American Beef Labeling Act of 2025

H.R.2665 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. H.R.5818 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. H.R.7716 - Tariff Free Farming Act; support for restoring tariffs on agricultural inputs to the levels in effect on January 19, 2025. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.1272 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to reimposing tariffs following the Supreme Court's ruling in Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump (2026). Issues pertaining to the imposition of tariffs and duties on foreign imports and their impacts on farmers. Issues pertaining to the operation and upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA); support for restoring mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Issues pertaining to docking fees charged on Chinese ships and other foreign companies using Chinese-built vessels at U.S. ports. Issues pertaining to digital trade rules relating to worker rights, consumer privacy, civil rights, and data security. Issues pertaining to digital trade rules relating to the right of farmers, consumers, and small businesses to repair their own equipment and devices. Issues pertaining to the upcoming renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Issues pertaining to presidential nominees and appointments. Issues pertaining to trade-focused staffing positions at the Department of State.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

H.R.1380 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; support for establishing an "Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters" at USDA. H.R.2117 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. H.R.649 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; support for allowing unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. H.R.1131 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act; 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. H.R.1991 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits and increasing options for distressed borrowers. H.R.2665 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. H.R.3516 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. H.R.3077 - Agriculture Resilience Act; support for providing crop insurance discounts to promote emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, and resilience to the effects of climate change. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; support for improvements to the farm safety net, crop insurance, and conservation programs; issues pertaining to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), trade promotion and facilitation, and other provisions affecting family farmers and ranchers; support for striking language in the bill that increases farm program payment limit amounts and support for closing loopholes in program eligibility. H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act; issues pertaining to reforming the current H-2A visa rules regarding the seasonality requirements and the current Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). H.R.4400 - Farmers First Act; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. H.R.4782 - Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act; support for establishing program at USDA to enter into cooperative agreements with State, local, or Tribal governments to increase the purchase of local and regionally produced foods. H.R.4601 - Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act; support fo reforms to the Farm-Related Restricted CDL (Seasonal Ag CDL) program. H.R.6944 - Roll-Over Prevention and Safety Act; support for establishing a cost-share grant program at USDA to retrofit agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures. H.R.5818 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act; ; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act; issues pertaining to passing a farm bill that supports family farmers and ranchers and adequately addresses the severe economic challenges facing farmers and ranchers. H.R.7716 - Tariff Free Farming Act; support for restoring tariffs on agricultural inputs to the levels in effect on January 19, 2025. H.R.6720 - Fostering the Availability in Rural Markets of Home Loans Act; support for permitting farm credit institutions to lend to homebuyers in rural areas with a larger population (up to 10,000) than currently permissible (up to 2,500) H.R.8104 - Fertilizer Transparency Act; support for establishing a mandatory price reporting system for fertilizer. Local Foods for Healthy Schools Act; support for reinstating and modernizing the Local Foods for Schools (LFS) Cooperative Agreement Program at USDA to help schools purchase fresh agricultural products from local farms. Securing Agricultures Workforce Act; support for eliminating the H-2A seasonality requirement and implementing new heat standards for workers; issues pertaining to concerns with eligibility regulations and classifications for meatpacking faciltities under the H-2A program. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.1312 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; support for establishing an "Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters" at USDA. S.469 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act; 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.910 - Farm Ownership Improvement Act; support for establishing a pre-approval process for loans secured through the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) for young and new farmers and creating a pilot program to establish pre-approval process for FSA direct ownership loans. S.1073 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; support for allowing unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. S.899 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits and increasing options for distressed borrowers. S.1272 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. S.Res.143 - A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, 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.1848 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. S.1507 - Agriculture Resilience Act; support for providing crop insurance discounts to promote emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, and resilience to the effects of climate change. S.Amdt.2360 to H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; support for improvements to the farm safety net, crop insurance, and conservation programs; issues pertaining to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), trade promotion and facilitation, and other provisions affecting family farmers and ranchers; support for striking language in the bill that increases farm program payment limit amounts and support for closing loopholes in program eligibility. S.2282 - Farmers First Act; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. S.2238 - Strengthening Local Food Security Act; support for establishing program at USDA to enter into cooperative agreements with State, local, or Tribal governments to increase the purchase of local and regionally produced foods. S.3552 - Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act; support for modifying and expanding agricultural exemptions from hours-of-service requirements. S.4168 - Livestock Consolidation Research Act; support for directing USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) to conduct research into consolidation and concentration in the livestock industry, examining the impacts to farmers, ranchers, and downstream consumers. S.4182 - Fostering the Availability in Rural Markets of Home Loans Act; support for permitting farm credit institutions to lend to homebuyers in rural areas with a larger population (up to 10,000) than currently permissible (up to 2,500) S.4007 - Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act; issues pertaining to provisions that seek to reduce concentration in the meatpacking industry, breaking up large meatpacking companies above established concentration caps, and scrutinizing foreign influence. S.4148 - Homegrown Fertilizer Act; issues pertaining to establishing a grant and loan program to expand domestic fertilizer production and storage capacity. S.4152 - Fertilizer Transparency Act; support for establishing a mandatory price reporting system for fertilizer. S.4842 - American Food Supply Chain Resiliency Act; support for making permanent the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) program and establishing a Regional Food Systems Hubs (RFSH) program at USDA. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of programs and policies under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). Issues pertaining to implementation of agricultural provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21). Issues pertaining to a federal lapse in appropriations. Issues pertaining to support for a swift resumption of appropriations. Issues pertaining to economic and disaster assistance payments to farmers. Issues pertaining to support for directing aid payments to family agricultural operations, prohibiting foreign-owned and large, concentrated agribusinesses from receiving aid; support for pairing aid with efforts to investigate corporate monopolies and their impacts to the farm economy. Issues pertaining to support for developing new, high-value domesitc markets for American crops and enhancing existing markets. Issues pertainging to the rollout of the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program. Issues pertaining to strengthening and modernizing the farm safety net, through reforms such as the Inventory Management and Soil Enhancement Tool (IMSET). Issues pertaining to including funding for local and regional food procurement as part of farm economic relief. Issues pertaining to government efforts to lower beef prices; support for rebuilding cattle herds. Issues pertaining to opposition to the removal of the Prevented Planting "buy-up" coverage option; support for reinstating it in the 2027 crop year. Issues pertaining to support for further extending the "registration review" deadline under Section 3(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide (FIFRA) Act. Issues pertaining to business size standards for the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Issues pertaining to the freezing of federal funding and contracts. Issues pertaining to the suspension and termination of the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement Program and Local Food for Schools (LFS) Cooperative Agreement Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Issues pertaining to the termination of federal employees and reductions-in-force at federal departments and agencies. Issues pertaining to the imposition of tariffs and duties on foreign imports and their impacts on farmers. Issues pertaining to fairness, transparency, and competition in fed cattle markets. Issues pertaining to the technical guidelines for climate-smart and regenerative agriculture feedstocks. 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, including establishing a permanent disaster program. 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 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 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 support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (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 agricultural 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 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 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 U.S. involvement in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Issues pertaining to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission report. Issues pertaining to presidential nominees and appointments. Issues pertaining to USDA's Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program funding roll out. Issues pertaining to support for strong investments in USDA's Rural Development (RD) programs. Issues pertaining to USDA's proposed reorganization; Issues pertaining to USDA's proposed reorganization; issues pertaining to concerns with workforce losses at USDA's Research, Education, and Economics (REE) mission area. Issues pertaining to support for full funding for the Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) program. Issues pertaining to support for adequate staffing at USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) county offices. Issues pertaining to opposing the delaying of the effective date of the "Poultry Grower Payment Systems and Capital Improvement Systems" final rule under the Packers and Stockyards Act. Issues pertaining to opposing proposed increases in maximum line speeds under the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS). Issues pertaining to redefining "establishment sizes" for the purposes of its oversight of meat and poultry establishments and egg plants.

H.R.5818 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act; ; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to opposing proposed increases in maximum line speeds under the New Poultry Inspection System (NPIS). Issues pertaining to mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Issues pertaining to Product of the United States labeling standards. Issues pertaining to implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Issues pertaining to domestic nutrition assistance programs. Issues pertaining to international food assistance programs.

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

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

Supported whole and 2% milk being offered in all government programs and schools. Concerns regarding alternative milks being labeled as milk. Concerns regarding egg alternatives being labeled as eggs. Concerns regarding lab-grown meat or plant-based meat alternatives being labeled as 'chicken', 'beef', etc. Concerns regarding food additives and dyes in food. Worked to find solutions regarding a lack of USDA certified meat processing facilities. Recommended Scott Sechler to be appointed to the National Organic Standards Board SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - S.222/H.R.649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would permit schools to offer students whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free flavored and unflavored milk. - H.R.5383, the GIVE MILK Act, which would allow whole and reduced fat milk in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. - H.R.648, the Strengthening Our Servicemembers with Milk Act, which would require DOD to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations. OPPOSED THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - S.421, the American Beef Labeling Act, which would reinstate Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling (MCOOL) for beef, requiring the country where the cattle were born, raised, and slaughtered to be displayed on the product to ensure consumer transparency and support domestic producers.

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

Supported whole and 2% milk being offered in all government programs and schools. Concerns regarding alternative milks being labeled as milk. Concerns regarding egg alternatives being labeled as eggs. Concerns regarding lab-grown meat or plant-based meat alternatives being labeled as 'chicken', 'beef', etc. Concerns regarding food additives and dyes in food. Worked to find solutions regarding a lack of USDA certified meat processing facilities. Recommended Scott Sechler to be appointed to the National Organic Standards Board SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - S.222/H.R.649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would permit schools to offer students whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free flavored and unflavored milk. - H.R.5383, the GIVE MILK Act, which would allow whole and reduced fat milk in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. - H.R.648, the Strengthening Our Servicemembers with Milk Act, which would require DOD to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations. OPPOSED THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - S.421, the American Beef Labeling Act, which would reinstate Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling (MCOOL) for beef, requiring the country where the cattle were born, raised, and slaughtered to be displayed on the product to ensure consumer transparency and support domestic producers.

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

I discussed a farm bill platform focused on competition and fair markets, food safety and food security, and opposing federal preemption measures. This included discussing aligned legislation including the American Beef Labeling Act (S. 421) and the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act (H.R. 5818).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

I discussed a farm bill platform focused on competition and fair markets, food safety and food security, and opposing federal preemption measures. This included discussing aligned legislation including the American Beef Labeling Act (S. 421) and the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act (H.R. 5818).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.5818 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act; ; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Issues pertaining to Product of the United States labeling standards. Issues pertaining to implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Issues pertaining to domestic nutrition assistance programs. Issues pertaining to international food assistance programs.

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

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

H.R.2665 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. H.R.5818 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. H.R.7716 - Tariff Free Farming Act; support for restoring tariffs on agricultural inputs to the levels in effect on January 19, 2025. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.1272 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to reimposing tariffs following the Supreme Court's ruling in Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump (2026). Issues pertaining to the imposition of tariffs and duties on foreign imports and their impacts on farmers. Issues pertaining to the operation and upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA); support for restoring mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Issues pertaining to docking fees charged on Chinese ships and other foreign companies using Chinese-built vessels at U.S. ports. Issues pertaining to digital trade rules relating to worker rights, consumer privacy, civil rights, and data security. Issues pertaining to digital trade rules relating to the right of farmers, consumers, and small businesses to repair their own equipment and devices. Issues pertaining to the upcoming renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Issues pertaining to presidential nominees and appointments. Issues pertaining to trade-focused staffing positions at the Department of State.

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

H.R.1380 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; support for establishing an "Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters" at USDA. H.R.2117 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. H.R.649 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; support for allowing unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. H.R.1131 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act; 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. H.R.1991 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits and increasing options for distressed borrowers. H.R.2665 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. H.R.3516 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. H.R.3077 - Agriculture Resilience Act; support for providing crop insurance discounts to promote emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, and resilience to the effects of climate change. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; support for improvements to the farm safety net, crop insurance, and conservation programs; issues pertaining to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), trade promotion and facilitation, and other provisions affecting family farmers and ranchers; support for striking language in the bill that increases farm program payment limit amounts and support for closing loopholes in program eligibility. H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act; issues pertaining to reforming the current H-2A visa rules regarding the seasonality requirements and the current Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). H.R.4400 - Farmers First Act; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. H.R.4782 - Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act; support for establishing program at USDA to enter into cooperative agreements with State, local, or Tribal governments to increase the purchase of local and regionally produced foods. H.R.4601 - Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act; support fo reforms to the Farm-Related Restricted CDL (Seasonal Ag CDL) program. H.R.6944 - Roll-Over Prevention and Safety Act; support for establishing a cost-share grant program at USDA to retrofit agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures. H.R.5818 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act; ; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act; issues pertaining to passing a farm bill that supports family farmers and ranchers and adequately addresses the severe economic challenges facing farmers and ranchers. H.R.7716 - Tariff Free Farming Act; support for restoring tariffs on agricultural inputs to the levels in effect on January 19, 2025. H.R.6720 - Fostering the Availability in Rural Markets of Home Loans Act; support for permitting farm credit institutions to lend to homebuyers in rural areas with a larger population (up to 10,000) than currently permissible (up to 2,500) H.R.8104 - Fertilizer Transparency Act; support for establishing a mandatory price reporting system for fertilizer. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.1312 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; support for establishing an "Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters" at USDA. S.469 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act; 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.910 - Farm Ownership Improvement Act; support for establishing a pre-approval process for loans secured through the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) for young and new farmers and creating a pilot program to establish pre-approval process for FSA direct ownership loans. S.1073 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; support for allowing unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. S.899 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits and increasing options for distressed borrowers. S.1272 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. S.Res.143 - A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, 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.1848 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. S.1507 - Agriculture Resilience Act; support for providing crop insurance discounts to promote emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, and resilience to the effects of climate change. S.Amdt.2360 to H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; support for improvements to the farm safety net, crop insurance, and conservation programs; issues pertaining to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), trade promotion and facilitation, and other provisions affecting family farmers and ranchers; support for striking language in the bill that increases farm program payment limit amounts and support for closing loopholes in program eligibility. S.2282 - Farmers First Act; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. S.2238 - Strengthening Local Food Security Act; support for establishing program at USDA to enter into cooperative agreements with State, local, or Tribal governments to increase the purchase of local and regionally produced foods. S.3552 - Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act; support for modifying and expanding agricultural exemptions from hours-of-service requirements. S.4168 - Livestock Consolidation Research Act; support for directing USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) to conduct research into consolidation and concentration in the livestock industry, examining the impacts to farmers, ranchers, and downstream consumers. S.4182 - Fostering the Availability in Rural Markets of Home Loans Act; support for permitting farm credit institutions to lend to homebuyers in rural areas with a larger population (up to 10,000) than currently permissible (up to 2,500) S.4007 - Family Grocery and Farmer Relief Act; issues pertaining to provisions that seek to reduce concentration in the meatpacking industry, breaking up large meatpacking companies above established concentration caps, and scrutinizing foreign influence. S.4148 - Homegrown Fertilizer Act; issues pertaining to establishing a grant and loan program to expand domestic fertilizer production and storage capacity. S.4152 - Fertilizer Transparency Act; support for establishing a mandatory price reporting system for fertilizer. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of programs and policies under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). Issues pertaining to implementation of agricultural provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21). Issues pertaining to a federal lapse in appropriations. Issues pertaining to support for a swift resumption of appropriations. Issues pertaining to economic and disaster assistance payments to farmers. Issues pertaining to support for directing aid payments to family agricultural operations, prohibiting foreign-owned and large, concentrated agribusinesses from receiving aid; support for pairing aid with efforts to investigate corporate monopolies and their impacts to the farm economy. Issues pertaining to support for developing new, high-value domesitc markets for American crops and enhancing existing markets. Issues pertainging to the rollout of the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program. Issues pertaining to government efforts to lower beef prices; support for rebuilding cattle herds. Issues pertaining to opposition to the removal of the Prevented Planting "buy-up" coverage option; support for reinstating it in the 2027 crop year. Issues pertaining to support for further extending the "registration review" deadline under Section 3(g) of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide (FIFRA) Act. Issues pertaining to business size standards for the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. Issues pertaining to the freezing of federal funding and contracts. Issues pertaining to the suspension and termination of the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement Program and Local Food for Schools (LFS) Cooperative Agreement Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Issues pertaining to the termination of federal employees and reductions-in-force at federal departments and agencies. Issues pertaining to the imposition of tariffs and duties on foreign imports and their impacts on farmers. Issues pertaining to fairness, transparency, and competition in fed cattle markets. Issues pertaining to the technical guidelines for climate-smart agriculture feedstocks. 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, including establishing a permanent disaster program. 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 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 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 support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (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 agricultural 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 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 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 U.S. involvement in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Issues pertaining to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission report. Issues pertaining to presidential nominees and appointments. Issues pertaining to USDA's Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program funding roll out. Issues pertaining to support for strong investments in USDA's Rural Development (RD) programs. Issues pertaining to USDA's proposed reorganization.

Supported whole and 2% milk being offered in all government programs and schools. Concerns regarding alternative milks being labeled as milk. Concerns regarding egg alternatives being labeled as eggs. Concerns regarding lab-grown meat or plant-based meat alternatives being labeled as 'chicken', 'beef', etc. Concerns regarding food additives and dyes in food. Worked to find solutions regarding a lack of USDA certified meat processing facilities. Recommended Scott Sechler to be appointed to the National Organic Standards Board SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - S.222/H.R.649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would permit schools to offer students whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free flavored and unflavored milk. - H.R.5383, the GIVE MILK Act, which would allow whole and reduced fat milk in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. - H.R.648, the Strengthening Our Servicemembers with Milk Act, which would require DOD to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations. OPPOSED THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - S.421, the American Beef Labeling Act, which would reinstate Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling (MCOOL) for beef, requiring the country where the cattle were born, raised, and slaughtered to be displayed on the product to ensure consumer transparency and support domestic producers.

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

H.R.1380 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; support for establishing an "Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters" at USDA. H.R.2117 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. H.R.649 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; support for allowing unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. H.R.1131 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act; 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. H.R.1991 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits and increasing options for distressed borrowers. H.R.2665 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. H.R.3516 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. H.R.3077 - Agriculture Resilience Act; support for providing crop insurance discounts to promote emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, and resilience to the effects of climate change. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; support for improvements to the farm safety net, crop insurance, and conservation programs; issues pertaining to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), trade promotion and facilitation, and other provisions affecting family farmers and ranchers; support for striking language in the bill that increases farm program payment limit amounts and support for closing loopholes in program eligibility. H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act; issues pertaining to reforming the current H-2A visa rules regarding the seasonality requirements and the current Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). H.R.4400 - Farmers First Act; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. H.R.4782 - Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act; support for establishing program at USDA to enter into cooperative agreements with State, local, or Tribal governments to increase the purchase of local and regionally produced foods. H.R.4601 - Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act; support fo reforms to the Farm-Related Restricted CDL (Seasonal Ag CDL) program. H.R.6944 - Roll-Over Prevention and Safety Act; support for establishing a cost-share grant program at USDA to retrofit agricultural tractors with rollover protection structures. H.R.5818 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act; ; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.1312 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; support for establishing an "Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters" at USDA. S.469 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act; 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.910 - Farm Ownership Improvement Act; support for establishing a pre-approval process for loans secured through the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) for young and new farmers and creating a pilot program to establish pre-approval process for FSA direct ownership loans. S.1073 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; support for allowing unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. S.899 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits and increasing options for distressed borrowers. S.1272 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. S.Res.143 - A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, 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.1848 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. S.1507 - Agriculture Resilience Act; support for providing crop insurance discounts to promote emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, and resilience to the effects of climate change. S.Amdt.2360 to H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; support for improvements to the farm safety net, crop insurance, and conservation programs; issues pertaining to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), trade promotion and facilitation, and other provisions affecting family farmers and ranchers; support for striking language in the bill that increases farm program payment limit amounts and support for closing loopholes in program eligibility. S.2282 - Farmers First Act; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. S.2238 - Strengthening Local Food Security Act; support for establishing program at USDA to enter into cooperative agreements with State, local, or Tribal governments to increase the purchase of local and regionally produced foods. S.3552 - Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety Act; support for modifying and expanding agricultural exemptions from hours-of-service requirements. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of programs and policies under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). Issues pertaining to implementation of agricultural provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. 119-21). Issues pertaining to a federal lapse in appropriations. Issues pertaining to support for a swift resumption of appropriations. Issues pertaining to economic and disaster assistance payments to farmers. Issues pertaining to support for directing aid payments to family agricultural operations, prohibiting foreign-owned and large, concentrated agribusinesses from receiving aid; support for pairing aid with efforts to investigate corporate monopolies and their impacts to the farm economy. Issues pertaining to support for developing new, high-value domesitc markets for American crops and enhancing existing markets. Issues pertainging to the rollout of the Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) program. Issues pertaining to government efforts to lower beef prices; support for rebuilding cattle herds. Issues pertaining to the removal of the Prevented Planting "buy-up" coverage option. Issues pertaining to the freezing of federal funding and contracts. Issues pertaining to the suspension and termination of the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement Program and Local Food for Schools (LFS) Cooperative Agreement Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Issues pertaining to the termination of federal employees and reductions-in-force at federal departments and agencies. Issues pertaining to the imposition of tariffs and duties on foreign imports and their impacts on farmers. Issues pertaining to fairness, transparency, and competition in fed cattle markets. Issues pertaining to the technical guidelines for climate-smart agriculture feedstocks. 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, including establishing a permanent disaster program. 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 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 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 support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (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 agricultural 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 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 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 U.S. involvement in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Issues pertaining to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission report. Issues pertaining to presidential nominees and appointments. Issues pertaining to USDA's Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program funding roll out. Issues pertaining to support for strong investments in USDA's Rural Development (RD) programs. Issues pertaining to USDA's proposed reorganization.

H.R.5818 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act; ; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Issues pertaining to Product of the United States labeling standards. Issues pertaining to implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Issues pertaining to domestic nutrition assistance programs. Issues pertaining to international food assistance programs.

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

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

H.R.2665 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. H.R.5818 - Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act; ; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.1272 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the imposition of tariffs and duties on foreign imports and their impacts on farmers. Issues pertaining to the operation and upcoming review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Issues pertaining to docking fees charged on Chinese ships and other foreign companies using Chinese-built vessels at U.S. ports. Issues pertaining to digital trade rules relating to worker rights, consumer privacy, civil rights, and data security. Issues pertaining to digital trade rules relating to the right of farmers, consumers, and small businesses to repair their own equipment and devices. Issues pertaining to the upcoming renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Issues pertaining to presidential nominees and appointments. Issues pertaining to trade-focused staffing positions at the Department of State.

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

I lobbied in opposition to the EATS Act, whose current versions are the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) and the Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326), in addition to encouraging members of Congress to join congressional letter opposing the EATS Act. Additionally, I lobbied in support of mandatory country of origin labeling, specifically the American Beef Labeling Act (S. 421), in support of farm-to-school programs with the Strengthening Local Food Security Act (S. 2338), and discussed the COVER Act, legislation pertaining to cover crop programs from the 118th Congress that has not yet been reintroduced.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

I lobbied in support of mandatory country of origin labeling, specifically the American Beef Labeling Act (S. 421) and the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act (H.R. 5818). Additionally I had discussions on the U.S.'s agricultural trade deficit.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

I lobbied in support of mandatory country of origin labeling, specifically the American Beef Labeling Act (S. 421).

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

Government targets: SENATE

I lobbied in opposition to the EATS Act, whose current versions are the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R. 4673) and the Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S. 1326), in addition to encouraging members of Congress to join congressional letter opposing the EATS Act. I also lobbied for general reform of agricultural checkoff programs and the general priorities of the MAHA movement as it relates to agriculture - with a focus on the MAHA commission report. Additionally, I lobbied in support of mandatory country of origin labeling, specifically the American Beef Labeling Act (S. 421), in support of expanding access to custom slaughterhouses via the PRIME Act (H.R. 4700), and in support of farm-to-school programs with the Strengthening Local Food Security Act (S. 2338).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

I lobbied in support of mandatory country of origin labeling, specifically the American Beef Labeling Act (S. 421).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: SENATE

Farm Action Fund is a nonpartisan farm organization seeking to stop corporate monopolies, hold government accountable, and build fair competition in rural America. Our lobbying seeks to increase opportunities for small farmers, including through transparent product labeling, antitrust enforcement, local procurement and processing, transparency in input markets, and checkoff program reform. Legislation includes the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R.4673), the Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S.1326), the Strengthening Local Food Security Act (S.2338), the PRIME Act (S.2409), the Fertilizer Research Act (S.2808), the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act (H.R.5818), and the American Beef Labeling Act (S.421).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Farm Action Fund is a nonpartisan farm organization seeking to stop corporate monopolies, hold government accountable, and build fair competition in rural America. Our lobbying seeks to increase opportunities for small farmers, including through transparent product labeling, antitrust enforcement, local procurement and processing, transparency in input markets, and checkoff program reform. Legislation includes the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R.4673), the Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S.1326), the Strengthening Local Food Security Act (S.2338), the PRIME Act (S.2409), the Fertilizer Research Act (S.2808), the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act (H.R.5818), and the American Beef Labeling Act (S.421).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Farm Action Fund is a nonpartisan farm organization seeking to stop corporate monopolies, hold government accountable, and build fair competition in rural America. Our lobbying seeks to increase opportunities for small farmers, including through transparent product labeling, antitrust enforcement, local procurement and processing, transparency in input markets, and checkoff program reform. Legislation includes the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R.4673), the Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S.1326), the Strengthening Local Food Security Act (S.2338), the PRIME Act (S.2409), the Fertilizer Research Act (S.2808), the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act (H.R.5818), and the American Beef Labeling Act (S.421).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Farm Action Fund is a nonpartisan farm organization seeking to stop corporate monopolies, hold government accountable, and build fair competition in rural America. Our lobbying seeks to increase opportunities for small farmers, including through transparent product labeling, antitrust enforcement, local procurement and processing, transparency in input markets, and checkoff program reform. Legislation includes the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R.4673), the Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S.1326), the Strengthening Local Food Security Act (S.2338), the PRIME Act (S.2409), the Fertilizer Research Act (S.2808), the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act (H.R.5818), and the American Beef Labeling Act (S.421).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Farm Action Fund is a nonpartisan farm organization seeking to stop corporate monopolies, hold government accountable, and build fair competition in rural America. Our lobbying seeks to increase opportunities for small farmers, including through transparent product labeling, antitrust enforcement, local procurement and processing, transparency in input markets, and checkoff program reform. Legislation includes the Save Our Bacon Act (H.R.4673), the Food Security and Farm Protection Act (S.1326), the Strengthening Local Food Security Act (S.2338), the PRIME Act (S.2409), the Fertilizer Research Act (S.2808), the Country of Origin Labeling Enforcement Act (H.R.5818), and the American Beef Labeling Act (S.421).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Supported whole and 2% milk being offered in all government programs and schools. Concerns regarding alternative milks being labeled as milk. Concerns regarding egg alternatives being labeled as eggs. Concerns regarding lab-grown meat or plant-based meat alternatives being labeled as 'chicken', 'beef', etc. Concerns regarding food additives and dyes in food. Worked to find solutions regarding a lack of USDA certified meat processing facilities. Recommended Scott Sechler to be appointed to the National Organic Standards Board SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - S.222/H.R.649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would permit schools to offer students whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free flavored and unflavored milk. - H.R.5383, the GIVE MILK Act, which would allow whole and reduced fat milk in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. - H.R.648, the Strengthening Our Servicemembers with Milk Act, which would require DOD to provide fluid or powdered milk to members of the Armed Forces at dining facilities on military installations. OPPOSED THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - S.421, the American Beef Labeling Act, which would reinstate Mandatory Country-of-Origin Labeling (MCOOL) for beef, requiring the country where the cattle were born, raised, and slaughtered to be displayed on the product to ensure consumer transparency and support domestic producers.

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

H.R.1380 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; support for establishing an "Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters" at USDA. H.R.2117 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. H.R.649 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; support for allowing unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. H.R.1131 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act; 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. H.R.1991 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits and increasing options for distressed borrowers. H.R.2665 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. H.R.3516 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. H.R.3077 - Agriculture Resilience Act; support for providing crop insurance discounts to promote emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, and resilience to the effects of climate change. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; support for improvements to the farm safety net, crop insurance, and conservation programs; issues pertaining to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), trade promotion and facilitation, and other provisions affecting family farmers and ranchers; support for striking language in the bill that increases farm program payment limit amounts and support for closing loopholes in program eligibility. H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act; issues pertaining to reforming the current H-2A visa rules regarding the seasonality requirements and the current Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). H.R.4400 - Farmers First Act; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. H.R.4782 - Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act; support for establishing program at USDA to enter into cooperative agreements with State, local, or Tribal governments to increase the purchase of local and regionally produced foods. H.R.4601 - Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act; support fo reforms to the Farm-Related Restricted CDL (Seasonal Ag CDL) program. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.1312 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; support for establishing an "Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters" at USDA. S.469 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act; 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.910 - Farm Ownership Improvement Act; support for establishing a pre-approval process for loans secured through the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) for young and new farmers and creating a pilot program to establish pre-approval process for FSA direct ownership loans. S.1073 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; support for allowing unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. S.899 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits and increasing options for distressed borrowers. S.1272 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. S.Res.143 - A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, 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.1848 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. S.1507 - Agriculture Resilience Act; support for providing crop insurance discounts to promote emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, and resilience to the effects of climate change. S.Amdt.2360 to H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; support for improvements to the farm safety net, crop insurance, and conservation programs; issues pertaining to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), trade promotion and facilitation, and other provisions affecting family farmers and ranchers; support for striking language in the bill that increases farm program payment limit amounts and support for closing loopholes in program eligibility. S.2282 - Farmers First Act; support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. S.2238 - Strengthening Local Food Security Act; support for establishing program at USDA to enter into cooperative agreements with State, local, or Tribal governments to increase the purchase of local and regionally produced foods. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of programs and policies under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). Issues pertaining to economic and disaster assistance payments to farmers. Issues pertaining to the freezing of federal funding and contracts. Issues pertaining to the suspension and termination of the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement Program and Local Food for Schools (LFS) Cooperative Agreement Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Issues pertaining to the termination of federal employees and reductions-in-force at federal departments and agencies. Issues pertaining to the imposition of tariffs and duties on foreign imports and their impacts on farmers. Issues pertaining to fairness, transparency, and competition in fed cattle markets. Issues pertaining to the technical guidelines for climate-smart agriculture feedstocks. 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, including establishing a permanent disaster program. 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 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 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 support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (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 agricultural 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 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 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 U.S. involvement in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Issues pertaining to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission report. Issues pertaining to presidential nominees and appointments. Issues pertaining to USDA's Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program funding roll out. Issues pertaining to support for strong investments in USDA's Rural Development (RD) programs. Issues pertaining to USDA's proposed reorganization.

H.R.2665 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.1272 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the imposition of tariffs and duties on foreign imports and their impacts on farmers. Issues pertaining to docking fees charged on Chinese ships and other foreign companies using Chinese-built vessels at U.S. ports. Issues pertaining to digital trade rules relating to worker rights, consumer privacy, civil rights, and data security. Issues pertaining to digital trade rules relating to the right of farmers, consumers, and small businesses to repair their own equipment and devices. Issues pertaining to the upcoming renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Issues pertaining to presidential nominees and appointments. Issues pertaining to trade-focused staffing positions at the Department of State.

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

S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Issues pertaining to Product of the United States labeling standards. Issues pertaining to implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Issues pertaining to domestic nutrition assistance programs. Issues pertaining to international food assistance programs.

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

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

H.R.1380 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; support for establishing an "Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters" at USDA. H.R.2117 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. H.R.649 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; support for allowing unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. H.R.1131 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act; 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. H.R.1991 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits and increasing options for distressed borrowers. H.R.2665 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. H.R.3516 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. H.R.3077 - Agriculture Resilience Act; support for providing crop insurance discounts to promote emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, and resilience to the effects of climate change. H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; support for improvements to the farm safety net, crop insurance, and conservation programs; issues pertaining to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), trade promotion and facilitation, and other provisions affecting family farmers and ranchers; support for striking language in the bill that increases farm program payment limit amounts and support for closing loopholes in program eligibility. H.R.3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act; issues pertaining to reforming the current H-2A visa rules regarding the seasonality requirements and the current Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR). S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.1312 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; support for establishing an "Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters" at USDA. S.469 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act; 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.910 - Farm Ownership Improvement Act; support for establishing a pre-approval process for loans secured through the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) for young and new farmers and creating a pilot program to establish pre-approval process for FSA direct ownership loans. S.1073 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; support for allowing unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. S.899 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits and increasing options for distressed borrowers. S.1272 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. S.Res.143 - A resolution supporting the designation of May 29, 2025, 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.1848 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act; support for reforms to USDA mandatory checkoff programs, prevent conflicts of interest, and increase transparency and oversight of checkoff dollars. S.1507 - Agriculture Resilience Act; support for providing crop insurance discounts to promote emissions' reductions in agriculture, improve soil health, and resilience to the effects of climate change. S.Amdt.2360 to H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; support for improvements to the farm safety net, crop insurance, and conservation programs; issues pertaining to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), trade promotion and facilitation, and other provisions affecting family farmers and ranchers; support for striking language in the bill that increases farm program payment limit amounts and support for closing loopholes in program eligibility. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the reauthorization of programs and policies under the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). Issues pertaining to economic and disaster assistance payments to farmers. Issues pertaining to the freezing of federal funding and contracts. Issues pertaining to the suspension and termination of the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement Program and Local Food for Schools (LFS) Cooperative Agreement Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Issues pertaining to the termination of federal employees and reductions-in-force at federal departments and agencies. Issues pertaining to the imposition of tariffs and duties on foreign imports and their impacts on farmers. Issues pertaining to fairness, transparency, and competition in fed cattle markets. Issues pertaining to the technical guidelines for climate-smart agriculture feedstocks. 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, including establishing a permanent disaster program. 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 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 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 support for reauthorizing and increasing funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (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 agricultural 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 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 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 U.S. involvement in the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Issues pertaining to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) commission report. Issues pertaining to presidential nominees and appointments. Issues pertaining to USDA's Farm Labor Stabilization and Protection Pilot Program funding roll out.

S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Issues pertaining to Product of the United States labeling standards. Issues pertaining to implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Issues pertaining to domestic nutrition assistance programs. Issues pertaining to international food assistance programs.

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

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

H.R.2665 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.1272 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the imposition of tariffs and duties on foreign imports and their impacts on farmers. Issues pertaining to docking fees charged on Chinese ships and other foreign companies using Chinese-built vessels at U.S. ports. Issues pertaining to digital trade rules relating to worker rights, consumer privacy, civil rights, and data security. Issues pertaining to presidential nominees and appointments. Issues pertaining to trade-focused staffing positions at the Department of State.

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

Lobbied in support of legislation related to reforming agricultural regulation, meat processing, and other farming issues: H.R. 1380 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; H.R. 3516/S. 1848 - Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act of 2025; S. 421 - American Beef Labeling Act; and the Agricultural Right to Repair Act (yet to be reintroduced).

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 421 - American Beef Labeling Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1380 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; support for establishing an "Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters" at USDA. H.R.2117 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. H.R.649 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; support for allowing unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. H.R.1131 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act; 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. H.R.1991 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits and increasing options for distressed borrowers. H.R.2665 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.1312 - Meat and Poultry Special Investigator Act; support for establishing an "Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters" at USDA. S.469 - Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act; 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.910 - Farm Ownership Improvement Act; support for establishing a pre-approval process for loans secured through the USDA's Farm Service Agency (FSA) for young and new farmers and creating a pilot program to establish pre-approval process for FSA direct ownership loans. S.1073 - Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act; support for aligning the definition of a beginning farmer with other programs, increasing premium subsidies for beginning and veteran farmers. S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; support for allowing unflavored and flavored whole milk to be offered in school cafeterias. S.899 - Producer and Agricultural Credit Enhancement Act; support adjusting USDA FSA loan limits and increasing options for distressed borrowers. S.1272 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the extension of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334). Issues pertaining to economic and disaster assistance payments to farmers. Issues pertaining to the freezing of federal funding and contracts. Issues pertaining to the suspension and termination of the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) Cooperative Agreement Program and Local Food for Schools (LFS) Cooperative Agreement Program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Issues pertaining to the terminiation of federal employees and reductions-in-force at federal departments and agencies. Issues pertaining to the imposition of tariffs and duties on foreign imports and their impacts on farmers. Issues pertaining to fairness, transparency, and competition in fed cattle markets. Issues pertaining to the technical guidelines for climate-smart agriculture feedstocks. 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, including establishing a permanent disaster program. 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 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 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 agricultural 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 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 supporting beginning, veteran, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers through farm programs. Issues pertaining to the distribution, sale, and use of dicamba herbicide products.

S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to mandatory country-of-origin labeling. Issues pertaining to Product of the United States labeling standards. Issues pertaining to implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Issues pertaining to domestic nutrition assistance programs. Issues pertaining to international food assistance programs.

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

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

H.R.2665 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. S.421 - American Beef Labeling Act; support for reinstating mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. S.1272 - Trade Review Act; support for increasing congressional oversight over the executive branch's ability to unilaterally impose tariffs and duties on foreign imports. Issues other than legislation: Issues pertaining to the imposition of tariffs and duties on foreign imports and their impacts on farmers. Issues pertaining to docking fees charged on Chinese ships and other foreign companies using Chinese-built vessels at U.S. ports. Issues pertaining to digital trade rules relating to worker rights, consumer privacy, civil rights, and data security.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)