ANDREW FISHER

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce and the need for H-2A visa reform. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions.

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce and the need for H-2A visa reform. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry, and the industry's worker safety efforts in response to the pandemic. General education on the importance of COVID-19 vaccine availability for food and agricultural workers. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 842 / S. 420, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021" (PRO Act), all provisions. General engagement on a possible OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 1177 / S. 348, the "U.S. Citizenship Act," all provisions.

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce and the need for H-2A visa reform. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry, and the industry's worker safety efforts in response to the pandemic. General education on the importance of COVID-19 vaccine availability for food and agricultural workers. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 842 / S. 420, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021" (PRO Act), all provisions. General engagement on a possible OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce and the need for H-2A visa reform. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry, and the industry's worker safety efforts in response to the pandemic. General education on the importance of COVID-19 vaccine availability for food and agricultural workers. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 842 / S. 420, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021" (PRO Act), all provisions. General engagement on a possible OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce and the need for H-2A visa reform. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." Monitor progress of H.R. 2186, the BALE Act of 2021. General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of S. 278, the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Monitor progress of S. 300, the Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." Monitor progress of H.R. 2186, the BALE Act of 2021. General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile. Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013. H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act. Investments and Opportunities for Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure, 86 FR 37728.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Draft Guidance for Industry #187, Regulation of Intentionally Altered Genomic DNA in Animals, to address animals with intentionally altered genomic DNA developed through use of genome editing technologies, as well as techniques such as rDNA in genetic engineering. Regulation of the Movement of Animals Modified or Developed by Genetic Engineering; RIN 0579-AE60; December 28, 2020; 85 CFR 84269. General education regarding the global spread of African Swine Fever and its possible ramifications to the U.S. pork industry. Impact of California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018), on the pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance (CFAPAA), 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 1977, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile. Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013. H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act. Investments and Opportunities for Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure, 86 FR 37728. H.R. 4502, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022", provisions related to agricultural appropriations.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of S. 278, the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Monitor progress of S. 300, the Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." Engagement on increasing the borrowing authority and refreshing funding for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to assist USDA in providing aid to the agriculture industry in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, the "Enhancing Credit Opportunities in Rural America Act of 2021." Monitor progress of S. 994, "For the 99.5 Percent Act." Monitor development of the "Sensible Taxation and Equity Promotion Act of 2021." General education on the impact of proposed changes to the tax code on the pork industry.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." Monitor progress of H.R. 2186, the BALE Act of 2021. General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of S. 278, the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Monitor progress of S. 300, the Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." Monitor progress of H.R. 2186, the BALE Act of 2021. General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile. Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013. H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act. Investments and Opportunities for Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure, 86 FR 37728.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." Monitor progress of H.R. 2186, the BALE Act of 2021. General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile. Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013. H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act. Investments and Opportunities for Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure, 86 FR 37728.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile. Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013. H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act. Investments and Opportunities for Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure, 86 FR 37728. H.R. 4502, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022", provisions related to agricultural appropriations.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." Monitor progress of H.R. 2186, the BALE Act of 2021. General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of S. 278, the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Monitor progress of S. 300, the Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile. Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013. H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act. Investments and Opportunities for Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure, 86 FR 37728. H.R. 4502, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022", provisions related to agricultural appropriations.

Lifting market access restrictions to Australia, Brazil, Colombia, China, Ecuador, European Union, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Panama, the Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Seeking to overturn trade tariffs against US pork caused by the enactment of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on steel and aluminum. Seeking to overturn trade tariffs against US pork caused by the enactment Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on Chinese intellectual property. Encouraging U.S. to enter into the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Engagement on finding a resolution to the shipping delays on the West Coast, which impact U.S. pork producers. Support for the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (H.R. 4996).

General education on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Lifting market access restrictions to Australia, Brazil, Colombia, China, Ecuador, European Union, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Panama, the Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. Seeking to overturn trade tariffs against US pork caused by the enactment of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on steel and aluminum. Seeking to overturn trade tariffs against US pork caused by the enactment Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on Chinese intellectual property. Seeking to overturn trade tariffs against US pork caused by the enactment Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on Vietnamese currency manipulation. Encouraging U.S. to enter into the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Engagement on finding a resolution to the shipping delays on the West Coast, which impact U.S. pork producers. Support for the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (H.R. 4996).

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." Monitor progress of H.R. 2186, the BALE Act of 2021. General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile. Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013. H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act. Investments and Opportunities for Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure, 86 FR 37728.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile. Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013. H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act. Investments and Opportunities for Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure, 86 FR 37728. H.R. 4502, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022", provisions related to agricultural appropriations.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Draft Guidance for Industry #187, Regulation of Intentionally Altered Genomic DNA in Animals, to address animals with intentionally altered genomic DNA developed through use of genome editing technologies, as well as techniques such as rDNA in genetic engineering. Regulation of the Movement of Animals Modified or Developed by Genetic Engineering; RIN 0579-AE60; December 28, 2020; 85 CFR 84269. General education regarding the global spread of African Swine Fever and its possible ramifications to the U.S. pork industry, including the potential impact of imported dogs from ASF positive countries. Impact of California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018), on the pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance (CFAPAA), 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile. Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013. H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act. General education on the ASF outbreak on the island of Hispaniola and the need to ensure that USDA and CBP have sufficient resources to keep ASF out of Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the need for additional Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Draft Guidance for Industry #187, Regulation of Intentionally Altered Genomic DNA in Animals, to address animals with intentionally altered genomic DNA developed through use of genome editing technologies, as well as techniques such as rDNA in genetic engineering. Regulation of the Movement of Animals Modified or Developed by Genetic Engineering; RIN 0579-AE60; December 28, 2020; 85 CFR 84269. General education regarding the global spread of African Swine Fever and its possible ramifications to the U.S. pork industry, including the potential impact of imported dogs from ASF positive countries. Impact of California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018), on the pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance (CFAPAA), 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile. Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013. H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act. General education on the ASF outbreak on the island of Hispaniola and the need to ensure that USDA and CBP have sufficient resources to keep ASF out of Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the need for additional Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors.

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce and the need for H-2A visa reform. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry, and the industry's worker safety efforts in response to the pandemic. General education on the importance of COVID-19 vaccine availability for food and agricultural workers. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 842 / S. 420, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021" (PRO Act), all provisions. General engagement on a possible OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry, and the industry's worker safety efforts in response to the pandemic. General education on the importance of COVID-19 vaccine availability for food and agricultural workers. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 1177 / S. 348, the "U.S. Citizenship Act," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 842 / S. 420, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021" (PRO Act), all provisions. General engagement on a possible OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce and the need for H-2A visa reform. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry, and the industry's worker safety efforts in response to the pandemic. General education on the importance of COVID-19 vaccine availability for food and agricultural workers. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 842 / S. 420, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021" (PRO Act), all provisions. General engagement on a possible OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce and the need for H-2A visa reform. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry, and the industry's worker safety efforts in response to the pandemic. General education on the importance of COVID-19 vaccine availability for food and agricultural workers. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 842 / S. 420, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021" (PRO Act), all provisions. General engagement on a possible OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." Monitor progress of H.R. 2186, the BALE Act of 2021. General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile. Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013. H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act. Investments and Opportunities for Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure, 86 FR 37728.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." Monitor progress of H.R. 2186, the BALE Act of 2021. General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of S. 278, the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Monitor progress of S. 300, the Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities. Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile. Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013. H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act. Investments and Opportunities for Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure, 86 FR 37728. H.R. 4502, the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2022", provisions related to agricultural appropriations.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of S. 278, the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Monitor progress of S. 300, the Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." Engagement on increasing the borrowing authority and refreshing funding for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to assist USDA in providing aid to the agriculture industry in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." Monitor progress of H.R. 2186, the BALE Act of 2021. General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of S. 278, the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Monitor progress of S. 300, the Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of S. 278, the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Monitor progress of S. 300, the Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." Engagement on increasing the borrowing authority and refreshing funding for the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to assist USDA in providing aid to the agriculture industry in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes." Monitor progress of H.R. 2186, the BALE Act of 2021. General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements. General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to defend the NSIS rule in light of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor progress of S. 278, the Emergency Relief for Farmers of Color Act. Monitor progress of S. 300, the Justice for Black Farmers Act of 2021. Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property." General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities.

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry, and the industry's worker safety efforts in response to the pandemic. General education on the importance of COVID-19 vaccine availability for food and agricultural workers. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 1177 / S. 348, the "U.S. Citizenship Act," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 842 / S. 420, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021" (PRO Act), all provisions. General engagement on a possible OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 1177 / S. 348, the "U.S. Citizenship Act," all provisions.

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce and the need for H-2A visa reform. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry, and the industry's worker safety efforts in response to the pandemic. General education on the importance of COVID-19 vaccine availability for food and agricultural workers. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 842 / S. 420, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021" (PRO Act), all provisions. General engagement on a possible OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce and the need for H-2A visa reform. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry, and the industry's worker safety efforts in response to the pandemic. General education on the importance of COVID-19 vaccine availability for food and agricultural workers. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 842 / S. 420, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021" (PRO Act), all provisions. General engagement on a possible OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce and the need for H-2A visa reform. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry, and the industry's worker safety efforts in response to the pandemic. General education on the importance of COVID-19 vaccine availability for food and agricultural workers. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 842 / S. 420, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021" (PRO Act), all provisions. General engagement on a possible OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry, and the industry's worker safety efforts in response to the pandemic. General education on the importance of COVID-19 vaccine availability for food and agricultural workers. H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 1177 / S. 348, the "U.S. Citizenship Act," all provisions. Monitor progress of H.R. 842 / S. 420, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021" (PRO Act), all provisions. General engagement on a possible OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).

Monitor progress of S. 994, "For the 99.5 Percent Act." General education on the impact of proposed changes to the tax code on the pork industry.

Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, the "Enhancing Credit Opportunities in Rural America Act of 2021." Monitor progress of S. 994, "For the 99.5 Percent Act." Monitor development of the "Sensible Taxation and Equity Promotion Act of 2021." General education on the impact of proposed changes to the tax code on the pork industry.

General education on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Lifting market access restrictions to Australia, Brazil, Colombia, China, Ecuador, European Union, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Indonesia, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Panama, the Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry. Seeking to overturn trade tariffs against US pork caused by the enactment Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on Chinese intellectual property. Seeking to overturn trade tariffs against US pork caused by the enactment Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on Vietnamese currency manipulation.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress on S.3693, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380.

General education on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Lifting market access restrictions to Australia, Brazil, China, Ecuador, European Union, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Indonesia, Nigeria, Panama, the Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Seeking to overturn retaliatory tariffs against U.S. pork caused by the enactment of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on steel and aluminum and Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on Chinese intellectual property. General education on how the Product of USA labeling and S.2744, the "U.S. Beef Integrity Act" would affect US pork producers. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Seeking to prevent closure of USDA APHIS international offices. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress on S.3693, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. General education on the regulation of foods produced using animal cell culture technology. Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection; RIN 0583-AD62; October 1, 2019; 84 FR 52300. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. The impacts of the CO2 shortages in the Midwest on the U.S. pork industry. General education about Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Act (GIPSA) Farmer Fair Practices rules. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.

General education on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Lifting market access restrictions to Australia, Brazil, China, Ecuador, European Union, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Indonesia, Nigeria, Panama, the Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry. Seeking to overturn trade tariffs against US pork caused by the enactment Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on Chinese intellectual property.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress on S.3693, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provision related to funding for agricultural quarantine inspection (AQI). H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provision related to funding for agricultural quarantine inspection (AQI). P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agricultural quarantine inspection (AQI).

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress on S.3693, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress on S.3693, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Draft Guidance for Industry #187, Regulation of Intentionally Altered Genomic DNA in Animals, to address animals with intentionally altered genomic DNA developed through use of genome editing technologies, as well as techniques such as rDNA in genetic engineering. Regulation of the Movement of Animals Modified or Developed by Genetic Engineering; RIN 0579-AE60; December 28, 2020; 85 CFR 84269. General education regarding the global spread of African Swine Fever and its possible ramifications to the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Impact of California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018), on the pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Draft Guidance for Industry #187, Regulation of Intentionally Altered Genomic DNA in Animals, to address animals with intentionally altered genomic DNA developed through use of genome editing technologies, as well as techniques such as rDNA in genetic engineering. General education regarding the global spread of African Swine Fever and its possible ramifications to the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Impact of California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018), on the pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provision related to funding for agricultural quarantine inspection (AQI). H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provision related to funding for agricultural quarantine inspection (AQI). P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agricultural quarantine inspection (AQI).

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress on S.3693, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Draft Guidance for Industry #187, Regulation of Intentionally Altered Genomic DNA in Animals, to address animals with intentionally altered genomic DNA developed through use of genome editing technologies, as well as techniques such as rDNA in genetic engineering. Regulation of the Movement of Animals Modified or Developed by Genetic Engineering; RIN 0579-AE60; December 28, 2020; 85 CFR 84269. General education regarding the global spread of African Swine Fever and its possible ramifications to the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Impact of California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018), on the pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Draft Guidance for Industry #187, Regulation of Intentionally Altered Genomic DNA in Animals, to address animals with intentionally altered genomic DNA developed through use of genome editing technologies, as well as techniques such as rDNA in genetic engineering. General education regarding the global spread of African Swine Fever and its possible ramifications to the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Impact of California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018), on the pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provision related to funding for agricultural quarantine inspection (AQI).

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress on S.3693, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380.

General education on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Lifting market access restrictions to Australia, Brazil, China, Ecuador, European Union, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Indonesia, Nigeria, Panama, the Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam. Seeking to overturn retaliatory tariffs against U.S. pork caused by the enactment of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on steel and aluminum and Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on Chinese intellectual property. General education on how the Product of USA labeling and S.2744, the "U.S. Beef Integrity Act" would affect US pork producers. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Seeking to prevent closure of USDA APHIS international offices. General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress on S.3693, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Draft Guidance for Industry #187, Regulation of Intentionally Altered Genomic DNA in Animals, to address animals with intentionally altered genomic DNA developed through use of genome editing technologies, as well as techniques such as rDNA in genetic engineering. Regulation of the Movement of Animals Modified or Developed by Genetic Engineering; RIN 0579-AE60; December 28, 2020; 85 CFR 84269. General education regarding the global spread of African Swine Fever and its possible ramifications to the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Impact of California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018), on the pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380. P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress on S.3693, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Draft Guidance for Industry #187, Regulation of Intentionally Altered Genomic DNA in Animals, to address animals with intentionally altered genomic DNA developed through use of genome editing technologies, as well as techniques such as rDNA in genetic engineering. General education regarding the global spread of African Swine Fever and its possible ramifications to the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Impact of California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018), on the pork industry. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. H.R. 6800, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. H.R. 925, the Heroes Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825. Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization. Monitor progress on S.3693, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers." General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program and H.R. 2859, the "PRIME Act" and their impacts on the US pork industry. General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce. General education on the regulation of foods produced using animal cell culture technology. Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection; RIN 0583-AD62; October 1, 2019; 84 FR 52300. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. The impacts of the CO2 shortages in the Midwest on the U.S. pork industry. General education about Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Act (GIPSA) Farmer Fair Practices rules. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.

Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018. U.S. Food and Drug Administration Draft Guidance for Industry #187, Regulation of Intentionally Altered Genomic DNA in Animals, to address animals with intentionally altered genomic DNA developed through use of genome editing technologies, as well as techniques such as rDNA in genetic engineering. General education on the regulation of foods produced using animal cell culture technology. General education regarding the global spread of African Swine Fever and its possible ramifications to the U.S. pork industry. S.4156, the "Responding to Epidemic Losses and Investing in the Economic Futures (RELIEF) for Producers Act of 2020," all provisions. Impact of California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018), on the pork industry. Modernization of Swine Slaughter Inspection; RIN 0583-AD62; October 1, 2019; 84 FR 52300. Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions. General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the projected shortfall in funding for Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors. The impacts of the CO2 shortages in the Midwest on the U.S. pork industry. General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry. Managing reduction in the U.S. swine herd and seeking technical assistance and FEMA / CARES Act funding.