Lobbying Spend
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Filings
52
Firms Hired
3
Active Period
2003–2016
Client-reported lobbying expenses on LDA filings
Lobbying firms retained by this client; amounts are client-reported expenses when available
Government entities explicitly identified as targets in LDA filings
Most frequently reported lobbying issues
Bill numbers found in source-reported LDA specific issue text; broad topic matches are excluded
Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act
2016 · first_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
Child Nutrition Reauthorization: advocated for all programs to take a nutritional approach that recognizes the benefits provided by all forms of fruits, vegetables, and beans (canned, dried, fresh, and frozen). Advocated for WIC based research comparing nutrition outcomes in states allowing all forms of fruits, vegetables and beans and those that do not. Advocated for making the all forms pilot program under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable snack program permanent and expanding it to all states. Agriculture Appropriations: advocated for report language requiring all U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service program and educational materials recognize the benefits provided by all forms of fruits, vegetables, and beans. Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243): Urged Members of the House of Representatives to support and become cosponsors. The bill expands the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable school snack program to include canned, dried and frozen fruits and vegetables.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $5,000
Matched citations: H.R. 3532
Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act
2016 · first_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
Child Nutrition Reauthorization: advocated for all programs to take a nutritional approach that recognizes the benefits provided by all forms of fruits, vegetables, and beans (canned, dried, fresh, and frozen). Advocated for WIC based research comparing nutrition outcomes in states allowing all forms of fruits, vegetables and beans and those that do not. Advocated for making the all forms pilot program under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable snack program permanent and expanding it to all states. Agriculture Appropriations: advocated for report language requiring all U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service program and educational materials recognize the benefits provided by all forms of fruits, vegetables, and beans. Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243): Urged Members of the House of Representatives to support and become cosponsors. The bill expands the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable school snack program to include canned, dried and frozen fruits and vegetables.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $5,000
Matched citations: S. 2243
Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act
2015 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
Child Nutrition Reauthorization: advocated for all programs to take a nutritional approach that recognizes the benefits provided by all forms of fruits, vegetables, and beans (canned, dried, fresh, and frozen). Advocated for WIC based research comparing nutrition outcomes in states allowing all forms of fruits, vegetables and beans and those that do not. Advocated for making the all forms pilot program under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable snack program permanent and expanding it to all states. Agriculture Appropriations: advocated for report language requiring all U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service program and educational materials recognize the benefits provided by all forms of fruits, vegetables, and beans. Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243): Urged Members of the House of Representatives to support and become cosponsors. The bill expands the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable school snack program to include canned, dried and frozen fruits and vegetables.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: H.R. 3532
Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act
2015 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
Child Nutrition Reauthorization: advocated for all programs to take a nutritional approach that recognizes the benefits provided by all forms of fruits, vegetables, and beans (canned, dried, fresh, and frozen). Advocated for WIC based research comparing nutrition outcomes in states allowing all forms of fruits, vegetables and beans and those that do not. Advocated for making the all forms pilot program under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable snack program permanent and expanding it to all states. Agriculture Appropriations: advocated for report language requiring all U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service program and educational materials recognize the benefits provided by all forms of fruits, vegetables, and beans. Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532, S. 2243): Urged Members of the House of Representatives to support and become cosponsors. The bill expands the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable school snack program to include canned, dried and frozen fruits and vegetables.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: S. 2243
Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act
2015 · third_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
Child Nutrition Reauthorization: advocated for all programs to take a nutritional approach that recognizes the benefits provided by all forms of fruits, vegetables, and beans (canned, dried, fresh, and frozen). Advocated for WIC based research on nutrition outcomes in states allowing all forms of fruits, vegetables and beans and those that do not. Advocated for making the all forms pilot program under the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable snack program permanent and expanding it to all states. Agriculture Appropriations: advocated for report language requiring all U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service program and educational materials recognize the benefits provided by all forms of fruits, vegetables, and beans. Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act (H.R. 3532): Urged Members of the House of Representatives to support and become cosponsors. The bill expands the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable school snack program to include canned, dried and frozen fruits and vegetables.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: H.R. 3532
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015
2014 · third_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
H.R. 4800, S. 2389 - Advocated for report language supportive of a pilot program from the Agricultural Act of 2014 to allow all forms of fruits and vegetables to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Advocated for report language that endorses promoting all forms of fruits, vegetables and beans in federally funded nutrition programs. Discussed implementation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack program pilot.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: S. 2389
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
2013 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
Farm Bill (HR 2642, S. 954): advocated for report language urging USDA to promote "all forms" of fruits, vegetables, and beans in federally funded nutrition programs. Advocated for allowing all forms of fruits and vegetables to participate in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: S. 954
Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013
2013 · third_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
Farm Bill (HR 3102, HR 1947, S. 954): Advocated for report language included in the HR 1947 committee report urging the Department of Agriculture to promote all forms (canned, dried, fresh, frozen) of fruits, vegetables and beans in federal nutrition programs. Urged adoption of change to the fresh fruit and vegetable program to include all forms of fruits and vegetables. Urged strong funding of federal nutrition programs, especially emergency food assistance.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: HR 3102
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
2013 · third_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
Farm Bill (HR 3102, HR 1947, S. 954): Advocated for report language included in the HR 1947 committee report urging the Department of Agriculture to promote all forms (canned, dried, fresh, frozen) of fruits, vegetables and beans in federal nutrition programs. Urged adoption of change to the fresh fruit and vegetable program to include all forms of fruits and vegetables. Urged strong funding of federal nutrition programs, especially emergency food assistance.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: S. 954
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
2013 · second_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
Farm Bill - HR 1947; S. 954: Advocated inclusion of report language to encourage USDA to promote all forms (canned, fresh, frozen, dried) of beans, fruits and vegetables in federal nutrition programs. Avocated expanding the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable snack program to all forms of fruits and vegetables. Encouraged strong funding authorizations for federal nutrition programs, especially the Emergency Food Assistance Program and Commodity Supplemental Assistance Program.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $15,000
Matched citations: S. 954
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
2012 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 (S. 3240): Advocated for strong funding authorizations for federal nutrition programs. Advocated report language that would urge states to allow all forms of fruits vegetables and beans under the WIC program. Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 (HR 6083): Advocated amending fresh fruits and vegetable snack program to allow all forms including fresh, dried, canned and frozen fruits and vegetables. Advocated that Congress urge states to allow all forms of fruits vegetables and beans under the WIC program.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 6083
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
2012 · fourth_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 (S. 3240): Advocated for strong funding authorizations for federal nutrition programs. Advocated report language that would urge states to allow all forms of fruits vegetables and beans under the WIC program. Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 (HR 6083): Advocated amending fresh fruits and vegetable snack program to allow all forms including fresh, dried, canned and frozen fruits and vegetables. Advocated that Congress urge states to allow all forms of fruits vegetables and beans under the WIC program.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 6083
S. 3240: Urged adoption of an amendment to allow all forms of fruits and vegetables in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. HR 6083: Advocated for including all forms of fruits and vegetables in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. All forms would included canned, frozen, fresh, and dried goods. HR 2675, S. 1427, Farming Flexiblity Act: advocated for passage
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2675
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
2012 · third_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
S. 3240: Urged adoption of an amendment to allow all forms of fruits and vegetables in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. HR 6083: Advocated for including all forms of fruits and vegetables in the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. All forms would included canned, frozen, fresh, and dried goods. HR 2675, S. 1427, Farming Flexiblity Act: advocated for passage
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 6083
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
2012 · third_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN CAPITOL GROUP
Funding for Nutrition Title Programs in S.3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012, and HR 6083, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012.
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HR 6083
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
2012 · second_quarter · Firm: SC PARTNERS LLC
Farm Bill (S. 3240): advocated allowing all forms of fruits and vegetables to participate in what is now called the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program. Farm Bill (HR 6083): Advocated for report language that would urge state WIC programs to allow benefits to be used for the purchase of all forms of fruits, vegetables and beans whether fresh, frozen, or canned.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 6083
Women Infants Children Program: advocated report language encouraging state programs to allow canned fruits, vegetables and beans. HR. 2675, S. 1427: change Department of Agriculture base acre requirements to encourage greater planting of fruits, and vegetables.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR. 2675
Farm Bill: advocated for report language that encourages state WIC programs to treat canned, frozen and fresh foods equally. Advocated for a nutrition title that is well resourced. Nutrition Programs: advocated greater parity for canned foods in USDA programs and advocated for USDA educational efforts that promote all healthy foods, rather than exclusively fresh foods. HR 2675, and S. 1427: Farming flexibility. Encouraged support of these bills that allow farmers greater incentives to plant and harvest fruits and vegetables.
Client expense: — · Firm income: —
Matched citations: HR 2675
Native American Sacred Lands Act
2008 · second_quarter · Firm: AMERICAN CAPITOL GROUP
HR 2419, Food, Conservation and Energy Act, Title IV, all nutrition programs
Client expense: — · Firm income: $30,000
Matched citations: HR 2419
Source: Senate LDA