Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025

Concerns regarding Prop 12 relative to animal welfare. Supported Section 12007 from H.R.7567, which would establish USDA and FDA as the national standard for food that can be moved between state lines. Concerns regarding New World Screwworm. Concerns regarding HPAI. Concerns regarding Fish and Wildlife Service's depredation permits. SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - H.R.3915, the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act, which would increase funding to fight foreign animal disease and extend authorization for the Animal Health Protection Act through 2030. - S.1823/H.R.2462, the Black Vulture Relief Act, which would allow livestock producers to take black vultures without a permit if the bird is causing death or injury to their animals. - H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act, which would update the outdated ESA by establishing clear statutory definitions, focusing on species recovery, and streamlining the ESA permitting process. - S.574/H.R.1376, the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act, which would make all poultry growers and layer operations within a HPAI control area eligible to receive payments from APHIS compensation program, rather than only flocks that test positive. - H.R.845, the Pets and Livestock Protection Act, which would delist the gray wolf from the ESA to protect livestock. - S.1751/H.R.3392, the STOP Screwworms Act, which would require the USDA Secretary to establish one or more facilities in the U.S. to disperse sterile New World screwworm flies to combat infestations and prevent their spread.

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

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)

Monitor H.R. 7576 Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill); and oppose H.R 4673 Save Our Bacon Act, and S. 1326 Food Security and Farm Protection Act, and any other legislation, amendment, or provision to overturn Prop 12 without an Egg Carve-Out. Support S. 908 Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act; and S. 574/H.R. 1376 Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025.

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

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

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Avian Metapneumovirus disease Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification (HPAI) Act (H.R. 1376/S.574) Farm Bill

Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

FARM Bill; S. 908 Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act; S. 574/H.R. 1376 Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025; H.R. 4417/ S.2019 - Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act (EATS Act); S. 3382 Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers Act; opposition to any other provisions to overturn Prop 12.

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

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

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Avian Metapneumovirus disease Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification (HPAI) Act (H.R. 1376/S.574) Farm Bill

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

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

FARM Bill; S. 908 Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act; S. 574/H.R. 1376 Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025; H.R. 4417/ S.2019 - Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act (EATS Act); S. 3382 Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers Act; opposition to any other provisions to overturn Prop 12.

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

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

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Avian Metapneumovirus disease The Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification (HPAI) Act (H.R. 1376/S.574) Farm Bill Reconciliation Package Agriculture Provisions

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

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

FARM Bill; S. 908 Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act; S. 574/H.R. 1376 Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025; H.R. 4417/ S.2019 - Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act (EATS Act); S. 3382 Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers Act; opposition to any other provisions to overturn Prop 12.

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

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

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Avian Metapneumovirus disease The Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification (HPAI) Act (H.R. 1376/S.574) Farm Bill Reconciliation Package Agriculture Provisions

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

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

ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - Reintroduction of the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act, which would increase funding to fight foreign animal disease and extend authorization for the Animal Health Protection Act through 2028. - H.R.2462, the Black Vulture Relief Act, which would allow livestock producers to take black vultures without a permit if the bird is causing death or injury to their animals. - H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act, which would update the outdated ESA by establishing clear statutory definitions, focusing on species recovery, and streamlining the ESA permitting process. - S.574/H.R.1376, the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act, which would make all poultry growers and layer operations within a HPAI control area eligible to receive payments from APHIS compensation program, rather than only flocks that test positive. - Supported Secretary Rollins' February 2025 5 pronged approach to combat HPAI. - S.545/H.R.1266, the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance. - H.R.845, the Pets and Livestock Protection Act, which would delist the gray wolf from the ESA to protect livestock. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - H.R.1802, the Safeguard Pets, Animals, and Research Ethics (SPARE) Act, which would prohibit the use of animals in federally funded research, promote humane alternatives and promote ethical rehoming of retired research animals. MONARCH BUTTERFLY: - Reviewed FWS' proposal to list the Monarch Butterfly as an endangered species (Docket #: FWS-R3-ES-2024-0137-0001). - Expressed concerns to legislators over the impact this will have on agriculture. - Worked with PFB members to comply information for comments to FWS. - Attended monarch butterfly presentation at AFBF Convention. HPAI: - Had conversations with PA House and Senate offices over HPAI concerns - importance of biosecurity, education, proper compensation, preventative methods, etc. - Listened to USDA calls and other webinar addressing strategies to prevent HPAI OTHER: - Reviewed APHIS' final rule (89 FR 39194-39251) to make changes to the Horse Protection Act that would impact members involved in the equestrian industry. - Established a PA Federal Wildlife Coalition to address issues such as the ESA, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, etc. - Sent House Natural Resource's Water, Fish, and Wildlife subcommittee support letter for Endangered Species Amendments Act - Meeting with PA's APHIS Wildlife Services and PFB member regarding problems with depredation permit for predator birds - Conversations regarding protections against screwworm in Mexican cattle. Asked PA House offices to sign onto New World Screwworm letter by Rep. Gonzales.

ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - Reintroduction of the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act, which would increase funding to fight foreign animal disease and extend authorization for the Animal Health Protection Act through 2028. - H.R.2462, the Black Vulture Relief Act, which would allow livestock producers to take black vultures without a permit if the bird is causing death or injury to their animals. - H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act, which would update the outdated ESA by establishing clear statutory definitions, focusing on species recovery, and streamlining the ESA permitting process. - S.574/H.R.1376, the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act, which would make all poultry growers and layer operations within a HPAI control area eligible to receive payments from APHIS compensation program, rather than only flocks that test positive. - Supported Secretary Rollins' February 2025 5 pronged approach to combat HPAI. - S.545/H.R.1266, the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance. - H.R.845, the Pets and Livestock Protection Act, which would delist the gray wolf from the ESA to protect livestock. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - H.R.1802, the Safeguard Pets, Animals, and Research Ethics (SPARE) Act, which would prohibit the use of animals in federally funded research, promote humane alternatives and promote ethical rehoming of retired research animals. MONARCH BUTTERFLY: - Reviewed FWS' proposal to list the Monarch Butterfly as an endangered species (Docket #: FWS-R3-ES-2024-0137-0001). - Expressed concerns to legislators over the impact this will have on agriculture. - Worked with PFB members to comply information for comments to FWS. - Attended monarch butterfly presentation at AFBF Convention. HPAI: - Had conversations with PA House and Senate offices over HPAI concerns - importance of biosecurity, education, proper compensation, preventative methods, etc. - Listened to USDA calls and other webinar addressing strategies to prevent HPAI OTHER: - Reviewed APHIS' final rule (89 FR 39194-39251) to make changes to the Horse Protection Act that would impact members involved in the equestrian industry. - Established a PA Federal Wildlife Coalition to address issues such as the ESA, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, etc. - Sent House Natural Resource's Water, Fish, and Wildlife subcommittee support letter for Endangered Species Amendments Act - Meeting with PA's APHIS Wildlife Services and PFB member regarding problems with depredation permit for predator birds - Conversations regarding protections against screwworm in Mexican cattle. Asked PA House offices to sign onto New World Screwworm letter by Rep. Gonzales.

FARM Bill; S. 908 Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act; S. 574/H.R. 1376 Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025; H.R. 4417/ S.2019 - Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act (EATS Act); S. 3382 Protecting Interstate Commerce for Livestock Producers Act; opposition to any other provisions to overturn Prop 12.

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

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

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Avian Metapneumovirus disease Revise Conditions for Payment of Indemnity and Compensation for HPAI; Docket No. APHIS-2023-0088 The Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification (HPAI) Act (H.R. 1376/S.574) Avian Flu Vaccination Strategy Act (S.908) Farm Bill

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

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