NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL

Joined a letter to congressional appropriators requesting at least $1.2 billion for USDAs conservation operations in fiscal year 2024. Joined other stakeholders in comments on the Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Joined a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan regarding revised draft occupational and non-occupational risk assessments for four pesticidal active ingredients - diazinon, ethoprop, tribufos and phosmet. Joined a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate agriculture committees opposing the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act. Joined nearly 50 other state and national groups on a letter to the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committees chairwoman and ranking member urging passage of bipartisan, targeted rail safety legislation to reduce the risk of future derailments while also ensuring a reliable, economically sustainable railroad freight transportation system. Joined 74 other organizations on a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership opposing unclear or unreasonable rail storage charges that are being assessed on freight in transit to international ocean transportation. Filed comments to EPA on the agencys Biological Opinion (BiOp) for Methomyl as it relates to the insecticides potential impact on endangered species. Joined on a letter to Senate appropriators urging $411 million in FY24 funding for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Sent a letter to USDA requesting the agency provide a 60-day extension to the comment period for the proposed 2023 Update to Technical Guidelines for Quantifying Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Carbon Sequestration at the Entity-Scale for Agriculture and Forestry (USDA-2023-0007). Met with USDA regarding implementation of pandemic assistance for cotton merchandisers. Met with staff of U.S. Customs & Border Protection regarding supply chain traceability within the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. Met with various House and Senate committees regarding implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Met with House and Senate Ag Committee staff and various congressional offices regarding the 2023 farm bill. Filed comments to the FTC on the Green Guides. Filed comments to EPA on the Applicator Exclusion Zone issue in the Worker Protection Standards. Joined over 40 stakeholders on a letter to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to support funding of USDA's Office of Pest Management Policy. Joined 300+ stakeholders on a letter to support HR 4288 for uniformity in pesticide labeling. Filed comments to EPA on the pesticide cyantraniliprole. Joined in coalition comments to EPA on the Ozone NAAQS.

Client expense: $286,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: HR 4288

Joined 16 ag stakeholders in a letter to the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) requesting that it extend the comment period for NRCS' Proposed Revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices. Sent a letter to Administration leaders and to leadership of the House and Senate budget and appropriations committees urging them to protect crop insurance programs from any cuts during this years appropriations process. Joined numerous other stakeholders to comment on the Request for Information on inefficiencies in the Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology that was opened for public comment by the Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS). Joined other stakeholders asking EPA for a 30-day extension to the comment period for the Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter. Submitted comments to EPA on the agencys latest amendments to its Endangered Species Act (ESA) Workplan. Joined other stakeholders in comments on the agency's latest amendments to its Endangered Species Act Workplan. Joined a letter to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee and the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure urging them to support Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions of disapproval of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule from the Army Corps of Engineers and EPA. Joined a letter to the House and Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittees requesting adequate funding for EPA and Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) for their continued pesticide registration efforts. Filed comments with USDA regarding the agencys rulemaking on implementation of the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) Phase 2 and Pandemic Assistance Program (PARP). Joined a letter to the House and Senate budget committees leadership requesting sufficient budgetary resources to write a new bipartisan, multi-year, comprehensive, and meaningful farm bill. Signed a letter to the House and Senate strongly opposing the Booker Bill (S. 269), which would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act to upend the science-based safety standards in place to protect human health and the environment while undermining pesticides availability. Filed comments regarding EPAs Proposed Interim Decision (PID) for the registration of norflurazon - a herbicide used to manage certain grasses and some broadleaf weed species in most cotton producing states. Sent letters to House and Senate appropriators outlining priorities for FY24. Joined a letter urging President Biden to work to resolve ongoing labor negotiations at the West Coast ports between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). Joined a letter thanking Senator John Thune (R-SD) for introducing a bill to permanently repeal the estate tax. Submitted comments to EPA on the registration of sulfoxaflor. Submitted joint comments to EPA regarding the Reconsideration of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Particulate Matter from the NAAQS Regulatory Review & Rulemaking Coalition. Met with USDA officials regarding implementation of merchandiser assistance authorized in the Omnibus legislation. Met with USDA officials regarding ability to process marketing loans during a government shutdown. Met with Customs and Border Protection staff regarding cotton market and trade situation and implications for enforcements of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. Support for the Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 Discussions with USDA RMA regarding 1-in-4 prevent plant provisions.

Client expense: $286,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 269

Signed a letter to President Biden urging his Administration to continue working with the ongoing West Coast port labor negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Joined numerous other business organizations on a letter to both House and Senate Leaders regarding proposed tax increases. Cosigned a letter encouraging swift passage of S. 3678 and H.R. 8432 (the Beagle Brigade Act of 2022), which would authorize the National Detector Dog Training Center in Newnan, Georgia. Signed a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership in support of the recent Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act (FRSFMA) draft. Signed a letter to Senate leadership urging the Senate to pass an agricultural workforce reform legislation. Filed comments with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) on their proposal to move experimental populations of endangered species into habitats where the species were never found before. Signed a letter to leadership of the House and Senate committees that have oversight over railroads informing them of an impending rail lockout or strike urging intervention if the railroads are unable to come to a resolution. Filed comments with the Department of Transportation (DOT) supporting the continued COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, Regulatory Relief for Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations. Sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to reject the petition from activist groups to impose duplicative layers of regulation on treated seeds by regulating the seeds in addition to the already-regulated pesticide that is applied to the seed. Filed comments with EPA regarding the Biological Evaluation for sulfoxaflor. Filed comments with EPA on a petition from activist groups to revoke tolerances and cancel registrations for some organophosphates. Filed comments on Diuron proposed interim decision. Filed comments on Fluometuron proposed interim decision. Joined a letter to President Biden regarding the ongoing High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) between the United States and Mexico. Joined with 14 organizations in responding to an EPA petition that seeks revocation of tolerances and cancelling of uses for 15 organophosphate pesticides. Met with USDA-RMA to discuss cotton prevent plant provisions.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 8432

Signed a letter to President Biden urging his Administration to continue working with the ongoing West Coast port labor negotiations between the Pacific Maritime Association and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union. Joined numerous other business organizations on a letter to both House and Senate Leaders regarding proposed tax increases. Cosigned a letter encouraging swift passage of S. 3678 and H.R. 8432 (the Beagle Brigade Act of 2022), which would authorize the National Detector Dog Training Center in Newnan, Georgia. Signed a letter to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership in support of the recent Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act (FRSFMA) draft. Signed a letter to Senate leadership urging the Senate to pass an agricultural workforce reform legislation. Filed comments with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) on their proposal to move experimental populations of endangered species into habitats where the species were never found before. Signed a letter to leadership of the House and Senate committees that have oversight over railroads informing them of an impending rail lockout or strike urging intervention if the railroads are unable to come to a resolution. Filed comments with the Department of Transportation (DOT) supporting the continued COVID-19 Emergency Declaration, Regulatory Relief for Commercial Motor Vehicle Operations. Sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to reject the petition from activist groups to impose duplicative layers of regulation on treated seeds by regulating the seeds in addition to the already-regulated pesticide that is applied to the seed. Filed comments with EPA regarding the Biological Evaluation for sulfoxaflor. Filed comments with EPA on a petition from activist groups to revoke tolerances and cancel registrations for some organophosphates. Filed comments on Diuron proposed interim decision. Filed comments on Fluometuron proposed interim decision. Joined a letter to President Biden regarding the ongoing High-Level Economic Dialogue (HLED) between the United States and Mexico. Joined with 14 organizations in responding to an EPA petition that seeks revocation of tolerances and cancelling of uses for 15 organophosphate pesticides. Met with USDA-RMA to discuss cotton prevent plant provisions.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 3678

Letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack expressing strong support for the U.S.-China Phase One Trade Agreement and continuing work to maintain access to the China market for U.S. agriculture exports Support for Death Tax Repeal Act. Support for the DRIVE-Safe Act (S. 659, H.R. 1745), and its inclusion in forthcoming legislation. Funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) for FY22. Filed comments on USDAs request for stakeholder feedback on how to properly utilize USDA programs, funding, and their financial capabilities to encourage the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices Letter to the U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai in response to her recent comments about the convergence of trade policy, environment, and climate change issues. Letter to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg requesting the Department of Transportations immediate intervention to protect U.S. exporters and their access to foreign markets due to challenges imposed by vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs). Filed comments to inform USDAs thinking regarding how stimulus relief programs and spending related to supply chain resiliency can help address supply chain durability and resilience. The comments also addressed issues for USDA to consider when preparing a report on supply chains for agricultural commodities and food products in response to President Bidens Executive Order on Americas Supply Chains. Coalition comments that offered suggestions similar to what NCCs comments conveyed regarding USDAs request for stakeholder feedback on how to properly utilize USDA programs, funding and their financial capabilities to encourage the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices. Submitted the cotton industrys FY22 programmatic funding requests to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees Subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Letter to House and Senate leadership to express significant concerns about legislative proposals that would jeopardize the future of family-owned farm and ranch businesses. Letter to Senate/House agriculture committees leadership urging them to consider making a significant investment in federal agricultural research. Filed comments to the EPA on the proposed Interim Registration Review Decision for MSMA herbicide. Sent a letter to Senate leadership requesting the inclusion of strong domestic procurement provisions for PPE products by major government purchasers. Letter to the leadership of the House and Senate Transportation committees in support of modernizing the Farm-Related Restricted Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Letter to the leadership of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee that stated the groups support for the continuation of stepped-up basis and to highlight a study from Ernst and Young (EY) illustrating the economic damage that repeal of step-up in basis via tax at death would inflict. Agriculture Workforce Coalition letter to Senate leadership urging the Senate to pass an agriculture labor reform bill this Congress that provides the solution American agriculture needs. Letter to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership regarding the surface transportation bill markup. Letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan in support of Rod Snyder as the new Agriculture Advisor to the EPA Administrator. Advocated for the industry's priorities in the FY22 appropriations process. Multiple letters to the leadership of the Senate Commerce, Transportation and Science Committee regarding amendments to the Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021. Letter in support of the RETAIN Act Provided comments on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (collectively referred to as the Services) proposed draft biological opinion on the registration of malathion. Meetings with various House and Senate offices regarding the ongoing need for USDA to provide aid to cotton merchandizers for economic losses experienced during the COVID pandemic. Worked with USDA-AMS staff on the steps necessary to reinstate the Cotton Varieties Planted report. Meetings with USDA-AMS staff on efforts to improve industry price reporting for ELS cotton. Participated in a listening session of the House Agriculture General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee to convey NCCs perspectives on farm program and crop insurance priorities. Meetings with U.S. Customs and Border Protection staff regarding Withhold Release Orders (WROs) for imports of cotton and cotton textile products produced in part or in whole from Xinjiang cotton. As a member of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance, met with various Congressional offices regarding the Growing Climate Solutions Act. Participated in 2 listening sessions with EPA's Office of Water nominee on future of WOTUS.

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1745

Letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack expressing strong support for the U.S.-China Phase One Trade Agreement and continuing work to maintain access to the China market for U.S. agriculture exports Support for Death Tax Repeal Act. Support for the DRIVE-Safe Act (S. 659, H.R. 1745), and its inclusion in forthcoming legislation. Funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network (FRSAN) for FY22. Filed comments on USDAs request for stakeholder feedback on how to properly utilize USDA programs, funding, and their financial capabilities to encourage the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices Letter to the U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai in response to her recent comments about the convergence of trade policy, environment, and climate change issues. Letter to Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg requesting the Department of Transportations immediate intervention to protect U.S. exporters and their access to foreign markets due to challenges imposed by vessel-operating common carriers (VOCCs). Filed comments to inform USDAs thinking regarding how stimulus relief programs and spending related to supply chain resiliency can help address supply chain durability and resilience. The comments also addressed issues for USDA to consider when preparing a report on supply chains for agricultural commodities and food products in response to President Bidens Executive Order on Americas Supply Chains. Coalition comments that offered suggestions similar to what NCCs comments conveyed regarding USDAs request for stakeholder feedback on how to properly utilize USDA programs, funding and their financial capabilities to encourage the adoption of climate-smart agriculture practices. Submitted the cotton industrys FY22 programmatic funding requests to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees Subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies. Letter to House and Senate leadership to express significant concerns about legislative proposals that would jeopardize the future of family-owned farm and ranch businesses. Letter to Senate/House agriculture committees leadership urging them to consider making a significant investment in federal agricultural research. Filed comments to the EPA on the proposed Interim Registration Review Decision for MSMA herbicide. Sent a letter to Senate leadership requesting the inclusion of strong domestic procurement provisions for PPE products by major government purchasers. Letter to the leadership of the House and Senate Transportation committees in support of modernizing the Farm-Related Restricted Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Letter to the leadership of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee that stated the groups support for the continuation of stepped-up basis and to highlight a study from Ernst and Young (EY) illustrating the economic damage that repeal of step-up in basis via tax at death would inflict. Agriculture Workforce Coalition letter to Senate leadership urging the Senate to pass an agriculture labor reform bill this Congress that provides the solution American agriculture needs. Letter to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leadership regarding the surface transportation bill markup. Letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan in support of Rod Snyder as the new Agriculture Advisor to the EPA Administrator. Advocated for the industry's priorities in the FY22 appropriations process. Multiple letters to the leadership of the Senate Commerce, Transportation and Science Committee regarding amendments to the Surface Transportation Investment Act of 2021. Letter in support of the RETAIN Act Provided comments on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service (collectively referred to as the Services) proposed draft biological opinion on the registration of malathion. Meetings with various House and Senate offices regarding the ongoing need for USDA to provide aid to cotton merchandizers for economic losses experienced during the COVID pandemic. Worked with USDA-AMS staff on the steps necessary to reinstate the Cotton Varieties Planted report. Meetings with USDA-AMS staff on efforts to improve industry price reporting for ELS cotton. Participated in a listening session of the House Agriculture General Farm Commodities and Risk Management Subcommittee to convey NCCs perspectives on farm program and crop insurance priorities. Meetings with U.S. Customs and Border Protection staff regarding Withhold Release Orders (WROs) for imports of cotton and cotton textile products produced in part or in whole from Xinjiang cotton. As a member of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance, met with various Congressional offices regarding the Growing Climate Solutions Act. Participated in 2 listening sessions with EPA's Office of Water nominee on future of WOTUS.

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 659

Filed comments with EPA regarding their Proposed Interim Decision (PID) for paraquat. Provided extensive input into the USDA publication of a final U.S. Ag Innovation Strategy document and an associated interactive dashboard. Joined several other national agricultural organizations on a letter to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee leadership (Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and John Boozman (R-AR) urging the confirmation of Secretary of Agriculture nominee Thomas Vilsack. Joined dozens of other agriculture, small business, and other industry groups on a letter to the Senate Small Business Committees leadership in support of Isabel Guzman, President Bidens nominee for administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Joined more than 20 other agriculture organizations on a letter to President Biden urging him to designate Oberman as STB chair. Sent a letter of support for Michael Regan to the Senate Environmental & Public Works Committee praising his experience in reaching out to agricultural stakeholders while in his role as Secretary of North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality. Joined more than 100 other groups and organizations sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee leadership urging a swift and timely confirmation of Katherine Tai, the nominee for the U.S. Trade Representative. Joined the National Council of Textile Organizations and 15 other industry and labor groups on letters to President Biden and to Congressional leadership outlining recommendations to strengthen domestic supply chains for PPE, including a Berry Amendment requirement for federal government procurement of PPE, incentivizing private sector purchases of American PPE, and funding for domestic companies to reconstitute domestic PPE supply chains. Engaged with USDA on the implementation process for the $20/acre CFAP payment and assistance to textile mills. Engaged with USDAs Farm Service Agency on the implementation of the Quality Loss Adjustment program. Joined numerous organizations that are members of the Rebuild Rural coalition on a letter to President Biden requesting his support for rebuilding infrastructure in rural America. Joined organizations on a letter to newly confirmed Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg that originally had been sent to President Biden and the Transportation Department Transition Team regarding recommendations for the three major freight transportation modes. Joined dozens of other associations and groups representing small businesses on a letter to leaders of the Senate Finance Committee opposing efforts being discussed in Congress to retroactively repeal last years Net Operating Loss (NOL) relief enacted in the CARES Act. Sent a letter to leadership of the Senate and House agriculture committees that recognized Congress/USDA are assisting producers and textile manufacturers but also outlining the ongoing need for cotton merchandisers and noting that the pandemic losses faced by that sector have not yet been addressed. Joined other agriculture groups in briefing the Commissioners of the Federal Maritime Commission regarding container shortages. Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) in support of Dr. Jewel Bronaugh to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Joined the American Soybean Association and the National Corn Growers Association on comments for the hearing record to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) on the petition by the Mosaic Company for countervailing duties on Russian and Moroccan imports of phosphate fertilizer. Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on letters to the House and Senate appropriations and budget committees as well as the Biden Administration supporting crop insurance. Joined more than 70 agriculture and forest products associations on a letter to President Biden regarding the actions of ocean container carriers and marine terminal operators, including declining to carry export cargo, severely injuring U.S. agriculture, food, and forestry product exporters, and preventing the industries from delivering affordably and dependably to international markets. Sent a letter to the leadership of the House and Senate small business committees regarding a disparity that was created in the Small Business Administrations (SBA) interpretation of the law surrounding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Joined more than 800 other business organizations on a letter to Senate leadership urging an extension of the signup period for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Submitted a Statement for the Record to the House Agriculture Committees Climate Change Hearing. Joined numerous other agriculture and small business organizations on a letter to Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and Reps. Jason Smith (R-MO) and Sanford Bishop (D-GA) urging full and permanent repeal of the federal estate tax. Joined 13 other agriculture groups on a letter to House leadership urging support for legislation that would ensure there are no budget sequestration cuts to USDA mandatory programs. Joined numerous business organizations on a letter to leadership of the House and Senate Small Business Committees thanking them for their bicameral leadership and swift bipartisan action to provide relief through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act of 2021. Joined other agriculture groups on a letter to Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and Reps. Sanford Bishop (D-GA) and Jason Smith (R-MO) supporting their legislation, the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 617) and (H.R. 1712). Joined other agriculture organizations on a letter to all Congressional Members highlighting concerns and solutions regarding transportation as Congress considers an infrastructure package. Sent a letter to the USDA-ARS Administrator requesting that publications in the Journal of Cotton Science submitted by USDA-ARS Ginning Laboratory Scientist be counted as published articles for their peered review journal publication requirements. Sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack on the importance of providing COVID economic assistance to cotton merchandisers. Participated in a virtual roundtable discussion with EPA Administrator Michael Regan, stressing key priorities for U.S. cotton. Participated with other member organizations of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance on calls with Senator John Boozman and Representative G.T. Thompson regarding climate legislation. Participated with other ag organizations in a call with USDA Chief of Staff Katharine Ferguson. Engaged with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to address issues surrounding withhold release orders (WROs) on cotton/cotton products from Xinjiang and the documentation required by importing companies to demonstrate that the goods were not produced or manufactured in that region. Issues pertaining to climate and its impact in the agriculture, food, and forestry sectors. Engaged with USDAs Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) on the implementation of ELS price reporting. Joined other stakeholders in comments on the PID for chlorpyrifos. Joined other stakeholders in comments on the endangered species biological evaluation for glyphosate. Joined other stakeholders in comments on the proposed general permit for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 1712

Filed comments with EPA regarding their Proposed Interim Decision (PID) for paraquat. Provided extensive input into the USDA publication of a final U.S. Ag Innovation Strategy document and an associated interactive dashboard. Joined several other national agricultural organizations on a letter to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee leadership (Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and John Boozman (R-AR) urging the confirmation of Secretary of Agriculture nominee Thomas Vilsack. Joined dozens of other agriculture, small business, and other industry groups on a letter to the Senate Small Business Committees leadership in support of Isabel Guzman, President Bidens nominee for administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Joined more than 20 other agriculture organizations on a letter to President Biden urging him to designate Oberman as STB chair. Sent a letter of support for Michael Regan to the Senate Environmental & Public Works Committee praising his experience in reaching out to agricultural stakeholders while in his role as Secretary of North Carolina's Department of Environmental Quality. Joined more than 100 other groups and organizations sent a letter to the Senate Finance Committee leadership urging a swift and timely confirmation of Katherine Tai, the nominee for the U.S. Trade Representative. Joined the National Council of Textile Organizations and 15 other industry and labor groups on letters to President Biden and to Congressional leadership outlining recommendations to strengthen domestic supply chains for PPE, including a Berry Amendment requirement for federal government procurement of PPE, incentivizing private sector purchases of American PPE, and funding for domestic companies to reconstitute domestic PPE supply chains. Engaged with USDA on the implementation process for the $20/acre CFAP payment and assistance to textile mills. Engaged with USDAs Farm Service Agency on the implementation of the Quality Loss Adjustment program. Joined numerous organizations that are members of the Rebuild Rural coalition on a letter to President Biden requesting his support for rebuilding infrastructure in rural America. Joined organizations on a letter to newly confirmed Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg that originally had been sent to President Biden and the Transportation Department Transition Team regarding recommendations for the three major freight transportation modes. Joined dozens of other associations and groups representing small businesses on a letter to leaders of the Senate Finance Committee opposing efforts being discussed in Congress to retroactively repeal last years Net Operating Loss (NOL) relief enacted in the CARES Act. Sent a letter to leadership of the Senate and House agriculture committees that recognized Congress/USDA are assisting producers and textile manufacturers but also outlining the ongoing need for cotton merchandisers and noting that the pandemic losses faced by that sector have not yet been addressed. Joined other agriculture groups in briefing the Commissioners of the Federal Maritime Commission regarding container shortages. Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee Chairwoman Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Ranking Member John Boozman (R-AR) in support of Dr. Jewel Bronaugh to serve as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. Joined the American Soybean Association and the National Corn Growers Association on comments for the hearing record to the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) on the petition by the Mosaic Company for countervailing duties on Russian and Moroccan imports of phosphate fertilizer. Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on letters to the House and Senate appropriations and budget committees as well as the Biden Administration supporting crop insurance. Joined more than 70 agriculture and forest products associations on a letter to President Biden regarding the actions of ocean container carriers and marine terminal operators, including declining to carry export cargo, severely injuring U.S. agriculture, food, and forestry product exporters, and preventing the industries from delivering affordably and dependably to international markets. Sent a letter to the leadership of the House and Senate small business committees regarding a disparity that was created in the Small Business Administrations (SBA) interpretation of the law surrounding the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Joined more than 800 other business organizations on a letter to Senate leadership urging an extension of the signup period for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Submitted a Statement for the Record to the House Agriculture Committees Climate Change Hearing. Joined numerous other agriculture and small business organizations on a letter to Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and Reps. Jason Smith (R-MO) and Sanford Bishop (D-GA) urging full and permanent repeal of the federal estate tax. Joined 13 other agriculture groups on a letter to House leadership urging support for legislation that would ensure there are no budget sequestration cuts to USDA mandatory programs. Joined numerous business organizations on a letter to leadership of the House and Senate Small Business Committees thanking them for their bicameral leadership and swift bipartisan action to provide relief through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Extension Act of 2021. Joined other agriculture groups on a letter to Sen. John Thune (R-SD) and Reps. Sanford Bishop (D-GA) and Jason Smith (R-MO) supporting their legislation, the Death Tax Repeal Act (S. 617) and (H.R. 1712). Joined other agriculture organizations on a letter to all Congressional Members highlighting concerns and solutions regarding transportation as Congress considers an infrastructure package. Sent a letter to the USDA-ARS Administrator requesting that publications in the Journal of Cotton Science submitted by USDA-ARS Ginning Laboratory Scientist be counted as published articles for their peered review journal publication requirements. Sent a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack on the importance of providing COVID economic assistance to cotton merchandisers. Participated in a virtual roundtable discussion with EPA Administrator Michael Regan, stressing key priorities for U.S. cotton. Participated with other member organizations of the Food and Agriculture Climate Alliance on calls with Senator John Boozman and Representative G.T. Thompson regarding climate legislation. Participated with other ag organizations in a call with USDA Chief of Staff Katharine Ferguson. Engaged with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to address issues surrounding withhold release orders (WROs) on cotton/cotton products from Xinjiang and the documentation required by importing companies to demonstrate that the goods were not produced or manufactured in that region. Issues pertaining to climate and its impact in the agriculture, food, and forestry sectors. Engaged with USDAs Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) on the implementation of ELS price reporting. Joined other stakeholders in comments on the PID for chlorpyrifos. Joined other stakeholders in comments on the endangered species biological evaluation for glyphosate. Joined other stakeholders in comments on the proposed general permit for the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System.

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 617

Monitored new EPA restrictions on the use of paraquat. Continued advocacy/outreach efforts with Congress in an ongoing effort to position the industrys requests for assistance in any final COVID relief package. Continued advocacy with Congress to get additional funding included for WHIP+ disaster program and to extend WHIP+ coverage to the 2020 crop losses. Provided comments on the proposed rule of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) entitled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Regulations for Designating Critical Habitat. Joined numerous other agriculture organizations on a letter to Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) in support of her bill, Haulers of Agriculture and Livestock Safety (HAULS) Act of 2020 (S. 4720). Submitted comments to EPA regarding a pesticide petition filed under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requesting tolerances for residues of Isoxaflutole in or on cottonseed and cotton gin byproducts. Submitted comments to EPA on the draft human health and environmental safety risk assessments for registration review of dimethenamid/dimethenamid-P, a group 15 herbicides registered for multiple crops including cotton. Signed onto a letter with 11 other organizations to the director of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) requesting a more predictable and long-term contracting process with U.S. companies that manufacture textiles, apparel, and footwear for the U.S. military and other government agencies. Joined numerous agricultural organizations on joint comments to the U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Notice of Proposed Pilot Program that would create a pilot program to allow truck drivers aged 18-20 to drive across state lines. Filed comments with EPA regarding the agency's latest resistance management proposal - the Draft Proposal to Improve Lepidopteran Resistance Management. Joined more than 110 other organizations representing farmers, lenders and businesses of all sizes on a letter to House and Senate leadership urging them to immediately address the overburdensome Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) forgiveness process before years end. Responded to USDAs request for recommendations of the most innovative technologies, practices, and management tools that can be readily deployed through one or more USDA programs Filed comments with USDA-APHIS Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) and agreed that APHIS had abundantly evaluated MON 88702 in the Plant Pest Risk Assessment and the separate Environmental Risk Assessment supporting the conclusion of no likely risk. Joined a letter to House and Senate leadership specifically regarding the tax implications of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Joined 95 other organizations on a letter to House and Senate leadership to urge swift action in this Congress to enact legislation which would allow businesses to access a second PPP loan with tax deductibility and streamlined forgiveness. Worked closely with the National Council of Textile Organizations, American Apparel and Footwear Association, and other textile industry groups in support of important changes to the NDAA. Joined numerous other agricultural groups on a letter to House and Senate leadership regarding important provisions included in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020. Filed comments with EPA regarding its proposed rule, Pesticides: Exemptions of Certain Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs). Joined with 27 other organizations on a letter to EPA regarding proposed rule, Pesticides: Exemptions of Certain Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs). Discussed issues regarding ELS price reporting with USDAs Agricultural Marketing Service Discussed issue of abnormal increase in Seed Coat Fragments with USDA-AMSs Cotton and Tobacco Grading Program

Client expense: $322,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4720

Joined business and agriculture organizations on a letter to House and Senate leadership in support of the Small Business Expense Protection Act (S. 3612/H.R. 6821). Filed comments with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on its request to the Office of Management and Budget to extend the Agricultural Prices Survey. Sent letter to Congressional leadership outlining the primary funding and policy needs for agricultural producers and the broader agricultural supply chain to help recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Joined numerous agricultural, business and lender groups on a letter to House/Senate small business committees leaders strongly supporting The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (S. 4117). Continued its advocacy efforts with Senate and House offices in an effort to add more specificity to the agricultural provisions of the second COVID-19 relief package. Continued to advocate with Senate and House Members the need for cotton and textile specific language that directs USDA to assist cotton textile mills and merchandisers, along with parameters for the support to crop producers in next phase of COVID-19 relief. Joined numerous other organizations on a letter to Congress in support of the just introduced SAFE TO WORK Act. Joined numerous agricultural, business and lender groups on a letter to House Small Business Committees leaders strongly supporting The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (H.R. 7777). Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to all Representatives urging support of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (H.R. 7575) Sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting an extension of the August 28 deadline to sign up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Joined numerous organizations on a letter to Senate leadership and the chairman and Ranking member of the Senate Small Business Committee regarding the Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program (CSBRPPP) Act Joined a coalition of agriculture and small business groups on a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) encouraging them to include a technical correction addressing the tax treatment of loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Sent a letter to the Department of Commerce and USDA regarding a countervailing duty request brought by The Mosaic Company against imported phosphate fertilizer from Russia and Morocco. Joined numerous agricultural organizations outlining priorities and concerns as the Senate began to develop its version of the highway bill. Submitted comments to USDA in response to the Departments request for public and private sector input on important agriculture innovations that need to be addressed in the near and long term as a part of USDAs Agriculture Innovation Agenda (AIA). Joined with 27 other stakeholders in various industries to comment on EPA's proposal to increase consistency and transparency and the agency to consider cost/benefits in Clean Air Act rulemaking. Jointly filed comments on EPAs Draft Ambient Water Quality Criteria Recommendations for Lakes and Reservoirs of the Conterminous United States: Information Supporting the Development of Numeric Nutrient Criteria, EPA820P20001 (Draft Criteria Recommendations). Sent a letter to President Trump regarding the serious magnitude of the U.S. cotton/textile supply chain losses and the costs that are continuing to affect all industry segments -- from producers to textile manufacturers. Advocated with Congress and USDA for corrections to Farm Service Agencys final rule implementing changes in payment limit provisions enacted in the 2018 farm law. Filed comments in support of the unconditional registration of tiafenacil, a new herbicidal active ingredient. Filed comments to EPA urging the agency to deny the request by the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) to Revoke all neonic tolerances and comments regarding dietary exposure. Filed comments with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding its proposed definition of habitat. Reviewed EPA's proposed rule containing exemptions for certain Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs) derived from newer technologies and worked with EPA on this issue. Sent a letter to the chairs and ranking members of two key congressional committees, voicing support for a timely extension of the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA). Sent a letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler citing the need for a timely registration of dicamba herbicide formulations. Joined numerous organizations on a letter to House and Senate leadership to express strong support for The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (S. 4117) the Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act (H.R. 7777). Wrote to Senate and House leadership in strong support of full replenishment of the borrowing authority for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) as part of the pending Continuing Resolution (CR). Joined with more than 300 agriculture and conservation organizations on a letter to all Senate and House Members affirming support for pesticide regulations in place today under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Joined other organizations on a letter to the chairman and ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee urging support of the inclusion of Section 814 from the Senate version of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the final NDAA conference report. Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to Vice President Mike Pence and White House Coronavirus Task Force members regarding farm worker safety during the pandemic. Submitted a letter in support of The Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020, which offers key amendments to the Endangered Species Act. Worked with Members of House of Representatives on a Congressional letter to EPA in support of workable registration/label for dicamba herbicide. Worked with Members of House of Representatives to seek inclusion of textile and cotton merchandiser assistance in the House HEROS 2 Act. Worked with the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to provide further clarification on the hurricane endorsement policy. Worked with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to provide further clarification regarding eligibility for marketing loan certificates. Submitted comments on the Biological Evaluations of Carbaryl and Methomyl.

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 6821

Joined business and agriculture organizations on a letter to House and Senate leadership in support of the Small Business Expense Protection Act (S. 3612/H.R. 6821). Filed comments with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on its request to the Office of Management and Budget to extend the Agricultural Prices Survey. Sent letter to Congressional leadership outlining the primary funding and policy needs for agricultural producers and the broader agricultural supply chain to help recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Joined numerous agricultural, business and lender groups on a letter to House/Senate small business committees leaders strongly supporting The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (S. 4117). Continued its advocacy efforts with Senate and House offices in an effort to add more specificity to the agricultural provisions of the second COVID-19 relief package. Continued to advocate with Senate and House Members the need for cotton and textile specific language that directs USDA to assist cotton textile mills and merchandisers, along with parameters for the support to crop producers in next phase of COVID-19 relief. Joined numerous other organizations on a letter to Congress in support of the just introduced SAFE TO WORK Act. Joined numerous agricultural, business and lender groups on a letter to House Small Business Committees leaders strongly supporting The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (H.R. 7777). Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to all Representatives urging support of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (H.R. 7575) Sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting an extension of the August 28 deadline to sign up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Joined numerous organizations on a letter to Senate leadership and the chairman and Ranking member of the Senate Small Business Committee regarding the Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program (CSBRPPP) Act Joined a coalition of agriculture and small business groups on a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) encouraging them to include a technical correction addressing the tax treatment of loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Sent a letter to the Department of Commerce and USDA regarding a countervailing duty request brought by The Mosaic Company against imported phosphate fertilizer from Russia and Morocco. Joined numerous agricultural organizations outlining priorities and concerns as the Senate began to develop its version of the highway bill. Submitted comments to USDA in response to the Departments request for public and private sector input on important agriculture innovations that need to be addressed in the near and long term as a part of USDAs Agriculture Innovation Agenda (AIA). Joined with 27 other stakeholders in various industries to comment on EPA's proposal to increase consistency and transparency and the agency to consider cost/benefits in Clean Air Act rulemaking. Jointly filed comments on EPAs Draft Ambient Water Quality Criteria Recommendations for Lakes and Reservoirs of the Conterminous United States: Information Supporting the Development of Numeric Nutrient Criteria, EPA820P20001 (Draft Criteria Recommendations). Sent a letter to President Trump regarding the serious magnitude of the U.S. cotton/textile supply chain losses and the costs that are continuing to affect all industry segments -- from producers to textile manufacturers. Advocated with Congress and USDA for corrections to Farm Service Agencys final rule implementing changes in payment limit provisions enacted in the 2018 farm law. Filed comments in support of the unconditional registration of tiafenacil, a new herbicidal active ingredient. Filed comments to EPA urging the agency to deny the request by the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) to Revoke all neonic tolerances and comments regarding dietary exposure. Filed comments with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding its proposed definition of habitat. Reviewed EPA's proposed rule containing exemptions for certain Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs) derived from newer technologies and worked with EPA on this issue. Sent a letter to the chairs and ranking members of two key congressional committees, voicing support for a timely extension of the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA). Sent a letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler citing the need for a timely registration of dicamba herbicide formulations. Joined numerous organizations on a letter to House and Senate leadership to express strong support for The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (S. 4117) the Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act (H.R. 7777). Wrote to Senate and House leadership in strong support of full replenishment of the borrowing authority for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) as part of the pending Continuing Resolution (CR). Joined with more than 300 agriculture and conservation organizations on a letter to all Senate and House Members affirming support for pesticide regulations in place today under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Joined other organizations on a letter to the chairman and ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee urging support of the inclusion of Section 814 from the Senate version of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the final NDAA conference report. Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to Vice President Mike Pence and White House Coronavirus Task Force members regarding farm worker safety during the pandemic. Submitted a letter in support of The Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020, which offers key amendments to the Endangered Species Act. Worked with Members of House of Representatives on a Congressional letter to EPA in support of workable registration/label for dicamba herbicide. Worked with Members of House of Representatives to seek inclusion of textile and cotton merchandiser assistance in the House HEROS 2 Act. Worked with the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to provide further clarification on the hurricane endorsement policy. Worked with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to provide further clarification regarding eligibility for marketing loan certificates. Submitted comments on the Biological Evaluations of Carbaryl and Methomyl.

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 7575

Joined business and agriculture organizations on a letter to House and Senate leadership in support of the Small Business Expense Protection Act (S. 3612/H.R. 6821). Filed comments with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on its request to the Office of Management and Budget to extend the Agricultural Prices Survey. Sent letter to Congressional leadership outlining the primary funding and policy needs for agricultural producers and the broader agricultural supply chain to help recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Joined numerous agricultural, business and lender groups on a letter to House/Senate small business committees leaders strongly supporting The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (S. 4117). Continued its advocacy efforts with Senate and House offices in an effort to add more specificity to the agricultural provisions of the second COVID-19 relief package. Continued to advocate with Senate and House Members the need for cotton and textile specific language that directs USDA to assist cotton textile mills and merchandisers, along with parameters for the support to crop producers in next phase of COVID-19 relief. Joined numerous other organizations on a letter to Congress in support of the just introduced SAFE TO WORK Act. Joined numerous agricultural, business and lender groups on a letter to House Small Business Committees leaders strongly supporting The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (H.R. 7777). Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to all Representatives urging support of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (H.R. 7575) Sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting an extension of the August 28 deadline to sign up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Joined numerous organizations on a letter to Senate leadership and the chairman and Ranking member of the Senate Small Business Committee regarding the Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program (CSBRPPP) Act Joined a coalition of agriculture and small business groups on a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) encouraging them to include a technical correction addressing the tax treatment of loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Sent a letter to the Department of Commerce and USDA regarding a countervailing duty request brought by The Mosaic Company against imported phosphate fertilizer from Russia and Morocco. Joined numerous agricultural organizations outlining priorities and concerns as the Senate began to develop its version of the highway bill. Submitted comments to USDA in response to the Departments request for public and private sector input on important agriculture innovations that need to be addressed in the near and long term as a part of USDAs Agriculture Innovation Agenda (AIA). Joined with 27 other stakeholders in various industries to comment on EPA's proposal to increase consistency and transparency and the agency to consider cost/benefits in Clean Air Act rulemaking. Jointly filed comments on EPAs Draft Ambient Water Quality Criteria Recommendations for Lakes and Reservoirs of the Conterminous United States: Information Supporting the Development of Numeric Nutrient Criteria, EPA820P20001 (Draft Criteria Recommendations). Sent a letter to President Trump regarding the serious magnitude of the U.S. cotton/textile supply chain losses and the costs that are continuing to affect all industry segments -- from producers to textile manufacturers. Advocated with Congress and USDA for corrections to Farm Service Agencys final rule implementing changes in payment limit provisions enacted in the 2018 farm law. Filed comments in support of the unconditional registration of tiafenacil, a new herbicidal active ingredient. Filed comments to EPA urging the agency to deny the request by the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) to Revoke all neonic tolerances and comments regarding dietary exposure. Filed comments with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding its proposed definition of habitat. Reviewed EPA's proposed rule containing exemptions for certain Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs) derived from newer technologies and worked with EPA on this issue. Sent a letter to the chairs and ranking members of two key congressional committees, voicing support for a timely extension of the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA). Sent a letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler citing the need for a timely registration of dicamba herbicide formulations. Joined numerous organizations on a letter to House and Senate leadership to express strong support for The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (S. 4117) the Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act (H.R. 7777). Wrote to Senate and House leadership in strong support of full replenishment of the borrowing authority for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) as part of the pending Continuing Resolution (CR). Joined with more than 300 agriculture and conservation organizations on a letter to all Senate and House Members affirming support for pesticide regulations in place today under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Joined other organizations on a letter to the chairman and ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee urging support of the inclusion of Section 814 from the Senate version of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the final NDAA conference report. Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to Vice President Mike Pence and White House Coronavirus Task Force members regarding farm worker safety during the pandemic. Submitted a letter in support of The Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020, which offers key amendments to the Endangered Species Act. Worked with Members of House of Representatives on a Congressional letter to EPA in support of workable registration/label for dicamba herbicide. Worked with Members of House of Representatives to seek inclusion of textile and cotton merchandiser assistance in the House HEROS 2 Act. Worked with the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to provide further clarification on the hurricane endorsement policy. Worked with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to provide further clarification regarding eligibility for marketing loan certificates. Submitted comments on the Biological Evaluations of Carbaryl and Methomyl.

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 7777

Joined business and agriculture organizations on a letter to House and Senate leadership in support of the Small Business Expense Protection Act (S. 3612/H.R. 6821). Filed comments with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on its request to the Office of Management and Budget to extend the Agricultural Prices Survey. Sent letter to Congressional leadership outlining the primary funding and policy needs for agricultural producers and the broader agricultural supply chain to help recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Joined numerous agricultural, business and lender groups on a letter to House/Senate small business committees leaders strongly supporting The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (S. 4117). Continued its advocacy efforts with Senate and House offices in an effort to add more specificity to the agricultural provisions of the second COVID-19 relief package. Continued to advocate with Senate and House Members the need for cotton and textile specific language that directs USDA to assist cotton textile mills and merchandisers, along with parameters for the support to crop producers in next phase of COVID-19 relief. Joined numerous other organizations on a letter to Congress in support of the just introduced SAFE TO WORK Act. Joined numerous agricultural, business and lender groups on a letter to House Small Business Committees leaders strongly supporting The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (H.R. 7777). Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to all Representatives urging support of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (H.R. 7575) Sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting an extension of the August 28 deadline to sign up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Joined numerous organizations on a letter to Senate leadership and the chairman and Ranking member of the Senate Small Business Committee regarding the Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program (CSBRPPP) Act Joined a coalition of agriculture and small business groups on a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) encouraging them to include a technical correction addressing the tax treatment of loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Sent a letter to the Department of Commerce and USDA regarding a countervailing duty request brought by The Mosaic Company against imported phosphate fertilizer from Russia and Morocco. Joined numerous agricultural organizations outlining priorities and concerns as the Senate began to develop its version of the highway bill. Submitted comments to USDA in response to the Departments request for public and private sector input on important agriculture innovations that need to be addressed in the near and long term as a part of USDAs Agriculture Innovation Agenda (AIA). Joined with 27 other stakeholders in various industries to comment on EPA's proposal to increase consistency and transparency and the agency to consider cost/benefits in Clean Air Act rulemaking. Jointly filed comments on EPAs Draft Ambient Water Quality Criteria Recommendations for Lakes and Reservoirs of the Conterminous United States: Information Supporting the Development of Numeric Nutrient Criteria, EPA820P20001 (Draft Criteria Recommendations). Sent a letter to President Trump regarding the serious magnitude of the U.S. cotton/textile supply chain losses and the costs that are continuing to affect all industry segments -- from producers to textile manufacturers. Advocated with Congress and USDA for corrections to Farm Service Agencys final rule implementing changes in payment limit provisions enacted in the 2018 farm law. Filed comments in support of the unconditional registration of tiafenacil, a new herbicidal active ingredient. Filed comments to EPA urging the agency to deny the request by the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) to Revoke all neonic tolerances and comments regarding dietary exposure. Filed comments with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding its proposed definition of habitat. Reviewed EPA's proposed rule containing exemptions for certain Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs) derived from newer technologies and worked with EPA on this issue. Sent a letter to the chairs and ranking members of two key congressional committees, voicing support for a timely extension of the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA). Sent a letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler citing the need for a timely registration of dicamba herbicide formulations. Joined numerous organizations on a letter to House and Senate leadership to express strong support for The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (S. 4117) the Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act (H.R. 7777). Wrote to Senate and House leadership in strong support of full replenishment of the borrowing authority for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) as part of the pending Continuing Resolution (CR). Joined with more than 300 agriculture and conservation organizations on a letter to all Senate and House Members affirming support for pesticide regulations in place today under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Joined other organizations on a letter to the chairman and ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee urging support of the inclusion of Section 814 from the Senate version of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the final NDAA conference report. Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to Vice President Mike Pence and White House Coronavirus Task Force members regarding farm worker safety during the pandemic. Submitted a letter in support of The Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020, which offers key amendments to the Endangered Species Act. Worked with Members of House of Representatives on a Congressional letter to EPA in support of workable registration/label for dicamba herbicide. Worked with Members of House of Representatives to seek inclusion of textile and cotton merchandiser assistance in the House HEROS 2 Act. Worked with the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to provide further clarification on the hurricane endorsement policy. Worked with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to provide further clarification regarding eligibility for marketing loan certificates. Submitted comments on the Biological Evaluations of Carbaryl and Methomyl.

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 3612

Joined business and agriculture organizations on a letter to House and Senate leadership in support of the Small Business Expense Protection Act (S. 3612/H.R. 6821). Filed comments with the USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on its request to the Office of Management and Budget to extend the Agricultural Prices Survey. Sent letter to Congressional leadership outlining the primary funding and policy needs for agricultural producers and the broader agricultural supply chain to help recover from the impacts of COVID-19. Joined numerous agricultural, business and lender groups on a letter to House/Senate small business committees leaders strongly supporting The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (S. 4117). Continued its advocacy efforts with Senate and House offices in an effort to add more specificity to the agricultural provisions of the second COVID-19 relief package. Continued to advocate with Senate and House Members the need for cotton and textile specific language that directs USDA to assist cotton textile mills and merchandisers, along with parameters for the support to crop producers in next phase of COVID-19 relief. Joined numerous other organizations on a letter to Congress in support of the just introduced SAFE TO WORK Act. Joined numerous agricultural, business and lender groups on a letter to House Small Business Committees leaders strongly supporting The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (H.R. 7777). Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to all Representatives urging support of the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 (H.R. 7575) Sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue requesting an extension of the August 28 deadline to sign up for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). Joined numerous organizations on a letter to Senate leadership and the chairman and Ranking member of the Senate Small Business Committee regarding the Continuing Small Business Recovery and Paycheck Protection Program (CSBRPPP) Act Joined a coalition of agriculture and small business groups on a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) encouraging them to include a technical correction addressing the tax treatment of loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Sent a letter to the Department of Commerce and USDA regarding a countervailing duty request brought by The Mosaic Company against imported phosphate fertilizer from Russia and Morocco. Joined numerous agricultural organizations outlining priorities and concerns as the Senate began to develop its version of the highway bill. Submitted comments to USDA in response to the Departments request for public and private sector input on important agriculture innovations that need to be addressed in the near and long term as a part of USDAs Agriculture Innovation Agenda (AIA). Joined with 27 other stakeholders in various industries to comment on EPA's proposal to increase consistency and transparency and the agency to consider cost/benefits in Clean Air Act rulemaking. Jointly filed comments on EPAs Draft Ambient Water Quality Criteria Recommendations for Lakes and Reservoirs of the Conterminous United States: Information Supporting the Development of Numeric Nutrient Criteria, EPA820P20001 (Draft Criteria Recommendations). Sent a letter to President Trump regarding the serious magnitude of the U.S. cotton/textile supply chain losses and the costs that are continuing to affect all industry segments -- from producers to textile manufacturers. Advocated with Congress and USDA for corrections to Farm Service Agencys final rule implementing changes in payment limit provisions enacted in the 2018 farm law. Filed comments in support of the unconditional registration of tiafenacil, a new herbicidal active ingredient. Filed comments to EPA urging the agency to deny the request by the Natural Resource Defense Council (NRDC) to Revoke all neonic tolerances and comments regarding dietary exposure. Filed comments with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) regarding its proposed definition of habitat. Reviewed EPA's proposed rule containing exemptions for certain Plant-Incorporated Protectants (PIPs) derived from newer technologies and worked with EPA on this issue. Sent a letter to the chairs and ranking members of two key congressional committees, voicing support for a timely extension of the Caribbean Basin Trade Partnership Act (CBTPA). Sent a letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler citing the need for a timely registration of dicamba herbicide formulations. Joined numerous organizations on a letter to House and Senate leadership to express strong support for The Paycheck Protection Program Small Business Forgiveness Act (S. 4117) the Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act (H.R. 7777). Wrote to Senate and House leadership in strong support of full replenishment of the borrowing authority for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) as part of the pending Continuing Resolution (CR). Joined with more than 300 agriculture and conservation organizations on a letter to all Senate and House Members affirming support for pesticide regulations in place today under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Joined other organizations on a letter to the chairman and ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee urging support of the inclusion of Section 814 from the Senate version of the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the final NDAA conference report. Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to Vice President Mike Pence and White House Coronavirus Task Force members regarding farm worker safety during the pandemic. Submitted a letter in support of The Endangered Species Act Amendments of 2020, which offers key amendments to the Endangered Species Act. Worked with Members of House of Representatives on a Congressional letter to EPA in support of workable registration/label for dicamba herbicide. Worked with Members of House of Representatives to seek inclusion of textile and cotton merchandiser assistance in the House HEROS 2 Act. Worked with the Risk Management Agency (RMA) to provide further clarification on the hurricane endorsement policy. Worked with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to provide further clarification regarding eligibility for marketing loan certificates. Submitted comments on the Biological Evaluations of Carbaryl and Methomyl.

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 4117

Co-signed a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture and National Economic Council chairman urging relief of unfair shipping charges imposed by the Federal Maritime Commission. Joined a letter to U.S. governors asking for their action to aid continued movement of food, agricultural inputs and related services. Continued efforts with USDA, the Administration and Congress to obtain relief and assistance, including full set of cotton industry recommendations that are needed to adequately respond to the losses facing the U.S. cotton industry as a result of COVID. Joined a letter with other national organizations to House and Senate leadership requesting that they authorize additional funding of the Paycheck Protection Program. Joined a letter with the Pesticide Policy Coalition to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding Hours of Service regulations. Joined 37 other agriculture groups and businesses on a letter to congressional leaders requesting changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. Joined 151 agricultural and business associations on a letter to the chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee regarding the tax implications of the PPP. Joined the American Soybean Association on a letter to EPAs Administrator discussing the benefits to growers from the newer formulations of dicamba. Submitted five sets of comments to EPA regarding the pesticides Acetamiprid, Clothianidin, Dinotefuran, Imidacloprid and Thiamethoxam. Monitored USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announcement of the availability of the Final Rule for its biotechnology regulations 7 CFR part 340 -- The Sustainable, Ecological, Consistent, Uniform, Responsible, Efficient rule (SECURE). Joined numerous other agriculture, manufacturing and business organizations on a letter to House, Senate and Administration leadership requesting emergency legislative and administrative action to modify the Paycheck Protection Program. Submitted comments regarding the Commodity Futures Trading Commissions proposed rule on position limits for derivatives. Submitted comments to EPA on regulatory transparency. Reviewed and responded to the Administrations published EO 13924, Economic Recovery; Regulatory Relief Efforts To Support. Joined more than 200 organizations on a letter urging Congress to provide temporary and targeted liability protections for businesses struggling to reopen and operate safely during the COVID-19 crisis. Submitted comments with USDA regarding a request from the agency's Office of Pest Management Policy (OPMP) to satisfy a 2018 farm law requirement on collecting information from agricultural entities to support OPMP's understanding of agricultural practices pertaining to pest management. Joined numerous other organizations on a letter to House, Senate, and Administration leadership requesting emergency legislative and administrative action to: 1) repeal the Paycheck Protection Programs 75%-25% rule, 2) extend the eight-week period for purposes of calculating loan forgiveness, and 3) extend the June 30 safe harbor date for rehiring and restoration of pay. Sent a letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlining the difficult position that cotton producers are in as a result of the court's decision to vacate the registration for Dicamba formulations. Joined numerous agricultural organizations on a letter to Members of the House to join Rep. John Joyce (R-PA) in sponsoring the FARM to TABLE Act. Sent a letter to USDA requesting that Extra Long Staple (ELS) or Pima cotton be added as an eligible commodity in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) as part of USDAs process to review and update the commodities eligible for CFAP. Joined numerous other business and manufacturing organizations on letters to House and Senate leadership and the sponsors of the Jumpstarting Our Businesses Success Credit (JOBS Credit) Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776) and requested that it be included in a future legislative package addressing COVID-19 and the economic harm caused by the pandemic. Joined other agricultural organizations on a letter to House Members supporting an amendment offered by Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) to the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act (H.R. 2). Joined agriculture and business organizations on a letter to Senate Finance Committee leadership regarding net operating losses (NOLs) as part of COVID relief efforts. Submitted comments to OMB on cotton classing and on AMSs cotton classification and market news service. Submitted comments to NASS on the continuation of the Cotton System Consumption and Stocks report (M313P). Submitted comments to OMB on the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) and the Vegetable Chemical Use Survey. Submitted comments to NASS on the revision and extension of the Agricultural Prices Surveys. Submitted comments to OMB on the Cotton Ginning Survey. Submitted 24 responses to USDA-FAS regarding Maximum Residue Levels of pesticides for the EU (6), Japan (4), New Zealand (1), Australia/New Zealand (1), China (5), India (1), Taiwan (1), Thailand (1), Korea (3), and Saudi Arabia (1) Participated in a broad coalition of trade associations in developing and submitting comments to the EPA regarding its proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for Particulate Matter. Joined with other textile organizations on a letter to the Department of Defense regarding procedures for procurement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2

Co-signed a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture and National Economic Council chairman urging relief of unfair shipping charges imposed by the Federal Maritime Commission. Joined a letter to U.S. governors asking for their action to aid continued movement of food, agricultural inputs and related services. Continued efforts with USDA, the Administration and Congress to obtain relief and assistance, including full set of cotton industry recommendations that are needed to adequately respond to the losses facing the U.S. cotton industry as a result of COVID. Joined a letter with other national organizations to House and Senate leadership requesting that they authorize additional funding of the Paycheck Protection Program. Joined a letter with the Pesticide Policy Coalition to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding Hours of Service regulations. Joined 37 other agriculture groups and businesses on a letter to congressional leaders requesting changes to the Paycheck Protection Program. Joined 151 agricultural and business associations on a letter to the chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee regarding the tax implications of the PPP. Joined the American Soybean Association on a letter to EPAs Administrator discussing the benefits to growers from the newer formulations of dicamba. Submitted five sets of comments to EPA regarding the pesticides Acetamiprid, Clothianidin, Dinotefuran, Imidacloprid and Thiamethoxam. Monitored USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announcement of the availability of the Final Rule for its biotechnology regulations 7 CFR part 340 -- The Sustainable, Ecological, Consistent, Uniform, Responsible, Efficient rule (SECURE). Joined numerous other agriculture, manufacturing and business organizations on a letter to House, Senate and Administration leadership requesting emergency legislative and administrative action to modify the Paycheck Protection Program. Submitted comments regarding the Commodity Futures Trading Commissions proposed rule on position limits for derivatives. Submitted comments to EPA on regulatory transparency. Reviewed and responded to the Administrations published EO 13924, Economic Recovery; Regulatory Relief Efforts To Support. Joined more than 200 organizations on a letter urging Congress to provide temporary and targeted liability protections for businesses struggling to reopen and operate safely during the COVID-19 crisis. Submitted comments with USDA regarding a request from the agency's Office of Pest Management Policy (OPMP) to satisfy a 2018 farm law requirement on collecting information from agricultural entities to support OPMP's understanding of agricultural practices pertaining to pest management. Joined numerous other organizations on a letter to House, Senate, and Administration leadership requesting emergency legislative and administrative action to: 1) repeal the Paycheck Protection Programs 75%-25% rule, 2) extend the eight-week period for purposes of calculating loan forgiveness, and 3) extend the June 30 safe harbor date for rehiring and restoration of pay. Sent a letter to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlining the difficult position that cotton producers are in as a result of the court's decision to vacate the registration for Dicamba formulations. Joined numerous agricultural organizations on a letter to Members of the House to join Rep. John Joyce (R-PA) in sponsoring the FARM to TABLE Act. Sent a letter to USDA requesting that Extra Long Staple (ELS) or Pima cotton be added as an eligible commodity in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) as part of USDAs process to review and update the commodities eligible for CFAP. Joined numerous other business and manufacturing organizations on letters to House and Senate leadership and the sponsors of the Jumpstarting Our Businesses Success Credit (JOBS Credit) Act of 2020 (H.R. 6776) and requested that it be included in a future legislative package addressing COVID-19 and the economic harm caused by the pandemic. Joined other agricultural organizations on a letter to House Members supporting an amendment offered by Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) to the Investing in a New Vision for the Environment and Surface Transportation in America Act (H.R. 2). Joined agriculture and business organizations on a letter to Senate Finance Committee leadership regarding net operating losses (NOLs) as part of COVID relief efforts. Submitted comments to OMB on cotton classing and on AMSs cotton classification and market news service. Submitted comments to NASS on the continuation of the Cotton System Consumption and Stocks report (M313P). Submitted comments to OMB on the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) and the Vegetable Chemical Use Survey. Submitted comments to NASS on the revision and extension of the Agricultural Prices Surveys. Submitted comments to OMB on the Cotton Ginning Survey. Submitted 24 responses to USDA-FAS regarding Maximum Residue Levels of pesticides for the EU (6), Japan (4), New Zealand (1), Australia/New Zealand (1), China (5), India (1), Taiwan (1), Thailand (1), Korea (3), and Saudi Arabia (1) Participated in a broad coalition of trade associations in developing and submitting comments to the EPA regarding its proposed National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for Particulate Matter. Joined with other textile organizations on a letter to the Department of Defense regarding procedures for procurement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 6776

Worked with USDA/FSA on implementation of the WHIP+ disaster assistance program and provided recommendations on how to cover crop quality losses. Worked with RMA on the Hurricane Indemnity endorsement to crop insurance policies to cover hurricane related crop losses. Worked with USDA/AMS on cotton warehouse shipping provisions and enforcement of Cotton Storage Agreement requirements. Worked with USDA on necessary adjustments to the ELS Competitiveness Payment Program. Worked with USDA on annual cotton costs of marketing survey. Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to Reps. Panetta (D-CA) and Walorski (R-IN) to offer strong support for the Preserving Family Farms Act of 2019 (H.R. 5259). Continued to advocate for a reduction or full, permanent repeal of the estate tax. Filed comments on proposed changes to the Worker Protection Standards (WPS), specifically those affecting the Application Exclusion Zone or AEZ. Filed comments on an information request to the Office of Management and Budget for the need of phytosanitary certificates. Worked with EPA to approve Bt cotton label amendments to remove refuge requirements. Worked with Farmers for a Sustainable Future to address climate policies. Submitted comments on the NRCS interim rule regarding EQIP. Communicated industrys funding priorities to the Senate and House Appropriations Subcommittees. Joined other ag organizations on a letter to House and Senate Appropriations leadership urging full funding for MAP and FMD programs. Worked with EPA and USDA as they update the Coordinated Framework. Signed two letters to Congress and the Administration regarding key considerations as the federal government responds to COVID-19 pandemic. Worked with Congress on a broad-based relief and stimulus package (Phase 3) in response to COVID-19 pandemic Filed comments on a proposed update to the National Environmental Policy Act. Co-signed and sent a letter to USDA/AMS requesting assurances that the warehouses would be viewed as essential and open for business over any COVID-19 quarantine. Worked with USDA and other federal agencies to provide relief on H-2A visa processing to ensure guest workers can get to their agricultural employers in a timely manner. Multiple activities with agencies regulating transportation, particularly trucking sector, to provide relief on hours of service, weight limit exemptions, and CDL extensions and waivers. Worked with FDA to clarify that all gins are exempt from FSMA Animal Food Rules. Submitted comments on the NRCS interim rule regarding CSP. Submitted comments on EPAs Pesticide Registration Review: Proposed Interim Decisions for Several Pyrethroids. Submitted comments supporting the continuation of USDA-AMS activities and information collection for the U.S. cotton industry. Participated in meetings with the Administration regarding biogenic Co2

Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 5259

Joined other cotton organizations and agriculture and business groups on two letters to the Surface transportation Board (STB) regarding how the STB reviews excessive freight rail rates. Worked with RMA regarding the announcement of several changes to Federal Crop Insurance Corporation regulations that were required by the 2018 Farm law. Worked with EPA to secure and publicize the decision granting use of Sulfloxaflor on cotton. Worked with USDA to implement policies based on NCC resolutions regarding warehouse bale shipment reporting. (BMAS and Shipping Order Updates) Submitted comments on The Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration and Wage and Hour Divisions Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding proposed changes to the H-2A temporary agricultural labor certification program. Worked with EPA to publicize the determination regarding chlorpyrifos and the Agencys decision to expedite the registration review process. Worked with USDA Deputy Administrator for Farm Programs to seek approval for the 2019 JICBPC specifications. Worked with the Senate on passage of the Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019. Submitted comments to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service regarding its latest proposal to revise and reinvigorate the Part 340 rules on the introduction and release of new genetically engineered organisms. Worked with USDAs Risk Management Agency (RMA) to announce they will defer accrual of interest for all agricultural producers spring 2019 crop year insurance premiums to help the many farmers and ranchers affected by extreme weather in 2019. Worked with EPA to issue guidance on August 9 regarding labeling of glyphosate products stating that the agency will no longer approve product labels claiming that glyphosate is known to cause cancer Filed comments with EPA on their proposed guidance document for conducting ESA biological risk assessments for species potentially affected by pesticides that are under review. Following the process and engaging with EPA and other agencies as needed. Communicated with USDA leadership about the 1) planned warehouse fee increase and 2) importance of minimizing program costs to limit the need for repeated fee increases on a frequent basis. Sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committees Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies supporting USDAs budget request for AMS funding to update and modernize the IT systems necessary for the USWA and warehouse services functions. Filed comments to the EPA in response to the publication of the Glyphosate Proposed Interim Registration Review Decision and monitored the issue. Joined a letter to Senate and House members urging them to move quickly to support the reauthorization of the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Issued a statement in support of the repeal of the Waters of the U.S. rule. Worked with Congress on H.R. 4378, a Continuing Resolution to fund the government for FY 20 through November 21, 2019 Worked with the Senate on the FY20 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies appropriations bill. Joined 31 organizations on a letter opposing four costly and burdensome trucking mandates Submitted comments on Peru proposal of phytosanitary requirements for cotton not carded and not combed cotton fiber. Filed Comments to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in response to the Agencys request for assistance in determining whether it should revise or clarify the definitions of agricultural commodity or livestock in the Hours of Service of Drivers regulations. Participated in a roundtable discussion held by Members of the Congressional Western Caucus regarding the modernization of the Endangered Species Act. Worked with USDA and the DOL regarding the use of H-2A employees to haul seed cotton modules to cotton gins. Filed comments to the Department of Labor in response to their proposed changes to the Temporary Agricultural Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in the United States regulations. Met with Congressional offices regarding possible expansion of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP). Conveyed concerns to USDA regarding transparency and timeliness of sales of CCC-owned cotton. Met with USDA regarding changes to the Pima Competitiveness Program. Met with UDA regarding changes to the Economic Adjustment Assistance to Textile Mills (EAATM) program. Met with USDA about trade issues and the operation of the cotton marketing loan program. Met with USTR about trade policy issues. As part of a coalition, met with Senate and House Committees to discuss climate change and sustainability issues in U.S. and global agriculture.

Client expense: $295,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 4378

Contacts with USDA regarding government shutdown procedures and solution to restart the operation of the marketing loan. Submitted comments urging approval of the draft EIS for the Caldwell Canyon Mine. Letter to Rep. Austin Scott, along with other organizations, expressing support for his amendments to increase funding for H.R. 268, the Supplemental Appropriations Act (disaster aid), and urging adoption of this legislation as soon as possible. Letter to the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, along with several agricultural organizations, strongly urging them to reject calls for additional cuts to policies within the jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry or the House Committee on Agriculture Letter to Chairman Bishop, in conjunction with other organizations, expressing our support for H.R. 268, the Supplemental Appropriations Act (disaster aid), and urging adoption of this legislation as soon as possible. Filed comments with USDA and participated in the agencys listening session for stakeholders to provide comments on issues and priorities for implementation of farm bill programs administered by the Farm Service Agency, Risk Management Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service. Continued to engage with the Administration and Congress in the ongoing U.S.-China trade negotiations. Continued to engage with the Administration and Congress on the U.S-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Joined numerous other agricultural organizations on a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue regarding farm bill implementation and farmer decision aids. Continued to convey the necessity and timeliness of disaster legislation approval to Congress. Joined more than 20 other agricultural organizations, including the American Cotton Shippers Association and AMCOT, on a letter to the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry Committee leadership offering a strong endorsement of Dr. Heath P. Tarbert to be the next chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Along with other cotton industry producer and interest organizations, joined numerous other state, regional, and national organizations on a letter to the House and Senate budget committees leadership urging them to reject calls for additional cuts to policies within the jurisdiction of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry or the House Committee on Agriculture. Joined with more than 40 other agricultural organizations on a letter to President Trump regarding the current trade situation with China; and continued to engage with Administration officials and Congress on the importance of quickly reaching a trade agreement with China that provides structural improvements to market access in China for U.S. cotton and cotton textile products. Joined nearly 60 other industry groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies requesting $445 million in the FY20 budget for USDAs Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. The Pesticide Policy Coalition, of which the NCC is a member, submitted comments to EPA regarding a petition from the Center for Food Safety seeking revisions to testing requirements for pesticides prior to registration. Filed comments with USDA and participated in the agencys listening session for stakeholders to provide comments on issues and priorities for implementation of farm bill export promotion programs administered by the Foreign Agriculture Service. Joined numerous other national and regional agricultural organizations on a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of both the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies requesting full funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network for fiscal year 2020. Filed comments with EPA and participated in the comments submitted to EPA from the Pesticide Policy Coalition regarding potential rulemaking on treated seeds; continued to monitor the issue. Joined 62 other agricultural organizations on a letter of support for EPA Acting Administrator Andrew Wheelers nomination to become EPA Administrator. Joined 37 other organizations belonging to the American Alliance for Innovation (AAI) on a letter to Senators in support of the nomination of Acting Administrator Andrew Wheeler to serve as EPA Administrator. Joined four other agricultural organizations in submitting comments to USDAs NRCS on the agencys interim final rule on Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation. Joined a large group of national farm and agribusiness organizations on letters to the House and Senate budget committees leadership and to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue opposing cuts to crop insurance during the budget process. Joined two coalitions on letters to Sen. Thune and Reps. Jason Smith and Sanford Bishop that supported their legislation to permanently end the estate tax. Discussions with RMA regarding prevented planting and water use restrictions in Arizona. Discussions with APHIS and EPA officials regarding potential for cotton production in the Florida peninsula. Met with USDA-AMS officials regarding implementation of cotton industry recommendations to improve cotton flow. Met with USDA-FSA officials regarding changes to the operation of the ELS (pima) competitiveness program. Discussions with USDA-FSA officials regarding ability of LSAs to administer seed cotton loans. Met with Food and Drug Administration to continue efforts to resolve concerns for gins and cottonseed storage facilities resulting from the Food Safety Modernization Act implementation. Letter to USDA/APHIS on Pink Bollworm Eradication Program transition recommendations. Signed letter with other agricultural organizations to Senate concerning nominee to the Farm Credit Administration board. Continued to convey to the Administration the need to resolve fumigation requirement in Bangladesh of imported U.S. cotton.

Client expense: $295,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 268

Meetings with Congress, USTR and USDA regarding trade policy issues, including NAFTA, China cotton import policy, and WTO Issues surrounding non-farmer owned cotton gins and cottonseed storage under Food Safety and Modernization Act regulations USDA-FSA implementation of the Seed Cotton Program provisions USDAs Tariff Mitigation Packages Market Facilitation Program and Agricultural Trade Promotion Program Participation with other cotton organizations in the Southeast in a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees and Appropriations Committees Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees regarding appropriations to allow USDA to operate the Wildfires and Hurricanes and Indemnity Program for hurricane losses in counties with a disaster declaration for 2018 Participation with other commodity and general farm organizations in a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committee regarding Title II, the Conservation Title, in the 2018 Farm Bill Letter to the Secretary of Agriculture providing a recommendation of an individual to serve as a member of the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Comments to EPAs Office of Pesticide Programs regarding Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0028, Oxamyl: Proposed Interim Registration Decision Case Number 0253 Participation in an agricultural coalition letter to members of the Senate regarding the adoption of H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 Participation in an agricultural coalition letter to members of the House of Representatives regarding the adoption of H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 Comments to the U.S. International Trade Commission regarding the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement Participation with other stakeholders in a brief to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal regarding a request to re-hear the case involving chlorpyrifos S. 3021, the Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 Participation in the USDA ceremony announcing the successful eradication of the pink bollworm Initial negotiations for separate trade agreements with Japan, European Union, and the United Kingdom under the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 USDA deregulation of ultra-low gossypol cottonseed and assessment by the Food and Drug Administration for human and animal consumption Supplemental disaster appropriations bill to address natural disasters in 2018 Contacts with EPA regarding an extension of the registration of dicamba for cotton and soybeans Participation in a meeting of EPAs Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Department of Labors proposed rulemaking for employers seeing temporary certifications through the H-2B and H-2A visa programs Contacts regarding Congressional consideration of 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report OSHAs reinstatement of the Site-Specific Targeting Program EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed rule on Waters of the U.S. Participation in ceremony where the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 was signed Contacts with USDA and USTR regarding Bangladesh fumigation requirements for U.S. cotton Meeting with USDA regarding changes to the Extra Long Staple competitiveness program Contact with EPA regarding sulfoxaflor Contact with EPA to initiate a crop tour for pesticide staff Meetings with USDA-AMS regarding cotton industry initiatives for improved cotton flow, quality and efficiencies in classification Contacts with USDA regarding government shutdown procedures

Client expense: $278,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: H.R. 2

Meetings with Congress, USTR and USDA regarding trade policy issues, including NAFTA, China cotton import policy, and WTO Issues surrounding non-farmer owned cotton gins and cottonseed storage under Food Safety and Modernization Act regulations USDA-FSA implementation of the Seed Cotton Program provisions USDAs Tariff Mitigation Packages Market Facilitation Program and Agricultural Trade Promotion Program Participation with other cotton organizations in the Southeast in a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees and Appropriations Committees Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees regarding appropriations to allow USDA to operate the Wildfires and Hurricanes and Indemnity Program for hurricane losses in counties with a disaster declaration for 2018 Participation with other commodity and general farm organizations in a letter to the Chairmen and Ranking Members of the House and Senate Agriculture Committee regarding Title II, the Conservation Title, in the 2018 Farm Bill Letter to the Secretary of Agriculture providing a recommendation of an individual to serve as a member of the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Comments to EPAs Office of Pesticide Programs regarding Docket Number EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0028, Oxamyl: Proposed Interim Registration Decision Case Number 0253 Participation in an agricultural coalition letter to members of the Senate regarding the adoption of H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 Participation in an agricultural coalition letter to members of the House of Representatives regarding the adoption of H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 Comments to the U.S. International Trade Commission regarding the United States-Canada-Mexico Agreement Participation with other stakeholders in a brief to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal regarding a request to re-hear the case involving chlorpyrifos S. 3021, the Americas Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 Participation in the USDA ceremony announcing the successful eradication of the pink bollworm Initial negotiations for separate trade agreements with Japan, European Union, and the United Kingdom under the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 USDA deregulation of ultra-low gossypol cottonseed and assessment by the Food and Drug Administration for human and animal consumption Supplemental disaster appropriations bill to address natural disasters in 2018 Contacts with EPA regarding an extension of the registration of dicamba for cotton and soybeans Participation in a meeting of EPAs Pesticide Program Dialogue Committee Department of Labors proposed rulemaking for employers seeing temporary certifications through the H-2B and H-2A visa programs Contacts regarding Congressional consideration of 2018 Farm Bill Conference Report OSHAs reinstatement of the Site-Specific Targeting Program EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed rule on Waters of the U.S. Participation in ceremony where the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 was signed Contacts with USDA and USTR regarding Bangladesh fumigation requirements for U.S. cotton Meeting with USDA regarding changes to the Extra Long Staple competitiveness program Contact with EPA regarding sulfoxaflor Contact with EPA to initiate a crop tour for pesticide staff Meetings with USDA-AMS regarding cotton industry initiatives for improved cotton flow, quality and efficiencies in classification Contacts with USDA regarding government shutdown procedures

Client expense: $278,000 · Firm income: —

Matched citations: S. 3021