ROBERT GUENTHER

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; HR 4800 Growing Access to Environmental Sustainability (GATES) Act

Monitor trade proposals that may impact the fresh produce supply chain. H.R. 648 and S. 176 Expanding Agricultural Exports Act of 2023

Issues related the reauthorization of the Farm Bill, currently expiring Sept 2023, including titles 1-4, 6-7, 10-11. H.R.2728 Young Farmer Success Act; H.R.2720 Strengthening Organic Agricultural Research (SOAR) Act of 2023; H.R.4856 GusNIP Flexibility Act; H.R.4873 Food Supply Chain Capacity and Resiliency Act; HR4127 Fair Access to Agriculture Disaster Programs Act; HR4173 Advancing Automation Research and Development in Agriculture Act; HR4739 and S.2682 Protecting Americas Orchardists and Nursery Tree Growers Act; HR4838 Specialty Crop Security Act of 2023; HR5061 The Specialty Crop Domestic Market Promotion Program Act; HR5062 The Specialty Crop Mechanization Assistance Act; HR 5199 Specialty Crop Research Act; S.2326 SNAP Nutrition Security Act; S.2591 Supporting Urban Farmers Act of 2023; H.R. 5973 Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organic Standards Act (CIAO); H.R. 5589 and S. 2874 Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act

Overall development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and tractability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Port issues affecting the produce industry; rail operations issues; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations; implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act; HR 1696 - The Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2023; HR 1013 - The American Port Access Privileges Act of 2023; HR 471 - The SHIP IT Act; H.R.1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023; H.R.2367 - Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act; H.R.3013 - LICENSE Act of 2023; H.R.3318 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes.; H.R.3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes.; H.R.3408 - DRIVE Safe Integrity Act of 2023

Matters pertaining to the FY23 Agriculture, FDA and EPA Appropriations; H.R.4368 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes. Legislation related to agriculture promotion programs

Improving school meals; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption; School kitchen equipment funding; SNAP/GusNIP; TEFAP; section 32 commodity purchases; WIC; Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Produce Prescriptions; White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Issues related to the 2018 Farm Bill Implementation; "Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018"; Specialty Crops, Produce Food Safety' Nutrition standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Nutrition Innovation Strategy; matters pertaining to COVID-19; CARES Act; Families First Coronavirus Response Act; HEROES Act; matters pertaining to COVID-19, specifically the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and Farmers to Families Food Box Program; USDA food system transformation program; HR2918: Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organics [Rebeckah Adcock did not lobby the Administration this lobby cycle]

Matters pertaining to the implementation of FY21 Agriculture Appropriations, COVID response legislation, matters pertaining to COVID-19, specifically the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and Farmers to Families Food Box Program; FY2023 funding for the Federal Maritime Commission; S.3580 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 [Rebeckah Adcock did not lobby the Administration this lobby cycle]

Port issues affecting the produce industry; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations; H.R.4996 Ocean Shipping Reform Act [Rebeckah Adcock did not lobby the Administration this lobby cycle]

Overall development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and tractability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act [Rebeckah Adcock did not lobby the Administration this lobby cycle]

Proposed regulations to H-2A Guestworker Program; E-Verify; Guestworker programs; immigration reform; HR 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act [Rebeckah Adcock did not lobby the Administration this lobby cycle]

Matters pertaining to the implementation of FY21 Agriculture Appropriations, COVID response legislation, matters pertaining to COVID-19, specifically the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and Farmers to Families Food Box Program; FY2023 funding for the Federal Maritime Commission; S.3580 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022

Issues related to the 2018 Farm Bill Implementation; "Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018"; Specialty Crops, Produce Food Safety' Nutrition standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Nutrition Innovation Strategy; matters pertaining to COVID-19; CARES Act; Families First Coronavirus Response Act; HEROES Act; matters pertaining to COVID-19, specifically the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and Farmers to Families Food Box Program; USDA food system transformation program; HR2918: Continuous Improvement and Accountability in Organics [Rebeckah Adcock did not lobby the Administration this lobby cycle]

Improving school meals; competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars; School kitchen equipment funding; SNAP/FINI; School Food Modernization Act; section 32 commodity purchases; WIC; Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Produce Prescriptions

Proposed regulations to H-2A Guestworker Program; E-Verify; Guestworker programs; immigration reform; HR 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act

Matters pertaining to the implementation of FY21 Agriculture Appropriations, COVID response legislation, matters pertaining to COVID-19, specifically the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and Farmers to Families Food Box Program

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Overall development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and tractability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Improving school meals; competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars; School kitchen equipment funding; SNAP/FINI; School Food Modernization Act; section 32 commodity purchases; WIC; Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Produce Prescriptions

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

Improving school meals; competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars; School kitchen equipment funding; SNAP/FINI; School Food Modernization Act; section 32 commodity purchases; WIC; Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Produce Prescriptions

Port issues affecting the produce industry; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations

Proposed regulations to H-2A Guestworker Program; E-Verify; Guestworker programs; immigration reform; HR 1603 Farm Workforce Modernization Act

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Overall development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and tractability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Improving school meals; competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars; School kitchen equipment funding; SNAP/FINI; School Food Modernization Act; section 32 commodity purchases; WIC; Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Produce Prescriptions

Matters pertaining to the implementation of FY21 Agriculture Appropriations, COVID response legislation, matters pertaining to COVID-19, specifically the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and Farmers to Families Food Box Program

Port issues affecting the produce industry; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

Overall development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and tractability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Issues related to the 2018 Farm Bill Implementation; "Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018"; Specialty Crops, Produce Food Safety' Nutrition standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Nutrition Innovation Strategy; matters pertaining to COVID-19; CARES Act; Families First Coronavirus Response Act; HEROES Act; matters pertaining to COVID-19, specifically the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and Farmers to Families Food Box Program

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Port issues affecting the produce industry; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

Overall development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and tractability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Port issues affecting the produce industry; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Matters pertaining to the implementation of FY21 Agriculture Appropriations, COVID response legislation

Overall development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and tractability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Improving school meals; competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars; School kitchen equipment funding; SNAP/FINI; School Food Modernization Act; HR2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018; S3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; section 32 commodity purchases; WIC; Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Produce Prescriptions

Port issues affecting the produce industry; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Port issues affecting the produce industry; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations

Overall development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and tractability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Proposed regulations to H-2A Guestworker Program; E-Verify; Guestworker programs; immigration reform; HR 5038, Farm Workforce Modernization Act, HR 5038

United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Issues related to the 2018 Farm Bill Implementation; "Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018"; Specialty Crops, Produce Food Safety' Nutrition standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; HR2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018; S3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Nutrition Innovation Strategy; matters pertaining to COVID-19; CARES Act; Families First Coronavirus Response Act; HEROES Act;Coronavirus Food Assistance Program and Farmers to Families Food Box Program; S 3480

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

FY21 Agriculture Appropriations

Port issues affecting the produce industry; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations

Proposed regulations to H-2A Guestworker Program; E-Verify; Guestworker programs; immigration reform; HR 5038, Farm Workforce Modernization Act, HR 5038

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

Port issues affecting the produce industry; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Overall development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and tractability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Issues related to the 2018 Farm Bill Implementation; "Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018"; Specialty Crops, Produce Food Safety' Nutrition standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; HR2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018; S3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Nutrition Innovation Strategy; matters pertaining to COVID-19; CARES Act

Improving school meals; competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars; School kitchen equipment funding; SNAP/FINI; School Food Modernization Act; HR2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018; S3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; section 32 commodity purchases; WIC; Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Produce Prescriptions

FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations

Issues related to the 2018 Farm Bill Implementation; "Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018"; Specialty Crops, Produce Food Safety' Nutrition standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; HR2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018; S3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Nutrition Innovation Strategy

Port issues affecting the produce industry; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

Port issues affecting the produce industry; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations

Overall development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and tractability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Issues related to the 2018 Farm Bill Implementation; "Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018"; Specialty Crops, Produce Food Safety' Nutrition standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; HR2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018; S3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Nutrition Innovation Strategy

FY 2019 Agriculture Appropriations

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

Proposed regulations to H-2A Guestworker Program; E-Verify; Guestworker programs; immigration reform

Improving school meals; competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars; School kitchen equipment funding; SNAP/FINI; School Food Modernization Act; HR2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018; S3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; section 32 commodity purchases; WIC; Child Nutrition Reauthorization

Overall development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and tractability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Port issues affecting the produce industry; infrastructure legislation; issues related to ELD implementation; hours of service regulations

Proposed regulations to H-2A Guestworker Program; E-Verify; Guestworker programs; immigration reform

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)

Improving school meals; competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars; School kitchen equipment funding; SNAP/FINI; School Food Modernization Act; HR2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018; S3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; section 32 commodity purchases; WIC; Child Nutrition Reauthorization

Overall development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and tractability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); KORUS

Port Issues affecting the produce industry; Infrastructure legislation; Issues related to ELD implementation; Hours of service regulations

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations.

Proposed regulations to H-2A Guestworker program; E-verify; Guestworker programs, immigration reform; AG Act HR 4092; H.R. 6417, H.R. 6136, H.R. 4760

Overall Development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and tractability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations.

Port Issues affecting the produce industry; Infrastructure legislation; Issues related to ELD implementation; Hours of service regulations

Regulations and implementation of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010; Improving School meals, competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars; School kitchen equipment funding; SNAP/Food Insecurity and Nutrition Incentive (FINI); School Food Modernization Act (H.R.3006/ S. 1402); HR 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018; S 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; section 32 commodity purchases

Issues Related to the 2014 Farm Bill Implementation, (P.L. 113-79, "Agriculture Act of 2014"); Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety; Implementation of FSMA (entire bill); Nutrition Standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; 2018 Farm Bill; HR 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018; S 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); KORUS

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA); KORUS

Issues Related to the 2014 Farm Bill Implementation, (P.L. 113-79, "Agriculture Act of 2014"); Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety; Implementation of FSMA (entire bill); Nutrition; Implementation of S. 3307 - The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010; Nutrition Standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; 2018 Farm Bill; HR 2 Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018; S 3042 Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

Overall Development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and traceability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

Overall Development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and traceability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Proposed regulations to H-2A Guestworker program; E-verify; Guestworker programs, immigration reform; AG Act HR 4092

FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations

Port Issues affecting the produce industry; Infrastructure legislation; Issues related to ELD implementation

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

FY 2017/2018 Agriculture Appropriations

Proposed regulations to H-2A Guestworker program; E-verify; Guestworker programs, immigration reform; AG Act HR 4092

Port Issues affecting the produce industry; Infrastructure legislation

Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Regulations and implementation of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010; Improving School meals, competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (H.R. 3402/ S. 2064) and other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars; School kitchen equipment funding; SNAP/Food Insecurity and Nutrition Incentive (FINI); School Food Modernization Act (H.R.3006/ S. 1402)

Port Issues affecting the produce industry; Infrastructure legislation

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

Issues Related to the 2014 Farm Bill Implementation, (P.L. 113-79, "Agriculture Act of 2014"); Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety; Implementation of FSMA (entire bill); Nutrition; Implementation of S. 3307 - The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010; Nutrition Standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; Infrastructure Bill; 2018 Farm Bill

FY 2017/2018 Agriculture Appropriations

Issues Related to the 2014 Farm Bill Implementation, (P.L. 113-79, "Agriculture Act of 2014"); Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety; Implementation of FSMA (entire bill); Nutrition; Implementation of S. 3307 - The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010; Nutrition Standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; Infrastructure Bill; 2018 Farm Bill

Port Issues affecting the produce industry; Infrastructure legislation

Overall Development of Food Safety Policy; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety - Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables; Food Safety Guidance regulations and traceability related to fresh produce; FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

EPA regulations on crop protection tools; Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

Port Issues affecting the produce industry; Infrastructure legislation

Proposed regulations to H-2A Guestworker program; E-verify

Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Regulations and implementation of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010; Improving School meals, competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and vegetable Program and other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars.

FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations

H.R. 594 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 (Clean Water Rule) H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 H.R.2898 Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S. 1894, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act EPA regulation of crop protection products

Issues related to the 2014 Farm Bill Implementation, (P.L. 113-79, "Agriculture Act of 2014"); 2016 Child Nutrition Authorization; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety; Implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (entire bill); Nutrition; Implementation of S.3307 - The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010; Nutrition Standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015;

FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations

2016 Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Regulations and implementations of Healthy Hungry Free Kids Act of 2010; Improving Schools meals, competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars. H.R.3532 Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act H.R.2627 Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act S.2243 - A bill to amend the fresh fruit and vegetable program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to include canned, dried, frozen, or pureed fruits and vegetables. S. 3136 Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 HR. 5003 Improving Child Nutrition & Education Act of 2016

Port Issues affecting the produce industry H.R.1732 Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3932 Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Closures or Slowdowns Act (ECONOMICS)

H.R.1890 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

Issues related to the 2014 Farm Bill Implementation, (P.L. 113-79, "Agriculture Act of 2014"); 2016 Child Nutrition Authorization; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety; Implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (entire bill); Nutrition; Implementation of S.3307 - The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010; Nutrition Standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015;

H.R. 594 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 (Clean Water Rule) H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 H.R.2898 Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S. 1894, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act EPA regulation of crop protection products

2016 Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Regulations and implementations of Healthy Hungry Free Kids Act of 2010; Improving Schools meals, competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars. H.R.3532 Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act H.R.2627 Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act S.2243 - A bill to amend the fresh fruit and vegetable program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to include canned, dried, frozen, or pureed fruits and vegetables. S. 3136 Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016 HR. 5003 Improving Child Nutrition & Education Act of 2016

Proposed regulations to H2A Guest worker program; E-verify; S-744 Border Security Economic Opportunity Immigration Modernization Act HR-1147 Legal Workforce Act S-1032 Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act

H.R.1890 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

H.R. 594 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 (Clean Water Rule) H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 H.R.2898 Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S. 1894, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act

Port Issues affecting the produce industry H.R.1732 Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3932 Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Closures or Slowdowns Act (ECONOMICS)

FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations

Proposed regulations to H2A Guest worker program; E-verify; S-744 Border Security Economic Opportunity Immigration Modernization Act HR-1147 Legal Workforce Act S-1032 Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act

Overall development of Food Safety policy Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety-Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables Food Safety Guidance regulations and Traceability related to fresh produce FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

H.R. 594 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 (Clean Water Rule) H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 H.R.2898 Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S. 1894, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act

FY 2017 Agriculture Appropriations

H.R.1890 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

Proposed regulations to H2A Guest worker program; E-verify; S-744 Border Security Economic Opportunity Immigration Modernization Act HR-1147 Legal Workforce Act S-1032 Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act

Port Issues affecting the produce industry H.R.22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST)Act H.R.1732 Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3932 Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Closures or Slowdowns Act (ECONOMICS)

Overall development of Food Safety policy Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety-Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables Food Safety Guidance regulations and Traceability related to fresh produce FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Issues related to the 2014 Farm Bill Implementation, (P.L. 113-79, "Agriculture Act of 2014"); 2015 Child Nutrition Authorization; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety; Implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (entire bill); Nutrition; Implementation of S.3307 - The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010; Proposed regulatory changes to USDA Ag Quarantine Inspection User Fees; Nutrition Standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015;

2015 Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Regulations and implementations of Healthy Hungry Free Kids Act of 2010; Improving Schools meals, competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars. H.R.3532 Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act H.R.2627 Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act S.2243 - A bill to amend the fresh fruit and vegetable program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to include canned, dried, frozen, or pureed fruits and vegetables.

Proposed regulations to H2A Guest worker program; E-verify; S-744 Border Security Economic Opportunity Immigration Modernization Act HR-1147 Legal Workforce Act S-1032 Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act

H.R.1890 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

Port Issues affecting the produce industry H.R.22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST)Act H.R.1732 Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3932 Ensuring Continued Operations and No Other Major Closures or Slowdowns Act (ECONOMICS)

Port Issues affecting the produce industry H.R.22 Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (DRIVE Act) H.R.1732 Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015

Proposed regulations to H2A Guest worker program; E-verify; S-744 Border Security Economic Opportunity Immigration Modernization Act HR-1147 Legal Workforce Act S-1032 Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act

H.R. 594 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 (Clean Water Rule) H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 H.R.2898 Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015 S. 1894, the California Emergency Drought Relief Act

Overall development of Food Safety policy Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Food Safety-Provisions related to Fruits and Vegetables Food Safety Guidance regulations and Traceability related to fresh produce FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

H.R.1890 - Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

2015 Child Nutrition Reauthorization; Regulations and implementations of Healthy Hungry Free Kids Act of 2010; Improving Schools meals, competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars.

FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations

Issues related to the 2014 Farm Bill Implementation; 2015 Child Nutrition Authorization; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety; Implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (entire bill); Country of Origin Labeling; Nutrition; Implementation of S.3307 - The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010; Proposed regulatory changes to USDA Ag Quarantine Inspection User Fees; Nutrition Standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015

H.R. 594 Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2015 (Clean Water Rule) H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015

Issues related to the 2014 Farm Bill Implementation; 2015 Child Nutrition Authorization; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety; Implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (entire bill); Country of Origin Labeling; Nutrition; Implementation of S.3307 - The Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010; Proposed regulatory changes to USDA Ag Quarantine Inspection User Fees; Nutrition Standards for national school lunch/breakfast programs; H.R. 897, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015

Proposed regulations to H2A Guest worker program; E-verify; S-744 Border Security Economic Opportunity Immigration Modernization Act; HR 1773 ("Agriculture Guest Worker Act")

FY 2016 Agriculture Appropriations

2015 Child Nutrition Re-authorization; Regulations and implementations of Healthy Hungry Free Kids Act of 2010; Improving Schools meals, competitive school food environment; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars.

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; E-Verify; S. 744 Border Security Economic Opportunity Immigration Modernization Act; H.R. 1773 ("Agricultural Guest worker Act").

FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations; H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015.

HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry HR 872: Clarify pesticide permit requirements S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters

Issues related to the 2014 Farm Bill implementation; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety; Implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act (entire bill); Country of Origin Labeling; Nutrition; Implementation of S. 3307 - The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010; Proposed regulatory changes to USDA's Agricultural Quarantine Inspection user fees; Nutrition standards for National School Lunch/Breakfast Programs as part of H.R. 4800 and S. 2389

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; Mandatory E-Verify proposal S. 744 Border Security Economic Opportunity Immigration Modernization Act

Regulations and implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010: Improving school meals, competitive foods and school food environment. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars.

HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry HR 872: Clarify pesticide permit requirments S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters

Overall development of food safety policy fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industryH.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

2013 Farm Bill; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety: Country of Origin Labeling; 2008 Farm Bill Implementation; Market Access Program, Farm Bill Section 10201, 10202; Specialty Crop Research Initiative; Child Nutrition Programs

FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; Mandatory E-Verify proposal S. 744 Border Security Economic Opportunity Immiugration Modernization Act

HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry HR 872: Clarify pesticide permit requirments S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters

2013 Farm Bill; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety: Country of Origin Labeling; 2008 Farm Bill Implementation; Market Access Program, Farm Bill Section 10201, 10202; Specialty Crop Research Initiative; Child Nutrition Programs

2013 Farm Bill; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety: Country of Origin Labeling; 2008 Farm Bill Implementation; Market Access Program, Farm Bill Section 10201, 10202; Specialty Crop Research Initiative; Child Nutrition Programs

Regulations and implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010: Improving school meals, competative foods and school food environment. Fresh Fruit and Vegatable Program and other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars.

Overall development of food safety policy fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industryH.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

HR 2454: American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry HR 872: Clarify pesticide permit requirments S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters

Overall development of food safety policy fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industryH.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Regulations and implementation of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010: Improving school meals, competative foods and school food environment. Fresh Fruit and Vegatable Program and other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumption and salad bars.

Reauthorization of Transportation Programs

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; Mandatory E-Verify proposal S. 744 Border Security Economic Opportunity Immiugration Modernization Act

Overall development of food safety policy fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industryH.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

2013 Farm Bill; Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety: Country of Origin Labeling; 2008 Farm Bill Implementation; Market Access Program, Farm Bill Section 10201, 10202; Specialty Crop Research Initiative; Child Nutrition Programs

HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry HR 872 Clarify pesticide permit requirments S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters

Overall development of food safety policy fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industryH.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; Mandatory E-Verify proposal S. 744 Border Security Economic Opportunity Immigration Modernization Act

FY 2013 Agriculture Appropriations

Examinations at ports for fresh fruits and vegetables

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety: Country of Origin Labeling; 2008 Farm Bill Implementation; Market Access Program, Farm Bill Section 10201, 10202; 2012 Farm Bill, Specialty Crop Research Initiative. Child Nutrition Program2008 Farm Bill Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program effective implementation and leadership USDA/AMS Fruit and Vegetable Commodity Purchases implementation and expansion of the fresh-cut sliced apple pilot and baby carrot pilot.

Examinations at ports for fresh fruits and vegetables

Overall development of food safety policy fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industryH.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Implementation of H.R. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010: includes regulations to imporve school meals and school food environment. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and other nutrition programs related to increasing fruit and vegetable consumptionImplementation of the Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 specifically improving the healthfulness of school meals, including more fresh fruits and vegetables and salad bars; strengthening wellness policies; updating nutrition standards for competitive foods, strengthening the WIC program. Child Nutrition Program - School Lunch and WIC

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety: Country of Origin Labeling; 2008 Farm Bill Implementation; Market Access Program, Farm Bill Section 10201, 10202; 2012 Farm Bill, Specialty Crop Research Initiative. Child Nutrition Program2008 Farm Bill Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program effective implementation and leadership USDA/AMS Fruit and Vegetable Commodity Purchases implementation and expansion of the fresh-cut sliced apple pilot and baby carrot pilot.

Overall development of food safety policy fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industryH.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; Mandatory E-Verify proposal

HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry HR 872 Clarify pesticide permit requirments S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters

fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Overall development of food safety policy Food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industry H.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety: Country of Origin Labeling; 2008 Farm Bill Implementation; Market Access Program, Farm Bill Section 10201, 10202; 2012 Farm Bill, Specialty Crop Research Initiative. Child Nutrition Program 2008 Farm Bill Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program effective implementation and leadership USDA/AMS Fruit and Vegetable Commodity Purchases implementation and expansion of the fresh-cut sliced apple pilot and baby carrot pilot.

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; Mandatory E-Verify proposal

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; Mandatory E-Verify proposal

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety: Country of Origin Labeling; 2008 Farm Bill Implementation; Market Access Program, Farm Bill Section 10201, 10202; 2012 Farm Bill, Specialty Crop Research Initiative. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act 2008 Farm Bill - specifically implementation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program effective implementation and leadership USDA/AMS Fruit and Vegetable Commodity Purchases implementation and expansion of the fresh-cut sliced apple pilot and baby carrot pilot.

Mexican trucking FY 2012 Appropriations

fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Overall development of food safety policy Food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industry H.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Reauthorization of Transportation Programs Mexican Trucking Issues

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; Mandatory E-Verify proposal

fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Overall development of food safety policy Food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industry H.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry HR 872 Clarify pesticide permit requirments S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters

Reauthorization of Transportation Programs Mexican Trucking Issues

Mexican trucking FY 2012 Appropriations

Implementation of H.R. 2419 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008: fresh fruit and vegetable program and other nutrition priorities related to fruits and vegetables program 2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization specifically improving the healthfulness of school meals, including more fresh fruits and vegetables and salad bars; strengthening wellness policies; updating nutrition standards for competitive foods, strengthening the WIC program. S.3144 The Healthy Food in Schools Act of 2010; H.R.4333 The Childrens Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009

fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Overall development of food safety policy food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industry H.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Overall development of food safety policy food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industry H.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Mexican trucking FY 2012 Appropriations

Implementation of H.R. 2419 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008: fresh fruit and vegetable program and other nutrition priorities related to fruits and vegetables program 2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization specifically improving the healthfulness of school meals, including more fresh fruits and vegetables and salad bars; strengthening wellness policies; updating nutrition standards for competitive foods, strengthening the WIC program. S.3144 The Healthy Food in Schools Act of 2010; H.R.4333 The Childrens Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety: Country of Origin Labeling; 2008 Farm Bill Implementation; Market Access Program, Farm Bill Section 10201, 10202; 2012 Farm Bill Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act 2008 Farm Bill - specifically implementation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program effective implementation and leadership USDA/AMS Fruit and Vegetable Commodity Purchases implementation and expansion of the fresh-cut sliced apple pilot and baby carrot pilot.

fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Overall development of food safety policy food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industry H.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Mexican trucking

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; Mandatory E-Verify proposal

Reauthorization of Transportation Programs Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations - Mexican Trucking Issues

HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 and S. 1733 The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Overall development of food safety legislation food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industry H.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; E-Verify proposed rule regarding federal contracting; HR 4321 Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP DHS Appropriations FY2010 Mandatory E-Verify AgJobs - HR 2414 and S. 1038

Mexican trucking

HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 and S. 1733 The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

HR 1799 Gross Vehicle Weights Reauthorization of Transportation Programs Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations - Mexican Trucking Issues

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; E-Verify proposed rule regarding federal contracting; HR 4321 Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP DHS Appropriations FY2010 Mandatory E-Verify AgJobs - HR 2414 and S. 1038

Implementation of H.R. 2419 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008: fresh fruit and vegetable program and other nutrition priorities related to fruits and vegetables program 2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization specifically improving the healthfulness of school meals, including more fresh fruits and vegetables and salad bars; strengthening wellness policies; updating nutrition standards for competitive foods, strengthening the WIC program. S.3144 The Healthy Food in Schools Act of 2010; H.R.4333 The Childrens Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009

HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 and S. 1733 The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

Mexican trucking

Implementation of H.R. 2419 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008: fresh fruit and vegetable program and other nutrition priorities related to fruits and vegetables program 2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization specifically improving the healthfulness of school meals, including more fresh fruits and vegetables and salad bars; strengthening wellness policies; updating nutrition standards for competitive foods, strengthening the WIC program. S.3144 The Healthy Food in Schools Act of 2010; H.R.4333 The Childrens Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; E-Verify proposed rule regarding federal contracting; HR 4321 Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP DHS Appropriations FY2010 Mandatory E-Verify AgJobs - HR 2414 and S. 1038

HR 1799 Gross Vehicle Weights Reauthorization of Transportation Programs Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations - Mexican Trucking Issues

fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Overall development of food safety legislation food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industry H.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 and S. 1733 The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; E-Verify proposed rule regarding federal contracting; HR 4321 Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP DHS Appropriations FY2010 Mandatory E-Verify AgJobs - HR 2414 and S. 1038

fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Overall development of food safety legislation food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industry H.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; E-Verify proposed rule regarding federal contracting; HR 4321 Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP DHS Appropriations FY2010 Mandatory E-Verify AgJobs - HR 2414 and S. 1038

Implementation of H.R. 2419 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008: fresh fruit and vegetable program and other nutrition priorities related to fruits and vegetables program 2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization specifically improving the healthfulness of school meals, including more fresh fruits and vegetables and salad bars; strengthening wellness policies; updating nutrition standards for competitive foods, strengthening the WIC program. S.3144 The Healthy Food in Schools Act of 2010; H.R.4333 The Childrens Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety: Country of Origin Labeling; 2008 Farm Bill Implementation; Market Access Program, Farm Bill Section 10201, 10202 Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act 2008 Farm Bill - specifically implementation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program effective implementation and leadership USDA/AMS Fruit and Vegetable Commodity Purchases implementation and expansion of the fresh-cut sliced apple pilot and baby carrot pilot.

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; E-Verify proposed rule regarding federal contracting; HR 4321 Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP DHS Appropriations FY2010 Mandatory E-Verify AgJobs - HR 2414 and S. 1038

Implementation of H.R. 2419 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008: fresh fruit and vegetable program and other nutrition priorities related to fruits and vegetables program 2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization specifically improving the healthfulness of school meals, including more fresh fruits and vegetables and salad bars; strengthening wellness policies; updating nutrition standards for competitive foods, strengthening the WIC program. S.3144 The Healthy Food in Schools Act of 2010; H.R.4333 The Childrens Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009

fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Overall development of food safety legislation food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industry H.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 and S. 1733 The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters S. 2729 Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 and S. 1733 The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program; E-Verify proposed rule regarding federal contracting; S. 560 - The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 ; H.R. 1409 - The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009; HR 4321 Comprehensive Immigration Reform ASAP DHS Appropriations FY2010 Mandatory E-Verify AgJobs - HR 2414 and S. 1038

fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Overall development of food safety legislation food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industry H.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act

Mexican trucking

FY09 Labor HHS Appropriations: increased funding for CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity. Public Law 111-5 the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 worked to secure funding for equipment assistance for school food authorities. President's budget for FY2010, Section 10201, 10202, Market Access Program Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Mexican Trucking Issue

Implementation of H.R. 2419 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008: fresh fruit and vegetable program and other nutrition priorities related to fruits and vegetables program 2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization specifically improving the healthfulness of school meals, including more fresh fruits and vegetables and salad bars; strengthening wellness policies; updating nutrition standards for competitive foods, strengthening the WIC program. Childrens Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009, which will promote salad bars in school cafeterias.

HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety: Country of Origin Labeling; 2008 Farm Bill Implementation; Market Access Program, Farm Bill Section 10201, 10202 Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act 2008 Farm Bill - specifically implementation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program effective implementation and leadership USDA/AMS Fruit and Vegetable Commodity Purchases implementation and expansion of the fresh-cut sliced apple pilot and baby carrot pilot.

FY09 Labor HHS Appropriations: increased funding for CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity. Public Law 111-5 the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 worked to secure funding for equipment assistance for school food authorities.

Implementation of H.R. 2419 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008: fresh fruit and vegetable program and other nutrition priorities related to fruits and vegetables program 2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization specifically improving the healthfulness of school meals, including more fresh fruits and vegetables and salad bars; strengthening wellness policies; updating nutrition standards for competitive foods, strengthening the WIC program. Childrens Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009, which will promote salad bars in school cafeterias.

Implementation of H.R. 2419 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008: fresh fruit and vegetable program and other nutrition priorities related to fruits and vegetables Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act: improving the healthfulness of school meals, including more fresh fruits and vegetables and saladbars, strengthening wellness policies, updating nutrition standars for competitive foods, strengthening the WIC program

FY09 Agriculture Appropriations: (1) increased WIC funding and (2) funding for the Food Desert Study FY09 Labor HHS Appropriations: increased funding for CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity. Public Law 111-5 the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 worked to secure funding for equipment assistance for school food authorities. FY09 Omnibus Appropriations Bill H.R.1105 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 Stimulus Bill H.R. 1 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009 Budget Resolution - H.CON.RES.85, S.CON.RES.13

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program E-Varify proposed rule regarding federal contracting HR 371 and S 237 AgJobs

FY09 Agriculture Appropriations: (1) increased WIC funding and (2) funding for the Food Desert Study FY09 Labor HHS Appropriations: increased funding for CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity.

Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program

H.R. 2419 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008: fresh fruit and vegetable program and other nutrition priorities related to fruits and vegetables Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act

S. 1274 & HR 3610: bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act: with respect to the safety of food and drugs imported into the United States - all provisions related to the fresh fruit and vegetable industry HR 3610 Food and Drug Import Safety Act of 2007 - all provisions related to fruits and vegetables HR 3624 Consumer Food Safety Act of 2007 Overall development of food safety legislation food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industry

DHS Social Security No Match Regulation and Supplemental Proposed Rule Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program

H.R. 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - Full Bill H.R. 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, and other nutrition priorities H.R. 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - Food Stamp Nutrition Education policy changes

H.R. 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - Full Bill H.R. 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, and other nutrition priorities H.R. 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 - Food Stamp Nutrition Education policy changes

HR 4088 The SAVE Act HR 4088 - all provisions HR 371 Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 or "AgJOBS" - all provisions S. 340 Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2007 or "AgJOBS" - all provisions DHS Social Security No Match Regulation and Supplemental Proposed Rule Proposed Regulations for the H-2A guest worker program

Food Safety Legislation Biotechnology Legislation and activities food security microbiological data program

WTO negotiations produce imports and exports market assess program TASC program

tax legislation and implementation of the law

Agriculture Appropriations Commerce and Justice related appropriations Labor Health and Human Services and related appropriations

oversight activities that effect the produce industry and retail trade practices

oversight activities that effect the produce industry and retail trade practices

tax legislation and implementation of the law

Food Safety Legislation Biotechnology Legislation and activities food security microbiological data program

methyl bromide phase out food quality and protection implementation

Agriculture Appropriations Commerce and Justice related appropriations Labor Health and Human Services and related appropriations

WTO negotiations produce imports and exports market assess program TASC program

methyl bromide phase out food quality and protection implementation

tax legislation and implementation of the law

Food Safety Legislation Biotechnology Legislation and activities food security microbiological data program

Conservation legislation

Methyl Bromide phase out; and Food Quality & Protection Act Implementation

Hours of Service rule

World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; Produce import/export Marketing Access Program (MAP) issues; TASC Program

Food safety legislation; and Biotechnology legislation and activities; Food Security; Microbiological data program

Oversight activities on produce industry marketing and retail trade practices

Guestworker and Labor legislation; Ergonomic Standards Rule

Tax legislation and implementation of the law

Conservation legislation

One Face at the Border

H.R. 1592/S. 1464, Regulatory Fairness and Openness Act of 1999; H.R. 4215/S. 2504, Methyl Bromide Fairness Act 2000; International Chemical Harmonization.

Total Maximium Daily Laod(TMDL)Regulation; and Pesticide issues.

H.R. 4548, Agricultural Opportunities Act; H.R. 4056/S. 1814, Agricultural Job Opportunity Act; and Ergonomics Standards Rule

H.R. 2488, The Financial Freedon Act; S.1429, The Taxpayer Refund Act; H.R. 8/S. 1128, The Death Tax Elimination Act; H.R. 4923/S.3152, The Community Renewal and New Markets Act of 2000.

H.R. 4461/S. 2536, FY 2001 Agriculture Appropriations Bill; H.R. 4690, FY 2001 Commerce, Justice, State and related Appropriations Bill; H.R. 4577/S. 2553

Oversight Activities on Produce Industry Marketing and Retail Trade Practices.

H.R. 3593/S. 1983, Agricultural Market Access and Development Act; Bilateral World Trade Organization (WTO) Negotiations; Produce Export/Import Market Access Program (MAP) and related issues.

H.R. 4635, Children's Health Act of 2000; 5 A Day Program funding and activities; Issues relating to Nutrition, Physical, Obesity and funding; National Nutrition Summit activities; School Lunch Program; Children's Health/Food Stamps; and Women, Infants & Children's Program (WIC).