Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act

S 222;HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Implementation impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496 "Dairy Incentives Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 7567; "The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 9535; "Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers

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

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

Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203/S.1906 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; H.R. 8646 - FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations; PUBLIC LAW 199-75 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

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

Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203/S.1906 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; H.R. 8646 - FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations; PUBLIC LAW 199-75 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026;

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

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

Worked on efforts to support passage of "farm bill 2.0". Supported efforts for bridge payments/economic assistance. Worked on ensuring USDA released the $10 billion in economic assistance and $20.8 billion in disaster relief assistance from H.R.10545 (FY25 December 2024 CR). Informed Congressional delegation, White House Office of Public Liaison, and USDA of PFB's 2025 priorities (animal health, dairy, energy, environment/regulatory reform, farm bill (including Prop 12), labor, transportation, and wildlife). Supported compensation programs for animal health diseases impacting livestock and poultry such as HPAI. Advocated for science-based research when making decisions in the MAHA space. Monitored S.98, the Agriculture Innovation Act, which aims to improve USDA data collection and research on conservation practices to better inform farmers about which practices reduce risk and increase profitability, enhance crop yields, and improve soil health. Promoted our recommendations for the State FSA Committee. SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - H.R. 7567 otherwise known as "farm bill 2.0" - H.R. 4708, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would make competitive grants available for research projects related to the mitigation of the Spotted Lanternfly. - S.581/H.R.295, the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.741/H.R.1613, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.1073/H.R.2117, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.156/H.R.575, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.29 / H.R.139, the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight savings time permanent. - S.469/H.R.1131, the Farmers First Act, which would reauthorize and increase funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) to $15 million annually for five years. - S.420/H.R.985, the Dairy Business Innovation Act, which would increase the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII) program's funding from the current $20 million to $36 million. - H.R.4782, the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act, which would allow states, through USDA, to establish cooperative agreements connecting local farmers and producers with local food distribution organizations. - S.1693/H.R.3283, the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act, which would strengthen the agricultural safety net by increasing premium support for higher levels of crop insurance coverage, making it more affordable, and by allowing farmers to participate in both enhanced crop insurance and other commodity programs like Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC).

Worked on efforts to support passage of "farm bill 2.0". Supported efforts for bridge payments/economic assistance. Worked on ensuring USDA released the $10 billion in economic assistance and $20.8 billion in disaster relief assistance from H.R.10545 (FY25 December 2024 CR). Informed Congressional delegation, White House Office of Public Liaison, and USDA of PFB's 2025 priorities (animal health, dairy, energy, environment/regulatory reform, farm bill (including Prop 12), labor, transportation, and wildlife). Supported compensation programs for animal health diseases impacting livestock and poultry such as HPAI. Advocated for science-based research when making decisions in the MAHA space. Monitored S.98, the Agriculture Innovation Act, which aims to improve USDA data collection and research on conservation practices to better inform farmers about which practices reduce risk and increase profitability, enhance crop yields, and improve soil health. Promoted our recommendations for the State FSA Committee. SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - H.R. 7567 otherwise known as "farm bill 2.0" - H.R. 4708, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would make competitive grants available for research projects related to the mitigation of the Spotted Lanternfly. - S.581/H.R.295, the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.741/H.R.1613, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.1073/H.R.2117, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.156/H.R.575, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.29 / H.R.139, the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight savings time permanent. - S.469/H.R.1131, the Farmers First Act, which would reauthorize and increase funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) to $15 million annually for five years. - S.420/H.R.985, the Dairy Business Innovation Act, which would increase the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII) program's funding from the current $20 million to $36 million. - H.R.4782, the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act, which would allow states, through USDA, to establish cooperative agreements connecting local farmers and producers with local food distribution organizations. ' - S.1693/H.R.3283, the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act, which would strengthen the agricultural safety net by increasing premium support for higher levels of crop insurance coverage, making it more affordable, and by allowing farmers to participate in both enhanced crop insurance and other commodity programs like Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC).

S 222; HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "The Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "The Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "The Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496; "The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 206; HR 694; "The Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 7567; "The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers

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

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

S 222;HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496 "Dairy Incentives Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 7567; "The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers

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

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

Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203/S.1906 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203/S.1906 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

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

S 222; HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "The Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "The Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "The Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496; "The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 206; HR 694; "The Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers

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

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

S 222;HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496 "Dairy Incentives Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers

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

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

Supported efforts for bridge payments/economic assistance. Worked on efforts to support introduction and passage of "farm bill 2.0". Worked on ensuring USDA released the $10 billion in economic assistance and $20.8 billion in disaster relief assistance from H.R.10545 (FY25 December 2024 CR). Informed Congressional delegation, White House Office of Public Liaison, and USDA of PFB's 2025 priorities (animal health, dairy, energy, environment/regulatory reform, farm bill (including Prop 12), labor, transportation, and wildlife). Supported compensation programs for animal health diseases impacting livestock and poultry such as HPAI. Advocated for science-based research when making decisions in the MAHA space. Monitored S.98, the Agriculture Innovation Act, which aims to improve USDA data collection and research on conservation practices to better inform farmers about which practices reduce risk and increase profitability, enhance crop yields, and improve soil health. Promoted our recommendations for the State FSA Committee. SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - H.R. 4708, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would make competitive grants available for research projects related to the mitigation of the Spotted Lanternfly. - S.581/H.R.295, the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.741/H.R.1613, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.1073/H.R.2117, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.156/H.R.575, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.29 / H.R.139, the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight savings time permanent. - S.469/H.R.1131, the Farmers First Act, which would reauthorize and increase funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) to $15 million annually for five years. - S.420/H.R.985, the Dairy Business Innovation Act, which would increase the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII) program's funding from the current $20 million to $36 million. - H.R.4782, the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act, which would allow states, through USDA, to establish cooperative agreements connecting local farmers and producers with local food distribution organizations. ' - S.1693/H.R.3283, the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act, which would strengthen the agricultural safety net by increasing premium support for higher levels of crop insurance coverage, making it more affordable, and by allowing farmers to participate in both enhanced crop insurance and other commodity programs like Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC).

Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203/S.1906 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R.4121/S.2256 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R. 1813 - To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to set maximum monthly allowances for milk under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. HR 5371, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203/S.1906 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R.4121 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S.2256 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R. 1813 - To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to set maximum monthly allowances for milk under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. HR 5371, Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026

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

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

S 222; HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "The Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "The Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "The Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496; "The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 206; HR 694; "The Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers

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

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

S 222;HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496 "Dairy Incentives Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers

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

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

2025 Farm Bill (Dairy Margin Coverage program, Federal Milk Marketing Orders, Geographic Indications trade issue, Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program). Dairy Business Innovation Act (S.420 /H.R.985) Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act (H.R. 295/S. 581) Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act(H.R. 2203) Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program (S. 1021/H.R. 2496)

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

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

Worked on efforts to support introduction and passage of "farm bill 2.0". Worked on ensuring USDA released the $10 billion in economic assistance and $20.8 billion in disaster relief assistance from H.R.10545 (FY25 December 2024 CR). Informed Congressional delegation, White House Office of Public Liaison, and USDA of PFB's 2025 priorities (animal health, dairy, energy, environment/regulatory reform, farm bill (including Prop 12), labor, transportation, and wildlife). Supported compensation programs for animal health diseases impacting livestock and poultry such as HPAI. Advocated for science-based research when making decisions in the MAHA space. Monitored S.98, the Agriculture Innovation Act, which aims to improve USDA data collection and research on conservation practices to better inform farmers about which practices reduce risk and increase profitability, enhance crop yields, and improve soil health. Promoted our recommendations for the State FSA Committee. SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - H.R. 4708, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would make competitive grants available for research projects related to the mitigation of the Spotted Lanternfly. - S.581/H.R.295, the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.741/H.R.1613, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.1073/H.R.2117, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.156/H.R.575, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.29 / H.R.139, the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight savings time permanent. - S.469/H.R.1131, the Farmers First Act, which would reauthorize and increase funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) to $15 million annually for five years. - S.420/H.R.985, the Dairy Business Innovation Act, which would increase the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII) program's funding from the current $20 million to $36 million. - H.R.4782, the Local Farmers Feeding Our Communities Act, which would allow states, through USDA, to establish cooperative agreements connecting local farmers and producers with local food distribution organizations. ' - S.1693/H.R.3283, the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act, which would strengthen the agricultural safety net by increasing premium support for higher levels of crop insurance coverage, making it more affordable, and by allowing farmers to participate in both enhanced crop insurance and other commodity programs like Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC). OPPOSED THE FOLLOWING: - Amendment 2527 (Grassley) during the OBBBA debate, which would have weakened farmers' safety nets.

Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203/S.1906 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R.4121 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S.2256 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R. 1813 - To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to set maximum monthly allowances for milk under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Farm Bill; H.R. 649/S. 222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; H.R. 2203-Innovative FEED Act; H.R. 295/S. 581 - Milk Plant Cost Survey; H.R. 2496/S. 1021 - Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 222; HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "The Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "The Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "The Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496; "The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 206; HR 694; "The Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers

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

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

S 222;HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496 "Dairy Incentives Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers

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

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

Supported farm bill reauthorization with a focus on risk management programs in Title I and crop insurance. Asked USDA to release the $10 billion in economic assistance and $20.8 billion in disaster relief assistance from H.R.10545 (FY25 December 2024 CR). Informed Congressional delegation, White House Office of Public Liaison, and USDA of PFB's 2025 priorities (animal health, dairy, energy, environment/regulatory reform, farm bill (including Prop 12), labor, transportation, and wildlife). Supported compensation programs for animal health diseases impacting livestock and poultry such as HPAI. Concerns regarding the Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) program tranche 3 funding cut. Worked with USDA, PDA, and House Ag Committee on a long-term solution for reauthorizing LFPA. Concerns regarding NASS' method for data collection of grapes. Monitored S.98, the Agriculture Innovation Act, which aims to improve USDA data collection and research on conservation practices to better inform farmers about which practices reduce risk and increase profitability, enhance crop yields, and improve soil health. SUPPORTED THE FOLLOWING BILLS: - S.910, the Farm Ownership Improvement Act, which would require USDA to implement a pre-qualification or pre-approval process for all farmers and ranchers seeking FSA Direct Farm Ownership loans. - S.581/H.R.295, the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - S.741/H.R.1613, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.1073/H.R.2117, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.156/H.R.575, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - S.29 / H.R.139, the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight savings time permanent. - S.469/H.R.1131, the Farmers First Act, which would reauthorize and increase funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) to $15 million annually for five years. - S.420/H.R.985, the Dairy Business Innovation Act, which would increase the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives (DBII) program's funding from the current $20 million to $36 million. OPPOSED THE FOLLOWING: - Section 112032 (Tobacco duty drawback provision) in H.R.1 - House Ways and Means markup

2025 Farm Bill (Dairy Margin Coverage program, Federal Milk Marketing Orders, Geographic Indications trade issue, Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program). Dairy Business Innovation Act (S.420 /H.R.985) Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act (H.R. 295/S. 581) Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act(H.R. 2203) Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program (S. 1021/H.R. 2496)

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

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

Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025; H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act; H.R.4121 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; S.2256 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026; H.R. 1813 - To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to set maximum monthly allowances for milk under the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Farm Bill; H.R. 649/S. 222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act; H.R. 2203-Innovative FEED Act; H.R. 295/S. 581 - Milk Plant Cost Survey; H.R. 2496/S. 1021 - Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $6,750

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 222; HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "The Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "The Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "The Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496; "The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 206; HR 694; "The Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers

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

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

S 222;HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496 "Dairy Incentives Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers

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

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

2025 Farm Bill (Dairy Margin Coverage program, Federal Milk Marketing Orders, Geographic Indications trade issue, Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program). Dairy Business Innovation Act (S.420 /H.R.985) Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act (H.R. 295/S. 581) Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act(H.R. 2203) Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program (S. 1021/H.R. 2496)

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

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

FARM BILL: - Urged House and Senate Members to introduce text and pass a farm bill ASAP. - Worked with AFBF on providing intel for farm bill by listening to legislator's asks in the next farm bill. - Met with PA delegation's offices to discuss farm bill priorities (strong risk management programs, keeping nutrition programs in the farm bill, improving rural development resources such as broadband and precision ag technologies, increasing funding for land-grant universities' research facilities, increasing access to rural childcare, asking for legislative fix to Prop 12, among many other initiatives) in farm bill. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12. - Attended GT's Farm Bill Listening Session at Farm Show - Attended GT and RM Craig's Farm Bill Listening Session at AFBF Convention - Met with PSU Leadership to discuss the importance of Title X (Research) funding in the farm bill for land grant universities' research facilities. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - Reintroduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act, which would strengthen USDA's BioPreferred Program. This program increases market access for bio-based products and ensures America maintains its status as the worlds leader in biomanufacturing. - S.910, the Farm Ownership Improvement Act, which would require USDA to implement a pre-qualification or pre-approval process for all farmers and ranchers seeking FSA Direct Farm Ownership loans. - Reintroduction of the Specialty Crop Security Act, which would increase USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program authorization from $85 to $100 million per year and expand opportunities for specialty crop stakeholders to provide input into how program funding is used by state departments of agriculture. - S.581/H.R.295, the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - Reintroduction of the the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - Reintroduction of the the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - Reintroduction of the the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.741/H.R.1613, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.1073/H.R.2117, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.156/H.R.575, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - Reintroduction of the the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - Reintroduction of the Farm Risk Abatement and Mitigation Election (FRAME) Act, which would establish tax-deferred farm savings accounts that allows farmers to independently prepare for and mitigate the financial impact of disasters. - Reintroduction of the Save Our Small Farms Act, which would provide a safety net by expanding the number of farms eligible to purchase crop insurance, lower coverage costs for small farms, and direct USDA to develop more responsive coverage options for farmers during extreme weather. - Reintroduction of the Fair Credit for Farmers Act, which aims to improve farmers' access to credit from the Farm Service Agency by increasing accountability, offering more flexible terms, and establishing stronger borrower protections. - S.838/H.R.1822, the ACRE Act, which would exclude from the gross income of certain financial lending institutions, for income tax purposes, interest received on loans secured by rural or agricultural real estate. - H.R.2203, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, which would would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - S.1050, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - H.R.2253, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE / DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS: - Advocated for USDA to release the $10 billion in economic assistance and $20.8 billion in disaster relief assistance from H.R.10545 (FY25 December 2024 CR). - Outreach to inform PFB members about the release of economic assistance funds under the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). - Listened to stakeholder webinars to learn more about ECAP. - Thanked USDA for releasing the economic assistance funds by the March 19 deadline. - Call with State Farm Bureaus to discuss how we would like the disaster relief funds to be distributed to give feedback to USDA. OTHER: - Attended and advocated for priorities such as whole milk in schools, economic assistance and disaster relief funds, farm bill, reinstating funds for the LFPA program, HPAI, labor, and trade during Secretary Rollins visit to Lebanon, PA. - Assisted USDA in the planning and execution of a roundtable with Secretary Rollins and regional Farm Bureau members to discuss HPAI, trade, labor, and other pressing agricultural issues. - Signed onto coalition letter supporting Stephen Vaden as the Deputy Secretary of USDA. - Informed PA House and Senate offices of PFB's 2025 priorities (animal health, dairy, energy, environment/regulatory reform, farm bill (including Prop 12), labor, transportation, and wildlife). - Recommended Michael Cabell of Luzerne County for PA's USDA Rural Development Director. - Recommended Michael Kerr of Clearfield County PA's USDA FSA Executive Director. Originally, advocated for Harrison Frantz of Franklin County for FSA State Executive Director, but he had to withdraw his name for personal reasons. - Networked and discussed PFB's priorities with legislators and their staff at Farm Show. - Reviewed USDA's proposed final decision for the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs)(Docket #: AMS-DA-23-0031) and emailed PA House and Senate Members that PFB's position is the same as it was in the recommended decision. Specifically, supported a switchback either to the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs. - Worked with Rep. Kelly's office on FWS' proposal to take land via eminent domain in PA-16. - Provided PFB member with talking points for Rep. Houlahan's agriculture forum.

FARM BILL: - Urged House and Senate Members to introduce text and pass a farm bill ASAP. - Worked with AFBF on providing intel for farm bill by listening to legislator's asks in the next farm bill. - Met with PA delegation's offices to discuss farm bill priorities (strong risk management programs, keeping nutrition programs in the farm bill, improving rural development resources such as broadband and precision ag technologies, increasing funding for land-grant universities' research facilities, increasing access to rural childcare, asking for legislative fix to Prop 12, among many other initiatives) in farm bill. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12. - Attended GT's Farm Bill Listening Session at Farm Show - Attended GT and RM Craig's Farm Bill Listening Session at AFBF Convention - Met with PSU Leadership to discuss the importance of Title X (Research) funding in the farm bill for land grant universities' research facilities. ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING: - Reintroduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act, which would strengthen USDA's BioPreferred Program. This program increases market access for bio-based products and ensures America maintains its status as the worlds leader in biomanufacturing. - S.910, the Farm Ownership Improvement Act, which would require USDA to implement a pre-qualification or pre-approval process for all farmers and ranchers seeking FSA Direct Farm Ownership loans. - Reintroduction of the Specialty Crop Security Act, which would increase USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program authorization from $85 to $100 million per year and expand opportunities for specialty crop stakeholders to provide input into how program funding is used by state departments of agriculture. - S.581/H.R.295, the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years. - Reintroduction of the the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD. - Reintroduction of the the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities. - Reintroduction of the the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects. - S.741/H.R.1613, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers. - S.1073/H.R.2117, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less. - S.156/H.R.575, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land. - Reintroduction of the the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables. NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS: - Reintroduction of the Farm Risk Abatement and Mitigation Election (FRAME) Act, which would establish tax-deferred farm savings accounts that allows farmers to independently prepare for and mitigate the financial impact of disasters. - Reintroduction of the Save Our Small Farms Act, which would provide a safety net by expanding the number of farms eligible to purchase crop insurance, lower coverage costs for small farms, and direct USDA to develop more responsive coverage options for farmers during extreme weather. - Reintroduction of the Fair Credit for Farmers Act, which aims to improve farmers' access to credit from the Farm Service Agency by increasing accountability, offering more flexible terms, and establishing stronger borrower protections. - S.838/H.R.1822, the ACRE Act, which would exclude from the gross income of certain financial lending institutions, for income tax purposes, interest received on loans secured by rural or agricultural real estate. - H.R.2203, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, which would would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives. - S.1050, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners. - H.R.2253, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE / DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS: - Advocated for USDA to release the $10 billion in economic assistance and $20.8 billion in disaster relief assistance from H.R.10545 (FY25 December 2024 CR). - Outreach to inform PFB members about the release of economic assistance funds under the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP). - Listened to stakeholder webinars to learn more about ECAP. - Thanked USDA for releasing the economic assistance funds by the March 19 deadline. - Call with State Farm Bureaus to discuss how we would like the disaster relief funds to be distributed to give feedback to USDA. OTHER: - Attended and advocated for priorities such as whole milk in schools, economic assistance and disaster relief funds, farm bill, reinstating funds for the LFPA program, HPAI, labor, and trade during Secretary Rollins visit to Lebanon, PA. - Assisted USDA in the planning and execution of a roundtable with Secretary Rollins and regional Farm Bureau members to discuss HPAI, trade, labor, and other pressing agricultural issues. - Signed onto coalition letter supporting Stephen Vaden as the Deputy Secretary of USDA. - Informed PA House and Senate offices of PFB's 2025 priorities (animal health, dairy, energy, environment/regulatory reform, farm bill (including Prop 12), labor, transportation, and wildlife). - Recommended Michael Cabell of Luzerne County for PA's USDA Rural Development Director. - Recommended Michael Kerr of Clearfield County PA's USDA FSA Executive Director. Originally, advocated for Harrison Frantz of Franklin County for FSA State Executive Director, but he had to withdraw his name for personal reasons. - Networked and discussed PFB's priorities with legislators and their staff at Farm Show. - Reviewed USDA's proposed final decision for the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs)(Docket #: AMS-DA-23-0031) and emailed PA House and Senate Members that PFB's position is the same as it was in the recommended decision. Specifically, supported a switchback either to the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs. - Worked with Rep. Kelly's office on FWS' proposal to take land via eminent domain in PA-16. - Provided PFB member with talking points for Rep. Houlahan's agriculture forum.

Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; H.R. 8467: Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024; Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act (Democratic Farm Bill); Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Republican Framework (Farm Bill); H.R. 9027/S. 4690 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; H.R. 9747 - FY2025 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; H.R.10515 - American Relief Act, 2025; H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R. 1968, (P.L. 119-4), the FY2025 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000

Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; H.R. 8467: Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024; Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee the Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act (Democratic Farm Bill); Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee Republican Framework (Farm Bill); H.R. 9027/S. 4690 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; H.R. 9747 - FY2025 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; H.R.10515 - American Relief Act, 2025; H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R. 1968, (P.L. 119-4), the FY2025 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025;

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported