Merger Guidelines DOJ/FTC Updated Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Forms Lobbyied on issues above as they appeared in appropriations legislation, including CJS, FSGG, and Agriculture appropriations.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking Lobbied on issues related to the above in FY24 Appropriations across multiple bills, including CJS, FSGG, and Agriculture appropriations legislation.

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

Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

S 658/ H.R.5252 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S. 747 / H.R.1517 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting provisions that would assist farmers with land impacted by PFAS contamination. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR 5983, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR 6805 PFAS Action Act S. 2479: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023, supporting the legislation. H.R.6095, To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. S. 1427- Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1433 - Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1432 - Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1429 - Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1430 - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act HR 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting, opposing the legislation HR 5089, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023, opposing the legislation. SJR 61/HJR 114, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving DOT greenhouse gas performance measures, opposing the resolutions.

S 658/ H.R.5252 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S. 747 / H.R.1517 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting provisions that would assist farmers with land impacted by PFAS contamination. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR 5983, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR 6805 PFAS Action Act S. 2479: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023, supporting the legislation. H.R.6095, To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. S. 1427- Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1433 - Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1432 - Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1429 - Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1430 - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act HR 7023, Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting, opposing the legislation HR 5089, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023, opposing the legislation. SJR 61/HJR 114, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving DOT greenhouse gas performance measures, opposing the resolutions.

FARM BILL: - Had several conversations with PA House and Senate Members on farm bill. - Discussed need to be passed on time, supporting a one-year extension, Farm Bureau priorities. - Listened to legislators' concerns with farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. - Encouraged PFB members to complete AFBF's advocacy email asking for Congress to pass a farm bill ASAP and include a legislative fix to prop 12. - President Hoffman met with PA delegation on 2/6, 2/7, and 2/8 primarily talking about farm bill and to include a legislative fix to prop 12. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.2614, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act, which would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. - H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING: - S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act, which would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - S.1842/H.R.6687, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau remains neutral on S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - Monitored H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. OTHER: - Drafted letter to RMA asking for PA to have the opportunity for double crop soybean insurance. - Signed onto letter to USDA asking for an emergency authorization to return the higher of for Class I milk pricing.

S.271/H.R.797 - Farm System Reform Act: support for the entire bill S. 658/ H.R. 5252 - The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Improvement Act: support for the entire bill S. 1205 / H.R. 2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023: support for the entire bill S.2019/ H.R. 4417 - EATS Act: opposition to the entire bill S.3390/H.R.6569 - EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act: support for the entire bill In opposition to USDA's decision to designate factory farming and biogas-related practices as climate-smart In support of diverse options in the USDA Foods Program

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 658/ H.R.5252 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S. 747 / H.R.1517 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting provisions that would assist farmers with land impacted by PFAS contamination. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR 5983, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR 6805 PFAS Action Act S. 2479: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023, supporting the legislation. H.R.6095, To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes. S. 1427- Agriculture PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1433 - Airports PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1432 - Fire Suppression PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1429 - Resource Management PFAS Liability Protection Act S.1430 - Water Systems PFAS Liability Protection Act

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Had several conversations with PA House and Senate Members on the 2023 Farm Bill. Discussed need to be passed on time, supporting a one-year extension, Farm Bureau priorities (AFBF, PFB, and Northeast state Farm Bureaus), and listened to legislators' current concerns with provisions in the farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representatives Matt Rosendale (R-MT) and Chrissy Houlahan (R-PA). This bill would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Representatives Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR). This bill would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA). This bill would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Dan Meuser (R-PA). This bill would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD) and Representatives Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN). This bill would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representatives James Baird (R-IN) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). This bill would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. Asked PA Senate Members to support S.2614, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act by Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). This bill would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. Asked PA House and Senate Members to oppose S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representatives Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ). This bill would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau remains neutral on S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Ann Kuster (D-NH). This bill would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. Asked PA House Members to support and co-sponsor H.R.4856, the GusNIP Expansion Act by Representatives Rick Crawford (R-AR) and Daniel Kildee (D-MI). This bill would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. Monitored H.R.1624, the Puppy Protection Act by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and James McGovern (D-MA). Worked on testimony for PFB at USDA's federal milk marketing orders hearing. Had discussions with AFBF on what to include in PFB's testimony for the federal milk marketing orders. Conducted Hill visits with President Hoffman on 10/24, 10/25, 12/11, and 12/14 primarily talking about farm bill and proposition 12. President Hoffman met with Representative "GT" Thompson and Region 3 EPA Administrator on 12/21 to discuss current environmental issues impacting agriculture.

H.R.3276 - Healthy Future Students and Earth Act: support for entire bill H.R.1147 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: opposition to the entire bill S.271/H.R.797 - Farm System Reform Act: support for the entire bill S. 658/ H.R. 5252 - The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Improvement Act: support for the entire bill S. 96 - The Justice for Black Farmers Act: support for the entire bill S. 557 / H.R. 1249 - The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023: support for the entire bill H.R. 1824 - The Food and Farm Act: support for the entire bill S. 1288 / H.R. 2822 - The Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act: support for the entire bill S. 1205 / H.R. 2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023: support for the entire bill S.2019/ H.R. 4417 - EATS Act: opposition to the entire bill S.2792 - Strengthening Local Meat Economies Act: support for the entire bill S.3390/ H.R.6569 - EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act: support for the entire bill

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking DOJ/FTC Updated Merger Guidelines DOJ/FTC Updated Hart-Scott-Rodino Premerger Notification Forms

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

S 658, EQIP Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S 747/ HR 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting efforts to reduce PFAS pollution in agriculture. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety.

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

Had several conversations with PA House and Senate Members on the 2023 Farm Bill. Discussed need to be passed on time, Farm Bureau priorities (AFBF, PFB, and Northeast state Farm Bureaus), and listened to legislators' current concerns with provisions in the farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation. Testified at a federal farm bill hearing hosted by PA House and Senate Ag. Chairman Thompson and Ag Committee staff were present to hear PFB's farm bill asks. Listened to Chairman Thompson's Farm Bill Listening Session at the Allentown Fair. Op-ed was published written by President Hoffman on nutrition access in farm bill. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representatives Matt Rosendale (R-MT) and Chrissy Houlahan (R-PA). This bill would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Representatives Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR). This bill would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA). This bill would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Dan Meuser (R-PA). This bill would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representative Nick Langworthy (R-NY). This bill would initiate a Federal Order Hearing within 180 days in addition to giving USDA the needed authority to cost survey dairy product manufacturers. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD) and Representatives Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN). This bill would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. Signed onto letter supporting S.2458/H.R.3904. Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representatives James Baird (R-IN) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). This bill would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. Asked PA Senate Members to support S.2614, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act by Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). This bill would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices. Signed onto letter supporting S.2614. Asked PA House and Senate Members to oppose S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representatives Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ). This bill would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding. Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau remains neutral on S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Ann Kuster (D-NH). This bill would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau remains neutral on S.907/H.R.2814, the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption (PRIME) Act by Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Rand Paul (R-KY) and Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Jared Golden (D-ME). This bill would exempt from federal inspection requirements animals and meats that are slaughtered and prepared at custom animal slaughter facilities for distribution within the state. Under current law, a custom slaughter exemption applies if the meat is slaughtered exclusively for personal, household, guest, or employee uses. Worked on testimony for PFB at USDA's federal milk marketing orders hearing. Had discussions with AFBF on what to include in PFB's testimony for the federal milk marketing orders. Conducted Hill visits with President Hoffman the week of July 10th, primarily talking about farm bill. Conducted a fly-in visit on September 13 and 14th with PFB members to visits with their legislators and advocate for PFB's priorities: farm bill, dairy, waters of the U.S., ag labor, PFAS, and sustainability. Asked PA House Members to sign onto Representative Jackson's letter to Secretary Vilsack regarding USDA's delay in distributing the disaster assistance funds that were appropriated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2022 crop losses.

S 658, EQIP Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S 747/ HR 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting efforts to reduce PFAS pollution in agriculture. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR 5983, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR ___ PFAS Action Act S. 2479: Converting Our Waste Sustainably (COWS) Act of 2023, supporting the legislation. S. 747 / H.R.1517 Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, opposing provisions that allow polluters to avoid liability H.R._____ To require the Secretary of Defense to request modifications relating to certain permits issued under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and for other purposes.

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

S 658, EQIP Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S 747/ HR 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting efforts to reduce PFAS pollution in agriculture. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR ____, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR ___ PFAS Action Act

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

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

S.271/H.R.797 - Farm System Reform Act: support for the entire bill S. 658/ H.R. 5252 - The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Improvement Act: support for the entire bill Farm Bill - values-aligned procurement, Rural Energy for America Program, school pulse crops program, conservation programs S. 96 - The Justice for Black Farmers Act: support for the entire bill S. 557 / H.R. 1249 - The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023: support for the entire bill H.R. 1824 - The Food and Farm Act: support for the entire bill S. 1288 / H.R. 2822 - The Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act: support for the entire bill S. 1205 / H.R. 2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023: support for the entire bill S.2019/ H.R. 4417 - EATS Act: opposition to the entire bill S.2792 - Strengthening Local Meat Economies Act: support for the entire bill HR 798/S.270 - Protecting America's Meatpacking Workers Act: support for the entire bill

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Preparation for the 2023 Farm Bill (Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act (H.R. 805, S. 272); Farm System Reform Act (S. 271, H.R. 797); Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023, (H.R. 1249, S. 557); Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) Improvement Act (S. 658); Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act (H.R. 4417, S. 1488); 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 2670, S. 2226)

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE

S 658, EQIP Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S 747/ HR 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting efforts to reduce PFAS pollution in agriculture. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety. HR 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, supporting provisions addressing PFAS. S 1853 Headwaters Protection Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S 919/ HR 1705 Environmental Justice for All Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety HR ____, Clean Water Act of 2023, supporting the legislation in its entirety. HR ___ ,PFAS Definition Improvement Act, supporting a broad definition of PFAS S ___/ HR ___ Clean Water Standards for PFAS Act, supporting the legislation in its entirety S ___/ HR ___ Forever Chemical Regulation and Accountability Act HR ___ PFAS Action Act

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

H.R. 1 Lower Energy Costs Act House/Senate No Bill number - FY 2024 Interior Appropriations - funding for ESA and National Wildlife Refuge System and other funding for FWS, BLM, FS, and USGS, sage-grouse rider and other ESA-related riders House/Senate No Bill Number -- FY2024 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees H.R. 4368/Senate No bill number - FY2024 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - Border wall H.R. 4394 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations House/Senate No Bill number - Western Riverside County Wildlife Refuge legislation House / Senate no bill number - 2023 Farm Bill S. 174 - CRP Improvement Act of 2023 S. 658 EQIP Improvement Act of 2023 H.R. 1840 / S. 1016 Agricultural Resilience Act HR 2695 - WOLF Act (Reps. Stanton and Vasquez) S. 1726 - WOLF Act (Sen. Lujan) H.R. 2670/S. 2226 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2024 H. Res. 195 - Expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a National Biodiversity Strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations. S.1149 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R. 200 - Forest Information Reform Act H.R. 215 - Water for California Act S. 2166 - A bill to amend the Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief Act of 1991 and the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to provide grants to States and Indian Tribes for programs to voluntarily repurpose agricultural land to reduce consumptive water use, and for other purposes. H.R. 3027 - Reclamation Climate Change and Water Program Reauthorization Act of 2023 H.R. 2419/Senate no bill number - Canal Conveyance Capacity Restoration Act S. 2162 - A bill to support water infrastructure in Reclamation States, and for other purposes. S. 2202 - A bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize the modification of transferred works to increase public benefits and other project benefits as part of extraordinary operation and maintenance work, and for other purposes. Senate no bill number - Support to Rehydrate the Environment, Agriculture and Municipalities Act H.R. 764 - Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 - Delisting Greater Yellowstone Population of Grizzly Bears S. 445 - Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1419 - Delisting Northern Continental Divide Population of Grizzly Bears H.R. 94 - American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act H.R. 97 - Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act H.R. 99 - Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act H.R. 248 - Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act H.R. 518 - Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act H.R. 520 - Artificially Propagated Animals H.R. 872 - Federally Integrated Species Health Act H.R. 1142 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require consideration of economic impact in making a listing decision with respect to the list of threatened and endangered species, and for other purposes. H.R. 1419 - Delisting Northern Continental Divide Population of Grizzly Bears H.R. 1558/S. 771 - Saving Americas Vulnerable Endangered Species Act H.J. Res. 29/S.J. Res. 9 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment". H.J. Res. 46/S.J. Res. 23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". H.J. Res. 49/S.J. Res. 24 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat". S. 1788 - A bill to require the Director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to update the Post-delisting Monitoring Plan for the Western Great Lakes Distinct Population Segment of the Gray Wolf, and for other purposes. S. 1895 - A bill to require the director of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service to reissue a final rule removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act. H.R. 3935 - Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act

S.271/H.R.797 - Farm System Reform Act: support for the entire bill S.2127/H.R.4366 - MilCon Appropriations; S.2309 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations; and Labor HHS Appropriations: support for foodservice guidelines S. 658 - The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Improvement Act: support for the entire bill Farm Bill - values-aligned procurement, Rural Energy for America Program, school pulse crops program, conservation programs S. 96 - The Justice for Black Farmers Act: support for the entire bill S. 272 / H.R. 805 - The Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act: support for the entire bill S. 557 / H.R. 1249 - The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023: support for the entire bill H.R. 1824 - The Food and Farm Act: support for the entire bill S. 1288 / H.R. 2822 - The Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act: support for the entire bill S. 1205 / H.R. 2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023: support for the entire bill

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.J.Res 29 - Congressional disapproval of the rule relating to the Endangered Species Act status of the Lesser Prairie Chicken: opposition to the entire resolution H.J.Res 46 - Congressional disapproval of the rule relating to the Endangered Species Act and designating critical habitat: opposition to the entire resolution H.J.Res 49 - Congressional disapproval of the rule relating to the Endangered Species Act status of the Northern Long-Eared Bat: opposition to the entire resolution S.919/H.R.1705 - A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act: support for the entire bill H.R.3276 - Healthy Future Students and Earth Act: support for entire bill H.R.1147 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act: opposition to the entire bill S.271/H.R.797 - Farm System Reform Act: support for the entire bill S.2127/H.R.4366 - MilCon Appropriations; S.2309 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations; and Labor HHS Appropriations: support for foodservice guidelines S. 658 - The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Improvement Act: support for the entire bill Farm Bill - values-aligned procurement, Rural Energy for America Program, school pulse crops program, conservation programs S. 96 - The Justice for Black Farmers Act: support for the entire bill S. 272 / H.R. 805 - The Industrial Agriculture Accountability Act: support for the entire bill S. 557 / H.R. 1249 - The Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2023: support for the entire bill H.R. 1824 - The Food and Farm Act: support for the entire bill S. 1288 / H.R. 2822 - The Child Labor Exploitation Accountability Act: support for the entire bill S. 1205 / H.R. 2723 - Local Farms and Food Act of 2023: support for the entire bill Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations: support for manure methane emissions study

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S 658, EQIP Improvement Act, supporting portions of the legislation that promote spending on projects that protect and enhance water quality and direct funding away from polluting projects. S 747/ HR 1517, Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, supporting efforts to reduce PFAS pollution in agriculture. HJR 27, Congressional Review Act resolution disapproving "Waters of the United States" rule, opposing the legislation in its entirety.

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking

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

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

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Agriculture Resilience Act (H.R.1840) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Efforts to strengthen payment limits for farm subsidies Efforts to improve access to risk management services for specialty crop producers Efforts to improve access to farm credit for historically underserved producers USDA's Product of the USA Rulemaking USDA's Packers and Stockyards Act Rulemaking FTC's Noncompete Ban Rulemaking

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

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

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) Agriculture Resilience Act (S.1016/H.R.1840) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) USDA's Product of USA voluntary label rulemaking process USDA's rulemaking process to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act FTC's rulemaking process on noncompete clauses Expanding access to crop insurance for specialty crop producers Implementing payment limits on subsidies through the farm bil

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) Agriculture Resilience Act (S.1016/H.R.1840) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) USDA's Product of USA voluntary label rulemaking process USDA's rulemaking process to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act FTC's rulemaking process on noncompete clauses Expanding access to crop insurance for specialty crop producers Implementing payment limits on subsidies through the farm bil

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) Agriculture Resilience Act (S.1016/H.R.1840) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) USDA's Product of USA voluntary label rulemaking process USDA's rulemaking process to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act FTC's rulemaking process on noncompete clauses Expanding access to crop insurance for specialty crop producers Implementing payment limits on subsidies through the farm bil

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act (S.557/H.R.1249) American Beef Labeling Act (S.52) Local Farms and Food Act (S.1205/H.R.2723) Farm System Reform Act (S.271/H.R.797) Industrial Animal Agriculture Accountability Act (S.272/H.R.805) Agriculture Resilience Act (S.1016/H.R.1840) EQIP Improvement Act (S.658) Strengthening Local Processing Act (S.354/H.R.945) USDA's Product of USA voluntary label rulemaking process USDA's rulemaking process to strengthen the Packers and Stockyards Act FTC's rulemaking process on noncompete clauses Expanding access to crop insurance for specialty crop producers Implementing payment limits on subsidies through the farm bil

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 1 Lower Energy Costs Act H.R.1577 - Building United States Infrastructure through Limited Delays and Efficient Reviews Act H.R. 209 - the Permitting for Mine Needs (PERMIT-MN) Act H.R. 1335 - Transparency, Accountability, Permitting, and Production of American Resources Act House/Senate No Bill number - FY 2024 Interior Appropriations - funding for ESA and National Wildlife Refuge System and other funding for FWS, BLM, FS, and USGS, sage-grouse rider and other ESA-related riders House/Senate No Bill Number -- FY2024 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - North Atlantic right whale, ESA funding, Unusual Mortality Event Funding/manatees House/Senate No bill number - FY2024 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - Border wall House/Senate No Bill number - Western Riverside County Wildlife Refuge legislation House / Senate no bill number - 2023 Farm Bill S. 658 EQIP Improvement Act of 2023 No Bill Number - Draft Livestock Indemnity Program bill (Reps. Stanton and Vasquez) H. Res. 195 - Expressing the need for the Federal Government to establish a National Biodiversity Strategy for protecting biodiversity for current and future generations. S.1149 - Recovering Americas Wildlife Act H.R. 674 / S.199 - Root and Stem Project Authorization Act of 2023 S.21 - Community Wildfire Protection Act H.R. 200 - Forest Information Reform Act H.R. 215 - Water for California Act H.R. 764 - Trust the Science Act H.R. 1245 - Delisting Greater Yellowstone Population of Grizzly Bears S. 445 - Grizzly Bear State Management Act of 2023 H.R. 1419 - Delisting Northern Continental Divide Population of Grizzly Bears H.R. 94 - American Sovereignty and Species Protection Act H.R. 97 - Armed Forces Endangered Species Exemption Act H.R. 99 - Less Imprecision in Species Treatment Act H.R. 248 - Promoting Local Management of the Lesser Prairie Chicken Act H.R. 518 - Endangered Species Transparency and Reasonableness Act H.R. 520 - Artificially Propagated Animals H.R. 872 - Federally Integrated Species Health Act H.R. 1142 - To amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to require consideration of economic impact in making a listing decision with respect to the list of threatened and endangered species, and for other purposes. H.J. Res. 29 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Lesser Prairie-Chicken; Threatened Status With Section 4(d) Rule for the Northern Distinct Population Segment and Endangered Status for the Southern Distinct Population Segment". H.J.Res. 46/S.J. Res. 23 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Marine Fisheries Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Listing Endangered and Threatened Species and Designating Critical Habitat". H.J.Res. 49 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat".